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Trolls are the lovable blue-skinned brutes of the Hordes universe. Trollbloods traditionally live in loosely organized, tightly knit communities on the fringes of (or completely removed from) the rest of civilization in the Iron Kingdoms. The escalation of warfare in their lands has led to the trolls uniting as a people to defend their "kriels". They are the "protagonists" of the Hordes lore because they seek nothing other than to defend their home and people. That said, some of their characters (especially Hoarluk Doomshaper) are not very nice about it. Doomshaper himself is a mad racist who is totally in favour of wiping out all of humanity. Thankfully, most of the other characters hold him back to less extreme goals.

There are five kinds of Trollbloods: Pygmies, Trollkin, Trolls (Full-blood), Dire Trolls, and the gargantuan Troll Kings. All Troll models fall somewhere in this continuum and are tied together by their regenerative capabilities. Most Trollblood warriors and all Trollblood Warlocks are Trollkin, being the most human-like of Trollbloods, while Pygmies are their diminutive cousins. Full-blood Trolls and Dire Trolls comprise the warbeasts that Trollbloods have access to and are defined by their prodigious natural strength and astounding regenerative capabilities.

={{PAGENAME}} for Beginners=
===Faction Aesthetic & Playstyle===
Aesthetically, Trollbloods are inspired by Scottish highlander clans, kilts and all, with a bit of druidic stone-worship.

On the tabletop, Trollbloods are among the most durable and hardest to kill of the armies, able to leverage ARM, DEF, Tough, regeneration, and box count to extreme levels few can match. They also hit hard and accurately in melee. To compensate, they are somewhat slow, and inferior at range to most armies, though fast and shooty Trollblood armies are certainly possible. The nearly universal medium base size makes maneuvering tricky as well.

The key to trolls is synergy, take some time and study how one model can boost another model. Take into consideration how you want to play trolls and build around that. Keep in mind that trolls are a community oriented faction. Their strength is working together or "bricking". Any good army will take into account how spells and animus work together. One unit helps another one. find a style that works for you and use units that aid in that style.

===Other good early purchases===
When you get ready to expand your army the [[Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes]] are usually the first unit you'll want to get. The [[Dire Troll Mauler]] is the cornerstone of our gameplan. It's ranged counterpart, the [[Dire Troll Bomber]], is an extremely powerful ranged attacker and is key to our ranged game. The [[Pyre Troll]] is a good middle ground beast as it has the damage buff animus of the Mauler and the 2 AOE’s of the Bomber, but is a lot less of a point investment. The [[Earthborn Dire Troll]] is our economy heavy hitter and a good initial purchase due to its adaptability with different casters.

For fighting units you can't go wrong with [[Trollkin Champions]]. They are the heavy hitters of the Trolls. They are available in 3 of our 5 themes and make regular appearances in many lists. Their attachment Skaldi is also an excellent purchase.

For ranged units we have several options but the [[Northkin Fire Eaters]] are a powerful and fun choice.

For additional support [[Troll Whelps]] are the cheapest around and slot into 4 of the 5 themes nicely. The [[Runebearer]] is also very important as he will likely be one of your first Requisition options.

{{Header|Minions}}
Trollbloods are quite self-contained so don't need much help from [[Minions]], but you'll probably want a few eventually to supplement your Trolls. Especially the 1 or 2 point Minion options that can be used as 'filler' at the end of your list. Many of the Farrow and Gobber Minions are playable with Trollbloods in the new Vengeance of Dhunia theme.

Here are a few non-partisan minion models that 'most' Trollblood players find the 'most' useful:

* Solos
** [[Lanyssa Ryssyl]] provides you with [[Hunter's Mark]], which increases your charge range.
** [[Feralgeist]] is a fast, incorporeal solo useful for scoring scenarios. It can also take possession of a dead warbeast.
** [[Gremlin Swarm]] is another fast, incorporeal solo useful for scoring scenarios. It has stealth, and can sabotage warjacks.
** A [[Bog Trog Mist Speaker]] is useful for any ranged Trollblood, as it gives [[Guidance]]. Alternatively, playing in Kriel Company and Vengeance of Dhunia offers General Brug who offers a very similar in-faction buff.
** A [[Gobber Chef]] helps with fury management, by brainwashing your warbeasts into thinking everyone is a tasty Whelp snack.

