The stars are ablaze, heresy is on the rise, and the Black Templars are marching out once more.
If you’ve been waiting for a new excuse to scream “No Pity, No Remorse, No Fear” across the tabletop, Games Workshop just gave it to you. The Black Templars are back with a brand-new Codex Supplement and a striking Crusade Ancient model that perfectly captures the righteous fury of the Chapter. This isn’t just a minor patch or datasheet tweak—this is a full relaunch packed with flavor, lore, and tabletop firepower designed to set your next crusade ablaze.
A New Codex Supplement Full of Zeal and Firepower
The Codex Supplement: Black Templars is everything a Templar player could want in an upgrade. This isn’t just a book of rules. It’s a holy tome of grimdark glory that expands the lore of one of the most iconic Chapters in the game. You’ll find updated background stories for familiar faces like High Marshal Helbrecht and Chaplain Grimaldus, alongside detailed miniatures galleries and page after page of crunchy tabletop content.
More importantly, it builds off the current Space Marines Codex to give the Templars their unique edge. Crusader Squads and Sword Brethren are here in full force, with the rules to match. And instead of just one army list to run, there are three new detachments to reflect different forms of righteous warfare. Whether you like your crusades to charge headlong into the enemy or prefer more tactical flexibility, there’s a detachment here that suits your playstyle. That’s not all either. If you enjoy narrative play, the Oathsworn Campaign options offer a ton of new Crusade rules to help you build your own epic saga of honour, sacrifice, and holy vengeance.
These aren’t just a few tweaks to existing mechanics. The entire package is steeped in the Chapter’s burning hatred for the impure. From relics to special rules, it brings out the character of the Black Templars in every phase of the game.
The Crusade Ancient – Icon of Devotion, Symbol of Fury
To accompany the book, there’s a new character model joining the fight: the Crusade Ancient. This guy isn’t your average banner bearer. He’s a veteran among veterans, a warrior trusted to carry the most sacred relics of the Chapter into the thickest firestorms. His standard doesn’t just look good—it inspires. As long as it’s flying, nearby Templars will fight harder, stand longer, and die with glory on their lips.
The model itself is a stunner, as you’d expect. You can choose to mount an impaled Ork skull on the banner—etched with “Armageddon” for fans of classic campaigns—or go with a blank heraldic shield to paint your own crusading legacy. Whether you’re planning to display him as the centerpiece of a new army or drop him straight into your latest Crusade roster, this miniature looks the part and feels like a true embodiment of Templar zeal.
Coming Soon – Time to Prepare the War Hymns
You won’t have to wait long to get your hands on all of this. Both the Codex Supplement and the Crusade Ancient are dropping later this year. That means it’s time to start prepping your painting queue, digging out your old Crusader squads, and revisiting your favourite Black Templar lore. Start building lists, start writing oaths, and maybe—just maybe—start sketching your own heraldry.
The galaxy is burning, the heretics are cackling, and the Templars are sharpening their blades. This new release is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates for a loyalist Chapter in quite some time.
Final Thoughts:
The Black Templars aren’t subtle. They don’t negotiate, they don’t hesitate, and they don’t stop. This supplement captures that energy from front cover to final rule. Whether you’re a veteran crusader or a curious new initiate, there’s never been a better time to take the black and start your holy war. Get ready to take your faith to the battlefield—because the Templars are back, and they’re not taking prisoners.
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