Unleash chaos with free updated AoS Skaven points and base sizes, and build your perfect Skaven army with key units, strategies, and model base sizes.
If there’s one thing the Skaven are great at—besides backstabbing, spreading disease, and blowing things up with warpstone—it’s chaos. But when it comes to building a Warhammer Age of Sigmar army, a little order helps. Thankfully, with the latest update to Skaven points and base sizes, the verminous hordes have never been easier to manage.
Free Age of Sigmar Skaven Points & Base Sizes Update From GW
The world of the Age of Sigmar continues to expand, with updated point values and base sizes for armies that are crucial for strategizing on the battlefield. Among the various factions, the Skaven stand out as a fan favorite, known for their underhanded tactics, vast hordes, and chaotic technology. For both new and long-standing players, the release of updated Skaven points alongside base sizes adds a fresh layer of strategic planning, allowing for more precise army building.
Digital Points and Base Sizes: New Accessibility
With the release of each battletome, players will now be able to access digital points for free on Warhammer Community. This makes it easier than ever to adjust armies based on the latest updates. For Skaven players, these points are paired with base sizes, allowing models to be appropriately based without confusion. Whether you’re fielding a massive Hell Pit Abomination or a humble Clanrat, these adjustments allow for a smoother gaming experience.
The inclusion of these base sizes is essential for Skaven players due to the diversity of their units. With everything from hordes of infantry to imposing war machines, ensuring each model is correctly based will help prevent mismatches during battles.
Key Skaven Units: Points and Strategy
Let’s break down some of the important Skaven units, focusing on their updated points and what they bring to the battlefield.
- Arch-Warlock (170 points): As a key Skryre Hero, the Arch-Warlock is central to any Skaven strategy that leans into devastating ranged attacks and chaotic technology. The updated point value reflects the balance between its powerful abilities and its relative fragility.
- Clawlord on Gnaw-beast (160 points): This new addition brings a significant buff to Verminus-focused armies. The Clawlord can lead regiments, providing crucial Overclaw abilities that enhance the efficiency of nearby units. The larger base size also emphasizes its importance on the battlefield as a visible leader.
- Thanquol on Boneripper (360 points): One of the most iconic Skaven characters, Thanquol’s points make him a formidable force. His combination of psychic prowess and destructive power makes him a go-to choice for leading your Skaven forces.
- Verminlord Warbringer (350 points): Verminlords continue to be one of the most imposing presences on the battlefield. As both a caster and melee powerhouse, the Warbringer’s updated point cost makes him a high-risk, high-reward choice for Skaven commanders who want to dominate both the magic and combat phases.
Infantry and War Machines: Shaping Your Army
Skaven armies are well-known for their overwhelming hordes of infantry, supplemented by fearsome war machines that sow chaos among the enemy ranks. Key infantry units like Clanrats (150 points for 20 models) and Plague Monks (140 points for 20 models) remain cost-effective ways to flood the battlefield, while specialized Skryre units such as Ratling Guns (150 points) and Warpfire Throwers (140 points) bring much-needed firepower to the army.
On the war machine side, the Hell Pit Abomination (270 points) continues to be a terrifying monster capable of regenerating and wreaking havoc across the battlefield, while Warp Lightning Cannons (160 points) provide devastating long-range firepower.
Balancing Cost and Power in Your Skaven Army
As you assemble your Skaven army with these new points and base sizes, balancing cost-effective hordes with more expensive heroes and monsters becomes essential. While units like Clanrats are affordable, powerful models like the Grey Seer on Screaming Bell (350 points) and Lord Skreech Verminking (430 points) can make all the difference in high-stakes games.
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Final Thoughts on the Free Updated AoS Skaven Points
In true Skaven fashion, the updated points and base sizes for Age of Sigmar offer just enough structure to keep your ratmen running in the right direction—before they inevitably stab each other in the back. Whether you’re leading hordes of Clanrats or unleashing the full fury of a Verminlord, these changes give you the tools to perfect your schemes (or at least get close enough before things explode). Just remember, in the Skaven way, chaos isn’t a setback; it’s the plan.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
