Followers of Kurnoth: the assassination formation (AoS 4th Ed)
Mark the enemy general and hit harder the moment your hunters close in for the kill.
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.
Followers of Kurnoth is the character-hunting Sylvaneth battle formation for AoS 4th edition, built to reliably delete the enemy's most important model. This is original commentary rather than official rules text; check the precise trigger, range, and bonus in your current battletome before relying on it.
What does the formation do?
It grants a chosen Sylvaneth unit improved accuracy (an extra bonus to hit) when it is operating near the enemy general or a Warmaster, typically within a set range. That turns your hitters into a dedicated decapitation package: get them into the enemy's leadership and the damage spikes.
Who does it suit?
Aggressive players who like to win by removing the opponent's linchpin, and lists built around a hard-hitting spearhead such as Kurnoth Hunters or a monster hero that can reach the enemy general. It rewards decisive, targeted play over slow grinding.
Key units
- Kurnoth Hunters (sword or scythe variants) as the primary assassination unit.
- A monster hero such as Spirit of Durthu to finish off tough characters.
- Fast units and mobility spells to close the distance to the enemy general quickly.
- Awakened Wyldwoods to keep your traits and healing online while you push forward.
When should I pick it?
Pick it when the enemy leans on a single powerful general or Warmaster for buffs, auras, or objective-holding, since removing that model collapses their plan. It is weaker into armies with redundant or well-protected leadership where you cannot reach the target reliably.
Common questions
What is the ideal target for Followers of Kurnoth?
The enemy general or a Warmaster whose auras or command abilities hold the opposing army together. Killing that model early swings the game. If the enemy general is a bunker deep in a screen, weigh whether you can actually reach it before committing to this formation.
Which unit should carry the buff?
Usually Kurnoth Hunters or a monster hero with the reach and damage to kill a character in one activation. The formation rewards concentrating the bonus on a unit that can capitalise on it, so plan your list and movement around getting that unit into range safely.
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Written by SprueSentry with SprueSentry editorial (hand-authored, research-grounded), grounded in the cited sources — original commentary, not Games Workshop rules text.