There are five main categories of troop type, each of which is further divided into sub-categories. For example, particularly large Infantry fall into the Monstrous Infantry sub-category of Infantry. In such cases, when the rules refer to Infantry units, Monstrous Infantry must also follow those rules unless an exception is stated for Monstrous Infantry.

A model’s troop type determines the minimum number of such models a rank must contain to claim a Rank Bonus, the maximum Rank Bonus a unit of such models is able to claim, and the Unit Strength of such a model, as shown on the Troop Type Table.

Infantry

Infantry includes all units of foot troops, be they Goblins, Men, Ogres, Trolls or any other of the myriad Warhammer races fighting on foot. Infantry forms the backbone of most armies and is split into four sub-categories: Regular Infantry, Heavy Infantry, Monstrous Infantry and Swarms.

Cavalry

The term cavalry refers to any riders mounted on war beasts – commonly warhorses or similar creatures. It can also include war beasts on their own as packs of animals which will often function in a manner more similar to cavalry than infantry. Cavalry is split into four sub-categories: Light Cavalry, Heavy Cavalry, Monstrous Cavalry and War Beasts.

Chariots

A chariot is usually a wheeled war vehicle drawn into battle by beasts of some kind and crewed by warriors, armed to the teeth. This category can also include large objects, such as mobile altars, that are pushed along or carried. Chariots are split into two sub-categories: Light Chariots and Heavy Chariots.

Monsters

Monsters are the largest beings in the Warhammer world, creatures so powerful that they usually roam the battlefield alone. In spite of this, due to their size they function as Close Order units, rather than as Skirmishers. This category includes Dragons, Gryphons and so on. Monsters are split into two sub-categories: Monstrous Creatures and Behemoths.

War Machines

War machines such as cannon and bolt throwers are powerful units on the field of battle, able to pulverise whole regiments, breach stone walls or even slay fearsome monsters with a single, well-placed shot. This is a broad category with varied rules that cover the many different weapons to be found in the Warhammer world, the most commonly seen of which are dealt with in their own section.