Ogres in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
The most played army in the UK and fourth in the efficiency model – and yet, on the table, one of the weakest records of the season. Ogres win fights and lose battles. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Ogres in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
The most played army in the UK and fourth in the efficiency model – and yet, on the table, one of the weakest records of the season. Ogres win fights and lose battles. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Salamanders in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Fire Elementals pushed forward by the Surge spell, Komodons firing from 36 inches and a wall of Ghekkotah Warriors. The Salamanders win with a single recipe – the rest of the army performs poorly. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Ratkin in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Hordes of Shock Troops, a Brood Mother who heals her own and eats them too, and a Mutant Rat-fiend on the flank. In the USA, the Ratkin won the US Masters – but that was before the July update; since then, they've been a solid mid-table army. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Undead in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Hordes of zombies, werewolves, Goreblights and necromancers with Surge. The Undead are mid-table on both sides of the Atlantic – with one tournament win since the update. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Twilight Kin in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Two Summoner Crones, a wall of corsairs, mutants and Nightstalkers on a leash. In the UK, the Twilight Kin win more often than they lose. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Xirkaali in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Dog-headed hemicyons, human Yan monks, great Lionsnarl cats and not a single wizard. The Xirkaali consistently play above average, though without any fireworks. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Orcs in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Greatax Hordes, Riftforged with lightning in their armour, Gore Riders and Helstrikers on manticores. The most popular army of 2026 kills like few others and wins roughly as much as it should. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Trident Realm in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Naiads with nets, scaly fish warriors, crabs as big as a wall, and Krakens. In the UK, Trident Realm is right at the top – an army that wins by trading blows. Every unit rated – how to play it, which artefact and spell – plus orders and advice for small, medium and big games.
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Northern Alliance in KoW 4 – tier and analysis
Barbarian hordes, foxes on the flanks and two Ice Queens watching their backs. Northern Alliance took the top two places at the biggest tournament of 2026 – a look at what did it, and whether it can be done again. Every unit rated, plus orders, spells, artefacts and advice for small, medium and big games.
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