Total War Warhammer: All factions at a glance

In this article we show you the 5 factions from Total War: Warhammer. From orcs, humans and vampires to dwarves, Total War: Warhammer has it all. Each faction has its pros and cons, so decide which one you choose depending on how you play.

Total War: Warhammer - The Chaos faction

This faction is only available to pre-orderers of Total War: Warhammer.

• After starting the game with the Chaos faction, you can immediately conquer the north and get important allies. The expansion is so much easier.
• The fighters and monsters in this faction are more designed for close combat. Together with their good mobility, you can move quickly across the battlefield. If you make the right decisions, your opponents won't stand a chance.

Total War: Warhammer - The Empire

The empire are the last remaining people who prefer a diplomatic approach. But they are also versatile in combat.

• Especially at the beginning of the game with the empire, you will bet a lot on diplomacy instead of fighting. But later you will face demanding battles.
• The military of the people is varied and has melee, ranged, cavalry and much more in store. A real all-round faction.

Total War: Warhammer - The Vampire Lords

Vampire lords rely almost entirely on magic and require very different combat tactics than the other factions. This makes them more suitable for advanced players.

• When you play the vampire princes, you can expect a lot of magic. With the help of the undead, fast flight units and, of course, the princes themselves they will take to the front.
• The special thing about this faction is that it spreads fear and terror. Greenskins, for example, are very susceptible to this and quickly flee.

Total War: Warhammer - The Dwarves

Dwarves are known for their zest for action and their fearlessness. It is precisely these properties that also characterize them in Total War: Warhammer.

• With the dwarves, you bet the most on defense and courage. Add to that the huge technology tree that makes the dwarves a very interesting faction.
• You are particularly well-versed in ranged combat and you should concentrate on that. Because they are much too slow for close combat.

Total War: Warhammer - The Greenskins

In Total War: Warhammer, greenskins are the goblins and orcs. You can expect huge troops and a lot of profit from looting.

• When it comes to green skins, quantity clearly stands for quality. You will build numerous troops that will simply flood your opponents.
• Greenskins cannot trade and their talent tree is also very small. So you have no choice but to rely on mass.