Clanrat
Clanrats are the common warriors of the Skaven clans, forming the bulk of any Skaven army.[1][5a]
Mainly due to cowardice and lack of discipline, lone Clanrats are not formidable opponents except when they are attacking a weakened or crippled enemy, preferably from the shadows. Banded together in large numbers, however, they are ferocious warriors, attacking without hesitation even against obviously superior enemies.[1]
The Clanrats do their part to ensure the Skaven hierarchy is maintained, keeping down the class below them (namely the Skavenslaves), while profusely humbling themselves before those of the ranks above them. Individual Clanrats in a stronghold that contians various different clans will try to stay up to date on the power struggles and who is strong or weak - and hence vulnerable. [3a]
Black fured Skaven clanrats form a warrior elite and often serve as bodyguards to warlords. [5a]
Regiments are lead by Clawleaders. [2]
Notable
Weapons and Equipment
Clanrats are usually armed with a Hand Weapon and Shield and wear Light Armour, some use Spears.[1] Regiments can include a Musician and Standard Bearer,[2] and be accompanied by a Clan Skryre Weapon Team. [1]
- 2nd Edition: Warrior Clan Skaven: Hand Weapon. May have Chainmail or Metal Breastplate, Full Plate Armour, Halberd, Shield, Spear. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [6a]
- 2nd Edition: Warrior Clan Slingers: Hand Weapon, Sling. May have Breastplate. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [6a]
- 3rd Edition: Clanrat: Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Shield, may have Double Handed Weapon, Spear. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [5a]
- 3rd Edition: Black Clanrat: Hand Weapon, Light Armour, may have Halberd, Shield and Magic Standard. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. [5a]
- 4th Edition: Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Shield, May have Spear. May be accompanied by Poison Globadiers and a Warpfire Thrower. [1]
Quotes
The chittering hordes and strength of the Skaven are the Clanrats. They fill-fill our domain to bursting. It is their duty to die-die for us. Often is there need, and often do they give. |
Gallerys
Clanrat vs Wardancer
Miniatures
Clanrats for Warmaster
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition), pg. 63
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (6th Edition), pg. 44
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (7th Edition), pg. 34
- 4: Children of the Horned Rat.
- 5: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 5a: Skaven, pg. 84
- 6: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)
- 6a: Skaven Army List, pg. 33