The new AoS Regiments of Renown are quite interesting, but the value of the boxes are not so hot; here is the value and savings breakdown.
These are sort of like the Arks of Omen boxes, but for AoS, however, they are meant to be played as mercenaries with your normal army. GW also promised free rules for all boxes, which could give you a fun way to add to buff up your army without getting something in the normal range.
This is definitely an interesting idea to add some uniqueness to your army. With that said, though, the MSRP inside the boxes is pretty much all over the place.
Now that Games Workshop has priced them all out, we know how much they will save you!
New AoS Regiments of Renown Box Values are Not so Hot
The new boxes come from this Warhammer Community post.
These roving brigands offer their services to whoever can guarantee them fame and fortune, seeking to build a reputation that echoes down the ages. The most (in)famous are known as Regiments of Renown – powerful mercenaries with skills that make them well worth the fees they charge their fairweather allies.
Just from looking at them, you can really see the disparity of the unit’s values across the board.
Norgrimm’s Rune Throng $110
Want a gaggle of hard-to-shift duardin to sit on objectives? The Dispossessed ex-nobles of Norgrimm’s Rune Throng are happy to lend a hand to any ORDER army* – so long as you’re willing to help them uncover more valuable rune-lore. This regiment consists of a Runelord, 10 Irondrakes, and 10 Longbeards.
- Runelord $27
- 10 Irondrakes $55
- 10 Longbeards $55
Total MSRP: $137
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $27
So, first off, we expect this to be cheaper than the Boarding Patrol boxes, but at $110 you really only save $27, which just isn’t that great. However, if you want everything inside, technically, you get the Runelord for free!
Veremord’s Shamblers $70
There are five other Regiments of Renown for hire, at least one for each Grand Alliance. Veremord’s Shamblers are a horde of undead led by a ward-breaking graverobber on the run, available to DEATH armies.
- 20 Deadwalker Zombies $60
- Corpse Cart $35
Total MSRP: $95
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $25
Well, this is why the values are so confusing, as this is so much less stuff and so much cheaper! We initially hoped this would sell for $60, but it feels like GW is aiming for about $25 in savings for each box overall.
The Coven of Thyrx $80
The Coven of Thyrx are a gang of Tzeentchian daemons whose ingenious summoner is forever seeking new CHAOS patrons to indulge his thaumaturgical chicanery.
- Pink Horrors $42
- Magister $16.50
- Endless Spells $45
Total MSRP: $103.50
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $23.50
Well, if you already have the Tzeentch Endless Spells, we can’t really see a world where this has much value at all. Once again, right around that $25 value. So, nothing too insane.
If you already have the spells, we wouldn’t think too much about this one.
Hargax’s Pit-beasts $110
Hargax’s Pit-beasts provide real melee punch to CHAOS armies with a trio of fearsome creatures, including Hargax himself – an Ogroid Myrmidon out to wrangle beasts for his fighting pit.
- Ogroid Myrmidon $45
- Sphyranx $45
- Fomoroid Crusher $45
Total MSRP: $135
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $25
Well, if you want three big beasts to add to your force, then this is a pretty cool box! We wanted to see this priced under $100 for value’s sake, but again, it’s precisely at the $25 mark.
Big Grikk’s Kruleshots $100
Big Grikk’s Kruleshots are also monster hunters – just ask Grikk, who beat a hasty exit after “accidentally” skewering his boss’s Vulcha – and add ranged options to DESTRUCTION forces with their toxin-smeared crossbows.
- 6 Man-skewer Boltboyz $100 ($50 for 3)
- Beast-skewer Killbow $35
Total MSRP: $135
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $35
This one actually has the best value at $35, but again, nothing really to write home about. Still, if you need a bunch of shooting, it could be a decent pickup, as you basically get the Killbow for free.
Elthwin’s Thorns $70
Finally, the half-mad Sylvaneth of Elthwin’s Thorns made a name for themselves seeking a cure for their curse amongst the armies of ORDER, darting around the battlefield on zephyrwing spites and unleashing deadly salvos with unnatural insight.
- Gossamid Archers $60
- Arch-Revenant $38
Total MSRP: $98
Total Savings Versus Box Price: $28
Last up, we have another box that doesn’t even reach the $100 mark in terms of MSRP. Still, this has the second most value, so if you were planning on getting Gossamid Archers and an Arch-Revenant, you might as well buy this and save some cash.
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