Some of the most spectacular combatants in the game are not regiments of troops at all but mighty heroes sitting astride huge monsters such as Dragons, Wyverns and Griffons. Monsters and riders are covered by the special rules described in this rulebook.

Model chariots are an impressive option for many armies. For purposes of definition a model consists of the chariot itself plus its crew and whatever creatures are pulling it. Chariots make very suitable means of transport for an important sorcerer or general. Special rules for chariots are included in this rulebook.

Different armies can field different kinds of war machines too, from primitive stone throwing engines to cannons and even stranger devices. As with chariots a model is defined as the machine itself plus its crew. Rules for the common types of war machines are included in the War Machines section of this rulebook. Rules for the more unusual devices specific to certain armies are covered in the Warhammer Armies books.