Age of Sigmar: Flesh-Eater Courts - Abhorrant Cardinal
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"Faith is stronger than death—especially when preached by the undead"
The Abhorrant Cardinal is a vampiric preacher obsessed with spreading the twisted faith of the Carrion King. He is an iconic figure of the Flesh-eater Courts who uses bloody rituals and insane hymns to influence the minds of his followers, transforming them into fanatical servants.
About the Unit
The Abhorrant Cardinal comes from the ranks of vampiric priests who drank from the chalice of Ushoran himself. His abilities include manipulating the collective hallucination of his court, summoning "miracles" through bloody ceremonies, and enhancing the combat frenzy of ghouls. His main weapon is a cursed scepter made of sacred bones, which serves as a focus for his dark power.
Where does the Abhorrant Cardinal belong?
The Abhorrant Cardinal is a part of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar game, specifically the Flesh-eater Courts faction, where he serves as a spiritual leader and a unit booster through madness and faith.
He is a Hero unit—providing magical support, inspiration, and tactical advantages for the surrounding ghouls.
Ideal for players who want to play with the theme of insane faith, leverage synergy between units, and control the battlefield through psychological pressure and buffs.
Abilities
- Blood Sermon: Enhances the attacks of surrounding ghoul units through ritualistic preaching.
- Madness Conduit: Allows for the manipulation of the court's hallucinations, thereby increasing morale and resilience.
- Unholy Miracle: Summons miracles that can heal, strengthen, or cause destruction to enemies.
Tactics
- Placement in the center of the ghoul horde: Maximizes buffs and inspiration for surrounding units.
- Combination with Crypt Ghouls and Crypt Horrors: Creates synergy between weaker and stronger units through faith.
- Use in defensive scenarios: Enhances the defense and regeneration of units during sieges or holding positions.
📦 What's in the Box
| Category | Contents |
|---|---|
| Figures / Components | 1× Abhorrant Cardinal, 1× Citadel 32mm Round Base, plastic components for assembling the model |
| Rules | Warscroll, assembly guide |
| Gaming Accessories | —, it's recommended to have your own dice, measuring tools, and tokens |
| Terrain / Scenery | —: not included in the box |
🚀 Just starting with Warhammer?
- Citadel Plastic Glue – for securely bonding plastic parts
- Citadel Colour Paints – to bring your miniature to life with color
- Brushes of various sizes – for detailed and base painting
- Hobby Clippers – for easy removal of parts from the sprue
- Age of Sigmar Core Rules – to integrate the model into the game
🎨 Recommended Paints
| Color | Usage |
|---|---|
| Rakarth Flesh | Base skin tone |
| Carroburg Crimson | Blood details and shading |
| Ushabti Bone | Bone relics and scepter |
| Agrax Earthshade | Shading robes and details |
🎨 What you'll need to start
| Color | Usage |
|---|---|
| Wraithbone | Undercoat for light tones |
| Blood for the Blood God | Fresh blood effect |
🖌️ Recommended Brushes
| Brush Type | Usage |
|---|---|
| Base Brush M | Applying base colors |
| Layer Brush S | Detailed color layering |
| Dry Brush | Dry brushing for highlighting textures |
🧴 Recommended Adhesives
| Adhesive Type | Usage |
|---|---|
| Citadel Plastic Glue | Ideal for bonding the plastic parts of the Abhorrant Cardinal miniature |
| Revell Contacta Professional | An alternative with a fine applicator for precise detail work |
📚 Continuing the Game
- Expanded Rules – Battletome: Flesh-eater Courts
- Additional Game Modes – Path to Glory, Narrative Play, Matched Play
🚀 Where to go next?
- Army Expansion – Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Abhorrant Ghoul King
- New Factions – Soulblight Gravelords, Nighthaunt, Ossiarch Bonereapers
- Terrain Features – Shattered Dominion terrain set, barricades, tombs
⚔️ Tactics – Abhorrant Cardinal
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎯 Role | HQ Support – strengthens nearby units through rituals and abilities |
| 🛡️ Strengths | Strong buffs for ghouls, ability to manipulate the court's hallucination, summoning miracles |
| ⚠️ Weaknesses | Low durability in direct combat, dependency on proximity to friendly units |
| 🔄 Synergy | Excellent combination with Crypt Ghouls and Courtiers, increases the effectiveness of the entire army |
| 📌 Strategy | Placing in the center of the formation, using abilities to boost attack and morale, covering weaknesses with surrounding units |
Additional parameters
| Category: | Flesh-eater Courts |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921203666 |
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