Games Workshop just revealed the new Warhammer 40k Kill Team starter and repacked sets, plus returning characters, hitting pre-order this week!
GW Reveals New Warhammer 40k Characters & Kill Team Pre-Orders
Games Workshop has just revealed its next lineup of new releases for jumping into the new edition of Warhammer 40k Kill Team, which will all be available for pre-order this week. If you haven’t started undertaking secret missions behind enemy lines yet, a new starter set and more are available this week, making it easy to get involved.
Here are all the details for these latest new pre-order releases for the Kill Team starter set repackaged boxes, Chaos Lords, and Inquisitor Coteaz that will be available from your favorite retailers on Saturday, October 26th, around 1 p.m. EST in the States, with a release date of November 9th, 2024.
New Warhammer 40k Pre-Orders
Reinforcements are en route, as the latest Warhammer 40k pre-orders have just hit the scene! These new releases are locked, loaded, and ready for action. Time to grab your paints, assemble your troops, and prepare to dominate the tabletop.
Chaos Lord
Those who are strong enough to lead the Heretic Astartes warbands that ravage the galaxy are referred to as Chaos Lords. These formidable and enduring individuals have sharpened their combat abilities through millennia of warfare, earning the hard-won respect of their comrades. The standalone release of this multipart miniature offers a variety of weapon and cosmetic options, enabling the creation of a personalized Chaos Lord.
Chaos Lord with Jump Pack
Those who lead the Heretic Astartes warbands that threaten the galaxy are called Chaos Lords. These ruthless and enduring leaders have developed their combat skills over millennia of fierce battles, earning the respect of their followers. The standalone release of this multipart miniature includes a variety of weapon and cosmetic options, giving the opportunity tocreate a distinctive Chaos Lord.
Inquisitor Coteaz
Inquisitor Torquemada Coteaz, a legendary hero, effectively utilizes the information networks of the Ordo Malleus to guide his subordinates during battle. As he charges forward to confront heretics, traitors, and daemons, he wields his notorious Nemesis daemon hammer, while his Glovodan Psyber-eagle flies overhead, surveying the chaos below. This marks his debut as a standalone release.
Warhammer 40k Kill Team Pre-Orders
The latest Warhammer 40k Kill Team pre-orders are here, so it’s time to gear up for some intense skirmishes in the 41st millennium. From cutting-edge units to brand-new terrain pieces, there’s something for everyone looking to dominate in close-quarters combat.
Kill Team: Starter Set
The Kill Team Starter Set is an ideal introduction to the realm of clandestine special operations. It contains 14 miniatures from the Angels of Death and Plague Marines kill teams, alongside a 64-page starter handbook that guides players through all aspects of the game. Additionally, it includes a core token sheet, two reference sheets, 10 dice, a double-sided game board, and a unique set of MDF terrain to create two larger and eight smaller structures.
This set provides everything one needs to grasp the fundamentals of the game before advancing to the complete Core Rules. Both kill teams are straightforward to learn yet challenging to master, and as Space Marines, they are certainly resilient enough to face off against any other faction in the main game. Find out more about the contents and saving inside this box in our value breakdown article.
Kill Team: Kasrkin and Datacards
The Kasrkin represent the pinnacle of Cadian special forces, showcasing a composed approach to battlefield command. They face challenging situations with exceptional discipline, advanced equipment, and innovative tactics. This kit includes 10 miniatures that form a kill team, featuring various specialists like a Sharpshooter, Medic, and Demo-trooper. Additionally, it comes with a unique token sheet and a transfer sheet with 597 decals.
Alongside this release, a separate deck of 37 Datasheet cards will be available, providing faction rules, equipment details, unique plots, operative profiles, and other valuable information.
Kill Team: Phobos Strike Team and Datacards
When precision is essential, Space Marines deploy the Phobos Strike Team. This unit is outfitted with lighter armor suited for stealth operations and carries specialized weaponry and gear, allowing them to execute their missions with deadly finesse. The set comprises 10 miniatures that form a complete kill team, including options for specialists such as the Saboteur, Helix Adept, and Marksman.
Additionally, it includes a unique token sheet and a transfer sheet featuring 758 decals. A separate deck of 41 Datasheet cards will be released simultaneously, offering faction rules, equipment specifics, unique plots, operative profiles, and other valuable information.
Kill Team: Chaos Space Marine Legionaries and Datacards
Chaos Space Marine Legionaries are relentless traitors bestowed with terrifying gifts from their Dark Gods. They pledge their allegiance to these deities by spreading chaos throughout the galaxy. This particular set includes ten miniatures that form a kill team of Legionaries, featuring specialists such as the Balefire Acolyte, Shrivetalon, and Butcher.
Accompanying the miniatures are a unique token sheet and a transfer sheet with 364 decals. Additionally, a separate deck of 41 Datasheet cards will be released alongside this set, providing faction rules, equipment details, unique plots, operative profiles, and other essential information.
Kill Team: T’au Empire Pathfinders and Datacards
The T’au Empire, an emerging force in the galaxy, is determined to secure its future through advanced technology and an optimistic spirit. Their Pathfinder units excel as scouts and covert operatives, maneuvering behind enemy lines to outmatch their opponents. This collection includes 13 miniatures that form a kill team, along with three drones and options for specialist roles such as the Drone Controller, Assault Grenadier, and Medical Technician. It also features a unique token sheet and a transfer sheet with 185 decals.
Additionally, a separate set of 41 Datasheet cards will be launched alongside this collection, providing faction rules, equipment details, unique scenarios, operative profiles, and other essential information.
Kill Team: Inquisitorial Agents and Datacards
Inquisitors possess immense authority, yet they remain mortal beings. To carry out their orders, they assign specialized teams of individuals. This collection features seven miniatures that form a kill team, led by an Interrogator and supported by a diverse group, including a Death World Veteran, a Penal Legionnaire, and a Hexorcist, among others. The team’s primary firepower is sourced from requisitioned operatives belonging to other approved Imperial kill teams.
Included with this set is a distinctive token sheet, and a separate deck of 41 Datasheet cards will be launched alongside, providing faction rules and equipment, unique plots, operative profiles, and additional valuable information.
Kill Team: Chaos Cult Datacards
Chaos Cults aim to destabilize the Imperium and advance the goals of the Ruinous Powers by engaging in sinister rituals that distort their bodies into horrific shapes, drawing power from their corruption. This collection includes miniatures from the Chaos Cultists, Accursed Cultists, and Dark Commune boxes. The set features 38 Datacards that encompass faction rules, equipment details, unique plots, operative profiles, and other valuable information.
These new Warhammer 40k releases from Games Workshop are bringing exciting additions this week, like the Starter box for Kill Team and a few new characters getting their separate box releases. With a range of new miniatures and army cards, players have plenty to look forward to for skirmish battles in the 40th millennium.
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