Warhammer Total War Chaos Dwarfs

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Surely, it's hard to win a battle as a dwarf against an ennemy with more ranged units - especially if they are long range (=artillery) or fast (=mounted). As a dwarf, you should always outgun the ennemy. Old thread, but any stack you are sending against the Chaos needs to have at least 1 Brimstone Gyro in the mix. - This mod adds the Chaos Dwarfs faction in Custom Battles. All units are available to the Warriors of Chaos in the campaign under unique building chains. For a fully playable Chaos Dwarfs faction in the campaign, please check the submods section. All Chaos Dwarf units have 'Relentless' custom ability. Dwarfs in the Warhammer setting are proud warriors highly driven by honor, the making of oaths, and the recording of slights against them as grudges. The Dwarfs are the best defensive army in Total War: Warhammer. Even their starting units, Dwarf Warriors, are sturdy enough to withstand a charge, and their ranged weapons are accurate and effective.

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Awesome Music: the song used in the announcement trailer (as well as its remix in the Trial by Fire trailer) are an awesome mix of rock and traditional music.
Epileptic Trees:
- Mentions that there would be nine Legendary Lords at launch (which means that, if Kislev and Cathay launch with two each, and each Chaos God has a dedicated Legendary Lord, there's still one spot left) as well as the Steam description mentioning 'an ancient power in search of a champion' have been taken by everyone to be clear hints that the ninth legendary lord on launch would be the daemon Be'lakor, leading Chaos Undivided.
- The Chaos Dwarfs and Ogre Kingdoms are both considered a lock due to being the last of the major factions from the tabletop not to be officially playable in the Total War: Warhammer series, both races being centrally concentrated east of the World's Edge Mountains, the need for gameplay diversity in a game launching with four Chaos factions and two human nations and so on.
- Fans of minor human nations who never got official army books, especially those located in the Far East like Nippon and the Kingdoms of Ind, have been galvanized by the announcement trailer to believe they will become playable through DLC, as Kislev and Cathay's inclusion implies it's no longer verboten for Creative Assembly to give footnote factions a major Adaptation Expansion.
- The announcement of a pre-order DLC Race Pack led some to speculate it could mean a smaller nation from the existing map like Dogs of War (Tilea and Estalia), Araby, or even the Norse Dwarfs of Kraka Drak.
- The Hobgoblin Khanates are a common suggestion for pretty much the exact same reasons as the Chaos Dwarfs and Ogre Kingdoms, though sometimes as a lord choice for the Chaos Dwarfs rather than a full-on major faction (the hobgoblins have their own society, but their tabletop game presence has been through their mercenary/favoured slave/overseer status netting them entries on Chaos Dwarf army lists).
Hilarious in Hindsight: An author from GameSpot clearly didn't bother to check the title of the game they were writing about and unknowingly misattributed Total War: Warhammer II's 'the Warden & the Paunch' update with Total War: Three Kingdoms, leading to humorous speculation that orcs and goblins were invading Ancient China. But now that Cathay has been confirmed to be a playable faction, this comes off as being an accidentally accurate prediction.
Shocking Moments:
- In The Stinger of the announcement trailer, we get a good look at the map... and the words in focus are 'Grand Cathay'. The Aside Glance that follows confirms it - Grand Cathay will be one of the six factions playable at launch.
- One from the Steam store page: Kislev and Cathay are launching expeditions into the Chaos Wastes. This means that, for the first time in any Warhammer universe, The Forces of Order are invading Chaos' heartlands!
- A letter on the table of the tent seen in the final scene of the trailer hints that Yuri Kovalenko, a character from the 2nd edition of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, will be involved in a major way as well.
Squick: The Great Unclean One in the announcement trailer certainly lives up to its name, what with have a mouthful of twitching maggots and a disgustingly slimy tongue. At least one person has admitted that this is the first time they've actually seen a Nurglite daemon as being revolting.
