A Runesmith and Runelord, and all friendly infantry models in a unit joined by one or more of them, gain the Armour Piercing (1) special rule for as long as they remain with the unit.

A Runesmith/Runelord follows the rules for a Level 2/4 Wizard for the purposes of dispelling, and have Magic Resistance (1/2), respectively.

A Daemon Slayer has the Slayer and Dragon Slayer special rules. In addition, any Ward saves successfully made against Attacks made by the Daemon Slayer must be re-rolled.

If a Slayer is killed by normal Close Combat Attacks, it will immediately make a single Attack back against the unit or model that killed it before the Slayer is removed as a casualty.

One war machine that is within 3" of a Master Engineer can use his Ballistic Skill or re-roll one artillery dice or scatter dice during each Shooting phase. This cannot be the artillery dice that determines the distance a cannonball bounces. You must nominate which weapon, if any, will be using this special rule at the start of each Shooting phase, before any such weapons within 3" of the Master Engineer are fired.

Up to one unit with the troop type war machine can be entrenched for each Master Engineer in the army. An entrenched war machine is treated as being in hard cover when shot at and any charging models suffer a -1 To Hit modifier in close combat. An entrenched war machine can be pivoted to fire, but if it moves in any other way, the entrenchment is lost. If the war machine is destroyed, the entrenchment is considered destroyed as well. A war machine can only be entrenched once.

A model with this special rule that is within 3" of a war machine is allowed to take a "Look Out Sir!" roll just as if he was within 3" of a unit of five or more models of the same troop type as himself. If the roll is successful, the hit is resolved instead against the nearest friendly war machine.

At the start of each Dwarf turn, the Brewmaster can bestow one of the following beers to himself and the unit he is with. Whenever the Brewmaster has given out a draught of brew, roll a D6. If you roll a '1', he and his unit suffer -1 to their Weapon Skill, Ballistics Skill and Initiative this turn due to their giddy and drunken disposition!

• Bugman's XXXXXX: A very rare beverage that is almost considered sacred by Brewmasters. Never as potent as it was, Bugman's original XXXXXX puts this new batch to shame but it is still a fine brew.
  One draught of this brew adds +1 to the unit's Strength until the start of the Dwarf player's next turn.

• Dwarf Special Reserve: A fairly common but no less enjoyable brew. It is said to warm cold bellies and put spirit into the heart of any Dwarf who drinks it.
  One draught of this brew gives the unit the Immunity (Psychology) special rule until the start of the Dwarf player's next turn.

• Troll Brew: This brew is so named due to the fact that the main ingredient is Troll blood! It may sound bizarre but mixed with the proper ingredients the blood of a Troll can take on a very sweet taste and have interesting effects upon the drinker.
  One draught of this brew gives the unit the Regeneration (6+) special rule until the start of the Dwarf player's next turn.

Enemy attacks against the Brewmaster's front arc suffer -1 To Wound.

A Dragon Slayer has the Slayer special rule. In addition, when attacking Monsters, the Slayer's attacks have the Multiple Wounds (D3) special rule.

Shieldbearers should be placed on a 40x20mm base and add +2 to the Unit Strength of any model mounted on them.

A Runelord with an Anvil of Doom gains the Ward Save (4+) and Unbreakable special rules. In addition, his troop type changes to War Machine and he counts as being part of the crew. The Runelord can never choose to leave the Anvil during the game. If the Runelord is killed, the whole Anvil is also removed as a casualty.

For each friendly Anvil of Doom on the battlefield at the start of any Magic phase, add one dice to both your power and your dispel pool.

A model mounted on an Anvil of Doom can use each of the following bound spells once per friendly Magic Phase. In addition, it may use up to 4 Power Dice when attempting to cast each spell. The Anvil can pivot on the spot before casting, and the range of the bound spells is measured from the Anvil itself.

• Rune of Hearth and Hold: The Rune of Hearth and Hold was originally the gift of Valaya to the Dwarfs. With each blow of the hammer a low bass note resonates across the battlefield, stirring a Dwarf's pride in his hold, clan and ancestors.
  Innate bound spell (power level 3). The Rune of Hearth and Hold is an augment spell that targets a single friendly Dwarf unit anywhere on the battlefield. The target unit gains the Stubborn special rule until the start of the next friendly Magic phase. If the unit is already Stubborn, it becomes Unbreakable instead.

• Rune of Stone and Steel: When the runes are struck, Grungni's blessing is placed upon the works of the Dwarfs. Each suit of armour remembers the hammer blows that forged it.
  Innate bound spell (power level 4). The Rune of Stone and Steel is an augment spell that targets a single friendly Dwarf unit anywhere on the battlefield. The target unit increases their armour save by 1 (to a maximum of 1+) until the start of the next friendly Magic phase.

