This week’s Warhammer news hits two different hobby nerves at once. Age of Sigmar players get deeper Hedonites rules, which means more Slaanesh nonsense.
Meanwhile, Warhammer TV leans into Ork kitbashing, Armageddon lore, and gameplay advice. Together, it offers rules inspiration, narrative fuel, and hobby chaos.
Sigvald and the Twins Bring Slaanesh Drama to the Table
The new Hedonites of Slaanesh battletome is not just updating warscrolls. Instead, it adds two Armies of Renown that push the faction toward specific play fantasies. The Decadent Host is all about Sigvald, which feels perfect for Warhammer’s most flawless peacock.
This force centers on mortal followers whose role is making the Prince look better. In practice, Sigvald becomes absurdly protected when near Decadent Host Sybarites. All for the Prince gives him a 2+ Ward, but successful rolls push damage onto nearby units. That is nasty and hilarious, since his followers suffer so his hair remains flawless.
The Contorted Epitome also matters, because The Prince in the Mirror can return Sigvald after destruction. He comes back near the Epitome and outside combat, so killing him once may only start the problem.
Better yet, Important People Have Important Places to Be lets him move 2D6 inches if he ends contesting an objective.
Mirror-plate adds personality by making a follower carry reflective armor so Sigvald can admire himself. That unit has weapons capped at one attack, but if visible within 3 inches of Sigvald, he adds 20 to control.
The second Army of Renown, Court of the Godlings, focuses on Dexcessa, Synessa, and Daemons serving the twins. Dexcessa looks nastier now, with Impaling Talons that hit hard and grow deadlier. Joyous Battle Fury heals Dexcessa D3 and adds one attack after slain enemy models. Since the effect stacks, Dexcessa can become a blender if unchecked.
The twins’ rivalry drives The Grander Visage, which gives the less damaged twin a 4+ Ward for a turn.
Meanwhile, Essence Transfusion lets one twin take damage to heal the other for double that amount.
Finally, two Regiments of Renown spread temptation beyond Hedonites armies. Mist-Clad Revellers combine Blissbarb Archers and a Shardspeaker, appearing through mist.
Accursed Reflection brings the Contorted Epitome and Slaanesh manifestations into other Chaos forces.
Warhammer TV Mixes Looted Wagons, Armageddon Lore, and Game Tips
Warhammer TV’s lineup is more hobby-table focused, which balances the battletome rules. The headline show is Scrap Demon: Looted Wagons, and the premise sounds wonderfully unhinged. Four contestants get 10 vehicle frames and only three hours to build the best looted wagon. That setup is perfect, because Ork conversions thrive on bad decisions made confidently. The article also notes that these ramshackle results could fit beyond Orks, especially in the Ash Wastes or Dark Mechanicum forces.
Loremasters returns to Armageddon with Battleground of Monsters and Heroes, covering the planet’s legends. On the Ork side, it highlights Ghazghkull, Uzmog, Glitztoof, and Wazdakka Gutsmek. On the Imperial side, it covers fighters like Yarrick and Graves. Since Armageddon anchors the new edition’s narrative mood, this is useful homework.
Victory Pointers tackles the Age of Sigmar shooting phase, with advice from John. The week also includes a new Aeronautica Imperialis trailer.
The article reminds subscribers about Warhammer+ benefits, including 700-plus episodes, app features, Vault access, yearly miniatures, competitions, and merch discounts.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a strong slice of Warhammer coverage. The Hedonites article gives Slaanesh players two themed ways to build around vanity, rivalry, and excess. Meanwhile, Warhammer TV keeps the wider hobby moving between release weeks. Better yet, both updates understand what makes Warhammer fun: rules with personality and hobby ideas.
