Baharroth, the Cry of the Wind, is the Phoenix Lord of the Swooping Hawks and one of the deadliest aerial fighters in the Aeldari arsenal. If you’ve ever watched a Swooping Hawk drop from the sky, you’ve seen a fragment of his legacy.
Who is Baharroth?
Baharroth is an Aeldari Phoenix Lord, the founder and greatest champion of the Swooping Hawk Aspect. He’s said to be the finest student Asurmen ever taught, and the first Phoenix Lord to truly master combat in the air.
He’s also the brother of Maugan Ra, the Phoenix Lord of the Dark Reapers. The pair are often described as opposites: the sun and the moon, the reaper and the hawk.
- Title: The Cry of the Wind
- Species: Aeldari (Asuryani)
- Role: Phoenix Lord of the Swooping Hawks
- Brother: Maugan Ra
- Active since: M29 to present
What makes him dangerous
Baharroth moves with a mix of grace and raw force, like a hurricane that happens to have wings. He’s the original aerial combat specialist, and every Swooping Hawk Exarch traces their traditions back to him.
In battle he carries the Shining Blade, a sword forged by the daughters of Vaul in the dying flames of a supernova, plus the Lasblaster known as Fury of the Tempest. That combination makes him lethal at range and in close quarters.
His fate and the Rhana Dandra
Like all Phoenix Lords, Baharroth has died and been reborn many times. The Asuryata foretells that his final death will come at the Rhana Dandra, the last battle against Chaos.
He’s fought alongside his fellow Phoenix Lords at major engagements, including the Battle for Pandora Prime with Saim-Hann. Later, he served under Jain Zar when she pledged to Ynnead, and vanished during a Webway battle against the Thousand Sons and Tzeentch’s daemons.
Baharroth on the tabletop
In 10th edition, Baharroth is a fast, fragile character with a 14″ move, a 2+ save, a 4+ invulnerable save, and 5 wounds. He’s built to harass, not to hold ground.
He leads Swooping Hawks and fits into several Aeldari detachments, including Windrider Host and Aspect Host. His speed makes him great for grabbing objectives or hunting light targets.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Move | 14″ |
| Toughness | 3 |
| Save | 2+ (4+ invuln) |
| Wounds | 5 |
| Leadership | 6+ |
| Objective Control | 1 |
Key facts
- Baharroth is the Phoenix Lord of the Swooping Hawks, titled the Cry of the Wind.
- He was Asurmen’s finest student and the first Phoenix Lord to master aerial combat.
- He’s the brother of Maugan Ra, the Dark Reaper Phoenix Lord.
- His weapons are the Shining Blade and the Lasblaster Fury of the Tempest.
- He’s prophesied to meet his final death at the Rhana Dandra.
- In 10th edition he’s a fast, fragile character with a 14″ move and 4+ invulnerable save.
FAQ
Who is Baharroth in Warhammer 40k?
He’s the Phoenix Lord of the Swooping Hawks, an ancient Aeldari hero and the finest student of Asurmen. He’s known for his speed, his aerial mastery, and his role in the Rhana Dandra prophecy.
Is Baharroth related to Maugan Ra?
Yes, sources describe them as brothers. They’re often framed as opposites, the sun and the moon, though they fought side by side in their early days after the Fall.
What weapons does Baharroth use?
He wields the Shining Blade, a sword forged by the daughters of Vaul in a supernova’s dying flames, and a Lasblaster called Fury of the Tempest.
How does Baharroth die?
According to the Asuryata, his final death will come at the Rhana Dandra, the last battle against Chaos. Until then, he reincarnates like other Phoenix Lords.