New sprues are here for the Primaris Space Marines Gravis Captain and Ancient Miniatures plus free rules, and more rumors for Warhammer 40k!
Games Workshop put out free rules PDF downloads for the new Primaris Gravis Captain and Ancient miniatures, plus we have pics of their sprues and the latest rumors Space Marines!
As with all rumors, before we start, they are rumors! So that means to take these with as much salt as you need but do seem to be from a solid source according to Valrak (that has been reliable in the past). Also, if you are tired of seeing new Space Marines models (or rumors for them), you may want to stop reading here, as these are pretty focused on new miniatures in general.
The rumors, and images come from Valrak and we’ll summarize them here for you. Let’s see what could be coming soon for the Space Marines!
RUMORS: New Primaris Space Marines Rules & Minis
First up, it looks like Games Workshop will be doing all new supplements for many of the “Codex Space Marines chapters”. This means things like Imperial Fists, Ultramarines, etc… will all be getting their own new codex supplement books, just like back in 2019…
This also means we could see a huge swath of new chapter-specific models. Just think about how they did with the Salamanders, Fists, Raven Guard, etc around the same time at the end of 8th Edition.
This doesn’t mean that is guaranteed, but you know Games Workshop doesn’t like to release a new codex book without at least one new model.
Next up, Supposedly Primaris will get a new long-range fire support unit with something similar to missile launchers. We originally thought this weapon from a Rumor Engine would go on a tank, but now it looks possible for this very rumor. While it looks sort of big and bulky, it definitely looks like a missile launcher and Primaris are quite big and known for having huge weapons. It does almost look like it could fit on a new Redemptor Dreadnought, maybe a “heavy” one…?
Speak of which, supposedly a new Heavy Primaris Dreadnought will be on the way with serious close combat weapons and Multi-Meltas. While we haven’t seen any rumor engines about this, it would make sense to continue buffing the line of Primaris Dreadnoughts.
New 40k Primaris Space Marines Sprues & Free Rules Download
The last time that we saw a Captain in Gravis Armour was back when the Dark Imperium boxed set launched. He’s clearly been learning some new skills – he can now wield a chainsword or a power fist instead of his power sword. We note that he’s still not mastered the shovel as a weapon yet, though.
At least he’s coming with more options than we sometimes see with these types of releases. They also don’t really say he’ll be exclusive, so maybe he will just eventually join the ranks of the normal lineup (doubtful though).
One other thing to note about this model, his face is actually pretty cool! So luckily it looks like we won’t see a Ventris treatment right at the end of the year.
Along with his swanky new servo skull, the Captain also comes with a choice of heads.
The new Primaris Space Marines Captain in Gravis Armor rules are also available as a Free PDF download here.
The Captain in Gravis Armour has clearly been spending some time in the practice cages, because he can now replace his traditional power sword with a chainsword or a power fist. He’s even mastered Gravis Fighting Styles to make the most of his new weapons.
Looks like there is a new style master on the block but dont forget to read the restrictions to the new Garvis Fighting Styles too.
Here are the points for both according to Games Workshop:
Take a look at the sprues, guess who can go around double fisting heretics now!
The new Space Marines Captain in Gravis Armor has some pretty cool options overall and looks like another fun miniature to hobby on!
New Primaris Space Marines Ancient Miniature
Wait a minute… is that a power sword in his hand? Well, if the heretics you’re fighting stubbornly refuse to act as boltgun fodder like they’re supposed to, it certainly helps to have a deadly melee weapon to hand. If you’d prefer your Ancient to take a more hands-on approach to defending the sacred standard they bear, stoically cutting down anyone who dares to besmirch the banner’s sanctity with their foul presence, you’re in luck.
That banner is pretty sweet! They mention the kit will have plenty of options, so we know for sure it will come with a power sword and a bolt-rifle!
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They also mention the Crimson Fists in the post, and we’ve heard rumors of more Chapters getting their own books soon, so this could be pointing towards that, or we could just be reading way too far into it.
New Primaris Space Marines Ancient Miniature Sprues
The new Primaris Space Marines Ancient Miniature rules are also available as a Free PDF download here.
Surround your Primaris Ancient with a selection of Core units** and watch your enemies learn that Space Marines are just as deadly on the verge of death.
Nothing new here rules-wise for the Ancient, just a cool new pose with a ton of options including this banner seen in Valrak’s video:
This one is more akin to the old Dark Imperium Ancient’s, a true classic of the modern age.
Bolter is always at the ready.
Looks like a fun little kit with room for head, arm, and shoulder pad swaps!
So with the release of the new Primaris Space Marines Gravis Captain and now the Primaris Ancient, we don’t expect the Astartes releases to stop any time soon.
Be sure to listen to Valrak below to find out all the latest and greatest on these two models.
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