Total War Warhammer - Chaos Dwarfs Lore, Army, Units, Legendary Lords, and Tactics

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Introduction 0:00 Chaos Dwarf Overview 2:23 Lore and Origins of the Chaos Dwarfs 4:38 Hashut, Father of Darkness, and Slavery 8:45 Sorcerer Priests, Daemonsmiths, and the Lore of Hashut 23:04 Tactics and Strategy Overview, Total War Campaign 29:40 Legendary Lords 39:00 Chaos Dwarfs Army Roster and Units 45:23 Thanks Dudes and Dudettes Outro 1:07:12

[@GideonGleeful95]

20:30 "HEY MOM! LOOK! I'M IN MILKANDCOOKIESTW'S VIDEO!"

[@GideonGleeful95]

You mentioned about how the taking out the Ogre Kingdoms would mean you have the map edge to your back... I honestly hope this isn't the case because I REALLY want CA to have their own take on Cathay

[@kaylo1499]

milkandcookiesTW Yu should check out the ultimate chaos mod which greatly expands the warriors of chaos roster, could make for cool replay battles

[@richardround2071]

milkandcookiesTW a couple of quotes from the old world bestiary for you Indy. (I recommend you find a copy of this because the 'in our own words' and 'common view' sections is great fluff) “Fools all. They know nothing of our great work, of what we have accomplished. Our kin will never progress while they continue to look to a meaningless past for guidance. The old Dwarf empires all fell, doesn’t that seem like a significant sign of their weakness? Their adherence to ‘tradition’ will be their downfall. I have accomplished feats with cannons, steam, and magic that they can only dream of. My people are prepared for the coming times, aligned with those who will be the final victors. We will have slaves in abundance for our aid to the forces of Chaos and that is well for it is blood that greases the cogs of Hashut’s sacred machines.” - Vikram flametongue, Chaos dwarf sorcerer And a quote from a dwarf in the same book "They wish to make the world a place of smoky darkness where hope and cheer are crimes punishable by immediate slavery and slow torture. Theirs is an endless greed that neither time nor wealth can ever abate. They committed blasphemy by turning away from the Ancestor Gods and practicing magic. Magic, I tell you! They are our greatest shame and they will be dealt with, in time.” - Cranneg Enlagsson, dwarf lorekeeper

[@Persona6Blue]

milkandcookiesTW This was great, now can someone please explain to me the end times and age of Sigmar because I'm reading about it and I'm just like "huh"?

[@jameswilley6722]

"Once you've taken out the Ogre Kingdoms, you'll have the map edge to your back" I love that that aged poorly so much

[@milkandcookiesTW]

me too ;P

[@SonsOfLorgar]

Indeed XD

[@Metryk]

I was searching for that comment as soon as he said it haha

[@blazewildgaming2805]

And now we even have ogres along with confirmation the Ogre Kingdoms will be happening

[@steffanyschwartz7801]

And now they border Ogres, Cathay, Ku’Gath, and Imril

[@peabutterspecial2362]

Those are the most magnificent hats I have ever seen.

[@mcorte2224]

underrated coment

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Truly glorious indeed

[@TheAshHeritor]

I've been wanting a babylonian hat for so long. I'd wear it everywhere. All the time.

[@Flyinpenguin117]

Clearly you've never seen Dune (2000)

[@tgs9740]

@@Flyinpenguin117 I hope more and more people get into dune

[@terrorcop101]

"What is there to not love about this faction?" Having to fight them.

