Stormvermin


 * Not to be confused with the Stormfiend.

The Stormvermin is one of the Enemies in Vermintide 2.

Description
Stormvermin are the fighting elite of the Skaven clans, marked out by crested helms, banded armour and rich red robes. Where other Skaven wield scavenged weapons, Stormvermin train in the use of heavy halberds, a single strike of which can slice through armour to the flesh and bone beneath.

Granted bravado by their warrior’s status, Stormvermin seldom shrink from the prospect of battle. Relying on armour to preserve them from harm, they attack unceasingly, using the halberd’s weight to batter aside the foe’s defences before landing a killing blow. A quick-witted warrior is often able to overcome a lone Stormvermin by focusing his blows where the armour is weak (the head). Alas, Stormvermin seldom attack alone, and placing a precision strike is all the harder when surrounded by a shrieking mass of Clanrats.

Shield
Stormvermin with Swords and Shields have the ability to block many blows with their shield, making it harder to take them head on. However their attacks do not have the range or damage of a Halberd Stormvermin (see below).

Halberd
Stormvermin with Halberds have a longer reach, and a slower more powerful attack animation. However they lack the protection of a shield.

Patrols
Facing a lone Stormvermin is challenging enough, but all too often these vermin group together in patrolling warbands. Such encounters are challenging to the point that even veteran warriors are known to choose discretion over valour, allowing the patrol to pass rather than confronting it head-on.