While we saw some new releases this week, there are still a bunch of new Stormcast model kits on the way- check it out!
There were 9 new model kits announced for Stormcast and this week saw the release of 3 of them. So that means there are still 6 kits to look forward to! Let’s hope they come soon because with the delay in the books and minis it feels like we’ve been seeing them teased for months.
Plus, that means it finally opens up the gate for new armies to grab the spotlight. Let’s first look at the units we’ve seen pricing for, then jump into what’s left!
Knight-Judicator with Gryph-hounds $35
A new Hero arises for the embattled Stormcasts in the form of the Knight-Judicator with their loyal gryph-hounds. A dedicated ranged combat specialist, the Knight-Judicator brings a devastating terminus greatbow to the field and can call upon the gaze of Sigmar himself to smite their foes.
Besides looking amazing, ranged units are rarer in AoS so having access to another one in the faction might give them a serious edge in list building.
Masters of the Sacrosanct $50
Available only from the Games Workshop webstore, this set collects the Lord-Arcanum on Gryph-charger and an Evocator-Prime, lending a storm of magical might to your forces.
This duo of characters was box-locked for a long time (three years to be exact), but now you can finally pick up your own if you didn’t want to grab the Soul Wars box previously.
Stormstrike Chariots $45
Fashioned by the hand of Grungni himself, Stormstrike Chariots are able to smash through enemy lines with ease, pulled by specially bred gryph-chargers and carrying two veteran Stormcast Eternals. These passengers strike out at any enemies foolish enough to come close, be it with a tempestuous spear or great stormbow.
These chariots look like a great flexible and mobile unit that is sure to make its way into some lists in the near future.
All three of these releases are Eash to Build aka Push-fit like the Dominion Starter
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The book also came out this week but unfortunately, there are still 6 units you won’t be able to use as the models aren’t out yet. Also, the 6 is the number of actual kits and some of them can be built into multiple units, so in a way, it’s even more than 6.
Lord-Commander Bastian Carthalos
Think that hammer looks impressive? Well, he can also call down thunderbolts from Azyr to obliterate his enemies.
GW’s hint at this model’s mechanics is interesting at the very least. Could it be a ranged attack? or perhaps a special ability or spell? We will just have to wait and see.
On top of some interesting potential rules, the model looks fantastic with plenty of room for hobbyists to flex some creative hobby muscles.
Knights-Relictor
Knights-Relictor provide support with prayers to the God-King Sigmar, and they’re handy with a maul on the front line.
There isn’t much to go off for the Knights-Relictor, but another support piece is always welcome, especially with such an expansive roster that they have.
Vanquishers
Vanquishers are clad in thunderstrike armour and are armed with devastating celestial greatswords that hit exceptionally hard.
These are kinda reminiscent of a Stormcast version of the old-school empire greatswords, which were dope AF, so that makes these pretty fresh as well!
They are a full squad too, meaning there is a full range of poses and a flag bearer/hornblower for more diversity. These will most likely hit harder than other basic options but might end up being a little easier to kill since they forgo a shield.
Vigilors
Judicators and Vanguard-Raptors are already excellent ranged specialists, but Sigmar heard the prayers of generals who want even more top-quality archers in their ranks and forged ranks of Vigilors to bolster the backline.
Stormcast does already have decent options considering range in AoS, but these might be unique in the sense that they have some decent melee as depicted in their poses, while other options are much more dedicated to range and no melee.
Annihilators
We’ve already seen some of these incredible warriors in the Dominion boxed set, but this new kit features more options, including the two-handed meteoric grandhammers.
Not to mention, these new separate boxes will have different poses and appearance options, making it a much less restrictive and exciting kit to build and play in-game!
New Stormcast Dragons Coming to AoS 3.0 Soon!
The Draconith Empires were all but destroyed, but with Sigmar’s resurgence two princes of that once magnificent civilisation see a chance to return their order to greatness. The Princes’ affinity with Sigmar and the cause of the Stormcast Eternals makes their arrival a great boost for the forces of Order, who are still reeling from the effects of Be’lakor’s shroud of dark magic and the emergence of Kragnos. The Draconith are about to put the Grand Alliances of Death, Destruction, and Chaos on notice.
Kragnos thought he had killed them by stomping out all of their eggs, but he couldn’t keep the Draconith down forever! The new kit looks like it will be able to be built into two different versions, Karazai and Krondys.
Krondys, Son of Dracothion
An integral member of Sigmar’s inner circle, Krondys is majestic, wise, and immensely powerful. Already among the most magically potent beings in the Mortal Realms, Krondys also bears the Regalia Fulmentaris around his neck – a piece of armour that magnifies his substantial magical abilities.
So, not only is this giant and will probably do all kinds of melee damage, but it is also a spell caster, so should be quite the powerful character. The only thing will be points cost, if it’s just insanely high like Kragnos, not sure how many armies will find room for it. The model itself is pretty cool with plenty of detail and will really stand out on the tabletop.
Karazai the Scarred
Finding himself without an invite to Sigmar’s party, Karazai has been scouring Ghur, seeking vengeance for his scrambled kin and wreaking havoc on the forces of Destruction. When a dragon spends too long in the Realm of Beasts, though, a little of that realm may also find its way into the dragon, and thus it is that Karazai has become a bitter and violent creature – all but consumed with wrath and revenge. But doesn’t he strike a pose?
Since this one is not specifically for Sigmar, there may be a chance it can be used by other armies as well, which would be super fun. Plus, we assume it will be quite the monster in melee and maybe gets stronger when it gets too low enough wounds. Just a guess but could be fun and flavorful.
More Age of Sigmar Stormcast Dragons Incoming
Get a load of this guy. With his flaming sword* and fancy helmet with built-in moustachios, the Knight-Draconis is exactly as much of a beast on the battlefield as you’d expect from such a mighty champion of Sigmar.
The dragon does definitely have a different look than the old aesthetic, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Either way, it looks like Stormcast is not done getting new units quite yet.
It’s hard to decide which is the best detail. The Dragonith’s special hat is a strong contender – this is a kit with much more than its fair share of fancy headgear – but the tilting plate on his breast is very cool too, not least because it implies the Stormdrake Guard enjoy a spot of dragon jousting… And we repeat, if you take him as your general, you can run an entire army of dragons.
How cool would it be to have an entire dragon army? Might not be super competitive, but who cares, you have an army of dragons!
Stormdrake Guard
Stormdrake Guard are Stormcast Eternals who have forged a symbiotic relationship with their Draconith mounts. Clad in thunderstrike armour and adorned with a rare Draconith beastmark, these warriors can be armed either with a drakerider’s lance or drakerider’s warblade.
It looks like they will be releasing this in a kit where you can build either option, much like the previous dragons as well. Overall both variations look cool and it would just be fun to see a full dragon army on the table.
Which of the new releases are you looking forward to the most?
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