Khorne’s newest tome gives us a fresh spin on Blood‑hungry weapons and battlefield tricks.
Deathbringers lead the charge with the Kingslayer Axe that now sports Crit (2 hits) at Damage 3. Because of this boost, elite heroes melt fast. Meanwhile the grisly Trophies of Glorious Deaths let your axe‑wielding maniac shut down nearby commands on a lucky 5+. Therefore you can ruin an enemy’s carefully planned All‑out Defence in one cruel dice roll.
Gorechosen Champions: Mortal Heroes Go Legendary
If you love a hero‑only list, then the Gorechosen Champions Army of Renown is for you. The Red God’s Eye hands every model a Ward 4+, so your small warband suddenly feels immortal.
Moreover Legendary Slayers pushes all Blood‑hungry weapons to Crit (Mortal) at all times, which means two‑damage mortals rain down like arterial spray. You also gain one heroic trait that adds 20 to Control when in combat. Because of that ludicrous total you bully objectives with ease.
Additionally three artefacts grant extra damage, strike‑first chances, and shooting defence. Since a special deployment rule gifts you two relics, your first turn always hits hard.
New Prayer Lore
Slaughterpriests and Realmgore Ritualists unlock three new prayers. Skin of Brass drops enemy Rend for a friendly unit, and on an 8+ it buffs two units instead.
Cowed and Broken rolls eight dice for mortal wounds, adding one on an 8+ chant. Finally Eruption of Apoplexy explodes a foe into gore that splashes mortals on bystanders. Consequently enemy screens vanish in style.
Baleful Lords: The All‑Bloodthirster List
Some gamers just want big daemons. The Baleful Lords answer that craving. Bellow of Hatred shuts off commands for units in combat with your chosen monster, so opponents cannot pop buffs.
Additionally Mage‑Eaters lets any Bloodthirster unbind spells on a 3+ and maybe smack the caster for D3 mortals on a 5+.
Because of these tools, wizards weep and run. Furthermore there are extra boosts inside the faction that stack more attacks and movement, letting your winged titans redecorate objectives with skulls.
Bonus Carnage: Skarbrand and Flesh Hounds
If you miss Skarbrand when fielding other Chaos armies, then rejoice. The Exiled One appears as a Regiment of Renown friendly to any Blood God disciple. Meanwhile a new Spearhead boxes up Karanak, ten Flesh Hounds, and the Claws of Karanak, giving Path to Glory players an instant dog‑heavy force.
Final Thoughts
This battletome rewards every flavor of Khorne fan. You can run precise hero storms, daemon titans, or mix them for maximal carnage. Because new traits lean into objective play, your bloodbath also wins games, not just style points. Pre‑orders go live Saturday, so sharpen those axes and prepare the skull pile.
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