Here is the pricing and where to get the new Warhammer 40k Chapter Approved, AoS Skaven, Sylvaneth, Necromunda Squats, and more from Games Workshop.
Check out the new releases from GW. So get those hobby dollars ready if you want anything that is up for pre-order right now!
General’s Handbook – Pitched Battles 2022-23 Season 1 Retail Price:$50
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Inside this season’s General’s Handbook, you’ll find:
– An introduction to setting up Pitched Battles for matched play games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, including guidance on the Battle Ready standard of painting for your miniatures, and a comprehensive list of the official publications which can be used in Pitched Battles
– Detailed background information for Gallet, the wind-blasted continent of Ghur where the action takes place. You’ll learn all about this arid landscape, the beasts that dwell there, and the tunnels underneath it
– Region of War rules for Gallet, the Splintered Land, with special rules that focus on empowering Battleline troops, a terrifying new Realmsphere spell for all Wizards, and an aggressive Realm Command available to all players
– Two additional core battalions that players can include in their army: Expert Conquerors, well-versed in seizing objectives, and Bounty Hunters, tasked with bringing down the mightiest foes
– Six grand strategies that dictate an army’s goals in battle by offering victory points if completed by the end of the game, whether you spread your veterans across the battlefield in a Show of Dominance, or eliminate your opponent’s core to demonstrate that there’s No Place for the Weak
– Eight battle tactics that can be used to gain an advantage each turn by earning additional victory points, such as taking revenge for fallen warriors with An Eye for an Eye, or choosing to Outmuscle your opponent’s veterans by driving them from an objective
– 12 battleplans for setting up games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, with a variety of special rules and victory conditions, such as claiming volatile amberbone deposits in the Realmstone Cache, fighting over the twisting tunnels of the Nidus Paths, or struggling to the bitter end in a claustrophobic Turf War
– Updated warscrolls for the following 17 endless spells: Horrorghast, Aethervoid Pendulum, Chronomantic Cogs, Emerald Lifeswarm, Geminids of Uhl-Gysh, Malevolent Maelstrom, Prismatic Palisade, Purple Sun of Shyish, Quicksilver Swords, Ravenak’s Gnashing Jaws, Soulsnare Shackles, Suffocating Gravetide, The Burning Head, Umbral Spellportal, Soulscream Bridge, Shards of Valagharr, and Lauchon the Soulseeker
– The core rules and player’s code for games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar
New General’s Handbook means new rules! Exciting times for all AoS players!
Battletome: Sylvaneth Retail Price: $55
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This 104-page hardback book contains:
– Twisting thickets of background information on the Sylvaneth, including their history, curious arboreal traditions, and legendary figures like Drycha Hamadreth and Alarielle the Everqueen
– A bushel of artwork that shows off the vital energies of the Sylvaneth
– 25 warscrolls and pitched battle profiles for the spirits of Ghyran, from flitting Gossamid Archers and mounted Spiterider Lancers to the demigod Lady of Vines
– Rules for the 7 greatest Sylvaneth Glades and their 4 Seasons of War, plus command traits, artefacts of power, spell lores, and battle traits like Places of Power and Verdant Blessings
– Path to Glory campaign rules that allow you to grow and spread your Wyldwood stronghold into a mighty forest, plus 5 warscroll battalions for use in narrative play
– Matched play content including 3 grand strategies and 5 battle tactics, as well as a Treelord-focused core battalion
– A showcase of stunning Sylvaneth miniatures in all the natural colours of their Glades, alongside guides on painting them yourself
Take up arms and protect the world of the living with the help of Alarielle and her servants.
Gossamid Archers Retail Price: $60
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This multipart plastic kit builds five Gossamid Archers, a swift mid-range harassment unit for Sylvaneth armies. Each Gossamid Archer has a distinctive pose and appearance, and one can be assembled as a Flitwing Scion with a diadem and ornate tabard. This set includes five different designs of zephyrwing spites and quiverbugs, each of which can be equipped to any one of the Gossamid Archer bodies, allowing you to mix-and-match your Archers for a wider variety of appearances across your army.
