Grandfather Nurgle’s grotesque followers are here to remind Ghyran why no other faction truly rivals their talent for decay, despair, and putrid joy.
While other armies scrap for conquest, the Maggotkin are simply here to rot everything. Lydia (with handkerchief in hand) delivers the gruesome details in today’s Scourge of Ghyran update.
New Heroic Traits: Wobbling Toward Doom
Nurgle’s heroes gain three new traits to spread their gifts even faster. Living Plague instantly inflicts the Diseased condition on any enemy they touch in combat — no need for prolonged fighting. Unctuous Preacher transforms your champion into a Priest, unlocking new layers of grotesque blessings and prayers. And Corpulent Avalanche? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a massive, wobbling flesh-heap that smashes forward like a rotting landslide, flattening anything dumb enough to stay put.
Benedictions of Sickness: Froth, Rot, and Vomit
The new Benedictions of Sickness prayers are dripping with tactical nastiness. Infectious Surge propels your sluggish hordes forward with surprising speed, letting Maggotkin close the gap faster. Frothing Mucus adds an extra layer of defense, boosting their already absurd toughness. And Agonising Vomiting is pure Nurgle flavor: make the enemy retch on command, disrupting their attacks while you cackle behind your bloated shields.
Rotigus: The Rainfather Returns
Rotigus, the supreme bringer of filth, has received a warscroll refresh worthy of his swollen glory. His Putrid Rain ability extends its range over time, corroding armor and soaking foes in wet, rotting corruption. And if anyone dares to charge him, they’ll be met with a whipping storm of tentacles that crush the life out of even the most hardened attacker. Rotigus punishes you whether you come close or keep your distance — a perfect embodiment of Nurgle’s cruel gifts.
General’s Handbook Update: Manifestations
Looking ahead, the upcoming General’s Handbook will introduce updated Manifestation mechanics with bespoke warscroll cards. Each lore now comes as two double-sided cards: three spell sides and one side detailing summoning rules. This streamlines gameplay and clarifies which rules apply to which Manifestations.
Tomorrow’s Scourge of Ghyran preview promises a rare shift in tone — we’ll look at one of the few factions trying (at least somewhat) to improve life in Ghyran, not wreck it. But for today, lift a rotting mug in honor of Nurgle: the one and only master of the realm’s decline.
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