![]() ![]() Alternative "Evil Elves" particularly suited to Blood Bowl but not made up entirely of females are less common. Teams created along these lines can be acquired from Impact Miniatures and Shadowforge, among others. The most common variation upon the Dark Elf theme has been to sculpt an all female Elf team with a slightly chaotic look. There are a few Alternative Miniatures suitable for use in Dark Elf teams, although not as many as one would think. It is currently in print and available for direct order from Games Workshop. Games Workshop produces an official Dark Elf team. The Naggaroth Nightmares are another famous Dark Elf team from Blood Bowl lore. The most famous Dark Elf team, appearing in the earliest Blood Bowl fluff, would undoubtedly be the Dark Side Cowboys, a name which parodied the Dallas Cowboys of American Football fame. In addition, they are, as a team, slower moving than other Elf type teams, and are therefore less able to avoid protracted bashing sessions than their faster cousins.ĭark Elfs should be categorized as an Agility Team. As Elfs, they are simply less well protected and hence, more vulnerable, than most of their opponents. That said, the chief weakness of the Dark Elfs is related to their physiology. Like all Elfs they begin with Agility 4, a nice advantage in the game of Blood Bowl. On the other hand, they are perhaps better suited to aggressive blocking and attacks than other Elf teams, and when properly coached, they are capable of doing a great deal of damage to an opposing team. Unlike the other three Elf teams, the Dark Elfs do not have any access to catchers, and are less well suited to a passing game than their cousins. ![]() The Star Players which may be induced by a Dark Elf team include Eldril Sidewinder, Horkon Heartripper, Ithaca Benoin, Roxanna Darknail, Hubris Rakarth, and Morg 'n' Thorg.Īs mentioned above, the Dark Elf team is rated as an Advanced Team, and may not be suitable for beginners. Prior to that, Dark Elf Assassins were available only in the form of Star players - most notably Horkon Heartripper. Note that these spelling irregularities also occur in the case of the Elf, High Elf, and Wood Elf teams.Īssassins were added as a player type in the v5 rules. Whatever the case, it is certainly no longer a major issue, as the term "Elves" has become widespread in multiple forms of fantasy media. The official reason for this is probably just a difference of style, but the longstanding rumor has been that the term "Elves" was originated by JRR Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings setting and was, at least in the early days of the Games Workshop fantasy setting, claimed as a property of the Tolkien estate. ON SPELLING: It should be mentioned that the Dark Elfs are also referred to as "Dark Elves" in the same documents where they are often called "Dark Elfs," and the terms "Elfen" and "Elven" are used interchangeably in Games Workshop fluff. The general consensus is that the Dark Elfs are the most aggressive of the Elf teams, which requires a slightly more advanced coaching style, given the physical limitations of the Elven racial characteristics. The Blood Bowl Competition Rules v6 classify the Dark Elfs as an Advanced Team. ![]() ![]() The Dark Elfs one of the most notoriously evil teams in the Blood Bowl setting, known for underhanded tricks, dark magic, and the occasional sacrifice of losing coaches, opposing teams, and even fans! Historically, they are known for malevolent, spiteful behavior and an aggressive running game. They are one of the oldest teams in the Blood Bowl game, having appeared in the first edition of Blood Bowl in 1988. Dark Elf Teams are made up of the evil Dark Elfs, a splinter faction from the High Elf civilization now inhabiting the icey land of Naggaroth. ![]()
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