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Special Rules

Coaghoul

Coaghoul turns fallen models into Host tokens and can spend those tokens when nearby models are slain to return models to the battlefield.

Last updated 17 August 2026

How Coaghoul works

Coaghoul is a Host faction special rule.

Models in this unit can be discarded as Host tokens.

When a model in this unit dies, place a Host token next to it, to a maximum of 6 Host tokens for this unit.

When a model within 12 inches of this unit is slain, you may spend 1 of this unit's Host tokens to place 1 slain model from this unit within 2 inches of the unit containing the slain model. The returned model may be placed within 2 inches of an enemy unit.

Example

A unit or weapon with Coaghoul meets the rule's stated condition. Models in this unit can be discarded as Host tokens. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

What does Coaghoul do?

Models in this unit can be discarded as Host tokens.

What is the main result of Coaghoul?

Coaghoul turns fallen models into Host tokens and can spend those tokens when nearby models are slain to return models to the battlefield.

What limits should I remember for Coaghoul?

When a model in this unit dies, place a Host token next to it, to a maximum of 6 Host tokens for this unit.

What happens after Coaghoul is resolved?

Finish any remaining steps of the current command, attack or timing window, apply the restrictions or lasting effects stated in Coaghoul, and then continue play.

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