Ambush stance

Ambush stance is a stance that armies can enter on the campaign map. The stance increases the chances of surprising an enemy, initiating an ambush battle.

Overview

Armies in ambush stance cannot be seen by the enemy. They also cannot move or recruit troops without leaving the stance. Ambushes have a chance to be detected and fail. The terrain on which the ambush is laid affects this chance.

Effects

• Campaign movement range required to adopt: 25%
• Hidden until discovered or battle initiated
• Chance of spotting nearby foreign armies: +50%
• Campaign movement: Disabled

Other stances

Some other special stances may also enable ambush battles:

• Beastmen Ambush (Beastmen)
• Stalking (Skaven, Nagarythe)

Stances Common None · March · Encamp · Raiding · Ambush · Channelling Naval Flank Speed · Full Speed · Dread Expansion Special Use Underway · Raidin' Camp · Beastmen Ambush · Hidden Encampment · Use Beast-Paths · Use Worldroots · Raiding Camp · Stalking · Astromancy · Lileath's Blessing · Entombed Beneath the Sands · Use Shadow Realm Pathways · Dig for Treasure