New rules changes are on the way in Chapter Approved, and for Warhammer AoS Skaven, Sylvaneth, DoK, and more will be next week’s pre-orders for June 18th.
Games Workshop just let us in on all the new releases that will be going up for pre-order this coming Saturday at 1 PM Eastern time here in the states.
General’s Handbook – Pitched Battles 2022-23 Season 1
A new season of war begins with the General’s Handbook, an essential supplement for Warhammer Age of Sigmar which includes updated battleplans and Pitched Battle profiles for every unit in the game. As the definitive companion for competitive Warhammer Age of Sigmar players, it contains everything you need to take your tabletop clashes into the new season and brave the harsh environs of the Splintered Land of Gallet.
New General’s Handbook means new rules! Exciting times for all AoS players!
Battletome: Sylvaneth
Alarielle’s Rite of Life has invigorated the Mortal Realms, and none feel its effects as keenly as her own Sylvaneth children. Freed from the torpor of the Necroquake, her armies once again reach out into the world, and all their newfound strength can be found within the pages of Battletome: Sylvaneth.
Take up arms and protect the world of the living with the help of Alarielle and her servants.
Gossamid Archers
Joining the throngs of tree spirits who march at Alarielle’s call, the Gossamid Archers sprang to life following the revival of the Oak of Ages Past. Soaring through the air on graceful zephyrspite wings, they fire their bows with peerless accuracy, even on the move, using terrifying larval arrowheads that rapidly grow as they eat through their victims. Lovely.
This new unit for Sylvaneth looks to be a strong one as any ranged options in the melee dense AOS are usually worth considering.
Spiterider Lancers
Also carried through the air, but this time on agile dragonsprite mounts, the Spiterider Lancers skewer unlucky foes on vicious lances as their insect steeds swoop around the battlefield. This kit can also build a band of Revenant Seekers, who guide the spirits of fallen Sylvaneth back to their soulpod groves. Both units possess the powerful ability to heal themselves when enemies fall before their blades.
The other new model is some bug-riding cavalry, which is certainly not afraid of charging in.
Battletome: Skaven
Skittering, twitching, scheming Skaven raise their heads once more and set their beady eyes on the Mortal Realms, as the Horned Rat’s hordes seek to consume everything in a tide of blades and fur. Battletome: Skaven contains everything you need to begin your campaign of conquest over the foolish man-things that inhabit the realms. And if you can make sure a few of your rivals perish-disappear in the process? Even better, yes-yes!
Skaven needed a bit of help. so this update was very welcomed. Ratmen rejoice!
Warscroll Cards – Sylvaneth, Skaven, and Daughters of Khaine
Three new sets of Warscroll Cards came out for this week’s focus factions, making the learning process and learning games easier by giving you quicker access to the information you need to play.
Dice Sets – Sylvaneth and Skaven
Along with their updates, the two focus factions are also getting access to new dice.
Vanguard: Daughters of Khaine
Fresh from giving the Nighthaunt the fight of their lives in the Arena of Blood boxed set, the Daughters of Khaine are heading right back into the thick of things with their long-awaited Vanguard box. This box contains five Blood Stalkers, five Doomfire Warlocks, 10 Witch Aelves, and a Melusai Ironscale to lead them. It’s both the perfect place to start a Daughters of Khaine army and a valuable collection of powerful units to bolster an existing force – all while saving money.
The first of a few new Vanguards are for Daughters of Khaine, which is an easy purchase for fans of the faction who still want to bolster their forces a bit.
Vanguard: Skaven
Not to be outdone, the Skaven have concocted their own Vanguard box. It’s packed with verminous minions to boss around – a Grey Seer leads a pack of 20 Clanrats, supported by three hulking Stormfiends and the awesome technological might of a Warp Lightning Cannon. Whether you’re starting a new army or adding to your swarm, this is a collection of powerful and volatile weapons – with a furred horde ideal for occupying unwitting targets while your gunners lock on.
Another new vanguard is coming for Skaven, perfect for any prospective and returning players.
Vanguard: Nighthaunt
Rising from their graves to reignite their war against the living, the Nighthaunt come prepared with a Vanguard box full of spectral soldiers. With a grim hero leading an otherworldly battleline, this is a great way to start a new army – or reinforce an existing one. 20 groaning Chainrasps flow across the battlefield in a wave of incorporeal death, while 10 Grimghast Reapers, three Spirit Hosts, and a macabre Knight of Shrouds set to stripping fresh souls from their victims.
Vanguards seem to always be a good value, so this one is probably no different!
Auric Flamekeeper
Previously held up defending his magmahold from the predatory Idoneth Deepkin, the Auric Flamekeeper now joins Fyreslayer armies across the realms. This powerful funerary priest draws strength from his fallen comrades to bolster those that still draw breath, hardening their hides or putting an extra helping of heft behind their axe swings.
Starting a string of AoS characters, this new one is from a recent battle box and can now be bought seperately.
Akhelian Thrallmaster
Meanwhile, the Idoneth bring forth a hero of their own to lead Deepkin forces to victory. The Akhelian Thrallmaster spurs his Namarti subjects on in combat, and can help your army’s rank-and-file stand up to some of the mightiest warriors the Mortal Realms have to offer.
Available outside of his battle box, this character is an easy pickup for Idoneth Deepkin players.
High Gladiatrix
The High Gladiatrix is a peerless duelist perfected by untold years of combat on the bloody sands, and she now joins the Daughters of Khaine for the first time since Arena of Blood. Against enemy leaders she finds her true calling – forcing them to fumble their weapons like fresh recruits when faced with a whirlwind of bloodshed from her barbed whip.
Another new character option is for Daughters of Khaine. Quite simply, it’s almost always worth it for players to pick up these one-off new characters if it’s their faction.
Scriptor Mortis
Tallying up the souls gathered for Nagash is an important business, and only the cruellest bookkeepers get to spend the rest of eternity as a tortured Scriptor Mortis. These eldritch archivists use their otherworldly powers to mark enemies for death and ensure their souls reach their destined place among the Great Necromancer’s underworld empire.
Now available separately, this character is sure to be a great option for anyone who is a fan of the ghost boys.
Chapter Approved – War Zone Nephilim: Grand Tournament Mission Pack
Warhammer 40,000’s next season takes a step away from the embattled Nachmund Gauntlet with the next pack of tournament-focused matched play rules. Trouble is brewing in the Nephilim Sector, and only a lot of fighting is going to sort it out. Featuring critical updates to Command point generation, secondary objectives, Warlord Traits, and Relics, this Grand Tournament mission pack is invaluable for anyone who enjoys matched play games of Warhammer 40,000, whether you’re a tournament veteran or simply like to ensure your battles are always fought on an even footing.
Whooohooo looks like those spicy Warlord Traits and Relics rumors may just be for real. Either way, a rules update is one of the best ways to spice up your games, so this new mission pack might actually be a lot better than it seems.
If you missed the latest few previews from GW, get all caught up with our coverage below:
Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Games Workshop bits from preview models that we should watch for. Click on the gallery above to see dozens of Rumor Engines with new models still left to be revealed!
All the Newest GW Model & Rules Previews For 2022
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