Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood—Battle for the Heart of Ghyran Begins

The tides of war have surged into the Realm of Life. With the latest General’s Handbook anchoring battles in Ghyran, the lush and sacred landscapes of this realm are under siege. Nowhere is this more evident than in Spitewood—a mysterious and ancient forest steeped in divine legacy and deadly secrets.

This gnarled woodland, nestled deep within the continent of Kurnotheal, was once home to the now-forgotten god of the hunt. But tranquility has given way to violence, and in Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood, players will dive into this hostile terrain as two very different warbands clash for control of its hallowed glades.

Enter the Spitewood: What's Inside the Box

Spitewood is a full expansion for Warhammer Underworlds, designed as a follow-up to the Embergard boxed set. It introduces a wealth of new content that enhances gameplay while immersing players in the unique setting of Ghyran’s haunted forests.

Contents include:

• Two brand-new warbands

• Two pre-built Rivals decks

• A double-sided game board

• A punchboard with new feature tokens, including Aqua Ghyranis wells and Waystones

Let’s break down the two warring factions:

Kurnoth’s Heralds—Guardians of the Spitewood

First into the fray are the Kurnoth’s Heralds, swift and deadly Kurnothi warriors charged with protecting the sacred woodlands from corruption. This elite warband is led by Ylarin, Master of Paths, a seasoned hunter who moves effortlessly through the ever-changing terrain.

His companions include:

• Cullon, Axe of Kurnoth – A brute of nature, wielding a heavy axe with devastating precision

• Lenwythe, Eye of the Forest – A deadly ranged fighter with unerring aim and peerless vision

These warriors are most effective in defensive play. High mobility and powerful once-per-game abilities allow them to hold territory with ease, while their resistance to flanking in friendly territory makes them perfect for Strike-style decks that focus on scoring without overextending.

The Blood of the Bull—Chaos in the Wood

Facing off against the Kurnothi are the Blood of the Bull, a vicious band of duardin from the infernal furnaces of the Helsmiths of Hashut. Led by the fearsome Zuldrakka the Hateful, this warband is on a mission of vengeance and devastation.

Zuldrakka’s warband includes:

• Morudo, Imindrin, and Tokkor the Immolator – Veteran duardin warriors fueled by rage and bound by debt

• Grisk Back-stabba – A cunning hobgrot assassin used for recon and silent kills

These fighters thrive on Delving—a mechanic that allows them to extract power from feature tokens. Delving can generate daemonforge dice, which are added to attack or save rolls, making them increasingly deadly as the battle rages on. This warband suits aggressive and hybrid (Flex) decks, rewarding bold moves and positional control.

New Features and Objectives

The Spitewood set introduces new types of feature tokens that significantly impact the flow of battle:

• Aqua Ghyranis Wells: Healing springs that grant one Glory point and restore wounds in the end phase

• Waystone Hexes: Sacred terrain allowing one re-roll of a dice in attack or defense, rewarding tactical placement

These new tokens emphasize spatial control and offer key advantages to players who can hold their ground.

Two All-New Rivals Decks

For even more variety, Spitewood comes with two unique Rivals decks that can be used by any warband:

• Hunting Grounds – A Strike-style deck that rewards players for staying in their territory while punishing enemies who overreach. It offers position-based power and reactive play with Ploys and Upgrades designed for defensive dominance.

• Deadly Synergy – A Mastery-style deck designed for warbands with five to seven fighters. It emphasizes formation play, flanking, and characteristic manipulation, making your warband unpredictable and lethal when outnumbering the foe.

More Warbands in New Bundle Boxes

To support this new season, each Grand Alliance also receives a bundle box, featuring four warbands with warscrolls and fighter cards tailored to specific playstyles.

Order – Seekers in Shadow

• Xandire’s Truthseekers – Flex

• Shadeborn – Strike

• Starblood Stalkers – Take and Hold

• Elathain’s Soulraid – Mastery

Chaos – Reavers of Ruin

• Skittershank’s Clawpack – Strike

• Gnarlspirit Pack – Flex

• Thricefold Discord – Mastery

• Wurmspat – Mastery

Death – Morbid Minions

• Thorns of the Briar Queen

• Sons of Velmorn

• The Exiled Dead

• Skinnerkin

Destruction – Gitz and Goliaths

• Mollog’s Mob

• Zarbag’s Gitz

• Hrothgorn’s Mantrappers

• Rippa’s Snarlfangs

Whether you prefer brute force, nimble strategy, or magical manipulation, there’s a set for every playstyle.

Ready for the Season? Warbands of Spitewood Card Set

If you're already a seasoned collector with many of the featured warbands, you can pick up the Warbands of Spitewood card set, which includes all fighter and warband cards for the 16 included factions. This gives you everything you need to transition into the new season with minimal fuss and maximum flexibility.

Conclusion: The Battle for Spitewood Has Begun

With Warhammer Underworlds: Spitewood, the Mortal Realms plunge deeper into life-and-death conflict. Whether you defend Ghyran’s verdant heart or seek to desecrate it in Hashut’s name, the new warbands, Rivals decks, and battlefield mechanics offer a fresh and thrilling way to play.

Get ready to fight for the forest—the Spitewood awaits.