“Last of Their Kind” was added to reduce flying monster spam (a trend throughout the project). The rule limits the number of dragons and phoenixes available to the HBE player to max 2 in any combination.



The Lion Fur Cloak was deemed problematic because it was under-costed (especially good with Master of Canreig Tower ) but also because it breaks the theme of the army. The 6+/5+ innate defense gave HBE characters access to better armour than what armies that are considered to be the well-armoured have access to. Heavy armour + Lion Fur is in fact better armour than the plate armour of DH, EoS, and WDG. The Elven characters come with other great properties and are therefore not supposed to excel at defense.



Master of Canreig Tower saw a price increase and One of a kind restriction to reduce the number of duplicate spells which could be spammed. This was demonstrated to be taken in preference of an Archmage was and often an auto-include.



saw a price increase and One of a kind restriction to reduce the number of duplicate which could be spammed. This was demonstrated to be taken in preference of an was and often an auto-include. High Warden of the Flame : Bestowing Divine attacks to the unit he joins was considered a bit too good and overstepping existing item, so it got swapped for another weaker unit buff ability (magic attacks).



: Bestowing Divine attacks to the unit he joins was considered a bit too good and overstepping existing item, so it got swapped for another weaker unit buff ability (magic attacks). Queen's Companion: Added poison darts & scout to make the unit unique.



darts & to make the unit unique. Royal Huntsman saw a swap in rules and will benefit from being the only character with access to Lion Fur (because he’s a Huntsman). Added immunity to fear and terror for him and the unit he joins. He'll no longer be able to do multiple wounds on chariots, but instead focus strictly on Monstrous/Monster hunting.



and for him and the he joins. He'll no longer be able to do multiple wounds on chariots, but instead focus strictly on Monstrous/Monster hunting. Prince of Ryma: As the flying circus is a specific play style, it was important not to remove it as an option for players: therefore, the Honour will counteract the default restriction on the Last of their Kind rule so someone wishing to focus on this style can still do so.



will counteract the default restriction on the Last of their Kind rule so someone wishing to focus on this style can still do so. Order of the Fiery Heart : Removal of Fire Phoenix from mounts as it overshadowed the dragon mounts by a long shot, removal of damage and missile keywords for casting into CC he is part of is a big thing, as it goes well with the warrior mage image as well as adding the option to purchase the Dragon Armour.



Some of the Core units were slightly tweaked in the points domain to encourage smaller units. Sea Guards lost Quick to Fire in exchange for a new rule, as it was observed of being the go to choice of core infantry. No big changes were done since the Citizen Spears and Citizen Archers were at the desired power level, so Sea Guard had to be tweaked to fit in.



Swordmasters: A change to their Sword Sworn rule, as it was seen as problematic, but they still keep their role as anti-infantry shock troops. They now ignore Parry and Distracting rules, which gives them a steady damage output against their intended targets.



The loss of skirmish for QG was implemented as they were too good in shooty avoidance lists, as well as a price increase for longbows so as not to be an no brainer auto include. Gained access to a 25 pts magic banner.



for was implemented as they were too good in shooty avoidance lists, as well as a price increase for longbows so as not to be an no brainer auto include. Gained access to a 25 pts magic banner. The Sky Sloop was deemed too weak and uninteresting. It used to be a mobile shooting platform that did not bring anything of great value to the army, so its design got a little twist. The Sky Sloop will have Volley Gun option only, but it is increased in strength and reduced in number of shots - although its keeps AP(1) - so in terms of shooting power it is around the level of the RBT, with a preference for heavily armoured targets. Secondly, the chariot's base strength was raised so that it can work as an actual CC support unit . Thirdly, since it is not a well protected model (T4 W4 AS 5+), it got the Hard Target special rule to be able to survive in hostile territory a bit and kept Quick to fire as to remain a solid shooting platform.



Storm Pennant is giving the model lightning attacks in CC (both impact hits and regular attacks), and the bound spell (Thunderbolt) at PL(5) for increased ranged damage potential.



in CC (both and regular attacks), and the (Thunderbolt) at PL(5) for increased ranged damage potential. Aldan Warhorn is a passive aura effect that reduces WS of all enemy units within 6" of it, providing an edge for our CC units as both a defensive and offensive boost, depending on the situation.



Moved to Rare section.



May no longer add extra models to the unit.



Increased cost for the base model .



. 2 Buff wagon upgrades, only one per model.



It kept the option of being a mounted option, but only for characters with the Fleet Officer Honour , and it lost the 5++ save.



Keeping with the traditional image of HE being masters of dragons we’ve worked to make this image a reality on the battlefield. In this update you’ll be able to field the Young Dragons as Monstrous Beasts and therefore be able to utilize armour and equipment from the rider (it's ok dragon lovers: breathe).

