It’s happening! GW just confirmed that Space Marines and Necron Wave 1 Pre-Orders are coming for the first week of October!
Warhammer Community just let us in on what’s going up on pre-order for the coming week! Let’s check out what all is on the way to pre-order on October 3rd!
Space Marines & Necron Wave 1 Pre-Orders CONFIRMED!
This week’s lineup and pricing was actually leaked a few days early, be sure to read that post here to get caught up. Still, no word yet if the pricing is correct or not.
Codex: Space Marines
Thrilling background? Check. Stunning artwork? Check. Bespoke, narrative-driven Crusade rules? Check. Rules for building your own Successor Chapter Tactics? Check. A whopping 98 datasheets? Check. All that and we still haven’t mentioned the rules for upgrading your Characters to members of the Chapter Command, nor the incredible miniatures showcase and the fact that the rules and background sections cover every First Founding Chapter and their successors – even the Deathwatch!
This codex is huge! Games Workshop also said that the codexes will come with a digital code for a full access copy in the Warhammer app. A welcome bonus for anyone who may have started using it during their games.
Remember that each new codex comes with a unique digitally printed code inside the back cover. This code unlocks the codex’s full contents in Warhammer 40,000: The App, so if you haven’t already downloaded it, make sure you do so today in preparation, and sign up for a My Warhammer account so you can make the most of the app’s features.
We hope Games Workshop solves the problems they have been having with the App for this rollout because up to this point, its been less than impressive to say the least…
Of course, if you are a die-hard Space Marine fan, you can pick up the collectors edition with an extended art cover.
Datacards: Space Marines
It’s still incredibly satisfying (and helpful) to place a datacard next to a friendly or enemy unit affected by a psychic power, Stratagem or Litany of Battle as a reminder that its effects are active.
Not to mention its usually easier to find what you might want to look up if you set them to the side beforehand. Less time flipping through pages means more time playing!
Primaris Invader ATV
This swift and manoeuvrable buggy can be equipped with either an onslaught gatling cannon or a multi-melta, while the driver gets to join in the fun with a twin auto bolt rifle.
A little heavier than a bike, this might be what you looking for if you want some fast armor that can strike quickly, but with a few more wounds than a typical outrider.
Primaris Chaplain on Bike
Whether you’re looking to lead the charge of your Outriders from the front with a powerful Character, or you just think that the new Raider-pattern bikes would look sick in black, the Primaris Chaplain on Bike is just what you need!
Chaplains have been getting more support with the introduction litanies, which means instead of playing them for fluff you can also play them as a sort of character multi-tool in your armies!
Firestrike Servo Turret
These fearsome gun batteries can be fielded in units of up to three, armed with twin accelerator autocannons, or twin las-talons for some anti-armour punch. What’s more, they’re manned by some of the Chapter Armoury’s best marksmen, further assisted by advanced targeting arrays.
By the sounds of it, we should be able to expect a good range and good ballistic skills to make up for the lack of mobility. Look for more rules teased throughout the following week.
Codex: Necrons
It includes a detailed background of the ancient machine race and tells the full story of their ancestral ruler, the Silent King, for the first time. Add to that the wonderfully thematic Crusade rules, the largest roster of units the Necrons have ever had, and the freedom to assemble a Dynastic Code of your own, and it’s fair to say that Necrons fans are in for a real treat – and their enemies are in for a rude awakening…
Just like the Space Marine book, this one is huge. Most Xenos armies haven’t seen this much support in a while, so the new waves of Necrons are very welcome. Some factions are cool but don’t have the lineup that could represent them very well. Necrons are no longer even close to one of those factions.
If you feel drawn to Necrons or have been collecting them for years, you may want to pick up the limited collectors editions to show off your devotion.
Datacards: Necrons
Keep track of your Stratagems and physics-bending C’tan Powers with the accompanying Necrons datacards. This set is especially handy for reminding both you and your opponent which Command Protocol – a powerful new turn-based ability introduced in the codex – is active during each battle round.
Szarekh, the Silent King
Even without the not-so-subtle effects of his dais’ obeisance generators, it would be difficult to resist kneeling before the sheer majesty of the Silent King. Szarekh is accompanied by two Phaerons – newly elected members of the Triarch, who bear their relics of office. Behind the Silent King writhes the bound essence of a C’tan Shard known only as the Enchained, whose otherworldly powers fuel the dais and the incandescent annihilator beams that erupt forth from the Triarchal Menhirs that flank Szarekh at all times.
That’s it! He is finally about to hit store shelves and hobbying tables. We’ve been hearing about him since the start of 9th edition and now finally his model is getting released!
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
The big guns are out in force with the Lokhust Heavy Destroyer. Armed with either an infantry-shredding enmitic exterminator or a tank-busting gauss destructor, these Destroyers are bigger, gnarlier and more heavily armed than ever before!
These are the big hitters. Expect to see destructive weapon profiles on these heavy supports.
Canoptek Doomstalker
To ensure it inflicts sufficient levels of doom, it’s equipped with a carapace-mounted doomsday blaster, which increases in power the further away its target is. Just remember to say ‘Your doom approaches…’ each time you set one up on the battlefield!
Judging by the sheer size of the cannon alone, it’s probably ill-advised to stand in front of that thing on the battlefield.
Dice
These artfully wrought dice are designed with debossed Necron circuitry, with a Necron skull and Faction icon in place of a 1 and 6 respectively.
The Necrons get some more unique dice with some extra character, while the space marines stick to their roots…
Unfortunately, they get the same-old, same-old, simple dice with chapter decals. At the end fo the day its just dice, so it’s not a big deal, but we all know that each of these chapters have more character than this.
Getting Started with Warhammer 40,000
It breaks down every aspect of the Warhammer hobby to its fundamentals, introducing how to collect, build, paint and play with your miniatures in a way that someone with no prior Warhammer experience can easily pick up. If you’ve ever thought about introducing a friend or family member to Warhammer 40,000, this is the way to do it.
New introduction products are always welcome. More players, means more games, more releases, more hobby stores, more everything! If you’ve got buddies who are intimidated but interested, this easy to start way might be the simplest entry yet.
There’s also one release from Forgeworld coming.
House Escher Weapon Upgrade kit
If you serve House Escher, you can look forward to some incredibly versatile new weapon options for your gang members, as well as some tooled-up Champions with which to strengthen your roster… provided you have the creds, of course!
What do you think about the new Space Marines and Necron wave 1 pre-orders for 40k? Are you excited about the Silent King?
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About the Author: Andrew Schrank
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About Andrew Schrank: Over the past 15 years, Andrew has played all the games, including tabletop and video games, and immersed himself in the associated lore. Andrew joined the Spikey Bits team in 2018 and covers the Warhammer hobby and tournament scene, along with the latest in tabletop miniatures, each week.
Aspiring diplomat, Lord of Fluff, and Master of Ice Hammer, He loves Star Wars, Chaos Undivided, and Gundam. During his free time, he hunts Platinum trophies on PS5 and reads international news. On weekends, Andrew plays commander and cEDH games, often with unique strategies that push the limits.
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