A model with this upgrade can make the following shooting attack:

A model with this special rule can choose to make a single Tree Whack in place of making his normal close combat attacks. If a model is making a Tree Whack, it must be declared before rolling To Hit.

To resolve a Tree Whack, nominate an enemy model in base contact. That model must pass an Initiative test or suffer D6 Wounds with no armour saves allowed. A character with this special rule may make a Tree Whack in a challenge.

Friendly models within 12" of one or more Warsong Revenants gain +1 to their Leadership. Enemy models within 12" of one or more Warsong Revenants suffer -1 to their Leadership.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following dances, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new dance is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All dancers in the same unit must choose the same dance. Dancers cannot choose the same dance in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Whirling Death: Each strike of a Wardancer's blade is made with uncanny precision, capable of severing a head or piercing a heart with one deceptively elegant stroke.
  While performing this dance, the model gains the Armour Piercing (1) and Killing Blow special rules.

• Storm of Blades: The Wardancers rain blow after blow upon their opponent, moving with such speed that the eye cannot follow each distinct cut and thrust.
  While performing this dance, the model gains +1 Attack.

• The Shadows Coil: With agile grace the Wardancers evade the clumsy attacks of their enemies, becoming almost impossible to strike.
  While performing this dance, all close combat attacks against the model suffer -1 To Hit.

• Woven Mist: The sinuous movements of this dance distract and confuse the enemy, allowing the Wardancers to strike before their foe can react.
  When performing this dance, the model gains the Always Strikes First special rule.

Models with this special rule has Magic Resistance (1) and a Ward save (6+).

While inside a wood, models with this special rule are at an additional -1 to be Hit with missile attacks. In addition, they may deploy within 12" of an enemy unit if they do so within a wood.

Models with this special rule have Killing Blow with missile attacks from their bows.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following Tree Aspects, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new Tree Aspect is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All Dryads in the same unit must choose the same Tree Aspect. Dryads cannot choose the same Tree Aspects in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Birch Aspect: Dryads which shift shape into their Birch aspect take on a silvery-white appearance like birch trees, with a mass of delicate yellow green or tawny yellow foliage for hair. They are extremely vicious and spiteful and lash the foe with their long fingers which cut into the flesh.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Attack.

• Oak Aspect: When Dryads shift shape into their Oak aspect, they become more robust and resilient to wounds. They assume a green or brown skin and their limbs thicken. Their hair becomes a mass of oak leaves and acorns.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Toughness.

• Willow Aspect: In their Willow aspect, Dryads change into creatures with green skin and extremely long yellowish green hair which hangs down around them like the leaves of the weeping willow tree. Their fingers extend in incredibly long, whip-like willow twigs. In close combat they entwine their fingers around the foe and grip his weapon making it difficult for him to wield it at all.
  While in this Aspect, enemy models in base contact suffer -1 To Hit.

All friendly units with the Forest Spirit special rule within 6" of the Arch-Revenant are subject to the Frenzy special rule as long as they remain within range, and do not lose Frenzy even if losing combat.

The model gains the Armour Piercing (1) rule.

The model gains +1 Initiative.

Model gain +1 Strength to their Impact Hits.

A Forest Dragon has a Strength 2 Breath Weapon. Armour saves taken against Wounds caused by Soporific Breath suffer a -3 penalty. All models in a unit that suffers one or more hits from Soporific Breath gain the Stupidity special rule for the remainder of the game.

A Saearath can either be used as a normal spear or a spear-stave. A spear-stave follows the normal rules for spears, but Requires Two Hands and adds +1 Attack. You may choose which fighting style you want to use at the start of each round of close combat.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following Tree Aspects, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new Tree Aspect is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All Dryads in the same unit must choose the same Tree Aspect. Dryads cannot choose the same Tree Aspects in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Birch Aspect: Dryads which shift shape into their Birch aspect take on a silvery-white appearance like birch trees, with a mass of delicate yellow green or tawny yellow foliage for hair. They are extremely vicious and spiteful and lash the foe with their long fingers which cut into the flesh.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Attack.

• Oak Aspect: When Dryads shift shape into their Oak aspect, they become more robust and resilient to wounds. They assume a green or brown skin and their limbs thicken. Their hair becomes a mass of oak leaves and acorns.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Toughness.

