Armies · Leagues of Votann
Hearthband Leagues of Votann detachment · 11th edition
What Hearthband does to the dice, by our own math: the Leagues of Votann units it lifts most, how often winning lists take it, and lists that did.
In 4 of 159 winning Leagues of Votann lists (3%), September – November 2026. 3% in June – August 2026. Leagues of Votann on the Meta page ›
What it changes on the dice
- Re-roll wound 1s vs closest
- +1 AP vs closest (elite units)
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Hearthband offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Bastion Shield 25 pts · for LEAGUES OF VOTANN model: -1 AP vs shooting within 12".
- Quake Multigenerator 15 pts · for KÂHL model: -1 to be hit by the unit it suppressed; Suppresses a unit it hit (-1 to hit).
- Ironskein 10 pts · for LEAGUES OF VOTANN model: +2 Wounds for the bearer.
- High Kâhl 30 pts · for KÂHL model: A model slain in melee fights on a 4+ before it goes.
Stratagems that change an attack
The 3 stratagems of Hearthband that change the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays them.
- 1 CP: 4+ invulnerable when attacked · for KÂHL, ÛTHAR THE DESTINED, EINHYR HEARTHGUARD
- 2 CP: +1 Damage vs MONSTER/VEHICLE melee
- 1 CP: +1 Strength shooting · for EINHYR HEARTHGUARD
Units Hearthband lifts most
Damage added against Marine-type infantry with its attack effects on, our math.
- Kâhl +46%
- Einhyr Hearthguard +43%
- Ûthar the Destined +33%
- Buri Aegnirssen +17%
- Ironkin Steeljacks with Melee Weapons +14%
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Questions
Which units are best in Hearthband?
By our math the units Hearthband lifts most are Kâhl (+46%), Einhyr Hearthguard (+43%), Ûthar the Destined (+33%), in damage added against Marine-type infantry.
How often is Hearthband played?
Hearthband is in 4 of 159 winning Leagues of Votann lists (3%), September – November 2026.
What enhancements does Hearthband have?
Hearthband offers 4: Bastion Shield (25 pts), Quake Multigenerator (15 pts), Ironskein (10 pts) and High Kâhl (30 pts).