This kit comprises 42 plastic components, and is supplied with 5x Citadel 32mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and requires assembly
This new unit for Sylvaneth looks to be a strong one as any ranged options in the melee dense AOS are usually worth considering.
Spiterider Lancers Retail Price: $60
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This multipart plastic kit builds three Spiterider Lancers, forest spirits mounted atop insectoid dragonspites. Wearing knightly horned helms and armed with long magical spears, these elite cavalry fighters can soar across massive distances into a devastating charge, and are infused with vital energies that allow them to repair all but the most grievous wounds. One Spiterider Lancer can be assembled as a Spiterider Scion unit leader, another as a Banner Bearer, and another as a Hornblower. The kit includes a variety of shield designs, heads, and different ways to assemble each dragonspite, as well as a choice of two different instruments for your Hornblower, so no two units need look the same. This set can alternatively be assembled as Revenant Seekers.
This kit comprises 82 plastic components, and is supplied with 3x Citadel Flying Stems with 60mm Flying Bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and requires assembly
The other new model is some bug-riding cavalry, which is certainly not afraid of charging in.
Battletome: Skaven Retail Price: $55
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This 120-page hardback book contains:
– Endless warrens of background information on the skaven, including their history, quarrelsome society, and the magnificence of the Great Horned Rat.
– Heaps of artwork that captures the malign majesty of the expansive Under-Empire
– 45 warscrolls and pitched battle profiles for the insidious ratmen and their terrifying war machines, from the lowliest Clanrat to the most cunning Deathmaster
– Rules for all 6 Great Clans, plus command traits, artefacts of power, spell lores, prayers, and battle traits like Strength in Numbers and Scurry Away
– Path to Glory campaign rules that allow you to enact the circuitous plans of the Great Horned Rat, plus 11 warscroll battalions for use in narrative play
– Matched play content, including 5 grand strategies and 4 battle tactics to confound your opponents
– A showcase of scurrying swarms of Skaven miniatures from the many Great Clans, alongside guides on how to paint them yourself
Skaven needed a bit of help. so this update was very welcomed. Ratmen rejoice!
Warscroll Cards – Sylvaneth Retail: $33.50, Skaven Retail: $35, and Daughters of Khaine Retail: $35
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Three new sets of Warscroll Cards came out for this week’s focus factions, making the learning process and learning games easier by giving you quicker access to the information you need to play.
Dice Sets – Sylvaneth and Skaven Retail Price: $38 Each
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Along with their updates, the two focus factions are also getting access to new dice.
Vanguard: Daughters of Khaine Retail Price: $130
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This set includes the following multipart plastic models:
– 1x Melusai Ironscale
– 10x Witch Aelves, which can alternatively be built as Sisters of Slaughter
– 5x Blood Stalkers, which can alternatively be built as Blood Sisters
– 5x Doomfire Warlocks
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.
These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
The first of a few new Vanguards are for Daughters of Khaine, which is an easy purchase for fans of the faction who still want to bolster their forces a bit.
Vanguard: Skaven Retail Price: $130
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This set includes the following multipart plastic models:
– 1x Grey Seer
– 1x Warp Lightning Cannon, which can alternatively be built as a Plagueclaw Catapult
– 3x Stormfiends
– 20x Clanrats
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.
These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
Another new vanguard is coming for Skaven, perfect for any prospective and returning players.
Vanguard: Nighthaunt Retail Price: $130
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This set includes the following multipart plastic models:
– 1x Knight of Shrouds
– 10x Grimghast Reapers
– 20x Chainrasps
– 3x Spirit Hosts
All models are supplied with their appropriate bases.
These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
Vanguards seem to always be a good value, so this one is probably no different!
Auric Flamekeeper Retail Price: $33.50
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This multipart plastic kit builds one Auric Flamekeeper, a funerary support Hero and Totem for Fyreslayer armies. Garbed in his sacred salamander-skin cloak and stern death mask, this duardin bears aloft the burning Masterflame Rune in one hand and wields a flaming brazier axe in the other. In battle, these warrior-priests wade into combat wherever the fighting is hardest, calling on the ur-gold power harvested from their fallen comrades to activate one of a range of magical effects.
This kit is comprised of 10 plastic components, and is supplied with a Citadel 32mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Starting a string of AoS characters, this new one is from a recent battle box and can now be bought separately.
