Special Characters
Typhus, The Traveller, Herald of Nurgle, Host of the Destroyer Hive
| Unit | Points | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Sv |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typhus | 230 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4(5) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2/5+ |
Typhus may be included in any Death Guard Chaos Space Marine army of at least 1,500 points as its Chaos Lord. He may be accompanied by a retinue of Chosen selected as normal but must otherwise be fielded exactly as specified.
Wargear and Gifts: Mark of Nurgle, Sorcerer, Daemonic Essence (+1 Wound, included in profile), Daemonic Visage, Nurgle's Rot, Nurgling Infestation, Terminator armour, Manreaper, Warp Talisman.
Psychic Abilities: Wind of Chaos; minor powers: Affliction and Miasma of Pestilence.
Special Rules
Destroyer Hive: Typhus' armour and body are host to a horrific plague that manifests as a swarm of insects that pour from the cracks and vents in his armour. When he charges into combat he counts as using frag and blight grenades. When he is charged Typhus and his retinue (if any) count as being in cover. In addition, the Nurgle's Rot carried by Typhus causes wounds on a 5+ instead of a 6.
Independent Character: Unless accompanied by a retinue Typhus is an independent character and all the rules regarding independent characters apply to him. See the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook for full details on independent characters.
This character was also reprinted in Heroes & Villains of the 41st Millennium, which differs in a few particulars — it names the "Daemonic Aspect" wargear item "Daemonic Visage" here, and gives Destroyer Hive as a bonus to Typhus's own Nurgle's Rot wargear rather than an area effect on nearby units.