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Where can I find the Druchii Revisited article that explains the update for the Dark Elves Army Book?

In White Dwarf Magazine.

Source: November 2003 White Dwarf (US #286 / UK #287)

Where can I find the "cut and paste" Errata sections released as part of the update to the Dark Elves Army Book?

In Warhammer Chronicles 2004 / Warhammer Chronicles Website.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 pages 127, 128

For the Dark Elf War Hydra, which head breathes fire?

A Hydra has one breath attack, so choose which head breathes fire.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 117

Blood Armour's save is increased for each wound caused by the character to a maximum of 1+. Is that maximum for the combined save or just for the Blood Armour?

For the combined save, so the save is limited to 1+ and will not improve any further.

Source: Dark Elves Army Book page 19 / Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team

Do Reaper Bolt Throwers suffer -1 for shooting multiple shots?

No, as they are classified as war machines, they do not suffer a -1 penalty.

Source: Rulebook page 90 / Dark Elves Army Book page 9 / High Elves on-line FAQ on the Games Workshop website (Answer to same question regarding Repeater Bolt Throwers)

How does the Dark Elf talisman, the Ring of Hotek (Wizards within 6" Miscast on a double), work with the High Elf Arcane item, the Book of Hoth Mage's spells are cast with Irresistible Force on doubles)?

Any doubles rolled will be cast with Irresistible Force and then the Miscast occurs, as described for normal Irresistible Force in the rules for the Ring of Hotek.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 116

If my Executioners choose to use hand weapons, do they still have the Killing Blow ability?

Yes, Killing Blow is a special rule for the troops, and is not tied to thier Draich. Note that Executioners do have hand weapons as all models are considered to be carrying a hand weapon in addition to their other weapons (unless specifically noted otherwise) as stated in Warhammer Chronicles 2004.

Source: Dark Elves Army Book page 6 / Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 121

Can the Cauldron of Blood's Red Fury be used to re-roll chariots impact hits that failed to wound?

Yes.

Source: Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team (Online Q&A on the Games Workshop Warhammer Forum)

Can characters join a Cauldron of Blood?

No.

Source: Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team (Online Q&A on the Games Workshop Warhammer Forum)

What is the correct amount of Attacks for a Dark Elf Harpy?

Two. Harpies have vicious claws which count as two hand weapons.

Source: Dark Elves Army Book page 30

Can a Sorceress take Lifetaker as a weapon?

Yes. A mundane missile weapon option is not necessary in order to take a magical missile weapon.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 116

Do hits from Lifetaker count as magical?

Yes. any attack from a magic weapon counts as magical... same as any attack from a runed Dwarf war machine does.

Source: Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team

Where can I find the rules for the War Hydras of Naggaroth?

In the Warhammer Annual 2002.

Source: Warhammer Annual 2002 page 128

How does the ability Hand of Khaine affect Giants and other models with special attacks?

Hand of Khaine reduces a model's Attacks characteristic by -1. If the model attacks some other way, as Giants or Fanatics do, it has no effect.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 117

How do you work out the combined effects of Dark Venom (Poisoned Attacks) and Touch of Death (Killing Blow)?

Poisoned hits (ie, 6s rolled to hit) have no chance of causing a Killing Blow as no roll to wound is made.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 117

In the description of the Witchbrew, it's written that Witchelves drink it before a battle. If the Hag dies, is the effect lost?

Yes.

Source: Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team (Online Q&A on the Games Workshop Warhammer Forum)

Where can I find the rules for Dark Elf City Garrison Armies?

In Warhammer Chronicles 2003.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2003 page 32

Can a Dark Elf City Garrison Army include Dogs of War units?

No.

Source: Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team (Online Q&A on the Games Workshop Warhammer Forum)

What is the correct Attacks characteristic for a Sorceress in a Dark Elves City Garrison Army?

One.

Source: Kevin J. Coleman, Author of the Dark Elves City Garrison Army List

How does the Dark Elves City Garrison Army benefit from the update to the Dark Elves Army Book?

City Garrison Armies benefit from characteristic changes (e.g. better Ld on Cold One Knights) and similar items but do NOT benefit from the reduced Army List costs or changes such as 2 for 1 Cold One chariots. In summary, Dark Elves Bestiary (i.e. The Dark Host) changes get applied, but not Army List changes.

Source: Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team

Where can I find the Dark Elf Watchtower Patrol Army List?

In White Dwarf Magazine and on the Games Workshop UK website.

Source: July 2001 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #258 / UK #259) / Dark Elves page of the Games Workshop UK website

Is the Dark Elf Watchtower Patrol Army List approved for tournament play?

