Master the new Age of Sigmar Battlescroll balance update for 2025, with our look at the key rules changes across all factions, from Order to Chaos!
Updated June 11th, 2025, by Rob Baer with new information, points, and the most recent June Warscroll updates and FAQs.
The latest Battlescroll Age of Sigmar Balance update has landed, and it’s shaking things up in Age of Sigmar. With tweaks to double turns, fresh Honour Guard abilities, and faction-specific updates, it’s time to take a closer look at what’s changed.
So, if you’re building regiments for a weekend skirmish or plotting your next grand tournament strategy, these updates are packed with opportunities to try something new.
From balancing the infamous double turn to beefing up underused heroes and monsters, the game’s meta is getting a much-needed refresh. Let’s dig into these changes and how they’re reshaping armies from Order to Chaos.
Age of Sigmar (AoS) Battlescroll Rules Update & Changes
This latest batch of tweaks and adjustments from the Age of Sigmar rules team have pretty much something new for each faction.
With the new edition settling in and the Faction Packs a year off the presses, the folks at Games Workshop have been fine-tuning the chaos and magic of our beloved Warhammer realms. Here is the latest on the Age of Sigmar Battlescroll updates for 4th Edition AoS.
Regimented Forces Rule – Priority Just Got a Twist
Let’s start with the sleeper hit in the AoS Balance Update. If you have more regiments than your opponent, you get a once-per-game re-roll on the priority roll. Not before rolling, not as a “maybe”—after both players roll and before deciding who goes first.
This is huge. The Double Turn looms over every match like a bad prophecy. Now you’ve got a tool that might keep it in check—without needing to sacrifice a real unit or lean on gimmicks.
It’s not reliable, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s leverage.
What to do: Consider list-building with regiments in mind. That extra drop might cost you in early board control but could save your bacon mid-game. If you’re still mourning Honour Guard, Fyreslayer players, this is what you get now. No complaints—just adapt.
Kairos Fateweaver – Battle Tactic Wizardry
Kairos got the kind of rewrite that makes you wonder how it got past playtesting without a price hike. Once per game, he lets you swap out an entire battle tactic card mid-match. So now your Tzeentch army doesn’t just play the objective game—it rewrites it.
Tzeentch lists can be built around two solid battle tactic paths and shift between them depending on the matchup or board state.
Score half a tactic? Swap it. Getting denied a secondary? Pick another. It’s not subtle, and it’s not fair—but it’s absolutely effective.
Oh, and he’s got a shooting attack now. It’s tagged with Wyrdflame, so there’s another way to burn your target and cause real problems with Burning modifiers.
What to do: Build your battle tactic plan around flexibility. You can now run a multi-angle strategy that keeps opponents guessing—and scrambling. Don’t waste the swap too early, and if you weren’t playing Kairos before, maybe it’s time to dust off the blue and pink paint.
Arkanaut Frigate – No More Sneaky Charges
There’s been a sneaky interaction flying under the radar where units scooped up by a Frigate during a charge could still use the core Charge ability afterward. That’s now patched. If your units hitch a ride during the charge, they don’t get to charge again that phase.
This was edge-case stuff, but it was weird enough to warrant the fix. Strike First abuse is annoying, and this clean-up keeps things fair without gutting the Frigate’s core value.
What to do: Kharadron players—just tighten up the sequencing. You’re still fast, mobile, and full of shooting. This just stops a bizarre loophole from accidentally winning you a game.
Pitched Battle Profiles – Roster Clean-Up Time
A bunch of units marked for retirement have officially been moved to the Legends list. No more matched play legality. This includes plenty of Stormcast clutter, and yes—your weird old Beasts of Chaos builds might now raise TO eyebrows.
Even weirder: enhancements, manifestations, and formations can now have their own points. Most are zero—for now—but if something starts getting spammed, expect a points tag to show up fast.
Good news? No points increases across the board. Everything’s either stable or dropping. That’s right, nothing costs more today than it did last month.
What to do: Double-check your list against the new Pitched Battle Profiles. If you’ve been relying on legendary units, it might be time for a new plan. Also, keep an eye on those zero-point “freebies.” They won’t stay free forever.
Grand Alliance: Order AoS Battlescroll Adjustments:
Cities of Sigmar
The scribes of Sigmar got generous and stingy this time. Some budget heroes got even cheaper—like Tahlia Vedra and the Freeguild Marshal on Griffon, both dropping by 30 and 20 points, respectively. Big win for cavalry fans too—Freeguild Cavaliers trot in 10 points cheaper.
But not all’s merry in the city: Wait—actually, yes it is. No units went up in points. Even the mighty Steam Tank Commander and elite support like Battlemages saw discounts. The city’s coffers are overflowing, and everyone’s getting paid.
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Daughters of Khaine
The blood runs just a little cheaper now. The Hag Queen on Cauldron shaved off 20 points—leaving more room for blades and prayers.
