A new assassin is coming to the traitor side of Horus Heresy with the Infernus Abomination, along with new Space Marines upgrades!
This is another shrouded mini (and the last to be revealed) from the New Year’s preview, so we’ll have to see where they go from here. Then, the head upgrade packs will let you get plenty of bare heads because helmets are for losers!
It’s nice to see something from Horus Heresy Thursday other than the normal upgrade kits, so let’s take a closer look!
New Horus Heresy Infernus Abomination Assassin
The model and heads come from this Warhammer Community post.
Loyalist forces deploy many agents of the Divisio Assassinorum. These deadly operatives come in all sorts of forms – some are deadly duellists, while others are experts in information warfare, or masters of toxins.
They’re all extremely lethal in their own way – but they pale in comparison to the inhuman horror used by the Traitor Legions – the Infernus Abomination.
The model is definitely interesting looking! It could probably be used in 40k as a bunch of Chaos minis, but hey, if you need a wild traitor assassin, this might just be the perfect one. Just keep in mind, they do say this will be resin and from FW.
Very few know the true form of these shapeshifting executioners, perceiving only a roiling darkness. As they pursue their prey, the Wraithskin suits they wear override their neural impulses, tearing muscles and breaking bones, pushing the wearer beyond human limits to become the perfect killer.
Considering no one knows what they truly look like, maybe you could just take inspiration from this and convert up your own awesome model! Still, though, this one looks fun to throw down on the tabletop.
This constant flux gives rise to the Transmutative Armaments. Infernus Abominations transform into the forms their foes fear the most, using adaptive melee appendages to bring any opponent low.
This really gives the model a lot of flexibility in combat, and it can fight anything from big tanks/models all the way to tons of infantry!
HH Character Heads Upgrade Set
It’s not all horrors from beyond the limits of imagination in the Horus Heresy though. With every Mark VI Helmet Upgrade now revealed, Forge World is also releasing two sets of 15 bare Adeptus Astartes heads – battlefield safety be damned.
Who wants a helmet on when there is insane weaponry blowing everything up around you? Seriously though, these are pretty cool and should be a fun and quick way to upgrade your army!
Here’s the most up-to-date list of new Horus Heresy Rules & Product Leaks. Click on the gallery above to see new Horus Heresy models and rules rumors!
- 4 New Plastic Horus Heresy Starter Box Sets
- All the Horus Heresy New Models & Rules
- Horus Heresy Legion Rules
- Horus Heresy Weapon & Unit Rules
All the Newest GW Model & Rules Previews
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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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