Are Dark Elves GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegades Reveal | Square Based Show

In this episode of The Square Based Show, Rob and Val dive deep into the first major DRAFT update for the Renegade Army Lists—starting with the Dark Elves. This isn't just a minor tweak; it’s a "2.0" overhaul designed to bring the Legacy Dark Elf list up to par with the Core factions in Warhammer: The Old World.

Val discusses his process of "vibing" with the faction, addressing community feedback, and his quest to restore the "hateful" identity of the Druchii while respecting the power level of the current edition. From the return of iconic spells to points adjustments for the War Hydra and Cold One Knights, we break down every magenta-highlighted change in the new document.

*Read the DRAFT Renegade Dark Elves here:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DxVMfxgaDnemxkmqxatHZwGNv0i1rRoekbsmVKgmRmA/edit?usp=sharing

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro & The "Tough Look" 1:11 - What is Renegade 2.0? 2:41 - The State of Dark Elves 4:35 - Rumors & The "Old World" Future 6:40 - Design Philosophy: Power vs. Flavor 8:14 - The Lore of Naggaroth & Copyrights 11:03 - Problem Children: Shrines & Sisters 12:42 - How to Read the New Document 16:28 - Grand Army Composition Tweak 18:51 - Special Rules: Hatred & Hektari’s Blessing 24:30 - Magic Items 28:06 - Magic: The Lore of Naggaroth 31:44 - Characters: Sorceresses & Beastmasters 33:14 - Death Hags & Khaine’s Assassins 36:51 - Mounts & The Cold One Problem 38:51 - Core Units: Darkshards & Corsairs 41:48 - Elite Infantry: Black Guard & Executioners 45:49 - Shades & Witch Elves 51:48 - The Sisters of Slaughter Debate 59:22 - Doomfire Warlocks: The "Necessary" Nerve 1:02:42 - The Cauldron of Blood 1:05:22 - Monsters: The War Hydra & Kharibdyss 1:10:16 - Closing Thoughts & Audience Questions

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