[@sigmundrumney2781]

Astragoth Ironhand should be the primary Chaos Dwarf LL imo, rather than the ones you mentioned, seeing as he is the Chaos Dwarf faction leader lorewise, and is in fact the guy who kicked Drazhoath out of the capital - I think you got him and Ghorth the Cruel mixed up with each other in parts. Couple that with the fact that Astragoth has a pretty badass miniature, and had some cool unique rules in 4th ed too. IMO there should be three playable Chaos Dwarf factions: The main one, led by Astragoth, a competing one, led by Ghorth but with Zhatan as a second LL and the exiled faction, led by Drazhoath. There could be some sort of influence system between the chaos dwarf factions, similar to the politics in Rome 1/2 (although hopefuly more refined, so gaining control of all the chaos dwarf minor factions is done less through outright conquest, and more through other means - obviously Astragoth would start with the most influence, but maybe gain at a slower rate, while Ghorth starts with less and gains at a greater rate, due to his increasing power, while Drazhoath would start with very little influence, and major penalties with Astragoth's faction.

[@sigmundrumney2781]

Also btw there is NO WAY Drazhoath is a more powerful sorcerer than Ghorth. Ghorth is specically meant to be the up and coming most powerful chaos dwarf sorcerer, as Astragoth becomes more and more stony. Drazhoath is almost an exile, sent as far away from the capital as possible, and only lucked out that a chaos horde happened to come past one time.

[@byronmcdonald8076]

Actually, Drazhoath is on about the same level as Ghorth. It's explicitly stated that almost no other sorcerer matches him in skill.

[@milkandcookiesTW]

There will very likely be at least 3 legendary lords for the Chaos Dwarfs because theyre either going to be DLC (without mini campaign now CA will be doing 3-4 lords per DLC faction) or a headlining faction, which means they will be fleshed out with additional DLC and an extra legendary lord or two. So Astragoth, Zhatan, and Drazhoath are all pretty likely I think. I didnt say Drazhoath was more powerful than Ghorth, I was comparing Zhatan and Drazhoath and said that Drazhoath is probably stronger given his ability as a caster and melee combatant. I like the influence idea a lot, I think that would fit well!

[@memesofwarhemmer7076]

@@milkandcookiesTW the thing is that his body is almost complete stone but he found that if he used technology he could become as resistant as a tank thanks to his rock body and in table top he has a lava canon and a hammer 🔨 of destroying his enemies and his special rule is tough as hell and weakness is a blessing in disguise he should be a legendary lord he has a oficial miniature and important to the lore

[@privatesteve4048]

@@milkandcookiesTW just want to remind you that 5 years ago, you straight up called them having 3 legendary lords! Lol

[@dagitman3634]

5 years later…these dreams are about to come to fruition!!! For the Sons of Hashut are coming to the world of Total war: Warhammer 3!!!

[@RaeSyngKane]

I would like to see a bit more updated Mesopotamian and Assyrian look with the elite units moving towards the crazy death armor look.

[@genghiskhan6809]

The crazy death armor look does a REALLY good job of distinguishing elite units from the more mainline infantry.

[@hoytmifflin7679]

I love how you anticipated the Chaos Dwarves DLC back in 2017. And now here I am, five years later after watching the reveal trailer released today. Great video!

[@spajkilza1992]

In game 3 Chaos Dwarfs could develop railways on conquered lands, almost same way like Lizardmens develop their voodoo... (but visible on campaign map between some settlements), for their iron trains (working similiar to Black Arks, but on rails with additional wagons available instead of buildings) for trade/fast army movement/bonus abilities in battle when train is in range on campaign map. Would'nt that be cool?

[@Mightfox]

Awesome idea!

[@luckyspade7321]

Love me some Chaos Dwarfs, they're like regular dwarfs but with more fashion sense. Just look at those hats.

[@maximumeffort7096]

Those hats make sigwald the magnificent jealous

[@brycemuller6662]

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[@brycemuller6662]

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[@LordProteus]

The Chaos Dwarfs fielded "Colossus" in at least one of the books. Basically a giant bronze Man Automaton. Probably bound with a Daemon.

[@RedWalrus16]

www.chaos-dwarfs.com/wiki/index.php?title=Kolossus referring to this?

[@DamenJoost]

I love the Tomb Kings, the Lizardmen and the Vampire Counts... but the Chaos Dwarves have actually been the most appealing faction to me of all. Flying bulls, a rebellious demon god, dark sorceror lords, giants, cannons, slaves. Fuck yes.

