https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/ 2026-05-05T11:17:41+00:00 https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/ https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=logo.png text/html 2025-12-21T09:54:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=arcane-magic-spell-lists&rev=1766310854&do=diff ARCANE MAGIC SPELL LISTS GOOD ARCANE MAGIC SPELLS Banish Undead * Casting Success: 60% * Energy Cost: 7 * Range: 30 cm Banishes three D10 Skeletons back to the shadowlands. Remove the skeletons from play. Dispel Darkness * Casting Success: 70% text/html 2025-09-28T21:10:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=army-guides&rev=1759093816&do=diff ARMY GUIDES Players who desire some guidance can use the following parameters, as modified by the information in the background details. MORALE CLASS An average army should be made up out of the following morale classes: a minimum 50% B class and text/html 2025-12-14T16:40:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=army-organisation&rev=1765730446&do=diff << 2. CREATING AN ARMY | 4. INTO BATTLE >> 3. ARMY ORGANISATION COMMAND CONTROL Command Control plays a very important part in every game of FANTASY WARLORD in fact it can win or lose battles. Therefore it is important you understand how it works, even before you place any troops on the table. text/html 2025-09-27T10:07:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=ban-qualities&rev=1758967679&do=diff BANE QUALITIES If your character selects a weapon from the Dark Blade Magic list, he must roll one D100 to see if it has a bane. If he owes his allegiance to the Darkness, it will have a bane quality on a roll of 35% or less (demons and archdemons are immune from this roll). If he owes his allegiance to the Equilibrium, it will have a bane quality on a roll of 25% or less. Bane weapons can never be discarded and cling to their owners for life. If the blade has a bane quality, then roll one Dl 0… text/html 2025-12-14T16:41:51+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=battlefield-terrain&rev=1765730511&do=diff << 6. MOVEMENT | 8. MISSILE FIRE >> 7. BATTLEFIELD TERRAIN The different types of terrain soldiers encounter on a battlefield can alter their movement and other capabilities for good or ill. For instance, obstacles may slow troops down but can also provide useful cover. TERRAIN EFFECTS ON MOVEMENT text/html 2025-09-27T16:14:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=blade-magic&rev=1758989686&do=diff BLADE MAGIC GOOD BLADE MAGIC BLADE OF DETECTION COST: 20 This blade can detect malign thoughts directed toward its owner at a distance of 40 cms. When such thoughts are detected the blade will begin to glow, growing brighter as it is pointed at the source and draws nearer to the foe. It may be used to detect hidden troops whether they are concealed by illusion or behind a physical barrier. This item must be declared before it will function and its use will force your opponent to reveal the… text/html 2025-12-14T16:42:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=combat&rev=1765730577&do=diff << 8. MISSILE FIRE | 10. MORALE >> 9. COMBAT Hand-to-hand combat occurs when two opposing units, characters, monsters or any combination there of, come into base-to-base contact with each other. No figure may fight more than once in a turn. Units, characters and monsters can only initiate such combat by charging at the enemy or through pushbacks and pursuit moves. If two units on opposing sides, receive orders to advance at normal speed and these orders will result in them contacting each o… text/html 2025-09-27T17:16:22+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=costing-your-army&rev=1758993382&do=diff COSTING YOUR ARMY Because wargames are so free form with regard to the number and type of troops each side can have, many players appreciate a points system that allows them to evaluate the strength of their army. In this way, they can field balanced forces against an opponent by ensuring both sides have armies with similar point costs. The following points system has been provided so players can create balanced armies. When using the points system, players should always bear in mind, the minim… text/html 2025-09-27T14:40:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=creating-an-army-legacy&rev=1758984011&do=diff :!: You are viewing the original, unedited rules. 