• Willow Aspect: In their Willow aspect, Dryads change into creatures with green skin and extremely long yellowish green hair which hangs down around them like the leaves of the weeping willow tree. Their fingers extend in incredibly long, whip-like willow twigs. In close combat they entwine their fingers around the foe and grip his weapon making it difficult for him to wield it at all.
  While in this Aspect, enemy models in base contact suffer -1 To Hit.

A Saearath can either be used as a normal spear or a spear-stave. A spear-stave follows the normal rules for spears, but Requires Two Hands and adds +1 Attack. You may choose which fighting style you want to use at the start of each round of close combat.

If a model with this special rule is in base contact with at least one enemy model with either the Fear or Terror special rule, it gains +1 Attack.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following dances, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new dance is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All dancers in the same unit must choose the same dance. Dancers cannot choose the same dance in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Whirling Death: Each strike of a Wardancer's blade is made with uncanny precision, capable of severing a head or piercing a heart with one deceptively elegant stroke.
  While performing this dance, the model gains the Armour Piercing (1) and Killing Blow special rules.

• Storm of Blades: The Wardancers rain blow after blow upon their opponent, moving with such speed that the eye cannot follow each distinct cut and thrust.
  While performing this dance, the model gains +1 Attack.

• The Shadows Coil: With agile grace the Wardancers evade the clumsy attacks of their enemies, becoming almost impossible to strike.
  While performing this dance, all close combat attacks against the model suffer -1 To Hit.

• Woven Mist: The sinuous movements of this dance distract and confuse the enemy, allowing the Wardancers to strike before their foe can react.
  When performing this dance, the model gains the Always Strikes First special rule.

Models with this special rule has Magic Resistance (1) and a Ward save (6+).

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following Animal Forms, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new form is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All Alters in the same unit must choose the same form. Alters cannot choose the same Animal Forms in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Bear: The Alters grow thick muscles, allowing them to strike harder against the foe.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Strength.

• Boar: The hide of the Alters thicken, making them able to withstand stronger blows.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Toughness.

• Wolf: The Alters grow long fangs and claws that cuts deep, making them more savage in combat.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Attack and the Armour Piercing (1) special rule.

• Stag: The Alters sprout long horns from their heads, which they use to pierce the flesh of their foe on the charge.
  While in this form, the model gains the Impact Hits (1) special rule with Strength Bonus (1).

Models with this special rule may re-roll 1's when rolling To Hit and To Wound in close combat.

Instead of moving normally, the unit can walk the spirit paths during the Remaining Moves sub-phase. Remove it from play, and set it up so that the centre of the unit is within any wood on the table.

Spite Revenants' Hatred special rule applies in all rounds of close combat, not just the first. In addition, enemy units in base contact with them must re-roll successful Leadership tests. This has no effect on units that have Immunity (Psychology).

A Waywatcher unit which is within a forest is automatically assumed to set traps around its positions. Any enemy charging the unit through the forest will activate the traps as soon as the enemy unit touches the forest. If the chargers are already inside the forest when the charge is declared the traps are activated as soon as the charge is declared. Roll a dice to determine the type and effect of the trap.

While inside a wood, models with this special rule are at an additional -1 to be Hit with missile attacks. In addition, they may deploy within 12" of an enemy unit if they do so within a wood.

Models with this special rule have Killing Blow with missile attacks from their bows.

A unit of Sisters of the Thorn is considered to be a Level 2 Wizard that knows the spells Shield of Thorns (Lore of Life) and The Curse of Anraheir (Lore of Beasts). This doesn’t prevent other friendly Wizards from knowing the same spells. The unit receives an additional +1 to cast for each rank of 5 or more models it has, after the first, to a maximum of +3. Each time the unit casts a spell (or is targeted by a special rule that affects a Wizard), you must nominate one Sister or Handmaiden of the Thorn as the caster (or target) for the purposes of line of sight, range, etc. In the event of a Sisters of the Thorn unit rolling a miscast, do not roll on the Miscast table. Instead, the unit suffers D3 Wounds with no saves of any kind allowed.

The model gains the Armour Piercing (1) rule.

The model gains +1 Initiative.

Longbow. A Great Bow has a range of 36" and Strength 5. Any shots made with it have the Magical Attacks special rule.

