| “ | From atop skeletal mounts, death and destruction are dealt without contrition. | „ |
Verek's Reavers (Black Knights - Lances & Barding) are a 
Vampire Counts Regiment of Renown melee cavalry unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer for The Grim and the Grave.
Recruitment[ | ]
Recruited with: Regiments of Renown Recruitment panel
Description[ | ]
The barrows and cairns that dot the wilderness of Sylvania are the last remnants of an age of barbarism that was old when Sigmar himself was young. It was the fashion of those times to bury the dead in their full panoply of war, so that the departed might meet the afterlife sword in hand and head held high. Little did they know how literally their wish would come true under the reign of the von Carsteins. The lintels of these resting places were engraved with runes that kept their occupants safe in the slumber of death, but in recent times, these sigils have been defaced to such an extent that even a full moon can summon the warriors within from their tombs.
Across Sylvania, the vast majority of these burial sites lie empty; their one-time occupants forced to lend their armoured might to the roaming hordes of the dead. The skeletal warriors that form the Forgotten Legion, however, are a notable exception. In life, they were the honour guard of Verek the Blade, first castellan of Sternieste and battle chieftain of the original Sternsmen. In death, they are bound by magical oath to defend the castle grounds against any who would attempt to conquer them. Neither Verek nor his warrior tribesmen can leave the fortress' shadow whilst it still stands. As Mannfred knows full well, the Forgotten Legion will rise up against any who near the keep with hostile intent in their heart – something that Volkmar and his crusaders have in abundance.
Attributes[ | ]
- Shock Cavalry
- ▲ Anti-Infantry: Anti-infantry units have an advantage against targets that are smaller than a horse. This advantage can be a damage bonus against small targets, superior weight used to smash through lighter enemies, or an explosive attack from range that effects a large area.
- ▲ Armoured & Shielded: Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage. Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
- ▲ Regeneration: Regeneration allows a unit to heal while in battle. Fire is known to harm this healing process, so be warned that flaming attacks will cause more damage to units with Regeneration.
Strategy[ | ]
Upgraded Black Knights with Lances and Barding with Regeneration. Use them exactly the same way as their stock counterpart.
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