New Horus Heresy Iron Hands rules have been revealed by GW, but we’ve also seen a ton of rumors for their legion as well- here is the latest!
With the release of the Horus Heresy starter and the new edition imminent, it’s time for GW to start revealing rules. This time around, they are focusing on the Iron Hands, but we’ve also seen some Horus Heresy playtest rumors for them.
So while they might change a little, the playtest versions have been pretty accurate so far.
Warhammer Community showed off some new legion-specific rules; let’s check them out!
New Horus Heresy Iron Hands Rules & Rumors Revealed
On the battlefield, the Iron Hands are built different – they don’t need to hide behind walls like their yellow-clad cousins, or dash away from a head-on collision like the flighty Fifth Legion. No, the X Legion take their licks on the (steel-capped) chin. Tough as The Medusa’s Scales, these Space Marines power through grievous injuries with nothing more than stubborn grit and a steady supply of replacement body parts.
This honestly makes them way tougher, as all weapons, no matter how strong they are will have -1 to their strength, and sometimes this could turn a 4+ to a 5+, etc…
The Gorgon’s uncompromising attitude would terrify lesser men – but to his sons, that backbreaking work ethic is a source of true inspiration. His most ambitious Warlords share the unflinching Silver-iron Will needed to shrug off all hardship.
Not being able to react in the movement phase is a little annoying, but this gives you way more flexibility in the assault phase and shooting phase. Then, never having any of your characteristics lowered is pretty sweet.
Ferrus Manus
They didn’t show off rules, but we’ve seen rules from the interwebs!
While he doesn’t nearly have as many special rules, giving your entire army a 6+ FNP is always strong. Not to mention in combat he can destroy all kinds of high-toughness units and vehicles especially.
Legion Specific Iron Hands Horus Heresy Rules Rumors
Obviously, a lot of these will make you tougher, or strike back in death!
You can take Medusan Squads as troops which is sweet but if you do, you can’t include the big guy Ferrus.
The Gorgons are tough, have a 5+ FNP, and can have all kinds of wargear! Which will become quite expensive, but this unit should be worthwhile.
View Gallery: 183 Images
Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Horus Heresy Rules & Product Leaks. Click on the gallery above to see new Horus Heresy models and rules rumors!
- 4 New Plastic Horus Heresy Starter Box Sets
- All the Horus Heresy New Models & Rules
- Horus Heresy Legion Rules
- Horus Heresy Weapon & Unit Rules
All the Newest GW Model & Rules Previews
What do you think about the new rules and rumors for Horus Heresy Iron Hands so far?
Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group, and make sure you enter the latest monthly giveaway for FREE today!
Get ad-free access to our videos, a monthly crate of miniatures, and support some of the best creators out there for as little as $6 a month on Patreon!
About the Author: Travis Pasch
Travis Pasch
Job Title: Head Writer & Editor
Socials: @paschbass
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.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
