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Im just wondering(im going to start playing fantasy Dark Elves)Do ranks give you any bonus?

In short, yes, but with exceptions.

Generally, they must be ranks of 5, and add to your close combat result. So an extra rank is worth the same as an extra kill. Doesn't sound like much, and some armies get away with very few (or even no) bonuses from ranks.

This is a very, very basic/central aspect of the WHFB rules system, so I assume you haven't tried much in the way of a demonstration game. I strongly recommend you do so. As I always say, there's no substitute for playing.

RZ

By and large Dark Elf units don't depend on SCR (Static Combat Resolution - Ranks, Outnumber, Standard, Magic Banners, etc.) to win combats, they win with ACR (Active Combat Resolution - killing things). Witches, Corsairs, and Black Guard kill by making lots of attacks; Executioners, Cold One Knights/Chariots, Monsters and Characters kill using high strength, Shades and Dark Riders kill by outmaneuvering and hitting the flanks and rear.

Spearmen and Crossbowmen (and the oddball Dark Riders who take shields) are the only really SCR-dependant Dark Elf units - and crossbowmen usually deploy in a single rank to maximize their ability to shoot.