[@elricavatara2431]

By FAR the best lore videos on KZbin. No offence arch and lore master but indy is just on another level. Dark elves, wood elves, lizardmen, Skaven, tomb kings,beastmen, and now chaos dwarfs. Awesome. Please do videos for all the upcoming factions. High elves, ogres, daemons of chaos, Kislev etc

[@Mr.Praetor]

Elric Avatara Stopped watching Arch when he began to focus more on being edgy and talking about real life politics then the actual lore of his videos.

[@elricavatara2431]

Connor Hamilton To be fair to arch he's Swedish. His country is in a gigantic mess so I can forgive him when the frustration boils over in some videos.

[@scionoftheemperor1240]

Arch is Norwegian, not Swedish.

[@petya4886]

Elric Avatara he havr more personal wiev on lore sure he lived with it when fantasy WH was still alive, milkandcook is more straight and CA asslicking, but its really good too...

[@petya4886]

Elric Avatara also that old lore vids before Ttw launch were not even so politic... now its different sure i dont that change either

[@ismeal231]

Who came back to this vid after the chaos dwarf teaser dropped today?

[@feed-backl6876]

I have watched this three times, God I love people who have passion for what they do

[@richardround2071]

Finally, my favourite evil faction.

[@user-vp6cn4kb2t]

Richard Round ew

[@eduardoribeiroucv9630]

Beastmen>>>all

[@InternationalAwesomeFoundation]

Gotta be skaven for me chief, but these guys are pretty damn awesome

[@briancline7349]

Aside from Dark Elves I agree.

[@lordkek6547]

Let’s be honest total war has not made a 3rd of anything

[@samuelneirink1084]

I personally love the Mesopotamian look, and really hope that that's what the Dawi Zhar will look like in game 3.

[@eliaslift6953]

I love Chaos Dwarfs! My fav winds of magic is fire, my fav animal is a bull, my fav army is Orcs, and love Chaos. Best. Faction. They need to come to TW WIII

[@1YCARADOFACAO]

This video is a dream for me My fav Good faction are the dawi My fav Bad ones are the dawi zharr BTW Indy, i cant find lore to Indi, Cathay and Nippon anywhere, those three could be a great (obscure lore) video for your channel

[@giannipinotto4193]

Yago Albert Have fun. There is also nippon and the kingdoms of ind. issuu.com/m4cr1ii3n/docs/warhammer-armies---cathay_20100908_224913

[@ahumpierrogue137]

I disagree that Drazoath will be the "Primary" Chaos Dwarf LL like Franz and Grimgor are for their factions. I think he will definitely lead the Legion of Azgorh subfaction out of the Black Fortress, probably with upkeep reduction and maybe a unique building that gives him earlier availability to Infernal Guard simmilar to Wurrzag and Savage Orcs and how he can build them earlier and everywhere. I expect the main LL of the faction that is actually called "Chaos Dwarfs" will probably be Astragoth not Drazoath.

[@iluvmycountry100]

"The perfect video doesn't ex-.."

[@milkandcookiesTW]

lol oh conner you so silly

[@heroofrome1533]

I can't wait to bring the wrath of Sigmar to Zharr Nagrund, and to have Sigmar shows them the true meaning of holy fire.

[@arthurdaffos1490]

Hero of Rome pfff your human idol cannot stand the might of hashut...

[@heroofrome1533]

The Dark Gods never provide any salvation for their servants. On the other hand, we forces of good have something which you forces of evil will never have; hope.

[@p2jack2000]

ha-BURN

[@arthurdaffos1490]

Hero of Rome hope fades. Just like the dust that have been raised by our mighty dreadquake mortars. And they when it fades, there is just desolation left...

[@NWLR-tv]

yall know skaven gonna be the last one standing in the end right

[@thegreatbookofgrudges6953]

DAWI-ZHARR!

[@peabutterspecial2362]

Don't worry, your time for vengeance will come.

