Halkenhaf Stonebeard

is a Unique Hero unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer with The King and the Warlord, available only to the faction.
== Description ==
With the Dwarf realm dwindling during the Time of Woes, Halkenhaf Stonebeard and his allies were initially successful in repelling the first few attacks against Eight Peaks. Like every gatekeeper before him, Stonebeard was a fearsome warrior, known for being able to move his axe with such incredible speed in battle that it would appear as a blur around him, like a rotor of a Gyrocopter in flight. Ultimately, the lesser warriors defending the Hold alongside him all perished, leaving him the last Dwarf standing. Refusing to leave his post, Stonebeard fought on, eventually meeting his end at the hand – or mouth, rather – of a hungry Troll. But it is said that he continued to swing his axe around wildly in a frenzy of slaughter, right up until he was picked up and swallowed whole down the monster’s gullet. With the gatekeeper defeated, the Citadel would be captured soon after.
== Attributes ==
== Hero Actions ==
=== Embed Hero ===
* Training
=== Constant Local Effect ===
* Spread Control
=== Target ===
*Settlement
* Assault Garrison
*Hero
* Assassinate
*Army
* Assault Units
== Unit Abilities ==
=== Active Abilities ===
* Deadly Onslaught
* Foe-Seeker
=== Passive Abilities ===
* Wounds
==== Campaign only ====
* Guardian
=== Item Abilities (Multiplayer) ===
* Ironbeard's Ring
* Rune of Dismay
* Silver Horn of Vengeance
== Talent Tree ==
*Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner
== Strategy ==
See King Lunn Ironhammer for general strategies involving the ghostly ancestors.
Stonebeard is another ethereal Thane which may suggest that he is the same as King Lunn. However, Stonebeard is more defensive in his stats. He gains 15 melee defence at the cost of 15 melee attack. His shield is also upgraded to 60% missile block chance. This is not super significant, however it does illustrate differences between the two. If one wants a more defensive and tankier ghost unit, then Stonebeard is your Dwarf.
Category:Total War: Warhammer heroes
Category:The King and the Warlord units
Category:Original characters by Creative Assembly