Here are all the new Black Templars revealed and rumored so far with some time still left to go before the new book comes out- check it out!
We know that Black Templars will be getting a new Army Box, plus we’ve seen the new Emperor’s Champion, a new flamer-type unit, and even some spicy rumors have been spotted in the wild!
Let’s go over what we’ve actually seen, and then check out some of the juicier rumors!
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 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 a 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?
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?
Primaris Helbrecht?
Current Black Templars High Marshal Helbrecht: $25
Over on the Bolter and Chainsword Chapter Mast Valrak dropped some Black Templars Rumors in October of 2020. Supposedly, he got word that a Primaris Helbrecht may be on the way as well.
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I’ve really held back talking about this as I don’t want to raise any hope, I actually been keeping stuff to myself because certain ‘news’ sites keep miss quoting me.
Anyway, was contacted and told that Primaris Helbrect is coming, the contact told me he had seen the model, he’s got like one foot standing on a rock IRC.
I personally see this as them getting a supplement.
Anyway, make of it as you will.
So first up, if you look at the rumor it says he’s getting Primaris sized and standing on a rock, well, the new Champion is Primaris sized and standing on a rock, so that kind of hurts the possibility of a new Helbrecht.
But then this little snippet was spotted on Reddit,
Which we’ll admit doesn’t look like much until you compare it to a piece of classic Mark Gibbons artwork:
So from that, it looks like this is one of Helbrect’s servitor models, as everything seems to match up composition-wise from the dead Ork and even the tactical rock basing that was rumored from last year!
The composition looks to include:
- Helbrecht,
- Servitor w/blade
- Servitor(s) w/ combi weapon
- “Tactical” Ork
- Probably on a 60mm base
The original rumor also said April (2021) would be the update for Templars, which has already passed, but with all the slowdowns, can’t blame GW or the rumormonger for that.
Who knows, maybe the Emperor’s Champion and Helbrecht will both be in the launch box along with the Sword Brethren, or this all could be a clever ruse…
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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