If you’ve been wondering what the new 40k Angron rules could look like, check out the latest rumors from the interwebs!
It wasn’t too long ago we saw the model revealed, so you know the rumors start flowing once that happens. Some of these are more logical conclusions based on other models, while others are more substantiated.
The rumors come from Reddit, but let’s first check out the model reveal, then get into the rules!
Plastic Daemon Primarch Angron Confirmed by GW!
If things weren’t dire enough for the Imperium, what with the opening of the Great Rift and all the other threats from within and without, another Daemon Primarch has rejoined the battle for the fate of the galaxy – he might not look it, but he’s extremely happy to be back.
The Daemon Primarch of Khorne is a gigantic slab of warp-fuelled muscle. He’s been totally reforged into the image of his bloody master, flesh as red as the cascade of gore he leaves in his wake.
He is quite the monstrosity! This will be huge based on the base size and the model itself; let’s just hope the rules represent his insane power and ferocity.
Yet take a closer look and you can still see the origins of this Daemon Prince. The Butcher’s Nails are still present, now fused into his very form. Likewise, scraps of his old Nucerian warplate still remain – like the shoulder pad that pays homage to his former Legion, even if the teeth are now somehow more… daemonic, a gaping maw almost literally eating worlds.
When you get close up on the details, they are quite awesome! As we said, this release is probably a ways off as they said we’ll learn more about it in the coming months. Now, let’s look at the leaked picture and what else could be coming with it.
More Khorne Leaks & Imperial Guard
It seems like there will be a slew of new miniatures, including new Khorne Berzerkers, the other half of the Kasrkin kit, and perhaps a new guard tank as well!
The very first comment on the Angron thread (especially now that it’s confirmed) also pretty much hit the nail on the head as well:
About 6 months before Wraith of Magnus dropped, one of the reliable rumor-mongers of the day (by the name of Hastings) reported seeing detailed design work for Magnus, Guilliman, Mortarion, Angron, and Russ. He was met with skepticism about the idea of Primarchs coming back to 40K until Magnus was released. He is now 3/5 and although Hastings has long since disappeared (or switched identities) I still give this rumor a lot of weight.
Berzerkers are 20-ish years old and in need of a revamp. Redoing World Eaters with Angron to lead them would certainly tick a lot of GW‘s boxes.
So from the image above, we can see a slew of new units, all of which will probably get revealed cheekily soon by Games Workshop making fun of the Photato image that they probably leaked in the first place…
Will the World Eaters codex actually make it into 9th edition 40k? While some big clues pointed to the fact that it might fall into 10th edition, we know that is not the case anymore!
RUMORS: World Eaters Angron Profile 40k Rules Leaked
These rumors come from Reddit and Pastebin, edited only for readability. These are the initial leaks we saw for him, but we’ll jump into the new stuff after that.
Angron:
- 2+/4++ 18W 1 WLT
- Removes enemy ObSec within 6″
- Warp Locus Currently does not ignore Wound caps or invulns, but has so many attacks he can “Destroy anything in close combat pretty easily.”
- Can be revived with the Bloodtithe mechanic
What looks to be the new Datasheet 40k rules leak rumors come from Reddit.
First up, the previous rumors did say he had enough attacks to destroy anything in combat, and 36+ attacks seem like plenty to kill pretty much anything!
Then, the wounds and save seem to follow previous rumors, so another plus for both sets of rumors. The non-sweep attack has 14 strength, -4 ap, and D3+3 damage. So if these are true, he will kill basically anything in one turn.
So it goes without saying not to let this guy get in combat with you! He also barely degrades in terms of attacks, so it should be pretty deadly throughout the game. Lastly, if you can actually revive him, this gets insane.
The auras are different from the rumors we’ve seen, so we’ll have to wait and see what comes out as true. Now, let’s check out the points, and if they are true, he won’t cost that much for how much damage he can dish out!
World Eaters Points Leaks
These come from the r/warhammer40k in clear violation of rule 2, “DO NOT post point values for weapons and upgrades in your army lists.”
What looked like a potential hoax is starting to have a bit more credibility with the Grand Narrative Finale preview now.
Take these with as much salt as you need, but it could be something; at least they got the new units right!
RUMORS: What New Warhammer 40k Rules to Expect for Angron
These rumors come from Reddit and have been corrected for grammar.
- Wounds:18, duh
- Toughness:7, with Magnus being a seven as well, we can predict our red boi will be as well, with Morty being tough eight as he should be the toughest
- Stregnth:9-10, if Khorne’s schtick is that he is the strongest, so it makes sense that Angron will be the strongest Primarch. This would help with upcoming T9 models.
- Movement:14 or 20. Morty is 12, Magnus is 16, so either our boi is in the middle, and they are going by 2s, he would be 14, or if he’s faster and they are going by 4s, hed be 20 (this is the least certain tho)
- Defense: ++4 invul, and -1 dmg; again, if Angron isn’t about toughness, he would be closer to his Tzeenchy brother in this case
- Damage: at least 6, not six dmg at most per wound but six at least, Morty currently is the most melee Primarch with 3+d3 damage, so it would only make sense for Angron to be, at base, killier in combat than stinky here so at least 6. Everything including is just speculation
- Gimmick: he will have the most amount of whatever gimmick WE have in their codex. Morty has a 12-inch aura of contagion and whatever plague company he wants. Magnus has an innate +3 to psychic and can take two cabal rituals. So whatever WE get, Angron will get the most out of it( ex.
- Let’s say blood tithes comeback, Angron would get two or three per unit slain instead of 1, complete speculation, but you get the idea)
There was also mention from a very good source that he would be, in fact, Toughness 8, and he would “get faster the more damage he takes.”
So, when comparing him to the current Primarchs, a lot of this makes sense. However, there is a bit of wishlisting here sprinkled in with a dash of rumors, so as always, buyer beware.
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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.
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