What's the Difference Between Warhammer Spearhead and Kill Team?

What's the Difference Between Warhammer Spearhead and Kill Team?

Warhammer Spearhead and Warhammer Kill Team cater to different playstyles and scales within the Warhammer universe. Here's a breakdown of their differences:

Warhammer Spearhead

Scale: Large-scale battles.
Focus: Massive armies, vehicles, and combined forces.
Gameplay Style: Strategic and tactical, with a focus on synergy and coordination.
Typical Ruleset: Standard Warhammer 40,000 rules, often with campaign-specific mechanics.
Playtime: Longer, due to the large number of units.
Terrain: Expansive battlefields with room for vehicles and large-scale maneuvers.

Warhammer Kill Team

Scale: Small-scale skirmishes.
Focus: Elite squads, with each model acting as an individual.
Gameplay Style: Tactical and narrative-driven, with cinematic gameplay.
Typical Ruleset: Kill Team-specific rules, focused on objectives and individual model actions.
Playtime: Shorter, typically 1-2 hours.
Terrain: Dense and detailed, ideal for immersive skirmishes.

Key Differences

Feature Warhammer Spearhead Warhammer Kill Team
Scale Large armies and vehicles Small, elite squads
Units Dozens of models, vehicles, titans 5-20 models per side
Rules Warhammer 40,000 standard rules Kill Team-specific rules
Focus Strategy and large-scale tactics Individual model abilities and tactics
Game Length Several hours 1-2 hours
Terrain Open, suited for large battles Dense, detailed for skirmishes

 

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