The time is now! Abaddon the Despoiler and the first wave of all new Chaos Space Marines are on deck for pre-order next week.
According to Warhammer Community, the next stage of Vigilus and all the dope new Chaos minis and 2.0 codex book are on the way! Buckle up, because this week’s pre-order preview is a big one!
Abaddon the Despoiler
He’s back, and he’s looking better than ever. Abaddon the Despoiler’s new model will be available to pre-order next week, and what a model it is! Bringing perhaps the most important villain to life in stunning detail, this new kit even gives you options to customise him for yourself, with an optional cape and three choices of head.
GW explains all of the creation that went into reviving Abaddon in a video with two of their designers that talk more about all the fine details and lore on the model.
Next up:
Chaos Space Marines
Of course, what’s a lord of the Black Legion without some Black Legionnaires to lead? The new Chaos Space Marines set builds you a squad of ten of these superhuman reavers, realised in baroque and terrifying splendour. Just as awesome-looking as the models from Warhammer 40,000: Shadowspear and Warhammer Quest: Blackstone Fortress, these models have been made with customisation in mind, allowing you to build units of close-combat raiders, long-ranged fire teams and anything in between. If you’re looking to field smaller squads, there are enough parts inside to build two units of five, each with a special or heavy weapon, Chaos Icon, and appropriately sinister-looking Aspiring Champion.
This set is compatible with many of the Chaos Space Marines (and loyalist) kids across the board. GW promises this is the perfect way to get creative with conversions and head swaps.
Maybe you’ll mix in Mk III armour to make some Iron Warriors, or stir in parts from a Tactical Squadto make some more recent renegades. Indeed, the diversity within the set is such that you could probably build a Legion of Chaos Space Marines from the kit with each model looking different.
The Noctilith Crown
Chaos players aren’t just here for the spikey bits… they want something pretty for the terrain.
Taken as a Fortification, the Noctilith Crown is more than just an awesome centerpiece, but a tactical lynchpin for the Heretic Astartes, giving nearby units an invulnerable save and making it easier for Chaos Psykers to cast their fell magics…
The Noctilith Crown also represents some exciting developments in the lore. Last year, in Forgebane, we found out Blackstone can be attuned to weaken or strengthen the power of the warp. The Noctilith Crown is one example of what happens when the Heretic Astartes get their hands on this miraculous mineral, used to sunder the veil and allow ingress for their daemonic allies…
If that looks familiar, it’s because we saw the arch in a recent Daemon Engine preview. How many other previews can you spot in the wave one releases?
Vigilus Ablaze
Yes, the new campaign book is fire…
In this latest campaign book, you’ll follow the thrilling conclusion of the war for Vigilus. Lore, maps, and art bring this latest conflict to life in rich detail, while a number of missions and rules allow you to fight the most epic battles for yourself – or just spice up your regular games of Warhammer 40,000.
Vigilus Ablaze is absolutely packed with new rules content for Chaos players. Like Vigilus Defiant, the book rewards you for taking narrative-themed forces with a number of Specialist Detachments, like the terror-bringing Host Raptorial or the mysterious Fallen Angels. That’s not all – the book also contains vastly expanded rules for the Black Legion, offering you your very own Stratagems, Relics and Warlord Traits that fit this storied Legion’s legendary record in battle.
Vigilus Ablaze also breathes new life into the Renegade Chapters – those raiders and corsairs who have joined the ranks of Chaos since the dark days of the Horus Heresy. You’ll find new traits for fan-favourites like the Red Corsairs and Crimson Slaughter, plus rules for niche but beloved renegades like The Purge, Brazen Beasts, Flawless Host and The Scourged. Each has their own rules, including a bespoke Relic and Stratagem. WIth Vigilus Ablaze, you’ll have more freedom when building your Chaos army than ever before, allowing you to create a dread host to suit your tastes.
And there’s still more. Vigilus Ablaze also serves as a sizeable update to Khorne Daemons, with new rules for the Bloodmaster, Skulltaker and the Skull Altar, giving you another excuse to use these incredible new models in your Warhammer 40,000 army.
Codex Update: Chaos Space Marines
The Heretic Astartes have expanded a lot since their codex was released in 2017, so we’ve given Codex: Chaos Space Marines a spruce-up! We’ve combined the previous codex with recent rules releases – including new datasheets, psychic powers, and Chapter Approved points changes – for your convenience.
It’s finally happening, the first of the 2.0 codex books are here for Warhammer 40k.
