
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,518
- BGG rating
- 8.4
BattleTech: Alpha Strike Box Set
- 2 players
- 90–120 min
- Complexity 2.3/5
- 2022

Expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules
2019
Rules assistance for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh is an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules released in 2019 for 2 players and 90–230 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Turn Order: Random.
Of all the evil forces in the realms, the Hedonites of Slaanesh take the most pleasure in the carnage they wreak… Slaanesh may be imprisoned – but, with this battletome, his powers are yours to master. This 96-page hardback battletome is your complete guide to the armies of the Dark Prince. You'll discover dark lore that sheds light on Slaanesh – the Chaos God of excess and pleasure – and his dreaded hosts. From the relentless seekers to usurping pretenders, this book brings some of the most sinister corners of the Mortal Realms to life in fantastic detail, with stunning art, new lore and tantalising hints of what the future holds for the Dark Prince. Meanwhile, a number of warscroll battalions, three sets of allegiance abilities, magical spells, command traits, artefacts and more allow you to build deadly Slaanesh armies made up of daemons and mortals alike. What’s more, the book contains painting tips and different colour schemes to inspire your collection, as well as bespoke missions and Path to Glory rules that are perfect for organising your first battles with Slaanesh’s hosts. This book contains: Allegiance abilities for Hedonites of Slaanesh, including a table of Battle Traits, a system for summoning Slaanesh Daemons, plus battle traits, command traits, and artefacts of power for the following Hosts: Invaders, Pretenders, and Godseekers Three Spell Lores: Lore of Slaanesh, Forbidden Sorceries of Slaanesh, and the Lore of Pain and Pleasure Path to Glory campaigns – rules for creating a Hedonites of Slaanesh warband for Path to Glory, including Champion Rewards Table, and Followers Rewards Tables Four Warscroll Battalions that reward you for fielding thematic combinations of models 18 unit warscrolls, 3 endless spell warscrolls and a warscroll for the Fane of Slaanesh, printed here for your convenience Pitched Battle Profiles for all units, endless spells, and the Fane of Slaanesh featured in this battletome, including minimum/maximum unit sizes, points values and battlefield roles —description from the publisher
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh is 90–230 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Turn Order: Random. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition): Chaos Battletome – Hedonites of Slaanesh as an expansion for Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar (Second Edition) Core Rules is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.