At the start of either player’s Movement phase, Sylvan Hunters can sprout a thick weave of thorned branches. Until the end of the turn, they cannot voluntarily move, but counts as being in Hard Cover.

Elven Bows follow the rules for Bows. Elven Longbows follow the rules for Longbows. All shots with these weapons have the Armour Piercing (1) special rule.

If a model with this special rule rolls a natural 6 To Hit with their bows, that Attack automatically Wounds with the Multiple Wounds (D3) special rule.

Models with this special rule may re-roll 1's when rolling To Hit and To Wound in close combat.

After a unit where the majority of the models with this special rule has resolved all their missile attacks and is within 6" of an enemy unit; they may move directly backwards D6", keeping the same unit facing.

Models with this special rule may re-roll 1's when rolling To Hit and To Wound in close combat.

A model with this upgrade can make the following shooting attack:

A model with this special rule can choose to make a single Tree Whack in place of making his normal close combat attacks. If a model is making a Tree Whack, it must be declared before rolling To Hit.

To resolve a Tree Whack, nominate an enemy model in base contact. That model must pass an Initiative test or suffer D6 Wounds with no armour saves allowed. A character with this special rule may make a Tree Whack in a challenge.

A Forest Dragon has a Strength 2 Breath Weapon. Armour saves taken against Wounds caused by Soporific Breath suffer a -3 penalty. All models in a unit that suffers one or more hits from Soporific Breath gain the Stupidity special rule for the remainder of the game.

If Orion is accompanied by Hounds of Orion, they must be deployed as a unit. Orion cannot leave this unit, and cannot join other units.

In an army led by Orion, Wild Riders counts as Core Units. An army led by Orion must include at least one unit of Wild Riders.

Ariel has Magic Resistance (3). In addition, all friendly units within 6" of Ariel have Immunity (Panic).

Any units declaring a charge on Ariel count as moving through Dangerous Terrain for the duration of the turn. In addition, if Ariel flees from combat, any enemies attempting to pursue her roll an extra D6 when determining their pursuit distance and discard the highest result.

Ariel may use Screech when it would normally be her time to attack in close combat. This is a special attack that automatically Hits all enemy models in base contact at Strength 4 with the Ignores Armour Saves rule.

A model with this upgrade can make the following shooting attack:

A model with this special rule can choose to make a single Tree Whack in place of making his normal close combat attacks. If a model is making a Tree Whack, it must be declared before rolling To Hit.

To resolve a Tree Whack, nominate an enemy model in base contact. That model must pass an Initiative test or suffer D6 Wounds with no armour saves allowed. A character with this special rule may make a Tree Whack in a challenge.

An Unburden of Thieflings is a close combat attack that can be used in addition to Durthu's other attacks. It has the following profile:

Any enemy units that suffer Wounds from any of these attacks suffer -1 To Hit and To Wound as well as -1 to their armour saves until the start of your next turn.

Whilst Araloth is a lone character, he has the Unbreakable special rule.

At the start of each of your turns, nominate a single enemy model within 18" of Araloth. That model takes a Strength 4 hit. If the Wound is unsaved, and the To Wound roll was a 6, the model suffers a -5 penalty to Weapon Skill, Ballistics Skill, and Initiative (to a minimum of 1) for the rest of the game. A model can only suffer this penalty once.

If Sceolan is included in your army, one Core Unit of your choice may deploy using the Ambushers special rule.

At the start of each round of close combat, the Lady of Vines can choose between creating a protective barrier or ensnare foes.

If she creates a protective barrier, enemy units targeting her or any unit she is within suffer -1 To Hit this round of close combat. If she ensnares foes, she and any unit she is with gains +1 To Hit this round of close combat.

In addition to Drycha's normal attacks, she can also make two types of special attacks. The Colony of Flitterfuries uses the following profile:

The Colony of Flitterfuries suffers no To Hit penalties for firing Multiple Shots.

The Swarm of Squirmlings uses the following profile:

Drycha has the Hatred special rule which applies in every round of close combat, not just the first.

If Drycha is reduced to 1 Wound, she gains the Frenzy special rule. She automatically loses Frenzy if she is healed back to her starting number of Wounds.