And the best part? No nerfs at all. The witch cults are looking leaner and meaner. Must be something in the blood.
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Lumineth Realm-lords
The Realm-lords in Warhammer Age of Sigmar got a gentle nudge from Hysh. Teclis drops 20 points, while Cathallar and key battlelines like Wardens and Sentinels each fall by 10.
No units rose in cost (but a couple of upgrades did, like the faction terrain)—just a tidy round of clean buffs for some shining stars. It’s not flashy, but it’s efficient, just like the Lumineth likes it.
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Sylvaneth
The forest gives this time. Units like Tree-Revenants and The Twistweald got 10-point cuts, and even the Arch-Revenant is more affordable and a good battle formation.
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Fyreslayers
The forge was feeling charitable. Heroes like the Auric Runeson, Flamekeeper, and Runesmiter on Magmadroth all dropped by 10 to 20 points. The Doomseeker and Grimhold Exile? Also cheaper.
These Duardin are burning hot—and now they’re burning cheap. No unit price hikes in sight. Praise Grimnir, it’s a discount inferno.
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Idoneth Deepkin
Unchanged points from the upcoming Battletome.
Kharadron Overlords
The skies are clearing for the Overlords. Huge drops across the fleet—Ironclad down 40, Frigate down 20, and heroes like the Endrinmaster with Dirigible Suit saw a 30-point windfall. Even Thunderers and Skywardens are easier to field now.
No nerfs on the radar either. The aether-gold must be flowing freely—it’s a good quarter for Barak-nomics.
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Seraphon
The jungle speaks—and it’s got mixed feelings. Ripperdactyl Chief, Terradon Chief, and the adorable Spawn of Chotec all come in 20 points cheaper.
But then the hammer drops: three upgrades get a whopping 20 point cost, that’s a lot from zero!
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Stormcast Eternals
The heavens are smiling again. Discount blessings rain down on almost every chamber—Gardus Steel Soul, Knight-Draconis, Lord-Celestant on Dracoth, and more all get cuts up to 30 points. Even Dracothian Guard ride cheaper now.
Not a single unit got a price hike. It’s a golden age for Sigmar’s finest—and this time, it’s literally cheaper to be righteous.
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Grand Alliance: Chaos Age of Sigmar Rules & Battlescroll Adjustments:
Blades of Khorne
The Blood God’s accountants must’ve been feeling generous—Khorne’s got cheaper to worship. Aspiring Deathbringers, Exalted Deathbringers, and Skullgrinders all dropped by 10–20 points, making budget brawlers easier to slot in. Even the Wrath of Khorne Bloodthirster and Skull Cannon got a bit less angry on your wallet.
No units went up, so it’s a straight-up blood-soaked blessing. Bloodreavers and Khorgoraths, in particular, are now even more expendable (and they already loved dying).
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Disciples of Tzeentch
The Grand Schemer must be cooking up something big—his most powerful pawns just got cheaper. Kairos Fateweaver and the Lord of Change each saw a 20-point drop, while lesser agents like the Curseling, Magister, and Burning Chariot followed suit with -10 to -20 reductions.
No unit increases here—Tzeentchian players get more spells for their silver. Even the freaky Exalted Flamers and Jade Obelisks dipped, so budget trickery is now very much in fashion.
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Hedonites of Slaanesh
Apparently, indulgence is on sale. Dexcessa, Synessa, and Sigvald all dropped in points—Sigvald by a wild 40. Hellflayers, Seeker Chariots, and several heroes are also cheaper, meaning you can fit more beautiful murder into every list.
Not a single nerf to spoil the party. Whether you prefer daemonettes or depraved duelists, your points stretch farther than ever.
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Maggotkin of Nurgle
Papa Nurgle’s blessings just got a bit more affordable—and more contagious. Gutrot Spume, Lord of Afflictions, and Morbidex all lost 10 to 20 points off their bloat. Even the humble Poxbringer and Spoilpox Scrivener come in cheaper now, letting your army ooze across the board with more efficiency.
Zero increases. It’s all upside—rot and roll, baby.
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Beasts of Chaos
Old Legends now…
Skaven
The rats are running wild—with a price cut frenzy across almost everything. From Plague Priests to Doomwheels and even Stormfiends, nearly 20 units got cheaper. Lord Skreech is down 30, and heroes like the Deathmaster and Clawlords lost 10–20 points.
Not a single point hike in sight—just pure vermin value. Whether you hoard, zap, or gnaw, the Great Horned Rat is smiling (and plotting).
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Slaves to Darkness
Chaos is on clearance, apparently. Archaon, Abraxia, and Gunnar Brand all got discounts (20–30 points), and even the Daemon Prince saw a point trim.
Darkoath heroes and beasts? Also cheaper. It’s a good time to swear dark oaths and ride terrifying mounts into battle.
