The dark forges finally roar for the Zharrdron.
These Chaos‑cursed duardin march out with molten iron, daemon fire, and spite. Collectors have waited ten real years for this faction, and the payoff is huge. Because the first army set arrives bursting with miniatures, lore, and rules, players can leap straight into burning conquest. Moreover, Games Workshop has already teased a second wave, so the hype furnace is not cooling anytime soon.
The Army Set Spearhead Packs Real Punch
First, the box delivers a legal Spearhead force right out of the shrink‑wrap.
You get a towering War Despot who boosts friendly units and swings an artefact blade stuffed with daemon essence.
Furthermore, twenty Infernal Cohorts advance in prestigious brass armor and stab foes with daemon‑infused spears. A snarling Hobgrot rings a massive gong that buffs their charge distance.
Meanwhile, a dual‑build artillery sprue lets you choose between a Tormentor Bombard that lobs daemon cores or a Deathshrieker Rocket Battery that releases living flame.
Finally, a hulking Dominator Engine rolls forward with your choice of bane maces or immolation cannons, both fueled by caged daemons.
Exclusive Battletome Reveals the Bullfather’s Secrets
Next, the set includes a limited‑cover Battletome: Helsmiths of Hashut packed with new lore. Inside, readers learn Hashut’s relationship with Grungni, Grimnir, Valaya, and Gazul. Additionally, the book explains the petrification curse afflicting Zharrdron sorcerers and details how daemons are forged into munitions. On the tabletop, the faction plays as an elite force that gathers daemon‑power tokens to supercharge spells and weapons. Players also receive two Regiments of Renown usable in any Chaos army, brand‑new Path to Glory rules, and Spearhead missions. Moreover, thirty‑two warscroll and enhancement cards ensure quick reference during games.
Wave Two Adds Heroes, Cavalry, and Hobgrot Muscle
Although the launch box is generous, Games Workshop has previewed more kits coming later. First on deck is a Daemonsmith or Ashen Elder dual kit that repairs engines and buffs nearby units.
Then, classic Bull Centaurs return, either as brutal hammer units or defensive Anointed Sentinels wearing sacred masks.
Additionally, five‑strong Infernal Razers bring portable firepower through blunderbusses or flamehurlers.
Sneering Hobgrot Vandalz bulk out lines, function as cheap screens, and broker shady deals with Kruleboyz.
Finally, centerpiece hero Urak Tarr on Ghorrakos offers unmatched magic at the cost of creeping petrification, or the kit can build a customizable mounted Daemonsmith prince.
Hobby Extras and Future Support
Gamers can also snag a compact Gamer Edition battletome with reference cards. A red‑hot dice set branded with bull icons keeps rolls thematic. Furthermore, Warhammer Community has confirmed free Warcry rules shortly after launch, so skirmish tables will soon blaze with daemon smoke. Therefore, painters, lore lovers, and competitive players all have material to devour.
Final Thoughts
The Helsmiths of Hashut combine elite duardin resilience with daemon‑fueled cruelty. Because the range blends updated Chaos Dwarf nostalgia with modern sculpting, every model drips character. Moreover, the reactive resource mechanic promises fresh tactical depth. I cannot wait to field a Dominator Engine, ring the Hobgrot gong, and watch enemies burn under daemon rockets. Hashut demands slaves and conquest, and this release finally gives him both.
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