[@AndersMurberg]

Don't mention the eastern kin in these holds again, or heads will roll.

[@charlottewalnut3118]

Anders Casso Yes Thorgrims head.

[@samm7322]

I freakin love these videos, I have listened to them all a few times each. Best and most comprehensive coverage of each race so so good. Can't imagine how much effort goes into them, much appreciated.

[@blindwoozie]

I would like to see the Babylonian aesthetic stay, but with a bit of a redesign. I think it could be updated to something a little less goofy and dated. I'm just really excited to see what CA does with the Chaos Dwarfs, their reimagining of old units thus far have been fantastic in my opinion (looking at you, Kroxigors).

[@axjkalsok1058]

Yesssss! When you said you were working on something big i was hoping it was one of your legendary lore videos.

[@toobin8r]

Came back to rewatch once I heard there was gonna be one more race pack before WH3. Kinda eyeing up that top-right of the Mortal Empires map

[@mmm5030]

Isn’t that an pack for a race currently in the game ?

[@SmokedUpMage]

A really good chaos dwarf mod got added to the workshop. Check it out!

[@TheIceDragon225]

If anyone is interested in the song that starts at about 48:00 it's called The Ancients by Two Steps From Hell

[@ChickenButt39]

TheIceDragon Sweet! I was just looking for this thank you.

[@TheIceDragon225]

ChickenButt39 sure thing, always happy to convert another hehe

[@hughmungus6911]

Great video Indy, I think the next major faction you should do is the Ogre Kingdoms since they're also east of the Old World.

[@dawi4ever]

My first Ogre Tyrant will be Hugh Mungus

[@PetrucciIbiza]

Hugh Mungus if he does that it he can explain us roles of female ogres

[@GruwskiTheDogski]

The Forge-World look for the close combat/range unites looks waaaay better, but regarding the very first and older look should be for the dark sorcerers because of their status within the Dawi Zharr Empire. Loved your thoughts and ideas, I can only nod and agree with your many statements! :) Epic video as always Indy! :)

[@KnightInFlames1]

Love to see my artwork here :3

[@Lucitaur]

But you don't have any eyes!

[@jobzagudn]

Got a link mate?

[@KnightInFlames1]

@@jobzagudn www.deviantart.com/knightinflames

[@SuspiciousEntityYT]

This video will probably be getting a *ton* of new attention

[@badabing9234]

New to TW and WH40k in general.. so I'm driving deep on lore to get the history so I know what's what and who's who. I'm loving these long lore vids on here. Keep it up..very good work.

[@AlifZabidi]

Hey Indy, great video as always! Loving the level of detail, feels like you didn't miss anything. I definitely agree their limitations should be reflected with high cost units, and think the point you made on army composition could be an interesting way to go with total war 3. Although you said they're one of the races in decline, I remember the Tamurkhan book saying they've been growing slowly in numbers and influence but are still super limited in numbers relative to their domain. I think this could work really well flavour-wise combined with what you said on their synergy issues, as they would prioritise dwarf lives by having large numbers of hobgoblins as the first meatshield wave, that won't bother the Dawi Zharr as they break and flee, in order to get a couple of good hits with artillery. Follow up with K'dai and bull centaurs for quick jabs to the flanks, and then the bulk of the army slams them in the front. It'll really give the feel of a cruel slavemaster race that I doubt any of the races could pull off.

[@brandonjarvis1987]

this video aged well

[@vladimirfloppa9677]

YES

[@TwojaStaraIFrytki]

More views may arrive now

[@doinswithyiend2696]

It aged even better now

[@amoney1421]

If theres one thing i love to do in warhammer its pound stuff into dust with artillary. The vampire coast is my favorite faction, Im absolutely without a doubt so hype for the chaos dwarves. their siege engines look nasty and i want them NOW!

[@psychomac0]

I could imagine them using the steamtrains similar to the black arks, where they would be a seperate army that can travel across the land ( could be restricted in water for balance) have a mechanic that they can add more artillary pieces instead of the black ark unit building and then any armies fighting around the steamtrain get bombardment available to them during the battle.

