If you’ve been craving more ways to flood the battlefield with the forces of death, this is your moment.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar is introducing fresh Spearhead boxes for the Nighthaunt and Flesh-Eater Courts, giving players new ways to field complete, compact armies. These boxes aren’t just miniatures; they bring brand-new mechanics, battletome synergies, and a host of rules to shake up your games. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Shyishan horror or a gore-soaked knight enthusiast, these Spearheads promise fast, flavorful, and tactical play. For anyone who loves thematic armies with impactful abilities, these are worth watching closely.
Flesh-Eater Courts: Delusions and Knightly Might
The Charnel Watch are on the march, carrying their madness with them in the form of Delusions and regiment abilities. These mechanics add a twist to gameplay, making the army feel alive and unpredictable. At the start, you pick a Delusion in the first battle round, and in later rounds you roll a dice. On a 1-3, your army’s mania fractures and shifts, while 4+ keeps your belief steady. This keeps you on your toes, making each game feel dynamic and narratively charged.
You get options like the Delusion of the Great Feast, letting your ghouls recover Health and your Royal Beastflayers return D3 models. Meanwhile, the Delusion of the Knightly Host gives your Abhorrant Gorewarden and his Knights a bonus to hit rolls if their charge roll was 8 or higher. Passive and regiment abilities like the Delusion of the Sentinel let your units gain ward bonuses when contesting objectives. You can also go with the Delusion of the Hunter, giving a boost to wound rolls if you aren’t holding objectives. It’s a lot of tactical choice, and makes the Flesh-Eater Spearhead feel flexible and thematic.
Nighthaunt: Ghostly Processions and Cackling Arrivals
The Cursed Shacklehorde are perfect for anyone who loves spooky, spectral armies. Lady Olynder’s troops include Bladegheist Revenants and Dreadscythe Harridans ready to perform a Cackling Arrival from the second battle round. This allows units to enter the battlefield unexpectedly, more than 6 inches away from enemies, making ambushes exciting and cinematic. Ethereal rules mean your units ignore negative save modifiers, keeping them durable against enemy attacks.
Regiment abilities like Discorporate let units flicker between the realms of the living and the dead, giving a +1 to saves on a 2+ roll. The Mounting Dread effect reduces enemy control scores in combat, adding a subtle but thematic pressure to your foes. Overall, the Nighthaunt Spearhead delivers mobility, surprise, and spooky presence that perfectly fits their ghostly narrative.
Summary: Tactical, Thematic, and Ready for Action
Both Spearheads will be available for pre-order this Saturday, and rules will appear in their respective battletomes with free downloads after release. Spearheads are smaller than full armies, so units are split for tighter, faster battles. These boxes are perfect for newcomers or veterans who want ready-to-play forces that pack thematic punch. Whether it’s the ghoulish frenzy of the Flesh-Eaters or the spectral terror of the Nighthaunt, these Spearheads add variety and flair to any Age of Sigmar collection. Signing up for the newsletter even gives you a chance to win one of the new boxes alongside the Helsmiths of Hashut army set. These releases are a great way to jump into the game or expand your forces with striking new mechanics.
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