2. CREATING AN ARMY (LEGACY) GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The first thing you should do before you start building an army is to read all of this chapter and the chapter on Command Control. You should also read the background information to Vortimax, to decide which race and nation you want your army to represent! If you do this you will save yourself time and money, as you will be able to build the right army with the correct mix of troop types, rac… text/html 2025-12-14T16:35:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=creating-an-army&rev=1765730132&do=diff << 1. INTRODUCTION | 3. ARMY ORGANISATION >> 2. CREATING AN ARMY GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS The first thing you should do before you start building an army is to read all of this chapter and the chapter on Command Control. If you do this you will save yourself time and money, as you will be able to build the right army with the correct mix of troop types, races and weapons. text/html 2025-09-27T17:23:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=divine-spells-list&rev=1758993824&do=diff DIVINE SPELLS LIST MIRACLES OF GOOD Banish Imp * Appeal Modifier:+10% * Range: 50 cm This miracle will banish one D4 Imps back to the Outer Darkness, in sight of the Priest. Banish Demon * Appeal Modifier: +20% * Range: 45 cm This miracle will banish one Demon or two D4 Imps back to the Outer Darkness, in sight of the Priest. text/html 2025-09-27T17:17:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=failed-arcane-magic-table&rev=1758993437&do=diff FAILED ARCANE MAGIC TABLE Die Roll Range Result 1–8 There is a small fizzling sound and the smell of singed hair. 9–14 With a thunderous roar a bolt of energy pours into the earth in front of the caster. The Magic-user is stunned for one D4 turns. Pack animals or swarms within 20 cms rout. The caster is unable to move, fire, fight or use magic until he recovers. Enemy troops in base-to-base contact with the stunned caster, automatically kill or take him prisoner, at the attacker's choice.… text/html 2025-09-24T21:28:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=failed-divine-magic-table&rev=1758749336&do=diff FAILED DIVINE MAGIC TABLE DIVINE MAGIC FAILED TABLE: GOOD Roll Range Result 1–23 The gods are far too busy to be bothered with the affairs of mortals. The Priest's call goes unheeded. 24–33 A searing flash blinds everyone within 10 cms of the Priest for one game turn. Units totally or partially affected are disordered and may not move, fire or initiate combat while blinded. If attacked by the enemy while in this state, they lose all rank and reach bonuses, and count as attacked in the rea… text/html 2025-12-22T08:05:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=flying-monster-hit-chart&rev=1766390733&do=diff Flying Monster Hit Chart LOCATION HITS ON FLYING MONSTERS (Roll 1 D4) Roll 1 D100 1 2 3 4 HEAD 1–17% STUNNED If flying it crashes. Cannot move, fire or fight for one turn. If hit during this time creature is killed. WOUNDED text/html 2025-12-22T08:18:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=giant-hit-chart&rev=1766391514&do=diff Giant Hit Chart LOCATION Roll 1 D100 Type of Wound (Roll 1 D4) 1 2 3 4 HEAD 1-10% STUNNED Character is unable to move, fire or fight for one turn. If attacked and hit during this time he is killed. SERIOUS WOUND Character suffers a –25 combat modifier and firing modifier text/html 2025-12-22T14:21:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=ground-monster-hit-chart&rev=1766413283&do=diff Ground Monster Hit Chart LOCATION HITS ON GROUND MONSTERS Roll 1 D100 Type of Wound (Roll 1 D4) 1 2 3 4 HEAD 1–20% STUNNED Cannot move, fire or fight for one turn. If hit during this time creature is killed. WOUNDED –15 combat and firing modifier. text/html 2025-12-21T09:56:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=humanoid-hit-chart&rev=1766311001&do=diff Humanoid Hit Chart Location (Roll 1D100) Type of Wound (Roll 1D4) 1 2 3 4 Head 1-16% STUNNED Character is unable to move, fire or fight for one turn. If attacked and hit during this time he is killed SERIOUS WOUND text/html 2025-12-14T16:41:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=into-battle&rev=1765730465&do=diff << 3. ARMY ORGANISATION | 5. ORDERS >> 4. INTO BATTLE DEPLOYMENT Once you have planned and organised your army there are three ways it can be deployed on the wargames table. Players are reminded to pay close attention to the rules about Command Control before drawing any sketch maps! text/html 2025-09-27T14:41:06+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=introduction-legacy&rev=1758984066&do=diff :!: You are viewing the original, unedited rules. 1. INTRODUCTION (LEGACY) “The fireball arched across the sky, glowing and spluttering through the dark clouds. Then, as the wizard lowered his hand, the fireball plummeted down onto the dwarven guards who lined the brow of Kharad Hill. A triumphant roar rose from the waiting orcs and they hammered their weapons against shields and armour. Then the crack of whips and angry commands changed the orc cries to curses, as the Discipline Masters began… text/html 2025-12-14T16:35:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=introduction&rev=1765730117&do=diff 2. CREATING AN ARMY >> 1. INTRODUCTION “The fireball arched across the sky, glowing and spluttering through the dark clouds. Then, as the wizard lowered his hand, the fireball plummeted down onto the dwarven guards who lined the brow of Kharad Hill. A triumphant roar rose from the waiting orcs and they hammered their weapons against shields and armour. Then the crack of whips and angry commands changed the orc cries to curses, as the Discipline Masters began to drive them forward toward the sh… text/html 