Grand Alliance of Death · The Undying Legions
Nighthaunt
The vengeful dead, condemned to Nagash's endless service.
About Nighthaunt — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
Tormented spirits dragged from the underworlds to surge across the field as a weightless, wall-passing tide.
On the Tabletop
Fast, ethereal shock troops that ignore terrain and fear.
Nighthaunt — the tormented spirits of the guilty and the wronged, dragged from the underworlds by Nagash to serve as his terror-troops. Wreathed in ghostly light and shrieking with old grief, they surge across the battlefield as a weightless tide, passing through wall and warrior alike.
Shop Chainrasps, Bladegheist Revenants, Grimghast Reapers, Lady Olynder and the full Nighthaunt range at Loaded Dice, Barry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes — we stock the full Nighthaunt range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.