Yes.

Source: Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team

Where can I find the rules for the Dark Elf character, Rakarth - The Beastlord?

In Warhammer Chronicles 2003.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2003 page 117

Where can I find the rules for the Dark Elf character, Shadowblade?

In Warhammer Chronicles 2004.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 77

Can Shadowblade be revealed in a fleeing enemy unit? If so, is the unit destroyed or will it flee from him automatically?

Yes, he can appear inside a fleeing unit. As he counts as charging, the unit will automatically flee towards the closest table edge.

Source: Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 117

Does the Anointed's gift, Avatar of Slaanesh, allow units of Daemonettes to re-roll instability checks?

No. Units of Daemons do not take Break tests.

Source: October 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #297 / UK #298)

If an Anointed is upgraded to a sorcerer, can he use armour or a shield and still cast spells?

The Anointed may use Chaos Armour, magic Armour, and magic shields and cast spells, but cannot cast any spells if he has any other mundane armour (including shields).

Source: October 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #297 / UK #298)

The description of Mounted Daemonettes refers to the Daemonic Legion listing. Do they therefore have Ld9 and a true 5+ ward save?

No. Mounted Daemonettes do not benefit from the Daemonic Legion bonuses. Mounted Daemonettes in the Cult of Slaanesh army have a Leadership of 8 and a 5+ Daemonic Aura rather than a true Ward Save.

Source: October 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #297 / UK #298)

If a unit of Cold One Knights has the Soul Shadows Standard, fails its Leadership test and becomes Stupid, can it still elect to flee (and then automatically rally) when charged?

Yes. This is because a unit that becomes Stupid effectively becomes Immune to Psychology, and the standard states that units that are Immune to Psychology can still use it.

Source: October 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #297 / UK #298)

Can a unit that is Frenzied that has the Soul Shadows Standard choose to flee from a charge?

No.

Source: October 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #297 / UK #298)

Do Dark Elf Sorceresses with the Mark of Slaanesh gain a total of +2 to cast spells (+1 for being a Dark Elf Sorceress and +1 for the Mark of Slaanesh?)

No. The +1 was printed as a reminder that Dark Elf magic users receive a +1 to cast spells. They do not get +2 if they are given the Mark of Slaanesh.

Source: Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team

Can a Cult of Slaanesh Army army hire Dogs of War / Regiments of Renown units?

No. Dogs of War / Regiments of Renown are not listed as an option in the army list. The only exception is the Regiment of Renown - Mengil's Manflayers as the rules for the unit specify that they may be hired by a Cult of Slaanesh army.

Source: Storm of Chaos Book page 87 / Anthony Reynolds - Warhammer Design Team / September 2004 Issue of White Dwarf Magazine (US #296 / UK #297)

Can a High Sorceress with the Mark of Slaanesh or a Druchii Anointed be equipped with a Chaos Daemon Sword?

Yes. Both are allowed to take Hordes of Chaos magic items tagged as "Models with Mark of Slaanesh Only" per the army list. The Chaos Daemon Sword is tagged as "Models with a Mark of Chaos Only" as the item's effects change based on the patron god. The item meets the "Models with a Mark of Slaanesh Only" intent as in this case, the sword grants the bearer the same WS, S, I, and A of a Keeper of Secrets (Slaanesh Greater Daemon).

Source: Hordes of Chaos Army Book page 50 / Storm of Chaos Book pages 86, 87 / Direwolf FAQ Council Interpretation

Does the Righteous Fury special rule for Empire Warrior Priests of Sigmar, which states that the Warrior Priests and the unit they are with hate all models in ALL Chaos armies, apply against the Cult of Slaanesh army?

Yes. The name of the army alone gives us the answer, as the army is clearly affiliated with Chaos. Upon the sight of daemons and/or the symbols of Chaos, the Warrior Priests will whip their units into a righteous fury. Warrior Priests of Sigmar and the unit they are with hate all models in a Cult of Slaanesh army.

Source: Empire Army Book page 16 / Direwolf FAQ Council Interpretation

Are High Elves immune to panic when fighting against a Cult of Slaanesh army?

Yes. As all Cult of Slaanesh armies are led by a Dark Elf and include Dark Elf units, High Elves are immune to panic when fighting against a Cult of Slaanesh army. The blood fued between the Asur and the Druchii is rooted in the original founding of the Cult of Slaanesh by Morathi and finding chaos followers of Slaanesh accompanying a Dark Elf army would neither surprise or weaken the resolve of the Asur.

Source: High Elves Army Book page 6 / Direwolf FAQ Council Interpretation