About
Unit Description
Fast and nimble, dodging enemy fire to deliver incisive hit-and-run charges to enemy lines.
Historical Description
In the grim days when armies of Daemons besieged Ulthuan, keen-eyed messengers from Nagarythe kept guard for any signs of a daemonic intrusion. These Dark Riders wore cloaks of black feathers, invoking the raven-headed god Nethu to keep them hidden from the eyes of the enemy. During the civil war, the Dark Riders earned a more sinister reputation. They travelled ahead of Nagarythe's hosts, sowing terror and confusion wherever they rode, burning villages and driving their people into the wilds. In battle, Dark Riders take delight in skirting the enemy flanks to attack war machines and cut lines of supply. They revel in the prospect of running down terror-stricken victims, dragging out every moment of wild panic as long as possible before delivering the final heart-seeking strike.
Abilities
Murderous Prowess
Slaughter! There is no greater glorification of Khaine, the God of Murder, and no more popular form of worship amongst the Dark Elves. It is through killing that Dark Elves rise above other beings. Once engulfed in enough bloodshed, they will often feel their murderous prowess increase, as if Khaine himself was guiding the blades of his disciples.
Murderous Prowess Indicator
Once enough blood has been shed, the Dark Elves’ murderous prowess increases, as if Khaine himself was guiding his disciples' blades!
Attributes
Guerilla Deployment
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Vanguard Deployment
This unit can deploy in an expanded deployment area, allowing it to start the battle within striking distance of the enemy - or somewhere unexpected.
Very Fast
This unit can run circles around most other units, taunting and harassing the enemy or evading its missile fire.
Detailed Stats
| Battle Entity Stats |
| Unit Size |
Medium |
| Unit Type |
Man |
| Hit Points |
8 |
| Walk Speed |
1.50 |
| Run Speed |
3.30 |
| Acceleration |
2.00 |
| Deceleration |
4.00 |
| Charge Speed |
4.50 |
| Ch. Dist. to Commence Run |
35.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Adopt Pose |
30.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Pick Target |
25.00 |
| Turn Speed |
90 |
| Strafe Speed |
1.00 |
| Land Unit Stats |
| Unit Category |
Cavalry |
| Unit Class |
Shock Cavalry |
| Move Action Points |
2100 |
| Melee Attack |
24 |
| Melee Defence |
22 |
| Charge Bonus |
40 |
| Melee (Dismounted) |
|
| Visibility Range |
40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance |
60 |
| Spot Scrub Distance |
60 |
| Rank Depth |
3 |
| Morale |
55 |
| Bonus Hit Points |
73 |
| Unit Stats |
| Unit Caste |
Melee Cavalry |
| Unit Weight |
Medium |
| Unit Group |
 Shock Cavalry |
| Unit Group Parent |
 Cavalry & Chariots |
| Recruitment Turns |
1 |
| Recruitment Cost |
450 |
| Upkeep Cost |
112 |
| Unit Size |
60 |
| Melee CP |
450 |
| Missile CP |
|
Equipment
| Melee Weapon |
| Weapon Size |
|
| Weapon Type |
Spear |
| Bonus vs Cavalry |
|
| Bonus vs Large |
|
| Bonus vs Infantry |
|
| Weapon Damage |
20 |
| Weapon AP Damage |
6 |
| Building Damage |
10 |
| Shield |
| Missile Block Chance |
0 |
4,860 
