Released in 2020 for PC, this downloadable content pack enhances the base game, a strategy title set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world. It introduces two new Legendary Lords, each commanding their own faction, complete with unique objectives, mechanics, units, and distinctive playstyles.

Players are thrust into the conflict between the High Elves, led by Eltharion the Grim, and the Greenskins, under the command of Grom the Paunch. The game focuses primarily on the island of Yvresse for the Elves and various Greenskin territories, framing a narrative centered on defense and invasion.

What is the core gameplay loop?

The core gameplay involves turn-based empire management combined with real-time tactical battles. Players manage settlements, raise armies, engage in diplomacy, and research technologies. Each faction features unique campaign mechanics. Eltharion’s campaign emphasizes defending Yvresse from Greenskin incursions, utilizing defensive structures and specialized hero units. Grom’s campaign revolves around gathering ingredients to cook special recipes, which provide significant buffs to his army and faction.

Faction-Specific Gameplay

Each faction offers a distinct gameplay experience:

High Elves (Eltharion the Grim)

Eltharion's campaign is heavily focused on the defense of Yvresse. Players must fortify their settlements and repel Greenskin invasions. Key features include:

Defensive Structures: Utilize unique buildings and fortifications to defend against enemy attacks.
Hero Units: Employ specialized hero units to turn the tide of battle.

Greenskins (Grom the Paunch)

Grom's campaign centers around gathering ingredients to cook special recipes, enhancing his army and faction. Key features include:

Recipe Collection: Gather ingredients from across the map to create powerful recipes.
Army Buffs: Utilize cooked recipes to provide significant buffs to Grom's army.

New Units and Strategic Options

This content pack introduces a variety of new units to both the High Elf and Greenskin rosters. These units include elite infantry, monstrous creatures, and powerful war machines, expanding the tactical options available to each faction. The addition of these new lords, factions, and units significantly alters the strategic landscape, offering players new challenges and gameplay experiences.