[@youtubevanced4900]

I played Warhammer in the mid 90's. Played High Elves. I had a friend that started playing just as the Chaos Dwarves were released so he obviously jumped on the new thing. I played against them a heap of times and have fond memories of that time. I find it interesting that some of the "Iconic" units you talk about as far as I can remember weren't even a unit back when I played. Then you talk about dropping the Lamasu from the roster when I personally think of it as one of the most iconic maybe even the most iconic unit in the faction. My friend always rocked his Lamasu in game because it was so strong.

[@milkandcookiesTW]

realistically I dont think anything about Chaos Dwarfs is truly "iconic" except for the big braided Beards and the tall Babylonian hats. They aren't a crazy well known or popular faction in the grand scheme of things. Super cool faction though, cant wait to see them in Warhammer 3!

[@fuzzybeard3525]

Chaos dwarfs are my favorite faction. Aesthetically they look amazing with their steam punk evil look. And I love their play-style of sitting back and bombarding the enemy with lots of extremely powerful artillery. Sadly not much is written about them as they are truly one of the most unique factions. Do you think they'll create new units like they did with bretonnia since there isn't a lot written about them?

[@beennear7147]

THE best warhammer faction. I sincerely hope that they get released. I would buy this so fast...

[@darko-man8549]

For magic: Spell 1: grants magical fire attacks and frenzy The hammer: acts like foot of gork but a hammer First storm: acts like the quake engine of skaven, massive slow debuff and some damage I think the unlimited range spell needs some time at the start of the match before it can go off. Miscasts can be worse for Dawi Zhar by as well damage reduce speed for the rest of the battle substantially. Or maybe reduce melee defence whilst boosting armour.

[@kenobijursthebadass5233]

How do you think they will do sub factions because they seem much more united than the other factions?

[@mauroferrari5518]

Uzkulak - Plain of Zharr - Tower of Gorgoth - Black Fortress - Daemon´s Stump. All these settlements could be standalone sub-factions ;)

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Yeah I think Zharr Naggrund would be "Chaos Dwarfs", Black Fortress would be "Legion of Azgorh" and Tower of Gorgoth would be its own subfaction as well

[@mauroferrari5518]

Don´t forget Daemon´s Stump, Uzkulak and the Falls of Doom! Possibly these place will just be settlements, anyway, we are on the same page here :)

[@AMasondude]

"Archaeon should get some buffs soon" FIVE YEARS LATER, Well he did become incredible

[@acerba]

As tww3 approaches, I'm becoming increasingly excited at the prospect of chaos dwarves being brought in.

[@acerba]

dummy thicc cow dwarf short stacks

[@Optimusprime240]

Funny you say that...:)

[@acerba]

@@Optimusprime240 Is it finally happening? I may finally buy tww3.

[@ascerteshallow9277]

"While the Lizardmen and High Elves fought tooth, claw, and *pointy hat*" I laughed harder than I should have lol.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

It's along proven fact that the person with the most impractically ridiculously big and decorated hat is either a supreme leader or a blustering fool with no middle ground what so ever and significant ratios of overlap.

[@FarbrorKudde]

By the way, there is another recent named character for chaos dwarfs named Shar'tor the Executioner. He's a bull centaur which would add some nice diversity for the legendary lord choice :D

[@grayw00f]

I've only recently delved into warhammer fantasy. I didnt know the chaos dwarves existed. Little did I know how much I needed them in my life

[@helio7455]

İ want that gustav cannon oh fuck. Train cannons always got me. İ dont care fakins rusky kislevs give me that hell canons

[@grayw00f]

@@helio7455 same. theres just something about massive fuck off artillery batteries that really rustles my jimmies.

[@manfredthegreat]

Coming back to watch all the Deamon Ogre and Chaos Dwarf roster after WH3 announcement Getting me HYPED 😂

[@patricksaid1071]

3 years later, I still enjoy watching these Lore videos

[@MinscFromBaldursGate92]

Red bull gives you wings.

