Stormvermin (Sword & Shield)

are a melee infantry unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II.
== Recruitment ==
* Unlocked with: Clan Armoury
== Summon ==
* The Dreaded Thirteenth Spell (overcast)
==Description==
Stormvermin are the fighting elite of the Skaven Warlord clans. They are distinguished from their scrawnier litter-matters - often standing a full head taller, with thick muscular necks and a powerful build. Most Stormvermin are marked at birth, as their size and darker fur colour is recognisable. As the largest and most aggressive, young Stormvermin-to-be typically outfight the rest of their litter for precious food. If the young warriors are particularly strong, the weakest of their litter actually become the food. Should they survive the traumatic politics and back-stabbing as their litter-pack jockeys for position, the strongest Skaven will be assigned to regiments of Stormvermin and outfitted with the best war gear. Their duties may include forming a retinue or bodyguard for anyone from a minor Chieftain to the mighty ruling Clan Warlord himself, which puts the Stormvermin at the vanguard of the army where they can ensure continued preferential treatment by fighting with ferocity and zeal for their leaders.
==Attributes==
* Sword Infantry
==Strategy==
Like their Halberd-wielding variant, Stormvermin with shields are quite costly and are not worth the price until the very late game of a campaign. However, they are suitable line infantry once cost becomes irrelevant and will be able to hold their own in combat much better than Clanrats. Keep them away from large enemy, as they are no match for enemies aside from other infantry. They do come in 160 model units, which helps mitigate their high cost and mediocre stats (for elite infantry). 
In almost all cases, Stormvermin are a front line to hold the enemy off your ranged units. They are decent in melee, and you can make a doom stack with the right buffs and lords, But in most cases they are just something to slow the enemy down. 
Category:Total War: Warhammer II units
Category:Skaven units
Category:Skaven melee infantry units
Category:Summons units