Are Skaven GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegades Reveal | Square Based Show

Are Skaven GOOD now in Warhammer the Old World!? | Renegades Reveal | Square Based Show

April 16, 2026 · 1h 42m · Episode 146

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Rob and Val discuss the Renegade 2.0 update for the Skaven, exploring its new mechanics and design philosophy.

In this episode of The Square Based Show, Rob and Val dive into the highly anticipated Renegade 2.0 update for the Skaven! Designed to fix the bland legacy rules that left the faction feeling gutted, this update breathes life back into the army by restoring the chaotic, friendly-fire-heavy, and beautifully unreliable mechanics that make playing the vile rat-men so iconic. Val breaks down the design philosophy behind bringing back mechanics from previous editions, including the return of the Skaven misfire table, shooting into combat with "Expendable" units, and the infamous Doom Rocket. Do not ask for whom the Screaming Bell tolls, it tolls for thee. Yes-yes. *Read the DRAFT Renegade Skaven here:* https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QAt19do6rdvZgE8E6wLxUBkxfLBwdWYncAiof01vFHQ/edit?usp=sharing *Share your Feedback here (or in the comments below)*https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVv-GMpx67sRR1v8aetdHUtwt77WS4lfv_-D5GhNrCNVutbQ/viewform Chapters 0:00 - Intro & The Renegade Skaven1:11 - The Goal of Renegade 2.02:41 - Skaven Evolution & Missing Identity5:14 - Restoring Missing Skaven Mechanics8:35 - Document Hosting & Community Feedback11:12 - Table of Contents…

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