[@keentrasborg2566]

Slaaneshi buttstuff. Oh dear..

[@milkandcookiesTW]

feelsgoodman

[@Wildboy789789]

milkandcookiesTW call me ;) lol

[@lexsamreeth8724]

Slaneeshi EVERYTHINGstuff

[@Rudevald]

@LN Aka Wh40k burning chainsword.

[@chinchin7878]

This and the ogre video are my favorite. The 2 best races in my opinion

[@NinjatoBlade]

Good shit man, watched the whole video - I didn't think I could get more hyped than dark elves but chaos dwarfs with steampunk lava demons + choo choo trains from hell definitely does it for me.

[@_Meriwether]

If TWW3 does /not/ feature Chaos Dwarfs, I won't be buying it. If it does, I'll order it the second it becomes available! Great vid.

[@garyg.1979]

One of your best Lore vids. A favorite for me, because the CD's are such a wierd and reclusive race. Well done as always.

[@simonbas6]

Looking at this.. what I'm seeing is that the vampire coast are essentially the testbed concept for several chaos dwarf units. The queen beds is an earthquake mortar, hand cannons can be equated to hailshot blunderbusses, etc

[@deadbydayinblack]

Is it Babylonian ? I always thought it was Assyrian? I think we can agree its clearly Mesopatamian

[@awesomeyoutuber173]

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[@LuxxyLux1]

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[@bigpigeon2384]

deadbydayinblack their beards are Sumerian but other than that I’m not sure

[@tamerofhorses2200]

Babylonians and Assyrians pretty much sprung from the same root of Akkadian-Sumerian amalgamation. They were both city-states that emerged from the ruins of Neo-Sumeria. Assyria taking the forefront first, then Babylonia taking it later towards the sixth century BC. I'd say, for general fantasy purposes, they're pretty indistinguishable.

[@moonsaves]

Like a lot of stuff in WH, I think it's a soup.

[@Roylevis]

one of my first faction i collected in the tabletop early -90's. Would love to see them resurrect

[@Fujikawa42]

This video was what finally made me subscribe to you. Excellent video!

[@milkandcookiesTW]

thanks welcome to the channel!

[@Scootiesquirrel]

I'm extremely new to all Warhammer lore but after looking at these guys I think they're gonna be my all time favourite already

[@KegAndKrow]

I just played my Chaos Dwarves yesterday in the table top. If that didn't get me hyped enough for Total War: Warhammer 3, this sure did.

[@nzrbroadcasting1421]

Personally i like both designes for armor. I hope we still get the babylonian style though. That just looks so cool on them ^^

[@allancarey2604]

Just found your channel while painting my old school fantasy battle models :)

[@scionoftheemperor1240]

Fantastic Video as always Indy, bit disappointed you didn't mention Astragoth Ironhand as I think he has some fascinating lore to him but otherwise a Really Good Production, as always. I know that this was the Video I Requested from my Patreon level and I'd likely have to wait a while for the possibility of another, however until then I figured I'd mention that now that the Dawi-Zharr have been covered I'd be most interested to see something on Kislev and/or the Ogre Kingdoms. but for now as you said, we await with great eagerness, the Reveal of the Children of the Horned Rat.

[@MadBaymax]

Those black and red armors are amazing!!! I NEED THIS FACTION NOW!!!

[@johnmdify]

Well now I'm more excited for game 3 than 2. Your dedication is incredible. Hope you keep it up

[@gabrieltheredlion6613]

Will you make a video about the Ogre Kingdoms?

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Yes!

[@athomicritics]

milkandcookiesTW cant wait for it really like your warhammer races videos

[@leozaboudi8005]

He did not lie, it is now !

[@prestonfortner7168]

Hey man I just wanted to say I love all the videos you put up, but these faction summaries are Awesome! TWW got me hooked on this fantasy universe and thanks to you I can learn a bunch of lore too. Thanks a lot for making these keep up the good work.

