What changed for Leagues of Votann in 11th edition
11th edition gave the Leagues of Votann a light-touch pass rather than a shake-up. A small number of changes, mostly five-point moves in either direction, plus three new characters are the sum of it. If you played the Kin in 10th, your collection carries over almost untouched, and the roster comes out of the transition in a stable place.
Summary
- 18 units repriced, 3 new, 4 unchanged
- Biggest drop: Berehk Stornbröw (-10)
- Biggest rise: Hekaton Land Fortress (+10)
- Detachment Points: 2 / 3 / 3 at Incursion / Strike Force / Onslaught
Detachments
The Kin gained three detachments, Armoured Trailblazers, Farseekers and Hearthguard Covenant, while every 10th-edition option carries over as it was, with none removed. Each of them, old or new, is now bought with Detachment Points: 2 at Incursion, 3 at Strike Force, 4 at Onslaught, subtracted from the army total before units. For a faction whose biggest price move was 10 points, that fee is in the same league as the changes around it, so write it into the list first.
New in 11th: Armoured Trailblazers, Farseekers, Hearthguard Covenant. None removed.
| Detachment | DP | |
|---|---|---|
| Hearthband | 3 | |
| Persecution Prospect | 2 | |
| Needgaârd Oathband | 2 | |
| Hearthfyre Arsenal | 2 | |
| Dêlve Assault Shift | 2 | |
| Brandfast Oathband | 2 | |
| Mercenary Oathband | 2 | |
| Armoured Trailblazers | 1 | New in 11th |
| Farseekers | 1 | New in 11th |
| Hearthguard Covenant | 1 | New in 11th |
Points changes
The unit-level picture is quiet: eight datasheets were repriced, two up and six down, and the moves are small, mostly a flat five points. On the cheaper side, the Einhyr Champion and a full unit of Einhyr Hearthguard each shed 5, both flavours of Ironkin Steeljacks (Heavy Volkanite Disintegrators and Melee Weapons) came down 5 per unit, and the Sagitaur dropped 5. Three new characters also join the roster with nothing to compare against in 10th: the Kinhost Commander, the Living Ancestor and the Steeljack Elder. Some units are priced per squad size; the cost above is for the size named.
| Unit | Role | 10th | 11th | Δ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berehk Stornbröw | Characters | 95 | 85 | -10 | |
| Buri Aegnirssen | Characters | 95 | 85 | -10 | |
| Cthonian Beserks | Infantry | 5: 100 10: 200 | 5: 90 6: 180 | -10 -20 | |
| Cthonian Earthshakers | Infantry | 110 | 100 | -10 | |
| Hearthkyn Warriors | Battleline | 100 | 90 | -10 | |
| Hekaton Land Fortress | Vehicles | 240 | 250 | +10 | |
| Ironkin Steeljacks with Melee Weapons | Infantry | 3: 85 6: 170 | 3: 75 4: 150 | -10 -20 | |
| Arkanyst Evaluator | Characters | 65 | 70 | +5 | |
| Brôkhyr Iron-master | Characters | 75 | 70 | -5 | |
| Einhyr Champion | Characters | 70 | 65 | -5 | |
| Einhyr Hearthguard | Infantry | 5: 135 10: 270 | 5: 130 6: 270 | -5 0 | |
| Hernkyn Pioneers | Mounted & Beasts | 3: 80 6: 160 | 3: 85 4: 170 | +5 +10 | |
| Ironkin Steeljacks with Heavy Volkanite Disintegrators | Infantry | 3: 85 6: 170 | 3: 80 4: 170 | -5 0 | |
| Kapricus Carrier | Transports | 75 | 70 | -5 | |
| Kapricus Defenders | Vehicles | 1: 70 2: 140 | 1: 75 2: 150 | +5 +10 | |
| Sagitaur | Transports | 90 | 85 | -5 | |
| Ûthar the Destined | Characters | 95 | 100 | +5 | |
| Brôkhyr Thunderkyn | Infantry | 3: 80 6: 160 | 3: 80 4: 170 | 0 +10 | |
| Kinhost Commander | Characters | — | 65 | — | New in 11th |
| Living Ancestor | Characters | — | 70 | — | New in 11th |
| Steeljack Elder | Characters | — | 80 | — | New in 11th |
| Grimnyr | Characters | 65 | 65 | — | |
| Hernkyn Yaegirs | Infantry | 90 | 90 | — | |
| Kâhl | Characters | 65 | 65 | — | |
| Memnyr Strategist | Characters | 45 | 45 | — |
Biggest increases
Are Hekaton Land Fortress still worth it?
The biggest single increase in the faction, up 10 points. That is a real tax, but it lands on the army's marquee transport-gunboat, the kind of centrepiece you buy because you want it hauling Kin across the board rather than because the maths demands it. If it earned its slot in your 10th-edition lists, the extra 10 will not change that. If it was only there to soak points, reconsider.
Are Arkanyst Evaluator still worth it?
Up 5 points, which is barely a rounding error at the army level. This remains a support-character pick whose value is in what it enables around it rather than its own footprint, so 5 points is not the deciding factor. Take it if it fits your plan.
Are Hernkyn Pioneers still worth it?
Up 5 points in 11th: 85 now, 80 in 10th.
Frequently asked questions
Did the Leagues of Votann get better in 11th edition?
Slightly, and by a countable amount. Six units fell 5 each and two rose, 10 and 5, so a list that carries all eight nets 15 points cheaper. A Hearthguard-heavy list with the Champion, a full Hearthguard unit and a Sagitaur saves 15 on its own and pays the Land Fortress rise back out of that. Nothing here transforms the faction; it came through stable and a touch more flexible.
What changed for Leagues of Votann points in 11th edition?
Eight datasheets moved, six down and two up, and the largest step in either direction was 10 points. Staples like the Einhyr Champion, Einhyr Hearthguard, both Ironkin Steeljacks builds and the Sagitaur each came down 5, while only the Hekaton Land Fortress and Arkanyst Evaluator rose. Everything else held steady, so an old list re-costs in a minute.
What are the new Leagues of Votann characters in 11th edition?
Three characters join the Kin with no 10th-edition sheet: the Kinhost Commander at 65, the Living Ancestor at 70 and the Steeljack Elder at 80. They are the roster's main additions this transition, giving you fresh leader options to slot into existing lists without changing much else about how the army plays. All three sit between 65 and 80, so any of them fits where a five-point saving or two has made room.
Is now a good time to start a Leagues of Votann army?
A fine one. Several units are a little cheaper, the range is stable, and there are three new characters to build around. Hearthguard and a Sagitaur, common early buys, are both 5 cheaper. The Starting a Leagues of Votann Army guide has a buying order.