It’s that time again, and now nearly 10 seasons in we come to the latest balance changes. This time we aren’t looking at any major changes to traits or warlord rules, which is great after the dynamic changes to several traits this past season. Another reason for this is the introduction of two new traits, yes two! The announcement of Berserk has gone out but there will be another one landing with the start of Season 10; Endless. Full rules and cards receiving it will go up Monday morning. 

Warlord Rule Changes

Nemesor Zahndrekh – Sauthekh Dynasty Grand High Master

Transient Madness: Bonus to attack values changed from 10% to 15%

We were on the fence when releasing Zahndrekh whether to opt for 10% or 15% but having now had him released and out for everyone to play with we feel like 15% is the right amount and have made the slight buff to his rule. 

Additionally a small buff has been made to Vargard Obyron which is detailed in the bodyguard changes but is relevant given he is tied to Zahndrekh’s special rule.

Bodyguard Changes

Aeldari:

Iyanna Arienal – Craftworld Saim-Hann Spiritseer

• Cost: 12 -> 11 (down 1)
• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds

Sylandri Veilwalker – Harlequin Shadowseer

• Stat Change: +20 Base Wounds, +4 Base Ranged, +4 Base Psychic

Aeris Lightblade – Harlequin Player

• Stat Change: +3 Base Melee

Drazhar – Drukhari Master of Blades

• Stat Change: +15 Base Wounds, +6 Base Melee

Avandir Kethalain – Craftworld Saim-Hann Warlock Skyrunner

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds

Traileorn the Silent – Craftworld Saim-Hann Farseer

• Stat Change:+4 Base Range, +8 Base Melee

Necrons:

Eternal Scythe – Sautekh Dynasty Lychguard 

• Stat Change: +20 Base Wounds

Apparition Construct – Sautekh Dynasty Canoptek Wraith

• Stat Change: +2 Base Melee

Unto Eternity – Sautekh Dynasty Canoptek Spyder

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +5 Base Range

Vargard Obyron – Sautekh Dynasty Aide and Protector

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +4 Base Melee

Eldritch Defender – Sautekh Dynasty Annihilation Barge

• Cost Change: 40 -> 44 (up 4)

Enforcer of Edicts – Triarch Praetorian

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +4 Base Range

Enforcer of Vengeance – Triarch Preatorian

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +4 Base Melee

Tau:

Kor’vessa #4407986 – Vior’la Sept MV4 Shield Drone

• Cost Change: 3 -> 4 (up 1)

Honoured Aun’Vessol: Vior’la Sept Ethereal

• Stat Change: +25 Base Wounds, +4 Base Melee

Servants of the Emperor:

Sergeant ‘Stonetooth’ Harker – Catachan Sergeant

• Stat Change: +15 Base Wounds

UR-025 – Imperial Robot

• Stat Change: +15 Base Wounds, +5 Base Range, +5 Base Melee

Space Marines:

Brother Gabriel ‘Broken Knife’ – Dark Angels Deathwing Terminator

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds

Brother Varon – Grey Knights Battle Brother

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +5 Base Psychic

Interrogator-Chaplain Zachius – Dark Angels Interrogator-Chaplain

• Stat Change: +9 Base Melee

Hammer of Titan – Nemesis Dreadknight

• Cost Change: 69 -> 65 (down 4)

Brother-Lieutenant Zakariah – Dark Angels Primaris Lieutenant

• Stat Change: +8 Base Melee
• Tree Change: Lv6 R -> M, Lv10 M -> R

Kayvaan Shrike – Raven Guard Chapter Master

• Stat Change: +30 Base Wounds, +5 Base Ranged, +5 Base Melee

Kor’Sarro Khan – White Scars Master of the Hunt

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +3 Base Melee

Epistolary Ultorian – Dark Angels Terminator Librarian

• Stat Change: +8 Base Wounds, +4 Base Melee

Master Lazarus – Master of the Dark Angels 5th Company

• Stat Change: +5 Base Wounds, +4 Base Ranged

Chaos:

Aku Syn – Chaos Renegade Psyker

• Cost Change: 3 -> 5 (up 2)

Hakkon Karnikus – Crimson Slaughter Terminator Lord

• Stat Change: +20 Base Wounds
• Trait Change: Precision Shot -> Furious Charge

Ordrogg – Chaos Ogryn

• Tree Change: Lv10 R -> M

N’eemz, Face of the Moon – Herald of Tzeentch

• Cost Change: 16 -> 18 (up 2)

Orks:

Flyboss Skardakka – Goff Clan Dakkajet

• Cost Change: 45 -> 48 (up 3)

Da Red Gobbo – Hero of Da Revolushun

• Cost Change: 13 -> 10 (down 3)
• Stat Change: +8 Base Wounds

Tyranids:

Specimen: LV-852-NC-Θ – Hive Fleet Leviathan Venomthrope

• Stat Change: +15 Base Wounds

Malachus – Genestealer Cults Kelermorph

• Cost Change: 12 -> 10 (down 2)
• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +10 Base Range

The Black Lance – Genestealer Cults Sanctus

• Stat Change: +10 Base Wounds, +2 Base Range, +10 Base Melee

And there we are! Let us know your thoughts on the changes and any speculation on Endless before it’s released on Monday!