Warhammer/Tactics/6th Edition/Bretonnia

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Why play Bretonnia?

Bretonnia

Army Special Rules

Lance formation Bretonnians use an unique formation for their (non flying) knights called lance. Any knightly unit in ranks of three models wide is considered to be in lance formation. They get rank bonus for those ranks and in charge all the models in the sides can attack too. So 3 x 3 unit, nine models, all but two can attack on charge. Characters are placed in the front rank, except damsels and prophetesses which can take a safe spot in the midst of knights.

Blessing Before any game, the Bretonnian army may kneel to pray and every unit of knights and characters will automatically gain the blessing of the Lady. The blessing is simply 6+ ward save, 5+ if the attack is S5 or more. Unfortunately the blessing can be lost: either by fleeing for whatever reason or by refusing a challenge.

Units Analysis

Named Characters

• Louen Leoncouer:
• The Fay Enchantress:
• The Green Knight:

Lords & Heroes

• Lord:
• Prophetess of the Lady:
• Paladin:
• Damsel of the Lady:

Core Units

• Knights of the Realm: Must have 1+ in the army.
• Knights Errant: "Must" have Errantry Banner
• Men-at-arms: Cheap and doesn't cause panic. A very useful unit in supporting role. One nice trick is to give them Blessing with Prayer Icon of Quenelles. With full ranks they should be able to withstand almost all chargers. Warriors of Chaos either Chosen or with Mark of Khorne are the only real threats, besides Bretonnian Knights in case of civil war.
• Peasant bowmen:

Special Units

• Questing Knights:
• Pegasus Knights: The star of the army list. They propably won't win the game for you but they'll harass the enemy, block march moves, hunt lone wizards and war machines. An amazing unit. Also never ever forget their ground movement of 8". Being skirmishers they can't be marchblocked. They can gallop in forests without problems with their 16" charge.
• Mounted Yeomen:
• Grail Reliquae and Battle Pilgrims:

Rare Units

• Grail Knights: They are EXPENSIVE! Being 38 points each, losing this unit will be a huge blow. On the other hand, they will provide ridiculous amount of damage with their A2. Only huge blocks of enemy charging to flank or rear could be relatively sure to win a combat against these.
• Field Trebuchet: A very cheap and effective stone thrower. If you are planning to win, I'd highly recommend taking these.