Games Workshop has just shown off even more new Black Templars rules and what looks to be the beggings of a new model kit.
We know that Black Templars will be getting a new Army Box, plus we’ve seen the new Emperor’s Champion, but this new weapon reveal from WHC looks like it might be adding itself as another new kit!
Let’s go over what we’ve seen and then cover the new reveals that were just given to us from Warhammer community.
New Black Templars Primaris Emperor’s Champion!
Wreathed in divine light, descending from the cold darkness of space with righteous fury, please be upstanding for the living miracle himself – the Emperor’s Champion.
Well, this is definitely Primaris sized, just like we had hoped. The new mini is honestly really cool without totally changing the look and feel of the original. Plus who doesn’t love them a tactical rock too boot!
Emperor’s Champions also wear the Armour of Faith and an Iron Halo, artefacts of such sacred power that the Black Templars have been known to launch entire crusades to recover them if a Champion falls in battle. This is a Chapter that does not mess around.
They definitely added a lot of detail this time around, this might be the only new mini they grab, but it’s better than nothing.
Black Templars Codex Cover Art Reveals Upcoming Units
Well, the first thing that jumps out of you may be the firstborn marine up top, Which by his markings, makes him a Sword Brethren.
We haven’t seen a revamp for them in a really long time, and we know GW doesn’t like to make artwork for things you can’t buy.
True heirs of Sigismund may notice that the gentleman in the middle has distinctly black-and-red shoulder pads, which mark him out as one of the elite Sword Brethren. But doesn’t he also appear to be wearing the armour of a Primaris Space Marine? How curious.
So, along with the new Champion, we expect some new Sword Brethren hitting shelves and in the launch box. The other Marines in the front are just Primaris. So we can expect at least that, but could there be more?
Now let’s check out the new reveals!
Black Templars Are Getting More Tools To Purge
Behold the Primaris Initiate with pyreblaster!
You might have noticed that the pyreblaster comes complete with a chain attaching it to the warrior’s wrist in the traditional manner of the Black Templars – perhaps that’s a hint at what else is on the way. Or maybe this particular chap is just prone to misplacing his belongings.
It is worth noting that the chain is also present on the Emperor’s champion, which suggests a slight thematic adjustment, and can be spotted throughout the older firstborn upgrade kits from the mid-2000s.
That’s not all with this new reveal though, they also showed off the new weapons statline.
This Pyreblaster looks sweet! Assuming it is only a slight point increase compared to normal flamers, it will be awesome! If a terminator squad can take these players will be very happy. Being able to deep strike in and shoot auto-hitting flamers without moving is a huge bonus. Even if we ignore that potential, extra range on a flamer is just good because ya know, who doesn’t like auto hits?
Overall it’s a great time to be a loyalist and an even worse time to be a heretic! Need more on everything Black Templars? Here are the latest rules previews for these crusaders!
All the Latest on the New Black Templars
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