Kharadron Overlords · battle formation

Special Procurement: an extra artefact for a hero (AoS 4th Ed)

Adds flexibility by handing a non-unique Kharadron hero an additional artefact of power.

Age of Sigmar 4th editionRules checked July 13, 2026

SprueSentry strategy commentary for Age of Sigmar 4th edition, not official rules. Games Workshop updates points and rules regularly — always confirm against the current official rules and your latest dataslate before a game.

Special Procurement is the flexible, low-commitment formation: it lets you give a non-unique Kharadron Overlords hero an extra artefact of power, tailoring a leader to your gameplan. It suits players who want customisation without changing how their core list plays. (Paraphrased - confirm which artefact lists are eligible and any restrictions in your current battletome or Wahapedia.)

What the formation does

You pick a friendly non-unique Kharadron Overlords hero that doesn't already have an artefact of power and grant them one additional artefact (from the eligible lists). It's a way to bolt extra utility, protection, or offence onto a supporting character. Verify eligible artefact sources in current rules.

Who it suits

Players who like list-tailoring and want to answer specific matchups by kitting out a hero, without committing to a mechanically demanding formation. A safe, generalist pick when no other formation clearly fits your build.

Key units

Non-unique heroes (e.g. Endrinmaster, Aether-Khemist, Aetheric Navigator, Null-Khemist, Codewright) - the intended recipients of the bonus artefact.
Your core ships and infantry - unchanged, but now supported by a more customised leader.

When to pick it

Pick it when the other formations don't suit your list, or when a well-chosen extra artefact meaningfully upgrades a key hero for the matchups you expect. It's the flexible default rather than a build-defining choice.

Common questions

Can any hero take the extra artefact?

It targets a non-unique Kharadron Overlords hero that doesn't already have an artefact of power. Named/unique characters are typically excluded. Confirm eligibility and which artefact lists apply in your current battletome.

Is a bonus artefact really worth a whole formation slot?

It's a flexible, low-risk choice rather than a powerhouse. If a specific artefact sharply upgrades a key hero for your plan it can be excellent; otherwise a transport or durability formation may do more for a dedicated gunline.

Rules sources

Written by SprueSentry with SprueSentry editorial (hand-authored, research-grounded), grounded in the cited sources — original commentary, not Games Workshop rules text.