Akhelian Thrallmaster Retail Price: $33.50
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This multipart plastic kit builds one Akhelian Thrallmaster, a flexible support Hero for Idoneth Deepkin. Clad in the roguish, flowing outfit of a noble exile, this well-traveled noble is bristling with exotic weaponry and accompanied by a snapjaw eel companion. In battle, the Akhelian Thrallmaster is an excellent choice to lead a small force of Namarti Thralls and Reavers, or support them on the front lines in a larger army. The Thrallmaster can swap between fighting stances, each of which offers them – and nearby Namarti units – different abilities, allowing them to adapt to the shifting tides of war.
This kit is comprised of 11 plastic components, and is supplied with 1x Citadel 32mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Available outside of his battle box, this character is an easy pickup for Idoneth Deepkin players.
High Gladiatrix Retail Price: $35
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This multipart plastic kit builds one High Gladiatrix, a pit-fighting Hero for Daughters of Khaine armies. Twirling her barbed whip around herself, this elegant and intimidating figure comes with a choice of two heads – one wearing a mask in the style of the Sisters of Slaughter, and one bare head. She can also be built with one of two styles of gladiatrix blade – either a curved dagger or a double-bladed spear – allowing for loads of variety in your murderous aelves. In battle, the High Gladiatrix is a powerful fighter who seeks out enemy Heroes to decapitate them in a single blow, and inspires nearby fighters to hit even harder.
This kit is comprised of plastic 10 components, and is supplied with a Citadel 32mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Another new character option is for Daughters of Khaine. Quite simply, it’s almost always worth it for players to pick up these one-off new characters if it’s their faction.
Scriptor Mortis Retail Price: $38
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This multipart plastic kit builds one Scriptor Mortis, a malignant Hero for Nighthaunt armies. Surrounded by dribbling candles and the vapours of a spectral lantern, this bitter and vengeful scholar floats before an ornate skeletal lectern, making for a striking leader of your spectral hordes. A Scriptor Mortis can sentence enemy Heroes to endless punishment, inflicting a doom that creeps ever-closer as the battle drags on. When surrounded by friendly Nighthaunt, they’re also able to shield themselves from harm by transferring damage to their thralls.
This kit is comprised of 12 plastic components and is supplied with 1x Citadel 40mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly
Now available separately, this character is sure to be a great option for anyone who is a fan of the ghost boys.
Chapter Approved – War Zone Nephilim: Grand Tournament Mission Pack Retail Price: $30
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Inside this 136-page softback book, you’ll find:
– Two mission packs, each comprising nine missions each for Incursion and Strike Force battles, each designed to offer a wide array of challenges to players
– Warzone Nephilim secondary objectives, featuring three default secondary objectives for this Grand Tournament Mission Pack, bespoke secondary objectives for every Warhammer 40,000 faction, and a host of general secondary objectives for common use
– Dynamic new rules for allocating and generating Command points, as well as changes to choosing Relics and Warlord Traits
– Guidelines for setting up and playing a matched play or Grand Tournament-level competitive game, including suggested battlefield size, time limit, and how best to determine secondary objectives
– A blank tournament scoring sheet for you to photocopy and use, with an annotated example of how to fill it out
– The full core rules needed for matched play games of Warhammer 40,000, including a glossary and explanation of rare rules, as well as an introduction to the Battle Ready standard of painting for your miniatures
Take your matched play games to new heights with a wide range of secondary objectives for every faction, new rules for Command points, and a range of balanced and competitive missions. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the exciting world of matched play, Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim has something for you.
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Whooohooo looks like those spicy Warlord Traits and Relics rumors may just be for real. Either way, a rules update is one of the best ways to spice up your games, so this new mission pack might actually be a lot better than it seems.
The Book of the Outlands Retail Price: $50
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This 144-page hardback book contains:
– Ash Waste Nomads: In-depth background material for the mysterious Ash Waste Nomads who roam Necromunda’s outlands, plus all the rules you need to field an Ash Waste Nomads gang, including new wargear, gang tactics, and the Wastelands Skill Set.