At the start of each of your turns, declare whether Drycha is Enraged or Embittered. If Drycha is Enraged, the Colony of Flitterfuries gains the Multiple Shots (3D6) special rule. If Drycha is Embittered, the Swarm of Squirmlings gains the Random Attacks (3D6) special rule.

This rule cannot be used if there are no forests on the battlefield when it is time to deploy your army. When you deploy, you may choose D3 units wholly composed of models with the Forest Spirit special rule – these are not deployed at the start of the game, but are ‘slumbering’ somewhere on the battlefield.

At the start of the Remaining Moves sub-phase of your first turn, roll a D6 for each slumbering unit. On a roll of 1-2, nothing happens – roll again next turn. On a roll of 3-6, the unit awakens. Place it on the battlefield so that all models in the unit are wholly within a forest, and at least 1" away from other units and impassable terrain. Treat units that cannot be placed as having rolled a 1-2. Any units that have not yet awoken by the time the game ends award victory points as if they had been destroyed.

Drycha has the Hatred special rule which applies in every round of close combat, not just the first.

If Drycha is reduced to 1 Wound, she gains the Frenzy special rule. She automatically loses Frenzy if she is healed back to her starting number of Wounds.

This rule cannot be used if there are no forests on the battlefield when it is time to deploy your army. When you deploy, you may choose D3 units wholly composed of models with the Forest Spirit special rule – these are not deployed at the start of the game, but are ‘slumbering’ somewhere on the battlefield.

At the start of the Remaining Moves sub-phase of your first turn, roll a D6 for each slumbering unit. On a roll of 1-2, nothing happens – roll again next turn. On a roll of 3-6, the unit awakens. Place it on the battlefield so that all models in the unit are wholly within a forest, and at least 1" away from other units and impassable terrain. Treat units that cannot be placed as having rolled a 1-2. Any units that have not yet awoken by the time the game ends award victory points as if they had been destroyed.

Instead of moving normally, the unit can walk the spirit paths during the Remaining Moves sub-phase. Remove it from play, and set it up so that the centre of the unit is within any wood on the table.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following Tree Aspects, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new Tree Aspect is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All Dryads in the same unit must choose the same Tree Aspect. Dryads cannot choose the same Tree Aspects in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Birch Aspect: Dryads which shift shape into their Birch aspect take on a silvery-white appearance like birch trees, with a mass of delicate yellow green or tawny yellow foliage for hair. They are extremely vicious and spiteful and lash the foe with their long fingers which cut into the flesh.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Attack.

• Oak Aspect: When Dryads shift shape into their Oak aspect, they become more robust and resilient to wounds. They assume a green or brown skin and their limbs thicken. Their hair becomes a mass of oak leaves and acorns.
  While in this Aspect, the Dryads gain +1 Toughness.

• Willow Aspect: In their Willow aspect, Dryads change into creatures with green skin and extremely long yellowish green hair which hangs down around them like the leaves of the weeping willow tree. Their fingers extend in incredibly long, whip-like willow twigs. In close combat they entwine their fingers around the foe and grip his weapon making it difficult for him to wield it at all.
  While in this Aspect, enemy models in base contact suffer -1 To Hit.

If Naestra and Arahan have been reduced to less than 4 Wounds at the end any turn, they will be restored to 4 Wounds.

Naestra’s close combat attacks receive a +1 bonus To Wound against models from the Forces of Destruction. Arahan’s close combat attacks receive a +1 bonus To Wound against models from the Forces of Order.

If Naestra and Arahan have been reduced to less than 4 Wounds at the end any turn, they will be restored to 4 Wounds.

Naestra’s close combat attacks receive a +1 bonus To Wound against models from the Forces of Destruction. Arahan’s close combat attacks receive a +1 bonus To Wound against models from the Forces of Order.

If Ceithin-Har can declare a Charge during the Charge sub-phase, he must do so unless he passes a Leadership test.

A Forest Dragon has a Strength 2 Breath Weapon. Armour saves taken against Wounds caused by Soporific Breath suffer a -3 penalty. All models in a unit that suffers one or more hits from Soporific Breath gain the Stupidity special rule for the remainder of the game.

When mounted on Gwindalor, Naestra and Arahan re-roll all failed To Hit rolls when making shooting attacks.

