Contender

Disrupt enemy formations

The Contender's Defiant Leader ability lets him target an enemy unit within 18 inches once per round. That unit must take a WIL test requiring 2 (Success). If it fails, you can either move it 5 inches towards the Contender or push it away. This gives you a useful way to interfere with enemy positioning, break up formations and potentially leave opponents exposed to a charge.

His Orc Warlord ability provides direct support to your objective-taking units. Any friendly unit within 12 inches that is contesting an objective gains +1 to its conquest value, provided it inflicted at least 1 (Wound) during its activation. This rewards aggressive play while helping your Orcs maintain pressure on key areas of the battlefield.

A resilient leader for the front lines

Although his role focuses on support and battlefield control, the Contender is no stranger to a fight. His resilience and ability to trade blows effectively are backed up by the Berserk rule, allowing him to contribute when combat reaches his position.

At 25 points, the Contender offers a combination of durability, enemy movement control and objective-focused support. He fits naturally alongside Orc infantry, giving your force another way to disrupt opponents and strengthen its hold on the battlefield.