- For other uses, see Great Eagle.
| “ | When the skies are dark and the need is great, these noble avians come to the aid of their Elven friends. | „ |
Great Eagle is a 
Wood Elves monstrous unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer with Realm of The Wood Elves.
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Unlocked with: Eyrie, Gnoblar Outpost, Bamboo Grove or Peaks of Parravon
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Description[ | ]
There has always been a great bond of kinship between the Elves and the Great Eagles, stretching back to ancient times. That bond remains strong between the Wood Elves and the noble avians, and so many families of eagles choose to make their homes in the heights of the Grey Mountains, close by the borders of Athel Loren. On rare or desperate occasions, a Great Eagle may offer itself as a mount to a particularly trusted Glade Lord. This is a great honour in the eyes of the Wood Elves, for it is a true partnership of equals. Such a union forms the start of a great and enduring friendship that continues to bind both parties, even after death.
Attribute[ | ]
- Flying Monster
- ▲ Very Fast: This unit can run circles around most other units, taunting and harrassing the enemy or evading its missile fire.
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Strategy[ | ]
For Wood Elves, the speed and hit-run tactics of the Great Eagle fit right in. While infantry holds or some wild riders distract the enemy, the eagle can swoop in for the kill on an undefended unit. The eagle can be a valuable utility unit to have for its speed, flight, and fear. That being said, the eagle is not an amazing melee combatant and will struggle in a lengthy engagement.
Great Eagles pair well with Hawk Riders, adding extra weight to their sneaky charges while benefiting from the disruption of additional models.
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