Othu may settle on any unit of Wood Elves with a Standard Bearer at the start of the shooting phase. This unit may then re-roll To Hit rolls of 1 with missile attacks this turn. The owl never settles on the same unit twice in succession. Othu is not vulnerable to weapons, missiles or magic, but if Naieth is removed from play Othu flies away.

Skaw may use his 3 falcons in addition to another missile weapon during the start of the Shooting phase. The falcons can be directed against any enemy unit within line of sight, regardless of range. The enemy unit must take a Weapon Skill test for each falcons targeting them; if failed, the unit takes a Strength 3 Hit.

In close combat, the falcons give Skaw an additional 3 Attacks that are resolved at Weapon Skill 4, Strength 3 and Initative 4. These attacks no not benefit from any special rules or items that Skaw might have.

The Animal Hide Cape gives Gruath the following armour profile:

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following Animal Forms, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new form is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All Alters in the same unit must choose the same form. Alters cannot choose the same Animal Forms in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Bear: The Alters grow thick muscles, allowing them to strike harder against the foe.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Strength.

• Boar: The hide of the Alters thicken, making them able to withstand stronger blows.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Toughness.

• Wolf: The Alters grow long fangs and claws that cuts deep, making them more savage in combat.
  While in this form, the model gains +1 Attack and the Armour Piercing (1) special rule.

• Stag: The Alters sprout long horns from their heads, which they use to pierce the flesh of their foe on the charge.
  While in this form, the model gains the Impact Hits (1) special rule with Strength Bonus (1).

During the Movement phase, Fang and Claw may move away from Gruath if they wish, forming a unit of their own. They may return to Gruath in the Remaining Moves phase by moving within 1" of him as long as neither of them is fleeing, in which case the unit will revert back to the normal Mixed Unit special rule. While the wolves are more than than 12" from Gruath they are subject to Frenzy. If both wolves are slain, Gruarth becomes subject to Hatred.

In close combat, Wychwethyl can choose to attack any enemy model in the enemy unit, not just the models in base contact with him.

Wychwethyl can use the Dance of Doom instead of his normal Shadow Dances. If he does so, he gains +1 Attack for every enemy model in base contact with him.

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following dances, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new dance is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All dancers in the same unit must choose the same dance. Dancers cannot choose the same dance in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Whirling Death: Each strike of a Wardancer's blade is made with uncanny precision, capable of severing a head or piercing a heart with one deceptively elegant stroke.
  While performing this dance, the model gains the Armour Piercing (1) and Killing Blow special rules.

• Storm of Blades: The Wardancers rain blow after blow upon their opponent, moving with such speed that the eye cannot follow each distinct cut and thrust.
  While performing this dance, the model gains +1 Attack.

• The Shadows Coil: With agile grace the Wardancers evade the clumsy attacks of their enemies, becoming almost impossible to strike.
  While performing this dance, all close combat attacks against the model suffer -1 To Hit.

• Woven Mist: The sinuous movements of this dance distract and confuse the enemy, allowing the Wardancers to strike before their foe can react.
  When performing this dance, the model gains the Always Strikes First special rule.

Models with this special rule has Magic Resistance (1) and a Ward save (6+).

At the start of each round of close combat in which they are fighting, models with this special rule choose one of the following dances, the effect of which lasts until the end of that turn or until a new dance is chosen. This is done before Impact Hits are resolved. All dancers in the same unit must choose the same dance. Dancers cannot choose the same dance in two consecutive rounds of combat.

• Whirling Death: Each strike of a Wardancer's blade is made with uncanny precision, capable of severing a head or piercing a heart with one deceptively elegant stroke.
  While performing this dance, the model gains the Armour Piercing (1) and Killing Blow special rules.

• Storm of Blades: The Wardancers rain blow after blow upon their opponent, moving with such speed that the eye cannot follow each distinct cut and thrust.
  While performing this dance, the model gains +1 Attack.

• The Shadows Coil: With agile grace the Wardancers evade the clumsy attacks of their enemies, becoming almost impossible to strike.
  While performing this dance, all close combat attacks against the model suffer -1 To Hit.

• Woven Mist: The sinuous movements of this dance distract and confuse the enemy, allowing the Wardancers to strike before their foe can react.
  When performing this dance, the model gains the Always Strikes First special rule.

Models with this special rule has Magic Resistance (1) and a Ward save (6+).