Beastmaster
Beastmasters are Dark Eldar that subjugate deadly beasts for use in war or in the gladiatorial arenas of Commorragh, and the wild hunts they stage in the arenas remain a popular favourite of the crowds. Although the Beastmasters are part of the Wych Cults, they keep themselves distant from the Wyches and are also predominantly male, unlike the mostly female Wyches.1
Some suspect that Beastmasters have roots in shamanic traditions, as when entering batle they adorn themselves in totems and masks that echo the beats under their control. Infact, their masks contain complex sonic emitters and pheromone traps that can partially control the beasts. Although all Beastmasters, even unmasked, have a natural ability to dominate lower creatures.1
Beastmasters will gladly accompany Dark Eldar raids into Realspace, driving their herds of beasts into a bloodlust using whips and lures as they hover safely above the frenzy upon modified skyboards.1
List of Beasts
The Clawed Fiends, Khymeraes and Razorwings are the most popular beasts and remain in almost constant use by Beastmasters. Occasionally rare beasts will captured, such as a Space Marine.1
Sources
- 1: Codex: Dark Eldar (5th Edition), p.30
| Dark Eldar Forces | |
|---|---|
| Command | Archon • Haemonculus • Haemonculus Ancient • Succubus • Dracon • Sybarite |
| Elites | Grotesques • Hekatrix Bloodbrides • Incubi • Kabalite Trueborn • Mandrakes • Wracks |
| Troops | Kabalite Warriors • Wyches • (Wracks) |
| Fast Attack | Beastmasters • Hellions • Reavers • Scourge Beasts: Clawed Fiend • Khymera • Razorwing |
| Heavy Support | Cronos Parasite Engine • Ravager • Razorwing Jetfighter • Talos Pain Engine • Voidraven Bomber |
| Transports | Raider • Venom |
| Special Characters | Asdrubael Vect • Drazhar, Master of Blades • Kheradruakh, the Decapitator • Lelith Hesperax • Lady Malys • Baron Sathonyx • Urien Rakarth • Duke Sliscus |