RUMORS: New Imperial Guard 40k Rules Changes & Updates

By Travis Pasch | July 14th, 2022 | Categories: astra militarum, Games Workshop Previews, Imperial Guard, Tabletop Gaming News & Rumors, Warhammer 40k

We know new models are on way for the Imperial Guard in 9th Edition, but here are some 40k rules rumors in terms of buffs, changes, and new units.

It wasn’t that long ago GW actually showed off some new minis, but didn’t give much in the way of actual details on what the units can do. Well, even though these are rumors, they are from a reputable source, so take them with as much salt as you need, there are rumors after all.

Plus, with the new Daemons codex announced, it looks like the Imperial Guard codex will be the next book. We’ll also take a look at all the new minis to start, then get into the rumors!

GW Reveals New Imperial Guard Kasrkin, Sentinel, & Creed Models!

As you know, communication across vast galactic distances is complex, and the work of faithless traitors can lead to pictorial intelligence of a substandard quality ending up in your dutiful hands. Fortunately, we stand ready to address this oversight – our astropaths have been able to broadcast glorious images of forthcoming Astra Militarum reinforcements.

Traitors? That’s a little harsh, but hey, it got GW to reveal the minis! Plus, the new models are looking pretty sweet!

If you ask us, there are more units than they showed off below in the picture. However, we’ll also speculate on those.

The new Lord Castellan deserves to command only the finest troops in battle – and who better than the renowned Kasrkin? These warriors are the elite of the elite, and they’re getting a stunning kit to match their fearsome reputation.

Clad in the finest carapace armour, these special forces have more skills than your standard Astra Militarum trooper, and are able to cut down their enemies with volleys from their hot-shot lasguns.

The New Imperial Guard Kasrkin models really take the look of the old ones and just up the ante! They are sleeker with better-looking weapons and just overall. If you ask us, that’s a pretty good upgrade.

Ursula Creed

Ursula Creed is the Lord Castellan of Cadia – and we dare any of you to tell her that she can’t hold the post simply because Abaddon destroyed that entire planet. Creed follows in her father’s footsteps – but while nepotism is alive and well in the 41st Millennium, this is no hereditary title. She’s earned that mantle like her father before her, and is every bit as ruthless, tactical, and unflinching.

Wait, could that be her father’s battered old greatcoat? But wasn’t he wearing that when Cadia fell?

This is a really cool addition to the line and the model has all kinds of throwbacks to Creed. However, we’re not so sure about the paint job on this one, mainly the face, but we’re sure it can be made to look cooler.

Sentinel

Finally, there’s an incredible new take on a classic kit – the Sentinel. These agile walker-vehicles are superb hunter-killers, and can be equipped with a variety of weaponry and wargear that enables them to deal with any foe – from blasting apart a tide of frenzied cultists to bringing down xenos monstrosities.

The new miniature can be assembled as an Armoured Sentinel or – if you prefer to feel the wind in your hair as you slay the enemies of the God-Emperor – a lightweight Scout Sentinel.

This is pretty sweet! While it keeps the feel of the old one, it really updates it to the new edition! Plus, if you look hard enough in the picture at the top, you can see the scout sentinel there!

RUMORS: New Imperial Guard 40k Codex Rules Changes & Updates

According to an industry insider, there are a ton of spicy rules and of course, new kits rumored to be on the way for the Imperial Guard.

The new tank is called the Praetorian (aka Rogal Dorn) and it will feature twin battle cannons that can be replaced with an even bigger gun.
Roughrider kits are coming, sadly with no DKoK options, and overall a serious lack of DKoK in the new codex.
Hotshot lasguns are the same on Scions and Kasrkin, except the range will be different. 10 to a box for the new kit.
Cadian Shock Troopers will get their own datasheet now.
Ignore -1 AP mechanic for tanks, as well as ways for their shots to wound on 2’s. Also, a “drive me closer so I can hit you with my sword” upgrade, and a combo melta/psychic defense

New Shock Trooper models are in the fore of the Angron image, and the middle back of the Cadian reveal, with only two special weapons in the squad it makes sense to be a dual kit with the Kasrkins.
Guard Codex is next after Daemons

According to the rumors, the troops in red above are actually the new Cadian Shock troopers! You can tell they look different from the current box. Plus, they were also in the leaked pictures of Angron, so it’s definitely looking like a new box for them. It’s also worth noting what appears to be a new tank chassis in the lower right of the Angron pic as well that could be the new Praetorian tank.

Either way, the Imperial Guard looks to be getting a slew of new models that may even satiate the discerning tread head as well. Dope new rules would be a fantastic pairing to have as well in their upcoming codex.

Here’s all the latest on the upcoming rules updates and points changes for Warhammer 40k.

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Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should keep an eye out for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!

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