The Nighthaunt faction in Warhammer Age of Sigmar is a chilling and spectral army of restless spirits, bound to eternal torment by the malevolent Nagash, the Supreme Lord of the Undead. These ghostly apparitions rise from the shadowy depths of the underworld, driven by an insatiable need for vengeance and led by sinister wraiths and banshees. The Nighthaunt are ethereal and intangible, making them a terrifying and elusive enemy on the battlefield, able to phase through terrain and resist conventional attacks. Their ranks include the fearsome Grimghast Reapers, the wailing Spirit Hosts, and the spectral cavalry of the Hexwraiths. Central to their forces are the Night of Shrouds and Lady Olynder, the Mortarch of Grief, who wield dark magic and command legions of the damned. The Nighthaunt embody the haunting horror of death itself, sweeping across the realms in spectral waves to claim the souls of the living, fulfilling Nagash’s relentless pursuit of dominance over all life and death.
Frequently Asked Question
The Nighthaunt are the ghostly legions of Nagash, the God of Death — spectral spirits and wraiths condemned to haunt the living. They are one of Age of Sigmar's most visually distinctive factions with beautiful ethereal models.
Nighthaunt are ethereal, meaning they ignore rend on attacks, making them very durable against most weapon types. They also have powerful alpha-strike abilities and can move through terrain freely.
Yes — Nighthaunt are a strong faction with excellent durability from their ethereal saves, powerful charge abilities, and strong synergies between their hero units and infantry.
The Spearhead: Nighthaunt is the ideal starting point. Chainrasps provide a reliable battleline while Grimghast Reapers and Bladegheist Revenants add harder-hitting elite options.
The classic Nighthaunt scheme uses Nihilakh Oxide or Hexwraith Flame for the ethereal green glow over a white or grey undercoat. We stock the full Citadel range and can advise on the technique.
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