Warhammer fans, the countdown is over: the Kill Team: Tomb World boxed set is hitting pre-orders this Saturday.
This set brings two phenomenal kill teams straight to your tabletop: the Deathwatch and the Necron Canoptek Circle. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to dive into skirmish-level battles with fully customisable miniatures, this is it. Between specialist operatives, chapter-specific shoulder pads, and insane kitbashing potential, it feels like Games Workshop is handing hobbyists a full toolkit of options. And trust me, the attention to detail here will make you want to start assembling immediately.
The Deathwatch: Elite Xenos Hunters
Deathwatch are the ultimate kill team specialists, elite Space Marines sent by the Ordo Xenos whenever the galaxy faces a deadly alien menace. You only get to deploy five warriors at a time, but the tactical depth comes from choosing from 11 unique operatives. Doubles aren’t allowed, and you can only field a single Gravis-armoured veteran. The new boxed set delivers two full teams of five, giving you flexibility to experiment with different loadouts.
The Tacticus armour operatives are a highlight. One can become a Watch Sergeant with a power weapon or a Blademaster Veteran wielding a xenophase blade. The second Tacticus Marine can either be a Demolisher Veteran with a thunder hammer or an Aegis Veteran carrying a power maul and storm shield. The third Tacticus operative offers a choice between Gunner Veteran, equipped with a heavy plasma incinerator, or Marksman Veteran with a stalker bolt rifle.
Then we move into the Phobos armour options. The Headtaker Veteran uses twin combat blades with a grav-chute and grapnel launcher, allowing insane mobility, while the Disruptor Veteran sneaks in with a marksman bolt carbine and omni-scrambler.
Finally, the Gravis armour choices are the heavy hitters. The Horde-slayer Veteran packs an infernus-pattern heavy bolter, the Bombard Veteran has a frag cannon, and the Breacher Veteran demolishes armoured targets with melta bombs and a hellstorm bolt rifle.
Customisation and Kitbashing Potential
The real fun starts with heads and shoulder pads. With 16 helmeted and unhelmeted heads, plus compatibility with other Space Marine options, your operatives can look entirely unique. But it’s the shoulder pads that steal the show. Each Deathwatch Marine comes from a different chapter, and these pauldrons are their calling card. You have 16 standard Tacticus pads, seven Gravis pads, and six Phobos pads to choose from. Some pads are blank, letting you create your own chapter flair, while others feature sculpted chapter emblems.
The emblems cover classic chapters like Brazen Skulls, Exorcists, Wolfspear, Emperor’s Spears, Scythes of the Emperor, and more. Gravis pads showcase the Salamanders, Raven Guard, Imperial Fists, Dark Angels, Flesh Tearers, and Novamarines, while Phobos pads include Ultramarines, Blood Angels, White Scars, Brazen Minotaurs, and Raptors. For kitbashers, this means endless combinations and the chance to build a team with whatever lore flavour you prefer. Even sculpted Lantern check marks are included, so no shaky freehand work is needed.
Why This Set Is a Must-Have
For Deathwatch fans and skirmish players, this boxed set is a dream. The range of operatives, armour types, weapons, and chapter-specific details lets you field a fully customisable kill team with incredible visual impact. The box is equally appealing to kitbashers who want to mix and match, because the options here feel almost limitless. Even casual hobbyists will find themselves pacing the room as pre-order day approaches, imagining all the tactical builds and paint schemes they can try.
Final Thoughts
Kill Team: Tomb World isn’t just a release, it’s a toolbox for storytelling, tactical skirmishes, and customisation. With elite operatives, detailed armour and shoulder pads, and a slew of kitbashing opportunities, your Deathwatch team can be as unique as your playstyle. Whether you love painting, collecting, or running elite missions against the Necron Canoptek Circle, this set delivers on every front. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to jump into Kill Team, the time is now – and trust me, it’s going to be worth every second of hype.
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