2025-09-27T21:53:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=magic-armour-and-artifacts&rev=1759009982&do=diff MAGIC ARMOUR AND ARTIFACTS GOOD MAGIC ARMOUR OF LIGHT COST: 100 Made from magically enhanced electrum by the rune smiths of old (so Blades of Sharpness and Incision act as normal weapons against it), the Armour of Light counts as chainmail for movement purposes, but acts like plate armour in combat. In addition the wearer of this armour may automatically cast one 'Ring of Light' per day, without any risk of failure. text/html 2025-12-21T09:51:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=magic&rev=1766310691&do=diff << 10. MORALE | 12. TACTICAL HINTS AND TERRAIN GENERATION >> 11. MAGIC TWO TYPES OF MAGIC There are two types of Magic in FANTASY WARLORD. Arcane Magic which is practised by Magic-users and those Priests blessed with the attribute Wisdom and Divine Magic which is used solely by Priests and Warrior Priests. text/html 2025-12-14T16:42:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=missile-fire&rev=1765730552&do=diff << 7. BATTLEFIELD TERRAIN | 9. COMBAT >>= 8. MISSILE FIRE MISSILE FIRE All missile fire occurs simultaneously in phase eight of the game turn. Thus if two units fire on one another, they will do so at the same time and will remove any casualties simultaneously. In phase eight, the missile fire may be conducted in any order, but players are advised to remove the Fire order counter from each unit as it completes its firing, so they can keep track of which units have fired and which units have… text/html 2025-12-14T16:43:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=morale&rev=1765730592&do=diff << 9. COMBAT | 11. MAGIC >> 10. MORALE A unit's morale is a measure of how brave its soldiers are. Each race has three morale classes, which have various names, but are all rated A, B, and C on the Profile Sheets. For instance, Dwarfs have A: Guards, B: Regulars and C: Militia; while Orcs have A: Urucks, B: Soldiers and C: Snargas. Characters are immune to all Morale Tests. text/html 2025-12-14T16:41:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=movement&rev=1765730497&do=diff << 5. ORDERS | 7. BATTLEFIELD TERRAIN >> 6. MOVEMENT All movement in FANTASY WARLORD is measured from the base edge of a figure. Thus if a unit has orders to Advance you measure from the front edge of its base. If it has orders to Retire, Evade or Rout; you measure from the rear edge of its base. All distances are measured in centimetres and all movement allowances and penalties are listed on the text/html 2025-12-14T16:41:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=orders&rev=1765730477&do=diff << 4. INTO BATTLE | 6. MOVEMENT >> 5. ORDERS ORDER AND REACTION TESTS WHEN ARE THEY TAKEN? Order Tests are conducted in phase two of every game turn. They are carried out to see if all the units or monsters in your army are alert, disciplined and prepared to accept orders. A units ability to react to orders or special events is governed by its race, training and experience. All units or monsters take an text/html 2025-09-28T06:45:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=profile-sheets&rev=1759041954&do=diff Profile Sheets Updated Profile Sheets (new alignments) * Main Races: * [Dwarf] * [Giant] * [Goblin] * [High Elf] * [Hill Troll] * [Human] * [Ogre] * [Orc] * [Wood Elf] * Animals: * [Pack Animals] * [Flying Animals] * Monsters: * [Ground Monsters] * [Flying Monsters] Legacy Profile Sheets * [Dwarf] * [Eastern Goblin] * [Eastern Orc] * [Flying Animals] * [Flying Monsters] * [Giant] * [Ground Monsters] * [High Elf] * text/html 2025-10-15T14:42:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=start&rev=1760539356&do=diff Fantasy Warlord Rulebook Contents * INTRODUCTION * CREATING AN ARMY * BLADE MAGIC * BANE QUALITIES * MAGIC ARMOUR AND ARTIFACTS * COSTING YOUR ARMY * ARMY GUIDES * ARMY ORGANISATION * INTO BATTLE * ORDERS * MOVEMENT * BATTLEFIELD TERRAIN * MISSILE FIRE * COMBAT * MORALE * MAGIC * ARCANE MAGIC SPELL LISTS * FAILED ARCANE MAGIC TABLE * DIVINE SPELLS LIST * FAILED DIVINE MAGIC TABLES * TACTICAL HINTS AND TERRAIN GENERATION Version: 1.… text/html 2025-12-14T16:43:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=tactical-hints-and-terrain-generation&rev=1765730621&do=diff << 11. MAGIC 12. TACTICAL HINTS AND TERRAIN GENERATION TACTICAL HINTS TERRAIN The ease with which units can hide in or behind woods makes them great places from which to launch surprise attacks or ambush the enemy. Remember, concealed units are kept off the table until they are spotted or the commander decides to reveal them and horrify his opponent. text/html 2025-10-04T06:41:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-army&rev=1759560094&do=diff Armies Armies are made up of Units and Characters of the same race, and Monsters, Allies and Mercenaries. The latter two may belong to a different race to the main units. Once a unit is associated with an army, it cannot be associated with another army. In order to be associated with army B, it must first be released from army A. text/html 2025-09-20T19:25:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-automatic-moves&rev=1758396348&do=diff