– Ironhead Squat Prospectors: Extensive setting information on the abhuman Ironhead Squat Prospectors who seek Necromunda’s riches, plus complete rules for fielding an Ironhead Squat Prospectors gang, with new wargear, gang tactics, and the Wisdom of the Ancients Skill Set.
– Wasteland Gangs: Rules for expanding your gang with vehicles and bikes, hiring vehicle crews, new Hangers-on and Brutes from the outlands, and Exotic Beasts native to the ash wastes.
– Wasteland Workshop: Design and customise your own vehicles for Necromunda campaigns and skirmish games, with rules for unique vehicles like Outrider Quads and setting up a land train with the Cargo-8 Ridgehauler.
– Battles in the Ash Wastes: Rules for generating battlefield conditions including regions and seasons, plus rules for fighting mobile battles in all-important Rolling Roads combat.
– Additional Rules: Gang tactics for the Ash Wastes Nomads, Ironhead Squat Prospectors, and Orlock Vehicle Gangs, as well as the new Driving Skill Set.
– Vehicle Rules: All the rules you need to run vehicles in your games of Necromunda, including profiles and characteristcs, new actions, movement and impacts, and crew. Plus, gang tactics for Orlock Vehicles, and a new Driving Skill Set for all gangs.
– Weapon Reference Chart: A comprehensive reference chart for the weapons you will find in the Ash Wastes.
This is an expansion to Necromunda – you’ll need a copy of the Necromunda Rulebook or the Necromunda: Ash Wastes Rulebook to use the contents of this book.
New rules always help game systems change and adapt over time, so this one is great for that exact reason!
Cargo-8 Ridgehauler Retail Price: $95
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The kit includes a variety of additional components for use with its flatbed cargo bay:
– 2x Large Crates
– 2x Small Crates
– 3x Barrels
This set comprises 203 plastic components, and is supplied with a Cargo-8 Ridgehauler Transfer Sheet featuring a variety of vehicular decals and gang logos. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints. Note that some components are intended to be assembled without glue.
Rules for using this vehicle and any attached Ridgehauler Trailers can be found in Necromunda: Book of the Outlands.
The biggest and badest cargo truck on this side of Ash Wastes is finally coming!
Cargo-8 Ridgehauler Trailer Retail Price: $60
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The kit includes a variety of additional components for use with its flatbed cargo bay:
– 2x Large Crates
– 2x Small Crates
– 3x Barrels
This set comprises 114 plastic components, and is supplied with a Cargo-8 Ridgehauler Transfer Sheet featuring a variety of vehicular decals and gang logos. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints. Note that some components are intended to be assembled without glue.
Rules for using the Ridgehauler Trailer and the Cargo-8 Ridgehauler can be found in Necromunda: Book of the Outlands.
Extend your Cargo-8 with this trailer to use as extra story building or simply more on theme cover in Necromunda.
Ironhead Squat Prospectors Retail Price: $47
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The set includes:
– 8x bodies in four unique designs, each wearing protective mining suits with a variety of accessories like scanners and grenades, to be assembled as you see fit
– 10x heads in five different designs
– 10x headlamp helmets in five different designs and 2x fully-enclosed helmets, each compatible with any of the heads
– Weapons aplenty! 2 Ironhead heavy stubbers, 2 Ironhead autoguns, 2 Ironhead boltguns, 4 Ironhead bolt pistols, 2 Ironhead auto pistols, 2 Ironhead stub guns, 2 stone burners, and 2 power hammers
This set comprises 128 plastic components and is supplied with 10x Citadel 28.5mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.
Full rules for using this gang can be found in the Necromunda: Book of the Outlands supplement.
Being some of the first of the new era of Squat minis, these might be popular in 40k as proxies too!
Ironhead Squat Prospectors & House Orlock Gang Tactics Cards Retail Price: $16.50 Each
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The Ironhead Squat Prospectors have plenty of tricks up their sleeves, learned through millennia of tireless toil beneath the hives. Keep their best-laid plans close at hand with these Gang Tactics Cards.
House Orlock can grab their own Gang Tactics in this pack of cards, collecting their repertoire of schemes, gambits, and sharp practices in one convenient place.
The next two characters are suspected to be from Forge World, so keep that in mind if you want to look for them.
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