Tainted by the Preview: Opinions are divided on the Kislev roster and general aesthetic, particularly its heavy focus on bear-related units. Every lord and hero has the option of being mounted on bear (including the Tzarina, who canonically rides a sled and is opposed to the bear-themed Cult of Ursun). When combined with the cavalry units riding bears, sleds and artillery pieces pulled by bears, and the straight-up magic ice bears that fight for Kislev, many fans are concerned that the faction has been Flanderised into being the 'bear faction' rather than a historically inspired Russian-themed faction. Of course, others have pointed out it was ridiculous to expect Kislev's five unit auxillary armylist from a decade ago, people themselves are misremebering things, and that Warhammer factions have always had extensive fantasy options, including the Empire and Bretonnia, and that if Kislev was simply historical Russia, it would be insanely boring.
Unexpected Character:
- While many people suspected that Cathay would show up at some point in this game, most likely as DLC, due to both Cathay being an Ensemble Dark Horse and being geographically close to the expected playable factions, and just as many expected Cathay to never show up in any capacity at all, literally no one expected them to be playable at launch.
- A roundabout example with the Herald of Khorne — while the herald was expected to appear in the game, most people assumed it would be as a hero option, while a Chaos Champiok of Khorne took the second Khornate lord slot alongside the Exalted Bloodthrister. Instead, the Herald of Khorne is a Lord option, while the Khornate champion (now named the Cultist of Khorne) is a hero unit. Additionally, not many were expecting Bloodreapers to show up as heroes of Khorne.

Warhammer Total War Chaos Dwarfs Mod

Command
No.	Unit	Sol.	Custom Cost	Recru. Cost	Upkeep Cost	Ship HP.	Ship Spd.	Msl. Dmg.	Rng.	Sht. /min	Amo.	Mle. Atk.	Mle. Dmg.	Chg.	Mle. Def.	Arm.	HP.	Mor.
Melee Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_high_king_thorgrim_grudgebearer_1) Thorgrim Grudgebearer 'There will be no rest, no peace, until every page of the Dammaz Kron is accounted for!'
	1	1500	1200	300	50	450	22	60	120	5800	85
1	Melee Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_lord_0) Lord In battle, the Dwarfen Lord gets lost in the melee with hammer in hand, strong as a dozen Dwarfen soldiers.
1	1	1100	1000	250	45	420	18	60	155	4448	75
Missile Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_master_engineer_0) Master Engineer 'Who dares damage my engines!'
	1	750	1000	250	38	280	14	30	120	3548	72
1	Melee Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_rune_smith_0) Runesmith Forged Runes give the Runesmiths power to enhance allied weapons and armour, and nullify enemy magic to harmless lights.
1	1	600	1000	250	40	320	16	32	120	3548	70
Melee Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_thane) Thane The Thane leads Dwarfs to battle with a cry of vengeance and an unstoppable rage.
	1	600	1000	250	45	375	25	50	155	3788	70
1	Melee Infantry / Command / (wh_main_dwf_cha_ungrim_ironfist) Ungrim Ironfist 'This majestic helm has been worn by every Slayer King since the time of King Baragor!'
1	1	1400	1200	300	70	430	50	35	120	4668	100
Melee Infantry
No.	Unit	Sol.	Custom Cost	Recru. Cost	Upkeep Cost	Ship HP.	Ship Spd.	Msl. Dmg.	Rng.	Sht. /min	Amo.	Mle. Atk.	Mle. Dmg.	Chg.	Mle. Def.	Arm.	HP.	Mor.
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_longbeards_1) Longbeards (Great Weapons) Longbeards are veteran fighters of many wars, rending armour with the two-handed az and cleaving opponents in two.
	100	750	750	188	28	32	14	36	95	71	76
100	Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_longbeards) Longbeards Longbeards are veteran fighters of many wars, most resolute in their shieldwall and grumpiest in spirit.