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Grand Alliance: Death AoS Rules & Battlescrolls Adjustments:
Nighthaunt
The spectral tide grows stronger—and cheaper. Lady Olynder floats in with a 10-point discount, while even Nagash gets a spectral subsidy, down a hefty 40. Chainrasps and Chainghasts both drop by 10, helping bolster the front lines of your haunt.
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Soulblight Gravelords
The dead don’t sleep—and now they cost less to rouse. Prince Vhordrai and Lady Annika both dropped in cost, and even Terrorgheists and Revenant Draconiths swoop in with a 20-point discount. Heroes and monsters alike got the necromantic nod.
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Flesh-Eater Courts
The carrion kings feast well this season. Several budget-friendly heroes got leaner: the Crypt Infernal Courtier, Royal Decapitator, and Varghulf Courtier all dropped by 20 points—perfect for filling out your ranks of madness. Even the mighty Royal Terrorgheist and Zombie Dragon glide in 20 points cheaper, letting monster mash lists stretch farther.
But beware the Scourge of Ghyran twist—one variant of the Abhorrant Gorewarden creeps up by 10 points. Still, the ghoulies made out well overall.
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Ossiarch Bonereapers
The bone tithe just got more economical. Liege-Kavalos sheds 30 points, and elite options like Immortis Guard and Gothizzar Harvester see welcome cuts. Even Nagash is slightly less taxing to field, dropping 20 points.
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Warhammer Grand Alliance Destruction AoS Rules Adjustments:
Ogor Mawtribes: Age of Sigmar Battlescroll Rules
The maw hungers—and now it gets more for less. Heroes like the Bloodpelt Hunter and Tyrant slimmed down by 20 points, and the Icebrow Hunter joined the chill with a 20-point drop too. Gutbusters are smiling wide: Ironblasters and Leadbelchers are 20 cheaper, letting you bring more boom.
Gnoblar Scraplaunchers saw a small dip, and even their Scourge of Ghyran counterparts come in cheaper than before.
No units got bumped up, so it’s all gravy (and meat). Ogor players can stack more muscle and more firepower without burning extra points.
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Ironjawz
The Ironjawz smashed their way into the scribe chamber and came out with loot. Gordrakk, Megabosses (on foot and Maw-krusha), and even the Tuskboss all dropped by 20 points. Weirdnob Shamans and Zoggrok got 10 shaved off too—more room for WAAAGH without the wallet weight.
But not all was fists and fury. A couple of Scourge of Ghyran units—Gore-gruntas and Weirdbrute Wrekkaz—saw a modest +10 to +20 bump. Seems like their rampage got noticed.
Overall? Still a great haul for bashy boys, especially if you love your megabosses big and brutal.
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Gloomspite Gitz
The Bad Moon’s blessing is real—Gloomspite players just hit the jackpot. The scribes got real generous with the lads in the dark. Heroes like the Loonboss on Mangler Squigs and Droggz Da Sunchompa dropped by a hefty 30 and 20 points, while Webspinner Shamans (on foot and spider!) also skittered down by 20.
It’s not just leaders getting cheaper—Arachnaroks, Mangler Squigs, and Doom Divers all dropped by 20, and even Moonclan Shootas and Stabbas got a little lighter on the ledger. Gitz armies just got a lot more flexible and a lot more squiggly.
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Kruleboyz
The bog just burped up bargains. Almost every Kruleboyz hero saw a points drop—Killaboss on Vulcha dropped a massive 30, and heavy-hitters like Gobsprakk, the Sludgeraker boss, and Mirebrute Troggoth riders all slid down by 20.
The shooting gallery’s been opened too—Beast-skewer Killbows and Man-skewer Boltboyz both dropped by 20. Even Hobgrots and Monsta-killaz are cheaper, so expect more sneaky bodies on the field.
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Sons of Behemat
Points remain unchanged.
Regiments of Renown Points & AoS Rules Changes
It looks like GW decided not to touch the Regiments of Renown this time around, as pretty much everything stays the same across the board.
Legends AoS Rules Changes
In a surprise twist, the Legends units—those classic models collecting dust (or glory) on your shelves—are getting some love in 4th Edition. In the new Age of Sigmar Battlescroll, they were updated with new keywords.
This means your old-school favorites can now slot more naturally into themed regiments and army structures. That said, let’s not get too carried away—they’re still strictly for casual play.
So no, you won’t see someone trying to sneak Gavriel Sureheart into a tournament like it’s 2019 again. But if you’re looking to spice up your garage games or bring back a beloved hero for narrative reasons, it’s genuinely nice to see GW tossing them a bone—well, a keyword.
Final Thoughts From Us
And there you have it—some major rules and Battlescroll shakeups from Games Workshop for Age of Sigmar (AoS) Warhammer across the Mortal Realms!
From the squishy squigs of Gloomspite Gitz to the lightning-clad warriors of Stormcast Eternals, everyone’s had a moment under the metaphorical points scalpel from Games Workshop in this AoS Warhammer update.
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