Orks are making headlines again with more previews of their upcoming rules. Take a look at the what each Clan may be getting in the new codex.
Chapter Master Valrak got a tip of information from somebody that wanted to remain anonymous. So how do we know the information we’re about to get is legit? Well, Valrak said the person wanted to remain anonymous because he’s a playtester that’s been working out the Orks. Of course, with no way of proving any of this is true, be sure to take everything you read here with a healthy dose of salt.
Ork players are getting geared up for Orktober with their codex being right around the corner and Speed Freeks being previewed. Check out the latest rumors from the Green Tide and try not to let your jaw drop when you see the new buggy.
Let’s dive into the latest overall on the Orks!
Ork Rumors
BoLS posted a rumor a while back about what was coming to the Orks in 8th edition.
Industry rumormongers say to look for the following:
- Look for the Orks to return about a year after 8th Edition arrived.
- The Orks will return to the game in a major way with a large release.
- There will be advancing storylines putting the Orks in the post great rift Imperium in a big way.
- Multiple new kits are coming.
- Many existing units will be changed substantially from their current rules.
Ghazghkull Rework
On top of that, Chapter Master Valrak had some word to say about a new model coming to the Orks in a video on YouTube.
I’ve been sent some information regarding Orks and their upcoming codex for 8th Edtion. Apparently, they will be getting new kits and a big push with the new story. Now I’ve personally heard that Prime Orks are going to be a thing for them, remember, bring your SALT!
He also posted on Bolter and Chainsword talking about Ghazghkull getting a new model. He called him the “Prime-Ork”.
Ghazz is going to receive a new model, prime Ork. New models on release of codex.
Q: Where is this information from? Wonder if it will be mentioned tomorrow, GW posted they were revealing some information tomorrow if I recall.
A: I have a chap that sends me stuff, the last thing he sent me was Knight Codex information about a week or two before GW announced it. Again I have to state, bring your SALT!
Apparently, Ghazghkull is going to be the only model getting the “Prime” status. More rumors could pop up between now and their release so who knows what other units Orks might be getting?
In keeping up with the lore, some of Orks have been fighting almost constantly against Tyranid Hive Fleets on various planets. We all know that Orks get bigger the more they fight. Maybe we could see some bigger Orks come from those battles against the Tyranids.
New 40k Orks Speed Freeks Box Set Spotted
Images of the Speek Freeks box were spotted on a site called Stepping Between Games, and they had more to say along with the pictures as well:
New kits supposedly include:
- buggies,
- trukks,
- trakks,
- bikes,
- boyz and
- nobz.
It’s out next for 40k releases, after the just announced GSC Vs Space Wolf box, but before GSC codex and new minis
A Peek Inside Speed Freeks
It looks like we’ve got a sneak peak of what’s inside the Speed Freeks box. Spotted in the comments on Spikey Bits Hobbies.
Looks like there are a ton of different bases for this box as well I guess good for a box that may contain all the models listed above?
Keep an eye out for the very latest on this HOT release.
Shortly after these pictures surfaced, Warhammer Community released this video showing some of the new models:
After 21 years, the Orks are finally getting an upgrade to their machinery. They needed a tune-up and they’ve definitely gotten one.
This is only one vehicle from the Speed Freeks box and the detail is out of this world. We’ve still got things like bikes to see if the rumor holds true. Who knows how good they’ll look.
RUMORS: Prime Ork Spotted in Latest Speed Freek Preview?
A Reddit thread popped up over the weekend discussing a possible Prime Ork spotted in the background of the Speed Freeks preview.
The muscles on that guy in the back left are about twice the size of a normal Ork Boy. We can’t tell what he’s holding exactly either. It could be some kind of dakka gun or maybe even a bigger Power Klaw.
The picture is difficult to work with. We aren’t sure if he’s riding in the bed of the vehicle or if he’s actually behind it riding something else.
If he is behind it, he looks to be pretty big.
If he is riding that vehicle, it’s one we may not have seen before. The tires don’t seem to match up to the two that have been previewed so far. 
It looks like we may have a rumor engine bit in the background as well. Look at the gun that’s sticking out of the vehicle that monster is on top of.
Could this be the rumor engine bit after all?
RUMORS: New 8th Edition Ork Clan Tactics Revealed
Goff Clan
Goff: Each hit roll of a 6 generates an extra attack in combat.
Not bad when you spam Boyz and Ghazghkull. With each Boy getting four attacks a piece, you’ll be generating a hefty amount of attacks.
Bad Moons
Bad Moons: Reroll hit rolls of 1 in the shooting phase.
Obviously, you can see that the synergy with this clan isn’t choppa/slugga Boyz. This Clan rule is something you’d use in a Dakka list.
Evil Sunz
Evil Suns: Add 1″ to movement, advance, and charge rolls. Also doesn’t suffer -1 to hit penalties after advancing and firing assault weapons.
You’d more than likely see this in a “shock and awe” type list. One that is fast moving and relentless in shooting and in combat.
Deff Skullz
Deff Skulls: Units have a 6+ Invulnerable save. In addition, each unit can reroll a single hit, wound, or a damage die each time it shoots or fights.
a 6+ invulnerable may not seem like a lot at first but it essentially makes sure every single model ALWAYS has a save no matter what. When you’re taking 150+ Boyz, you’re bound to make some saves. Assault Cannons are usually scary to Ork plays because they can shred through their lines. This will help alleviate that.
If you’re taking the low-shot count model with high damage, the ability to reroll a certain die each turn also maximizes your value potential.
Freebooters
Freebooters: Freebooters get +1 to hit if a friendly Freebooters unit destroys an enemy unit.
We aren’t sure if this would stack or not. But if it is a stackable rule, we will be seeing Orks hitting on 2’s in the tail end of games.
Snakebites
Snakebites: Orks have a 6+++ Feel No Pain. This is probably a bit more powerful than the army-wide 6++ invulnerable save. You can always take a Big Mek with a Kustom Forcefield to give you a 5++ save. a 6+++ FNP with a Painboy and the Snakebites Clan rule will just be added tankiness.
Blood Axes
Blood Axes: Units can fall back and charge in the same turn. They also always count as being in cover.
This is another clan that’s extremely melee-centric. Not many units in 40k have the ability to fall back and charge in the same turn and now just about any unit in this Ork clan can do it. Powerful to say the least.
Remember to take everything with a side of salt but if these rumors are true, what do you think about them? Which Clan will you be using? Which one seems the strongest and weakest? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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