* Units
** A Minion unit can be useful to score zones if you run beast-heavy and don't have many Trollbloods units, if any.
** [[Swamp Gobber Bellows Crew]] bring cloud tech to block LOS to your army.
** [[Dannon Blythe and Bull]] are a self sufficient 5 point unit as partisans take ctrl range buffs such as the Krielstone, [[Star Crossed]], or [[Even Ground]] very well.
** [[Lynus & Edrea]] bring anti-cloud tech.
{{LOSbox|[https://www.loswarmachine.com/brawlmachine/2021/3/6/brawlmachine-list-building-trollbloods Brawlmachine List Building - Trollbloods]
|In 2021.03 Phillip Melvin, one of the LOS authors, wrote an excellent article for how to start Trollbloods. It is based on the newbie-friendly [[Brawlmachine]] format (25 point limit). <br>The article contains a different list for each Trollblood theme, and advice on how to expand those lists beyond 25 points.}}

===Starting a Theme Force ===
{{Starting a Theme Force text}}

If you're on a bit of a tight budget, you'll want to buy stuff that can fit into more than one theme. Thankfully, unlike many factions, Trollbloods has a number of models that can be taken in multiple themes.
* 5 themes
** [[Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes]] - Army support, but taken in virtually ever Troll list. Selecting a UA based on personal preference is also advised.
* 4 themes
** [[Trollkin Runebearer]] - Warlock support, also taken in almost every list regardless of theme
** [[Troll Whelps]] - Warbeast support
* 3 themes
** [[Fell Caller Hero]] - Army support who can be taken in 3 infantry themes
** [[Trollkin Champions]] - Trolls' premier melee damage unit, they fit into VoD, SotN and BoH
* 2 themes
** [[Trollkin Long Riders]] - cavalry, they are a strong unit and fit into the SotN or BoH themes
** [[Northkin Raiders]] - excellent screening unit who can be taken in SotN and KC. A bit pricey moneywise but excellent on the table
** [[Northkin Fire Eaters]] - similar to the Raiders, can be taken in SotN and KC as well
** [[Trollkin Barrage Team]] - they are the furthest threatening ranged option in faction.
** [[Dhunian Knot]] - can often cause support bloat but are worth owning at least 1 unit of

=Theme Forces=
===Band of Heroes===
Band of Heroes allows you to field an infantry-heavy force of pure melee.

{{BoH models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme:
<Gallery>
File:Fennblades.jpg
File:FellCallHero.jpg
File:LongRiders5man.jpg
File:HorgleIronstrike.jpg
File:SonsofBraggUnit.jpg
</Gallery>

===Power of Dhunia===
This is the Trollblood warbeast-centric theme plus the spellcasting models in Trolls, namely Runeshapers.

{{PoD models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme
<Gallery>
File:MulgTheAncient.jpg
File:Dhunian Archon.jpg
File:TrollkinRuneshapers.jpg
File:Janissa-Stonetide.png
File:DhunianKnot.jpg
</Gallery>

===Storm of the North===
This is the Northkin kriels, a rabble of rowdy brawlers with a focus on cold and cold immunity effects.

{{SotN models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme
<Gallery>
File:NK Bears.jpg
File:Bumbles.jpg
File:Rok.jpg
File:NorthkinFireEaters.jpg
File:Hooch Hauler.jpg
</Gallery>

===Kriel Company===
This is the Trollblood heavily shooting-oriented theme list.

{{KC models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme:
<Gallery>
File:DozerAndSmigg.jpg
File:Ledfoot.jpg
File:WarWagon.jpg
File:TrollkinScattergunners.jpg
File:Pyg Lookouts.jpg
</Gallery>

===Vengeance of Dhunia===
Gunnbjorn has formed an alliance with all races who worship Dhunia, you get access to Farrow beasts, Farrow infantry with guns as well as Ogrun and Gobbers - here you have a great expansive list of mixed arms models and an ok theme benefit to back this up.

{{VoD Models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme:
<Gallery>
File:Farrow Razorback Crew.jpg
File:TrollkinChampions.jpg
File:Thunderstone.jpg
File:RoadHog.jpg
File:Gudrun2.jpg
</Gallery>

= Models =
=== Warlocks ===
{| class="wikitable"
{{WN|Borka1 | Borka Kegslayer }}
{{WN|Borka2 | Borka, Vengeance of the Rimeshaws}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Calandra1 | Calandra Truthsayer, Oracle of the Glimmerwood }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Doomshaper1 | Hoarluk Doomshaper, Shaman of the Gnarls }}
{{WN|Doomshaper2 | Hoarluk Doomshaper, Rage of Dhunia }}
{{WN|Doomshaper3 | Hoarluk Doomshaper, Dire Prophet }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Grim1 | Grim Angus }}
{{WN|Grim2 | Hunters Grim }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Grissel1 | Grissel Bloodsong, Fell Caller }}
{{WN|Grissel2 | Grissel Bloodsong, Marshal of the Kriels }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Gunnbjorn1 | Captain Gunnbjorn }}
{{WN|Gunnbjorn2 | Brigadier General Gunnbjorn }}
{{GAP}}
|-
| Horgle1 || ''Refer to Trollblood solos, below
{{WN|Horgle2 | Horgle, the Anvil }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Kolgrima1| Kolgrima Stonetruth, Winter Witch }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Leto -1 | Leto, Blood Brother of the Kriels}} ''(Not tournament legal)''
{{GAP}}
|-
| Madrak0 || ''Refer to Trollblood solos, below
{{WN|Madrak1 | Madrak Ironhide, Thornwood Chieftain }}
{{WN|Madrak2 | Madrak Ironhide, World Ender }}
{{WN|Madrak3 | Madrak, Great Chieftain }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Ragnor1 | Ragnor Skysplitter, the Runemaster }}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Skuld1 | Jarl Skuld, Devil of the Thornwood}}
|}

