Savage Orc
Savage Orcs are by far the most primitive breed of Orc. While most of the greenskin races appreciate technology for its military applications, Savage Orcs have a primal, neolithic society, and shun these advances. [3a]
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History
Many centuries ago all Orcs were similar to the Savage Orcs, but it is said that it was the Chaos Dwarfs who taught the Orcs the knowledge of metalworking. Some tribes either were too remote to gain from the knowledge, or intentionally disregarded these new ways. Since then the Savage Orcs and the more advanced Orc tribes have become entirely distinct although they intermingle in the Badlands.[4a]
Locations
Savage Orcs tribes inhabit the most remote areas of the world: large forests and especially the deep jungles of the Southlands. Some live on the great plains, following the mighty herds of boars and other animals. In the Southlands, the powerful sunlight and heat has strangely affected the already brutish brains of the Orcs, making the Savage Orcs single-mindedly savage and brutal. [4c]
Savage Orc Hordes
- Core: Savage Orc Boyz, Goblins.[4c]
- Special: Savage Orc Board Riders, Gobbo Wolf Riders (no armour), 0-1 Snotling Swarms, 0-1 Troll.[4c]
- Rare: Savage Orc Boar Charior (may have Warpaint), Giants, River Trolls, 0-1 Spider Swarms, 0-1 Goblin Spider Riders.[4c]
Tribes
- Waaagh-Waaagh Tribe: Only use one word whose meanding depends on the determination and volume. [4c]
Weapons and Equipment
Savage Orcs do not wear any armour and use weapons made of wood, stone, and bone. On occasion they might trade for metal weapons. [2a][3a]
They also daub crude warpaint upon themselves, firmly believing these wards to protect them from harm, and in battle fighting as berserkers with little regard to their own safety. This firm belief somehow generates a magical protection which indeed protects them somewhat. To the Savage Orcs, this proves the superiority of their ways over the Orcs who have embraced technology.[2a]
Interestingly, the Savage Orcs possess another combat innovation unique to them: the Big Stabba. This giant spear is rammed on the charge into the enemy ranks or smashed into the hostile monsters, being deadly to both.[1]
- 2nd Edition: Savage Orc Warriors: Hand Weapon, may have Additional Hand Weapon, Bow, Shield, Spear, Two Handed Weapon. [2b]
- 2nd Edition: Savage Orc Archers: Bow, Hand Weapon, may have Additional Hand Weapon. [2b]
- 3rd Edition: Savage Boyz: Hand Weapon. May have Shield. One unit may have Additional Hand Weapon, Double Handed Weapon. May have Musician, Standard Bearer. May have a Magic Standard. [3b]
- 6th Edition: Choppa. May have Additional Hand Weapon Or Bow or Spear. May have Shield, Warpaint. May have Musician, Savage Orc Boss, Standard Bearer. [4b]
Gallery
Savage Orcs
Savage Orc.
Savage Orc
Savage Orc in Lustria
Miniatures
Savage Orc Boyz
Savage Orcs
Savage Orc Arrer Boyz
Savage Orc Arrer Boyz
Savage Orc Mob, Note the Big Stabba held by two Orcs on the left.
Big Stabba
Savage Orc with Bow
Savage Orcs for Warmaster
Sources
- 1: Games Workshop Official Site
- 2: Ravening Hordes (2nd Edition)
- 3: Warhammer Armies (3rd Edition)
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Orcs & Goblins (6th Edition)
Uncited
- Warhammer Armies: Orcs & Goblins (4th Edition) (1993-1996), pg. 67
- Warhammer Battle Bestiary (1992), pg. 25