100	100	650	650	162	30	32	12	48	130	71	76
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_miners_0) Miners The pickaxe is not the mightiest Dwarfen weapon, but it serves with relative success in melee.
	100	325	325	81	18	22	6	18	80	63	68
100	Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_miners_1) Miners (Blasting Charges) The pickaxe is not the mightiest Dwarfen weapon, but explosives even things out somewhat.
100	100	400	425	106	18	22	6	18	80	63	68
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_slayers) Slayers Slayers are elite units with a thirst for death, fighting hard in melee until the enemy dies, or they do.
	80	1000	1000	250	38	48	26	32	30	91	100
100	Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_dwarf_warrior_0) Dwarf Warriors With az in hand, Dwarfen warriors lay into the front lines with unremitting violence.
100	100	450	475	118	22	28	9	40	120	65	70
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_dwarf_warrior_1) Dwarf Warriors (Great Weapons) With az in hand, Dwarfen warriors lay into the front lines with unremitting violence.
	100	500	525	131	20	28	16	28	85	65	70
100	Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_hammerers) Hammerers Elite, hardened warriors, Hammerers thrive amongst the melee with warhammer in hand, smashing the unprepared to pieces.
100	100	1200	1200	300	44	50	16	28	95	74	80
Melee Infantry / Melee Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_ironbreakers) Ironbreakers Trained to fight in tight formations, Ironbreakers form a living line of defence, letting enemies crash over them.
	100	1200	1300	325	30	30	8	68	155	80	85
Missile Infantry
No.	Unit	Sol.	Custom Cost	Recru. Cost	Upkeep Cost	Ship HP.	Ship Spd.	Msl. Dmg.	Rng.	Sht. /min	Amo.	Mle. Atk.	Mle. Dmg.	Chg.	Mle. Def.	Arm.	HP.	Mor.
80	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_dlc06_dwf_inf_bugmans_rangers_0) Bugman's Rangers Ever seeking vengeance, these hardy Rangers follow their Brewmaster, delivering grim tidings of upcoming struggles and bolstering the Dwarfs’ defensive lines.
80	80	750	750	188	20	160	6.1	18	21	31	9	31	75	65	75
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_dlc06_dwf_inf_rangers_0) Rangers No cave is too dark, no pathway too treacherous for the Ranger to scout and scour and know.
	80	500	500	125	20	160	6.1	18	16	31	4	28	75	57	61
80	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_dlc06_dwf_inf_rangers_1) Rangers (Great Weapons) Stealthy and steadfast, these redoubtable Rangers carry both throwing and great axes – the latter for dealing with the more ‘imposing’ opponents.
80	80	650	650	162	32	75	8.3	8	20	28	14	22	40	57	61
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_quarrellers_0) Quarrellers A volley of Dwarfen crossbow bolts will travel far and hit hard, particularly against the lightly armoured.
	80	550	550	137	20	160	6.1	22	16	28	4	28	115	57	66
80	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_quarrellers_1) Quarrellers (Great Weapons) A volley of Dwarfen crossbow bolts will travel far and hit hard, particularly against the lightly armoured.
80	80	650	650	162	20	160	6.1	22	18	28	12	18	80	57	66
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_thunderers_0) Thunderers Although new, and therefore suspect, a Thunderer's handgun can punch through the heaviest of armour at short range.
	80	700	700	175	20	145	5.1	22	20	28	4	28	115	58	66
1	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_veh_gyrobomber) Gyrobomber From above, the bomber pilot releases a payload of high-yield explosives that wreak havoc on enemy lines.
1	1	1150	1150	287	28	125	16.7	210	40	84	30	4	100	2260	66
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_veh_gyrocopter_0) Gyrocopter The skilled Gyrocopter pilot unleashes jets of steam upon unprepared battle lines.
	4	700	700	175	16	75	6.7	22	30	66	25	6	100	858	66
24	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_irondrakes_0) Irondrakes The Irondrakes wield drakeguns, firing bursts of alchemical fury over anyone in their path.
