Gutter Runner
This article is about the Skaven members of Clan Eshin; for the short story by William King, see Gutter Runners (Short Story).
Gutter Runners are experienced members of Clan Eshin. Although already trained in the deadly skills of Clan Eshin they must master them whilst working in their small packs to become full Skaven Assassins.[1b]
They are skilled at infiltrating and scouting ahead of the main Skaven lines as well as ambushing and destroying enemy machinery or small groups of fleeing soldiers. They are also useful for cutting down enemy wizards and leaders. They have been known to use the Skaven Under-Empire to make surprise attacks on forward enemy positions or the rear of an advancing enemy force.[2]
Contents
History
In 2320 IC, Gutter Runners used naphtha and firepots in raids on ports throughout the Empire, Bretonnia, Estalia and Tilea, burning many ships. [1a]
Notable
- Blackclaws: Elite team and shock troops, in the End Times they worked (reluctantly) for Clan Pestilens. [5]
Tunnel teams
Small groups of highly specialised commandos, they are used by Skaven Generals to dig a branch from a main tunnel of the Under-Empire to reach a specific spot before or during a battle. [4]
Weapons and Equipment
Gutter Runners are armed with one or more Swords or similar Hand Weapons and depending on their mission may be equipped with Throwing Stars, Nets, Slings and may wear Light Armour.[1b]
- 3rd Edition: Hand Weapon, may have Additional Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Shield, Sling, Throwing Stars [3]
- 4th Edition: Hand Weapon, may have Additional Hand Weapon, Light Armour, Net, Sling, Throwing Stars [1b]
- 5th Edition: Tunnel Team: Digging Claws, Throwing Stars. [4]
Gallery
The Blackclaws
Ripshades
A Gutter Runner
A Gutter Runner
Miniatures
Three Gutter Runners
Gutter Runners for Warmaster
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (4th Edition),
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Skaven (6th Edition), pg. 19
- 3: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition): Skaven, pg. 85
- 4: Warhammer Chronicles: Tunnel Troops, pg. 88
- 5: Warhammer: Thanquol: The Pestilent Brotherhood, pg. 38