[@jean-barbe7340]

Big Hats all the way. Infernal guards are cool, I would like to have them as well, but they are really flavourless in comparison to the babylonian inspired units of the previous editions. This inspiration is the core of the chaos dwarfs faction, chaos dwarfs are unique because of that mesopotamian influence. If GW hadn't given them that particular specificity, they would be just some random chaos warriors who just happen to be dwarfs (as they were at the veeeery beginning funnily enough). Yeah the forgeworld ones are undeniably badass but yet they look like such freakin generic random evil guys! Btw, I think Astragoth Ironhand (from 4th and 5th editions) is by far the most interesting chaos dwarf tabletop character (he's basically a extremely old dwarf cyborg priest with sorcerer-prophet abilities) and the best potential for a unique ll imo. Anyway, as a true chaos dwarf fanboy I must thank you for this 1 hour long video about my favourite lil sneaky babylonian slavers bastards, that was truly amazing. Keep up the incredible work! :)

[@oldman747]

BTW love this lore video. thanks for making it. i think making a army like this with the pure chaff that doesnt even register on the main units moral would be interesting. high costs and small unit sizes for the high teir dwarven units and low costs and high unit sizes for the slaves. combined with one of the coolest monster rosters in game + a TRAIN of arty love.... make it rain.

[@vonwalrus]

Great video, thanks! Can't wait to see these guys in action

[@milkandcookiesTW]

You're welcome, me neither :D

[@Pedro-rn6fx]

Great video, Chaos Dwarfs are the race im most looking forward to play in the trilogy, crazy strong artillery and the oportunity to enslave the world yes :D

[@ninsanity8184]

By far, the one race I am looking forward to the most. So much potential, and I am confident CA will deliver.

[@aggieking87]

Educational and enjoyable, thanks man! Love it when you nerd out over the units haha

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Haha glad to hear it :)

[@TheShamanSZ]

Selling units could be an interesting mechanic - you could essentially gift units for influence with the chaos factions, favor from Chaos if that is implemented, and of course you could get more gold.

[@TheSyrx]

wooo 1 hour of Chaos Stunties! Cheers indypride, love your videos!

[@Skagwatcher]

They could do it in a way similar to Skarsnik and Belegar. Having to earn your way back to Zharr-Naggrund to take command and get there before Greasus/Grimgor gets to it to tear it down brick from brick.

[@QuestionableObject]

In light of the Black Arks for the Dark Elves, I think the Dreadquake would probably be a special army ability rather than an actual unit on the field, it's just so huge and unwieldy I can't see it being made a proper unit, though that would be super cool. Maybe they'll have an 'artillery train' special army that can launch dreadquakes, reinforce with forged siege-monsters and whatnot into nearby battlefields. I dunno we'll have to see in a couple years when they're done with TW:WH2

[@jacobholle7074]

Thank you for taking the time to make these lore videos I love them

[@Damric4114]

And here we are, less than a week away from the Chaos Dwarf DLC release!

[@JesusJefferson]

Thank you so much for all the effort you put into your videos. The quality and content really shine through because of it, keep the lore videos coming, cheers Indy

[@tatelauber118]

Well done bud. Really enjoyed this faction overview.

[@Baibakov88]

I'd be interested in you revisiting the roster and lords/heroes discussion as we get closer to the third game since so much has changed about CA's design philosophy since you made this. This is pre-Norsca even. How time flies!

[@traumateaminternational4732]

you have good taste in music sir. I recognized the Eldar theme from DOW II and some from the first Total Warhammer game, but what are the rest from? some of those soundtracks were seriously awesome.

[@terrorcop101]

Don't some of their casters also replace their petrified bits with mechanical limbs? Based on their isolation from the rest of the world and the few foes within the region, it seems like these guys would either get their own DLC story campaign or CA would revert to it's traditional campaign model of everybody conquer everybody else. Other factions would have to go out of their way in order to draw the attention of the Chaos Dwarves, especially Kislev and Chaos, due to the distance between them.

