Khazalite Regiments of Renown are giving Order armies two very different ways to borrow some duardin muscle.
One option brings fast-moving Fyreslayers, while the other supplies a stubborn combined-arms block. Meanwhile, several classic Middle-earth Evil miniatures are returning through Made to Order. Together, the releases mix useful tabletop options with a hefty dose of old-school collecting appeal.
Khazalite Regiments of Renown Add Fyreslayer Mobility and a Durable Gunline
Fjori’s Vengeance brings the last survivor of Guzanhold and his wandering Fyreslayers into other Order armies. Fjori is already a dangerous Grimhold Exile, especially once his hammers reach Damage 3 on the charge.
However, Itinerant Grimmdron makes his once-per-battle redeployment far more threatening. After Fjori uses Wrathful Wanderer, his entire Regiment can reappear beside him near a battlefield edge.
Additionally, one unit gains a grudge mark after the move. That suddenly puts a hard-hitting duardin group somewhere the opponent probably did not want them. Consequently, Fjori should work especially well alongside fast armies that can exploit a collapsing flank. Kharadron airships and quick aelven cavalry are obvious partners because they can keep pace with the redeployment.
Thengin’s Grudgesettler Khazalite Regiment of Renown instead provide a much larger defensive package. The Regiment includes Thengin the Runewright, ten Clanshields, ten Clangunners, and an Oathkeeper Cannon. Therefore, fragile Order armies can import a genuinely stubborn block for fighting over central objectives.
Rune of Stoicism grants the Regiment a 6+ Ward while units remain near the Runewright. Meanwhile, Grudgesettlers gives every unit a grudge mark at the start of the battle. Those marks disappear as the affected units destroy enemies, creating an early-game boost with a wonderfully duardin flavor. The mix of shields, guns, artillery, and rune magic also makes this Regiment much broader than a simple melee detachment. Overall, the two Khazalite Regiments of Renown solve completely different problems. Fjori offers sudden aggression, while Thengin provides staying power and ranged support.
Classic Middle-earth Villains and Heroes Return Through Made to Order
Middle-earth collectors are also getting another limited chance to grab several older metal miniatures. Classic Easterling Warriors return first, bringing disciplined spearmen and heavily armoured followers of Sauron back into circulation.
Meanwhile, Mordor Orc Captains provide suitably brutal leaders for Mordor and Angmar forces. The classic Mordor Troll also returns, offering an appropriately huge linebreaker for Evil armies. However, the Ringwraith on Fell Beast is probably the most distinctive release.
That kit also includes Frodo at Osgiliath, frozen before the terrifying Nazgûl. Warg Riders add fast scouting and pursuit options for Mordor armies. Finally, Frodo and Sam return wearing scavenged Orc armour from their journey across Gorgoroth.
Every returning miniature is metal, which gives this Made to Order wave a particularly nostalgic feel. These models should work equally well for gaming collections or display shelves built around classic Middle-earth sculpts. Games Workshop has not yet announced the exact ordering window, so collectors will need to watch for the opening date.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Khazalite Regiments of Renown add genuinely different tools rather than two variations on the same duardin package. Meanwhile, the Middle-earth Made to Order wave brings back several characterful sculpts that newer collectors may never have owned. One announcement expands army-building options, while the other is pure hobby nostalgia.