• Rune of Wrath and Ruin: When the Anvil is struck and the name of Grimnir is invoked, the power of the Rune of Wrath and Ruin causes the sky to darken and the earth to crack, venting fire and sulphur.
  Innate bound spell (power level 5). The Rune of Wrath and Ruin is a direct damage spell with a range of 24" that causes 2D6 Strength 4 hits, distributed as per shooting.

• Rune of Oath and Honour: The Dwarfs, whose resolution and endurance is legend anyway, are driven to make an extra supernatural effort to ensure that they do their duty.
  Innate bound spell (power level 5). The Rune of Oath and Honour is an augment spell that targets a single friendly Dwarf Infantry unit anywhere on the battlefield. The target unit may immediately make an additional move as if were the Remaining Moves sub-phase. Note that no unit may be moved more than once per turn by this spell.

Longbeards are Immune to Panic. In addition, any friendly Dwarf units within 6'' of a unit of Longbeards can re-roll failed Panic tests.

If the unit is joined by the army's General the unit gain the Immunity (Fear/Terror) special rule. This special rule lasts as long as the General is in the unit.

The cinderblast bomb is a missile weapon that fires like a stone thrower, but the model can march and fire with the following profile and special rules:

When resolving the scatter distance, halve the number indicated by the Artillery dice. If the artillery dice result is a misfire, roll a D6. On a result of a 1, centre the template over the thrower and work out the damage. On a roll of 2+, the bomb is a dud and nothing occurs.

Models with this special rule may re-roll failed Parry saves.

One use only. Blasting charges are missile weapons with the following profile and special rules:

A Miner unit equipped with a steam drill can re-roll a failed arrival for its Ambushers special rule.

Miners have the Ambushers special rule. In addition, instead of deploying like normal Ambushers, a Miner unit can choose to arrive anywhere on the battlefield from below. During deployment, before Scouts are placed, place a tunnel marker anywhere on the battlefield. The unit will then deploy using the Ambushers special rule. When the unit emerges, roll a scatter dice and an artillery dice. If you roll a hit on the scatter dice, the marker stays in place; if you roll an arrow, move the marker the number of inches indicated by the artillery dice in the direction shown by the arrow. If the marker is moved off the tabletop, the Miners are considered lost; treat them as casualties. In case a Misfire is rolled, roll a D6 and consult the Underground Mishap chart.

Once the final position is established, place the Miner unit so it can touch the marker. If the marker is under a friendly unit or impassable terrain, place it next to the closest edge of the unit/terrain. They may face in any direction.

If the marker is under an enemy unit when the Miners emerge, the Miners are considered to have charged. Place the attacking Dwarfs to the front of the enemy unit that is atop the marker.

Slayers always Wound on a To Wound roll of 4+ in close combat, unless they would need a lower result. Use the Slayer's Strength to determine the armour save modifier for any successful Wounds.

The mass of whirling threads and spikes provides an excellent protective shield, giving the Deathroller an armour save of 3+ against all models attacking from the front. The Deathroller has only a 5+ armour save against attacks from the flank or rear.

A Deathroller is moved during combat to crush the enemies trying to dodge the heavy machine. In addition to its normal Impact Hits when charging, the Deathroller inflicts D6 Impact Hits at the start of each close combat round. If you roll a 6 when determining the number of Impact Hits, the driver has pushed the boiler beyond his limits. Roll a D6 and consult the Boiler Incident Table.

If two or more l's are rolled when rolling for its movement, you need to roll another D6 and consult the Boiler Incident Table. The driver can take the risk and increase the pressure of the steam boiler before choosing to move the Deathroller. This gives the Deathroller the Random Movement (3D6) special rule.

Firethrowers shoot using the fire thrower rules and the following profile:

Each Firethrower operates as a separate unit. If a Firethrower is targeted by missile attacks and is within 3" of a friendly Infantry unit, it may use "Look Out, Sir!" as if it was a character.

The drakegun is a missile weapon with the following profile and special rules. This is a non-physical attack.

Brace of pistols. All shots from Drakefire pistols have a range of 10", Strength 5 and the Flaming Attacks special rule. These are non-physical attacks.

This is a missile weapon with the following profile:

Doomseekers do not attack normally. Instead, at the start of each round of close combat, a Doomseeker inflicts D6 automatic hits on all enemy units in base contact. In addition, any close combat attacks directed against a Doomseeker suffer -1 To Hit.

