Longbeards (Great Weapons)

Longbeards (Great Weapons) is a Dwarfs melee infantry unit in Total War: Warhammer. Longbeards are veteran fighters of many wars, rending armour with the two-handed ax and cleaving opponents in two.

Description
Longbeards have fought in more wars, beaten more enemies and endured greater hardships than any young Dwarf can possibly imagine. They constantly grumble about how today's Goblins are far smaller and weedier than they used to be and how nothing is as well made as it was in their day. No young Dwarf, as hot-headed and tempestuous as he might be, would dare gainsay a Longbeard; after all, they have much more experience - and the beard to prove it! A Longbeard unit in a battle line is likened to a reliable anchor bolt or bulwark that stands fast and supports the other formations. Woe betide any beardlings who falter under the Longbeards' stern (if rheumy) eyes, for they will be admonished within inches of their very lives. It might not be easy for other units to hold the battle line within earshot of a unit of Longbeards, yet it is also a great honour that redoubles a Dwarf's stoicism and makes even beardlings eager to prove themselves (or at least not give the Longbeards any further ammunition).

Strategy
Heavily armoured and armour piercing tanks, this unit is simple yet brutally effective. They are stalwart damage dealers among the already stalwart Dawi roster. Bring against opponents who will use heavily armoured units to counter the high armour of the Dwarfs. Their higher melee stats and armor make them more effective can openers than Dwarf Warrior (Great Weapons). They also have higher melee defense than Hammers and are much cheaper.