If you thought the 41st millennium couldn’t get any more intense, this round of Warhammer releases proves you dead wrong.
Imperial Knights are clashing, new heroes are storming the frontlines, and collectors are getting some seriously drool-worthy kits. Whether you’re a fan of towering war machines or elite strike teams, there’s a little something here for everyone. From solo heroes like Aethon Shaan to devastating combat patrols and beginner-friendly skirmish sets, Games Workshop is catering to veterans and newcomers alike. Let’s break down everything you need to know before pre-orders and new releases hit the shelves.
Imperial Knights: Chivalry Meets Carnage
The Codex: Imperial Knights brings a towering 112-page volume dedicated to these iconic war machines. This isn’t just stats and datasheets – it’s a full immersion into the noble houses of the Imperium. Players can lead their Knight households in Chivalric Quests during Crusade games, while lore, photography, and stunning art make this book a must-have for fans of these lumbering giants. A collector’s edition even ups the ante with a soft-touch cover, ribbon bookmark, and dark blue foil edges, perfect for anyone who wants to feel like their Knight is about to stride off the page.
Knight Questoris patterns are front and center, letting players assemble everything from Knight Paladins and Crusaders to Knight Wardens, Errants, Gallants, and even Chaos Knight Despoilers. An extra sprue adds the new Knight Defender with a conversion beam obliterator, plasma executor, and phosphor blaster, giving your army serious tactical versatility. Meanwhile, the Knight Preceptor and Canis Rex kits let you field elite pilots and legendary Freeblades like Sir Hekhtur. These models are massive, detailed, and give hobbyists plenty of options to personalize their knights. The included transfer sheets – 302 decals per set – make customization easier than ever.
Quick-reference datasheets and themed dice sets for Imperial Knights round out the package. The 13-card datasheet set is perfect for tabletop play, while 16 pearlised yellow dice emblazoned with House Hawkshroud icons complete the aesthetic.
New Heroes: Raven Guard and Imperial Fists
Raven Guard fans get Aethon Shaan, a deadly and pragmatic Chapter Master who wields the Blackwing Mantle. His kit lets him and accompanying units use Rapid Ingress and Heroic Intervention for zero command points, while his Claws of Severax pack a lightning-wreathed punch. Combat Patrol: Raven Guard offers a stealth-focused skirmish force, including a Jump Pack Captain, Intercessors, Infiltrators, and an Invictor Tactical Warsuit, along with 326 transfers for customization.
The Imperial Fists strike back with Darnath Lysander leading Rampart Force Torreus. His kit includes two head options, letting hobbyists choose between bare-faced glory or a Terminator helmet. The Combat Patrol includes five Terminators, five Intercessors, and five Heavy Intercessors, plus a whopping 507 transfers for chapter-themed customization. Both Raven Guard and Imperial Fists dice sets complete the collection, adding chapter-themed flair to every roll.
Thousand Sons, Grey Knights, and Tactical Skirmishes
For fans of the arcane, Sekhetar Robots bring Thousand Sons’ sorcerous automata to the table. Armed with heavy warpflamers, hellfyre missile racks, pyreflux meltaguns, or power claws, these constructs are perfect for guarding sacred sites or wreaking havoc on the battlefield.
Grey Knights continue to strike terror into daemons’ hearts with the Grand Master in Nemesis Dreadknight. This kit allows you to field a Grand Master or veteran in a psychic-empowered exoskeleton armed with Nemesis maces, flails, and sublimators. Cosmetic options abound, letting you customize the model while maintaining its devastating battlefield presence.
Meanwhile, the Kill Team Beginner Set offers new players a taste of skirmish-level tactics. With precolored Plague Marines and Angels of Death operatives, a double-sided game board, MDF terrain, dice, tokens, and a 56-page handbook, it’s perfect for solo play or jumping into friendly matches.
Board Games, Novels, and Community Updates
Warhammer tabletop fans aren’t the only ones getting spoiled. The Hobbit: Hunt for the Arkenstone lets you play cooperative adventures with Thorin Oakenshield and company, while White Dwarf 516 celebrates a decade of Age of Sigmar. The magazine offers battle reports, lore catch-ups, painting guides, and Horus Heresy coverage, giving both narrative and tactical insights.
For readers, Ciaphas Cain: The Anthology delivers 13 short stories and a novella, while Siege of Terra: Omnibus III, Fulgrim: The Perfect Son, and Horus Heresy Collection XVII continue the saga for German and French audiences. Eidolon: The Auric Hammer also arrives in French, delivering mind-bending warp adventures.
Finally, Warhammer TV expands your hobby horizon with painting tips from ’Eavy Metal, Horus Heresy deep dives, and narrative episodes like A Tale of Four Gamers, helping fans bring both style and story to the tabletop.
Final Thoughts
This wave of releases proves that Games Workshop is catering to all corners of the hobby, from tabletop veterans to narrative gamers and new players alike. Whether it’s commanding colossal Imperial Knights, running stealth operations with Raven Guard, or building your Kill Team skills, there’s a flood of new content to dive into. The attention to detail in kits, datasheets, transfers, and dice ensures that your armies will look as epic as they perform. With novels, magazines, and Warhammer TV content expanding the universe, this is the perfect time to immerse yourself fully in the 41st millennium. Get ready to roll dice, paint miniatures, and rewrite battles on the tabletop like never before.
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