An Organ Gun has the following profile and special rules:

To fire the Organ Gun, select a target according to the normal rules for shooting, then roll the Artillery dice and 2D6 to find out how many shots are fired.

If the Artillery dice rolls a misfire, no shots are fired and a critical fault has occurred; roll a D6 and consult the Black Powder Misfire Chart in the Warhammer rulebook.

The number of shots fired by the Organ Gun is equal to the total of both the Artillery dice and the 2D6 rolled. When determining the number of shots, roll that number of dice To Hit the target using the crew's Ballistic Skill and applying all appropriate modifiers.

Flame Cannons shoot using the fire thrower rules and the following profile:

The steam gun shoots using the teardrop-shaped template. Place the template with its broad end over a target and its narrow end touching the muzzle of the steam gun. Any models touched are hit using the profile below:

The Brimstone Gun is fired in the Shooting phase with the profile below. This is a non-physical attack.

Once per game, during the Remaining Moves sub-phase, models with this special rule may drop bombs unless they are fleeing.

To Dive Bomb, select one unengaged enemy unit that the Gyrocopter moved over in that turn. To determine the damage caused by the bombs, roll an artillery dice; this is the number of hits inflicted. If a misfire is rolled, the Gyrocopter takes a single Wound with no armour save allowed. The Gyrocopter's bombs have the following profile:

If a Gyrocopter Dive Bombs, it cannot make any other shooting attacks in that turn.

The Clattergun is fired in the Shooting phase with the profile below:

During the Remaining Moves sub-phase, models with this special rule may drop a bomb unless they are fleeing or have declared a charge that turn. To make a Bombing Run, select one unengaged enemy unit that the Gyrobomber moved over in that turn and place the large 5" template anywhere over the target unit (but note that it cannot cover friendly models) and roll for scatter and damage as for a stone thrower from the Warhammer rulebook. If a misfire is rolled, use the Bomb Misfire chart below. Grudgebuster bombs have the following profile:

After resolving the damage caused by a Grudgebuster bomb, roll a D6. On a 4+, the bomb scatters D6" from where it first landed (a Hit! result remains in place). Place the small round (3") template on the new location and resolve damage using the profile above. It cannot bounce a third time.

The Rune Guardian gains the Armour Piercing (1) and Magical Attacks special rule.

The Rune Guardian gains +1 Attack and the Magical Attacks special rule.

The Rune Guardian gains +1 to its armour save.

The Rune Guardian gains +1 Weapon Skill and the Magical Attacks special rule.

The Rune Guardian gains a Ward Save (6+).

Due to their bulk and the mechanical system driving them, models with this special rule automatically fail any Initiative test they are forced to make.

The Grudgebreaker follows the rules for Random Movement and Random Attacks. In order to determine the Movement and Attacks value of the Grudgebreaker, roll an Artillery dice rather than a set of D6's (roll separately for Movement and Attacks). Whenever you attempt to move or attack with the Grudgebreaker you may re-roll the Artillery dice if it didn't score a Misfire. If a Misfire is rolled, roll a D6 and consult the Grudgebreaker Incident Table. If a Misfire results on the re-roll it automatically causes a Clunk result.

If the Thunderbarge is destroyed it scatters 3D6" in a random direction and then crashes to the ground. Place the large template with the hole under its final position. Any model touched by the template suffers a Strength 6 hit.

The Thunderbarge is armed with a cannon, which cannot fire grapeshot. The cannon can be fired even if the Thunderbarge marches. If the cannon misfires and roll a "Destroyed!" result, then the Thunderarge suffers D3 Wounds with no saves allowed, and the weapon may no longer be used for the remainder of the game. Other misfires are resolved as normal.

Thorgrim must be the army General. Furthermore, if he is slain, all friendly models from Warhammer: Dwarfs immediately gain the Frenzy special rule

The Throne of Power is treated in all regards as Shieldbearers, with these additions to represent its status and additional bearers: the Throne adds +4 to Thorgrim's Wounds (included in his profile) and gives him Unit Strength 5. In addition, the Throne increases the range of his Inspiring Presence rule to 18". If Thorgrim joins a unit, he does not benefit from the "Look Out Sir!" rule.

Kraggi is represented on the tabletop by a separate miniature that always remains as close as possible to Thorek’s Anvil of Doom. The model itself plays no part in the game; if it gets in the way, simply move it to one side. If Thorek is slain, Kraggi is also removed.

Thorek can re-roll a single dice on a failed attempt to cast one of the innate bound spells of the Anvil of Doom per turn. If this re-rolled dice rolls a 1, Kraggi has done something wrong and Thorek takes a Strength 10 hit. Kraggi is then removed from play and the Kraggi, Assistant at the Forge special rule cannot be used again for the rest of the game.

