Here are 5 factions with which you can ideally start in Total War: Warhammer – And 3 that you should avoid

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Bonus: Tyrion and Skulltaker

If you want to look around a bit at other factions, here are some commanders that are particularly suitable for beginners, even if their factions are not exactly beginner-friendly.

The best example is Tyrion of the High Elves. His faction Eataine starts in the south of Ulthuan, the island of the High Elves, and you start immediately with bonuses to diplomacy with other elves and the ability to recruit cavalry and infantry faster.

High Elves usually only become really powerful later in the game and have difficulties defending themselves against enemies in the meantime. Tyrion starts in a relatively protected position and can quickly build armies to bridge the difficult phase.

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Skulltaker, on the other hand, is currently by far the strongest lord in the game – so strong, that he eliminated a legendary commander in the trailer. His blood-soaked wanderers as the Khorne faction rely on combat similarly to Orks but suffer significantly more penalties during peacetime.

The legendary lord himself is one of the strongest in the game and grows stronger over the course of a turn. He has increased range and is surrounded by relatively weak factions that he can quickly eliminate.

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