24	24	900	900	225	6	80	8.3	25	20	18	6	27	120	117	85
Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_veh_gyrocopter_1) Gyrocopter (Brimstone Gun) The Brimstone Gun gives the Gyrocopter pilot a more accurate and lethal tool, ideal for obliterating the target completely!
	4	800	800	200	98	100	6.1	18	30	66	25	6	100	858	66
24	Missile Infantry / Missile Infantry / (wh_main_dwf_inf_irondrakes_2) Irondrakes (Trollhammer Torpedo) These Irondrakes wield drakeguns that fire the deadly Trollhammer Torpedo - a spiky cone of death - at unfortunate foes.
24	24	1000	1100	275	143	90	3.5	20	20	18	6	27	120	117	85
Field Artillery
No.	Unit	Sol.	Custom Cost	Recru. Cost	Upkeep Cost	Ship HP.	Ship Spd.	Msl. Dmg.	Rng.	Sht. /min	Amo.	Mle. Atk.	Mle. Dmg.	Chg.	Mle. Def.	Arm.	HP.	Mor.
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (wh_main_dwf_art_cannon) Cannon A staple of Dwarfen armies, the cannon is a long-ranged, powerful weapon essential to the Dwarfen grand strategy.
	32	800	800	200	380	440	3	15	28	2	17	40	64	66
32	Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (wh_main_dwf_art_flame_cannon) Flame Cannon Flame Cannons belch burning pitch across the battlefield, raining molten death upon the enemy.
32	32	1250	1400	350	235	180	6.7	15	28	2	17	40	67	66
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (wh_main_dwf_art_grudge_thrower) Grudge Thrower More rudimentary than the cannon, a Grudge Thrower is still an effective long-range weapon against enemy infantry.
	32	700	700	175	170	440	3.3	15	28	2	17	40	64	66
32	Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (wh_main_dwf_art_organ_gun) Organ Gun Should the enemy get too close, an Organ Gun can decimate entire ranks with a well timed blast.
32	32	1000	1000	250	65	290	6.1	15	28	2	17	40	67	66
Siege Engine / Field Artillery / (wh_dlc06_dwf_art_bolt_thrower_0) Bolt Thrower More rudimentary than other Dwarf artillery, but nevertheless ruthlessly proficient at destroying their foes.
	32	550	550	137	146	340	5.6	15	28	2	17	40	64	75
Melee Ship
No.	Unit	Sol.	Custom Cost	Recru. Cost	Upkeep Cost	Ship HP.	Ship Spd.	Msl. Dmg.	Rng.	Sht. /min	Amo.	Mle. Atk.	Mle. Dmg.	Chg.	Mle. Def.	Arm.	HP.	Mor.
1	Heavy Ship / Melee Ship / (wh_main_dwf_shp_dreadnaught_general) Dreadnaught - Lord placeholder In battle, the Dwarfen Lord gets lost in the melee with hammer in hand, strong as a dozen Dwarfen soldiers.
1	1	800	800	200	45	420	18	60	155	4448	75
Heavy Ship / Melee Ship / (wh_main_dwf_shp_dreadnaught) Dreadnaught - Slayers placeholder Slayers are elite units with a thirst for death, fighting hard in melee until the enemy dies, or they do.
	140	800	800	200	38	48	26	32	30	91	100
100	Medium Ship / Melee Ship / (wh_main_dwf_shp_ironclad) Ironclad - Hammerers placeholder Elite, hardened warriors, Hammerers thrive amongst the melee with warhammer in hand, smashing the unprepared to pieces.
100	100	400	400	100	44	50	16	28	95	74	80
Light Ship / Melee Ship / (wh_main_dwf_shp_monitor) Monitor - Dwarf Warriors placeholder With az in hand, Dwarfen warriors lay into the front lines with unremitting violence.
	60	200	200	50	22	28	9	40	120	65	70