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TACTICS·WHITE DWARF 373

The Dwarf Holds

January 2011·p. 77

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Adam Troke describes Dwarves as a slow but exceptionally tough infantry army that wins through skilled, enduring close combat. Several Warrior boxes create the core kinbands, with banners and captains turning them into a functional force before Rangers, artillery or armoured elites broaden its options. Balin is highlighted as a strong first leader, while the lack of cavalry and flying monsters makes careful development of the resilient battleline central to the army.

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