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New Content Overview - The Chaos Dwarfs: Warhammer Lore and Military Roster

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The dance of death rockets is upon us courtesy of the latest downloadable pack 'The Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs', including an entirely new playable race - The Chaos Dwarfs. But who are the Chaos Dwarfs, where do they fit in Warhammer lore, and what exactly can they bring to bear in battle? Read on to learn everything you'll need to know about the history and the might of the Chaos Dwarfs. Chaos Dwarf Lore  Born through migration and catastrophe, the Chaos Dwarfs turned away from their traditional Dawi Gods towards to corrupting influence of the Chaos God Hashut - the God of Fire, Greed, and Tyranny.  Blessed against their nature with access to the winds of magic, they weave their sorcery into their war machines, creating the most fearsome artillery in the game. But their monstrous machines require an endless supply of raw materials. So, being as morally corrupt as any other chaos race, they enslaved a huge body of greenskins to serve them as labourers in their mines. Worked

Using Cavalry in Warhammer Total War: A Guide

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In this post I'm going to give you all of the tools you need to become a cavalry commander that even Alexander the Great would have appreciated! Cavalry units are some of the most dynamic units in Total War: Warhammer III due to their speed and mobility. This means that they can be incredibly impactful if marshalled intelligently. But there's more to cavalry than just running around looking pretty. To be a truly imperious cavalry commander you need to understand the different types of cavalry, the different roles they play, and how you can use them to win glory on the battlefield. Explanatory note: I'm not going to talk about flying cavalry units in this post, so when I use the term 'Cavalry' I am speaking exclusively of ground cavalry units. A later blog post will address Flying Cavalry. Let's start by taking a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of cavalry units. Strengths & Weaknesses Strengths: ⦁ Speed - The increased mobility of cavalry units