[@MrJacobpetersen]

FYI: there are several named Chaos dwarf characters: Astragoth Ironhand - Oldest Sorcerer-Prophet of Zharr-Naggrund. Ghorth the Cruel - Current most potent Sorcerer-Prophet. Probably second in power only to Lord Astragoth. Zhatan the Black - Commander of the Tower of Zharr, vassal to Sorcerer Ghorth. Drazhoath the Ashen - Sorcerer-Prophet in charge of the Black Fortress. Leader of the Legion of Azgorh and the Infernal Guard. The one you talked about. Bazherak the Cruel - Castellan-commander of the Tower of Gorgoth during the wars against ancient Nehekhara. SHAR'TOR THE EXECUTIONER - Shar’tor the Executioner is a malevolent warrior-priest of Hashut. This trampling bull centaur carries the terrifying Darktide Axe, a cruel weapon steeped in untold years of slaughter upon which burn vile runes of hatred and malice. Shar’tor also wears Hashut’s sacred Mask of the Executioner, marking him as his dark god’s favoured headsmen, empowered to call out his god’s name with such a malign force, that the sound alone is enough to kill the weak of heart, just as it fills those loyal to Hashut with unholy wrath.

[@milkandcookiesTW]

Correct, but the only one playable named character in the most recent armybook is Drazhoath. The rest are strictly from the lore or only playable in much earlier editions

[@theLetterDoubleYou]

I think this was your best vid so far indie.

[@milkandcookiesTW]

thanks mate glad you enjoyed!

[@onitaradu2535]

Love the lore videos keep doing them and personaly would be interested in a Nippon lore video as a future project

[@nikaiix1830]

The effort you put into these videos is very appreciated! I love your dedication and your videos!

[@lordjingo5419]

While it makes sense aesthetically to have some wear those tall hats, I feel like it would just be a hassle to get missile line of sight over them and just having bullets pass through them would be even sillier.

[@edvinsyren7360]

Some tww suggestions ------> LEGENDARY LORDS: Drazhoath the Ashen (& Cinderbreath) (caster) Astragoth, High Priest of Hashut (melee/caster) Zhatan the Black (melee) Shar’tor the Executioner (melee) LORDS: Gorduz Backstabber, Hobgoblin Chieftain (melee/ranged) Ghorth the Cruel, Sorcerer-Prophet (caster) HEROES: Chaos Dwarf General (melee) Bull Centaur Taur'ruk (melee) Daemonsmith (caster) Master Engineer (machine boost) Hobgoblin Khan (melee/ranged) Sneaky Git Elite (melee assassin)

[@starwarsbane2405]

Glad to finally see it’s time to rewatch these videos can’t wait to play these guys in wh3

[@steffenvanderhoek3460]

didnt know must about the chaos dwarfs beforhand so realy nice to get to learn some stuff about tham as wel. and i gota say i got realy hyped up form this video cant w8 to see tham in action

[@AnthroTsuneon]

Honestly, the type of spell I wanna see? (At the interesting spells bit of the video), something that actually adds an area of fog or smoke, that acts as forest cover for hiding, whilst also blocking the dynamic view like how a hill crest does

[@1s23d]

The chaos dwarfs have all of the strengths of the dwarves and none of their weaknesses!!!

[@darthseal5936]

What was the Music used during 26:00 ?

[@1337-Nathaniel]

Indy! Would you do a Halfling Lore, Army & Tactics video some time?

[@alexbotsama7086]

that thar looks like the emprah of man at the end. loved the vid. learned quite a few things. but i'm a little surprised yeh didn't include the bit about the hats being like mini beer kegs. or maybe i just missed it. or maybe that was changed.

[@TheAshHeritor]

I think the Babylonian look would be awesome on the characters, while the Blackshard look would work well with the Azgorh Legion units.

[@kylevidauri4869]

By far my most wanted and anticipated faction. I cannot wait to have an artillery duel between Chaos Dwarfs and Skaven.