Automatic Moves text/html 2025-09-27T08:37:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-battle&rev=1758962263&do=diff Battle text/html 2025-10-03T21:51:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-characters&rev=1759528262&do=diff Characters This section is dedicated to creating, editing and viewing characters. Characters are described in the chapter Creating an Army. A table displays the list of characters created, and you have the option to edit their characteristics or delete them. :!: text/html 2025-09-27T10:14:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-combat&rev=1758968052&do=diff Combat The Combat module has two different modes of operation: * You can configure it to specify the combat units (Attacker and Defender) from scratch, choosing factors such as race, morale class and equipment. * Or, you can load an existing unit and take its characteristics into account. text/html 2025-10-04T14:59:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-creat-units&rev=1759589985&do=diff Create Units The Unit creation page offers many options. * Unit name: * Race: * Alignment: * Type: * Weapon Type: * Secondary Weapon Type: * Armour Type: * Base Strength: * Number of Complete Ranks: * Number of Front soldiers: text/html 2025-10-05T11:29:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-create-character&rev=1759663748&do=diff Create Character The character creation page offers many options. Not all races have access to all character types. For instance, Humans cannot be Discipline Masters. Discipline Master is reserved for goblinoid races. The total cost of your Character is automatically calculated. text/html 2025-10-04T14:51:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-dashboard&rev=1759589498&do=diff Dashboard The Dashboard is the first page that loads after you log in. From here, you can access unit or character creation and view indicators about your different units. The dashboard provides a quick overview of your units, heroes, monsters and so on. There are buttons for direct access to the combat or shooting simulator. text/html 2025-10-02T07:30:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-faq&rev=1759390243&do=diff F.A.Q. Where to start? Start by creating several units and characters to build your first army. The application incorporates the management and quota rules from the rulebook. For example, you can start by building an army of 2,000 points. Again, respecting the quotas, you can also assign text/html 2025-09-20T19:27:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-game-parameters&rev=1758396438&do=diff Game Parameters text/html 2025-09-20T13:49:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-introduction&rev=1758376196&do=diff Fantasy Warlord Web App Introduction Now that you are more familiar with the rules of the game, let's look at what the FW application has to offer. text/html 2025-09-20T19:21:12+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-magic&rev=1758396072&do=diff magic text/html 2025-09-25T21:34:34+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-missile&rev=1758836074&do=diff Missile text/html 2025-10-04T06:30:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-monsters&rev=1759559448&do=diff Monsters ---------- Previous Page: Create Units | Next Page: Armies text/html 2025-09-20T19:27:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-morale-test&rev=1758396459&do=diff Morale Test text/html 2025-09-20T19:20:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-movement&rev=1758396031&do=diff Movement text/html 2025-10-04T14:57:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-navigation&rev=1759589873&do=diff Navigation The navigation menu gives you access to all of the application's modules. * Character: * Units: * Monsters: * Army: * Battle: * Movement: * Automatic Moves: * Combat: * Missile: * Magic: * Morale Test: * Order Test: text/html 2025-09-22T15:49:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-order-test&rev=1758556153&do=diff Order and Reaction Tests text/html 2025-10-04T13:12:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-profile&rev=1759583534&do=diff User Profile text/html 2025-09-20T19:26:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-recycle-bin&rev=1758396405&do=diff Recycle-bin text/html 2025-09-20T19:27:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-references&rev=1758396447&do=diff References text/html 2025-10-03T22:06:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-rulebook&rev=1759529213&do=diff Rulebook This section provides you with access to this Wiki. :-) text/html 2025-09-20T19:26:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-tables&rev=1758396416&do=diff Tables text/html 2025-10-03T21:53:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://rules.fantasywarlord.com/doku.php?id=web-app-units&rev=1759528390&do=diff Units Units form the core of your army. This page lists the units you have created and lets you create new ones via the 'Create Unit' button. There are three types of units: Infantry, Cavalry, and Animals (Pack Animals). Definitions of the table columns: *