Thorek receives a +1 bonus on all his attempts to cast the Anvil of Doom’s bound spells. In addition, Thorek knows the following Rune:

• Rune of Doom: When Kurgaz forged the Anvils of Doom many centuries ago the most potent rune they had beaten onto them was the Rune of Doom, after which they were named. However, this rune is so difficult and dangerous to use that its secret has almost been lost. Some have not ever dared to use it or have never seen a threat they deemed sufficient to warrant its power. Others have tried and failed to contain and focus its might and their anvils have been torn apart by the uncontrolled energies. Today, the only remaining Runelord who has the skill and courage to attempt it is Thorek Ironbrow.
  
  When this rune is struck, the air grows chill and the skies turn dark. Ghostly forms of ancient warriors appear amidst the Dwarfs on the battlefield, bolstering their ranks and their courage. These are not ghosts as such, but a manifestation of the Dwarfs' own grim and doom-laden nature. Their anger at the loss of their mighty civilisation and the desecration of their Holds fills them with a righteous fury that is terrible to behold, and their normally grim faces are set with an expression of black vengeance.
  
  Innate bound spell (power level 3). The Rune of Doom is an augment spell that targets every friendly Dwarf unit within 24". The target units gain the Fear special rule until the start of the next friendly Magic phase.

Once per game, at the start of any Close Combat phase, Belegar can harness the power of his ancestors. For the remainder of the turn, he doubles his Attacks characteristic.

If Ungrim is included in your army, one unit of Troll or Giant Slayers may be upgraded to the Brotherhood of Grimnir for 1 point per model. These Slayers have the Wards of Grimnir upgrade.

If Ungrim is chosen as the General, Troll Slayers (but not Giant Slayers) are taken as Core units rather than Special units.

If Alrik is included in your army he must be your army General (unless Thorgrim Grudgebearer is also included).

If Alrik is in the army then Firedrakes, Firethrowers, Gyrocopters, Flame Cannons, Organ Guns, Thunderbarges and Grudgebreakers counts as 2 units for the purpose of duplicate choices that are allowed. In addition, your army cannot have more models of Thunderers than Quarrellers.

The White Dwarf has the Hidden special rule. However, if the unit he is Hidden in is wiped out or flees then the White Dwarf will be revealed, and will stand his ground even though the rest of the unit may be fleeing or slain. Place the model in the middle of the front rank of the unit, then move/remove the rest of the unit as normal. The White Dwarf will then operative as a lone character as normal. The White Dwarf may never be the army's General, but units he joins may still use his Leadership once he is no longer Hidden.

The White Dwarf is so ancient and battle-hardened that he is Unbreakable. So fearless is he that if his chosen unit breaks and flees, for any reason, he will always stand his ground. If the unit was engaged in combat, he will stand firm and continue to fight while his unit flees, denying the foe the chance to pursue. Grombrindal can even join a unit that does not have the Unbreakable special rule – this is an exception to the normal Unbreakable rules.

Up to 2 units of Miners may be taken as Core choices in an army led by Brok. In addition, when using the Ambushers special rule, these units may re-roll the dice each turn to see if they arrive on the battlefield.

Each Wound inflicted by Garagrim counts double towards that round's Combat Resolution. Against enemies with Toughness 5 or higher, Garagrim has the Multiple Wounds (D6) special rule. However, Garagrim may never be the Army General.

Burlok's artificial arm gives him +1 Attack with Strength 6 in close combat.

At the start of each friendly Shooting phase, Grimm can bestow one of the following rules on a single friendly unit within 3" for the duration of that Shooting phase, though he does not gain any bonuses for it himself.

• Artillery Adjustment: A war machine can use Grimm’s Ballistic Skill or re-roll one artillery dice. This can be the dice that determines the distance a cannonball bounces or a Flame Cannon’s burst of flame moves.

• Increased Range: The unit’s Dwarf crossbows and Dwarf handguns increase their maximum range by 6".

• Superior Volley: Models in the unit get +1 to Hit.

Any army that includes Bugman can upgrade a single unit of Rangers to be Bugman's Rangers. If this is done, Bugman must join the unit and cannot leave it. Bugman’s Rangers have Strength 4 and cost an additional +2 points per model.

As long as Bugman is alive, roll a D6 at the start of each friendly turn and consult the following chart to see what effects his draughts have upon himself and any unit he has currently joined:

Bugman and any unit he joins have the Immunity (Fear/Terror) special rule as long as he remains with the unit.

Khargrim always counts as charging in the first round of close combat.

Khargrim may not join any units and can never be the army's General.