Total War Warhammer/Tactics/Kislev
This is the general tactics page on how to play Kislev in Total War: WARHAMMER. As the game isn't out yet and we know very little about how the faction will work, this page won't be filled out for a long time. However, we can make some early guesses based on the table top and the trailer.
Why Play Kislev
- Because you like Humans, but don't want to debase yourself by playing as one of the feeble westerners (or southerners in this case)
- You will likely like playing a more generalist playstyle that leans more into mobile skirmishing and Cavalry.
- You want an excuse to blast Sabaton while playing in fantasy.
- FUCKING BEARS!!!!!
Pros
(Again, we know jack shit other than the factions so this is all subject to change)
- Cavalry: Kislev has always leaned more towards the cavalry side, so expect that to be the case in the game. With Winged Hussars, Bear Riders and presumably good skirmisher cav you should have a very wide selection of horsemen to choose from.
- Flexible Skirmishers: Many of your ranged units, such as the Ice Guard, will have weapons that will allow them to fight in melee, similar to Shades and Lothern Sea Guard. This means them getting stuck in melee won't be too much of an issue as they can actually defend themselves.
Cons
- Lack of Heavy Infantry: You will likely be lighter in the infantry department, as is generally the trend with human factions. Your ranged and cavalry will have to do most of the work in the battle.
- DLC: Yeah, this will be safe to assume. Get ready to join the very large "We need to fork over extra dough to be relevant in multiplayer." club.
Lords
Legendary Lords
- Tzarina Katarin: The only confirmed Legendary Lord for game 3 so far. She will likely be Kislev's Mage Lord level character with the Lore of Ice and access to a horse and a sled mount. Not much else to go on to be honest. She will probably be strong in the magic department but suck hard in melee