=== Warbeasts ===
* {{FH4| Light }}
** [[Ice Troll]]
** [[Night Troll]]
** [[Pyre Troll]]
** [[Slag Troll]]
** [[Storm Troll]]
** [[Swamp Troll]]
** [[Troll Axer]]
** [[Troll Basher]]
** [[Troll Bouncer]]
** [[Troll Impaler]]
** [[Winter Troll]]

* {{FH4| Heavy }}
** [[Dire Troll Blitzer]]
** [[Dire Troll Bomber]]
** [[Dire Troll Brawler]]
** [[Dire Troll Mauler]]
** ''[[Dozer & Smigg]]'' - (Bonded with [[Gunnbjorn]])
** [[Earthborn Dire Troll]]
** ''[[Mulg the Ancient]]'' - (Bonded with [[Doomshaper]])
** ''[[Rök]]'' - (Bonded with [[Borka]])

* {{FH4| Gargantuans }}
** [[Glacier King]]
** [[Mountain King]]
** [[Sea King]]

=== Battle Engines===
* [[Hearthgut Hooch Hauler]]
* [[War Wagon]]

=== Units ===
* Boomhowler1: ''[[Greygore Boomhowler & Co.]]'' - (Partisan)
*Boomhowler2: Refer to solos
* Boomhowler3: Refer to solos
* ''[[Dannon Blythe & Bull]]'' - (Partisan)
* [[Dhunian Knot]]
* [[Kriel Warriors]]
** CA - Standard & Piper
** WA - Caber Thrower
* [[Krielstone Bearer & Stone Scribes]]
** CA 1: Stone Scribe Elder
** CA 2: Northkin Elder
* [[Northkin Bear Handler & Battle Bears]]
* [[Northkin Fire Eaters]]
* [[Northkin Raiders]]
* [[Pummeler Crew]]
* [[Pyg Burrowers]]
* [[Pyg Bushwhackers]]
** CA - Officer & Mortar
* [[Pyg Lookouts]]
* [[Scattergunners]]
** CA - Officer & Standard
* ''[[Sons of Bragg]]
* [[Thumper Crew]]
* [[Trollkin Barrage Team]]
* [[Trollkin Champions]]
** CA - Skaldi Bonehammer (character)
* [[Trollkin Fennblades]]
** CA - Officer & Drummer
* [[Trollkin Highwaymen]]
* [[Trollkin Long Riders]]
* [[Trollkin Runeshapers]]
* [[Trollkin Scouts]]
* [[Trollkin Sluggers]]
* [[Trollkin Warders]]

{{FH4|Special WA}}
* [[Trollkin Sorcerer]] (Any Medium-based [[Trollkin]] Unit)

=== Solos ===
* Boomhowler1: Refer to units
* Boomhowler2: ''[[Boomhowler, Solo Artist]]'' - (Partisan)
* Boomhowler3: ''[[Boomhowler, the Destroyer]]'' - (Partisan)
* ''[[Braylen Wanderheart, Trollkin Outlaw]]''
* ''[[Bumbles]]
* [[Dhunian Archon]] - (Partisan)
* [[Fell Caller Hero]]
* [[Fennblade Kithkar]]
* [[General 'Thunderstone' Brug]]
* Horgle1: ''[[Horgle Ironstrike]]'' - ([[Lesser Warlock]])
* Horgle2: Refer to warlocks
* ''[[Horthol, Long Rider Hero]]
* ''[[Janissa Stonetide]]
* ''[[Ledfoot & Tredz]]'' - (Partisan)
* Madrak0: ''[[Madrak Ironhide, Champion of the Kriels]]'' ([[Lesser Warlock]])
* Madrak1 and 2: Refer to warlocks
* [[Northkin Shaman]]
* [[Pyg Tank]] - (Partisan)
* [[Runebearer]] - ([[Attached|Warlock Attachment]])
* [[Stone Scribe Chronicler]]
* [[Troll Whelps]]
* [[Trollkin Champion Hero]]
* [[Trollkin Gunnery Sergeant]]
* [[Trollkin Skinner]]
* ''[[Valka Curseborn, Chieftain of the North]]

=Minions that work for the Trollbloods=
Refer to [[Who works for Whom]] and/or [[:Category: Trollblood Minion]]

But basically, as of 2018.08, Trollbloods have access to all Minions <u>except</u>:
* [[Dr. Arkadius]]
* [[Orin Midwinter]]
* [[Swamp Gobber River Raider]]

[[Category: Faction Overview]]
[[Category: Trollblood]]

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