Crush foes with the new Vessels of Wrath Warhammer 40k detachment for World Eaters; boost champions, claim glory, and bring chaos to every battlefield!
So, you’re ready to wreak havoc and paint the battlefield in glorious shades of red? The Vessels of Wrath Detachment for Warhammer 40k’s World Eaters is here to turn your champions into blood-drenched legends. With rules designed to supercharge your characters and unleash Khorne’s blessings like never before, this new detachment promises endless carnage and power plays.
Whether it’s crushing foes under the might of Angron or watching your Berzerkers rip through enemies with newfound fury, the path to glory has never been this brutal—or this satisfying. Chaos is calling, and Khorne demands his due!
Blood for the Blood God: A Look at Vessels of Wrath
When it comes to the World Eaters, finesse is about as out of place as a salad at a Khorne feast. These blood-drenched warriors aren’t here to strategize—they’re here to chop, cleave, and make the battlefield a Jackson Pollock painting in arterial red.
The Vessels of Wrath Detachment takes this chaos to the next level, turning your champions into Khorne’s handpicked avatars of destruction. Think of it as upgrading your murder machines to premium carnage mode (and maybe the perfect representation for Cavill and Amazon’s new series).
With a mix of buffs, mobility options, and targeted combat power, this lets you craft a list that thrives on combat dominance with December’s Grotmas Calendar rules. You can download the full rules here.
The Army Rule: Wrath of Khorne
The detachment’s star attraction is the Wrath of Khorne rule. Each battle round, you can pick a handful of champions—like Eightbound or Terminator Champions—and give them the Vessels of Wrath keyword.
This unlocks an extra Blessing of Khorne, which affects both the chosen models and their units. Essentially, your champions get to borrow some of Khorne’s rage for the round, and they’ll share the murdery goodness with their friends.
Practical tip? Have some tokens ready to mark these rage-fueled badasses so you don’t lose track. Things get messy fast, and not just for your opponents.
Stratagems: Chaos on Command
This World Eaters detachment’s stratagems are a love letter to aggressive, no-holds-barred gameplay. Here are a few gems to keep your enemies on their toes (or backs):
- Overshadowed by None: Tired of Monsters and Vehicles stealing the spotlight? This stratagem gives your units re-rolls to wound against those show-offs. Nothing says “main character energy” like carving through a Carnifex or Titan.
- Punish the Craven: If an enemy tries to Fall Back, this stratagem forces a Desperate Escape test with a -1 penalty if your unit is a Vessel of Wrath. Turns out, fleeing from Khorne’s chosen is just as deadly as standing your ground.
- Gory Dedication: This lets you keep objectives soaked in enemy blood firmly under your control. Claim an objective, spill some guts, and watch as it becomes your personal altar to Khorne.
- Meet Force with Force: Your unit got shot? Great. Use this to make a Blood Surge move closer to the enemy, ensuring they regret targeting you in the first place.
Enhancements: Power-Ups for the Madmen
The enhancements in this detachment are pure Khorne-flavored brutality. Some highlights include:
- Archslaughterer: Boosts Armour Penetration, and when the bearer is a Vessel of Wrath, it adds 1 to weapon Damage. Translation: enemies won’t just fall; they’ll explode.
- Avenger’s Crown: A crown for the vengeful. If the bearer dies in melee, they can fight one last time before being removed. What’s more Khornate than a dramatic final swing?
- Gateways to Glory: Phase through terrain and models like a gore-soaked specter. Terrain? Never heard of her.
- Voxdiabolus: Generate extra Command Points by slaying enemies. Because nothing funds war quite like murder.
Sample Army List For the New World Eaters Detachment
Detachment: Vessels of Wrath
HQ (2)
- Angron (Warlord) – 435 pts
Icon of devastation, centerpiece of destruction. - Lord Invocatus – 140 pts
Swift Juggernaut that synergizes perfectly with melee-focused troops.
Troops (3)
- Khorne Berzerkers (10 models) – 180 pts
Main melee core unit, ideal for Vessels of Wrath stratagems. - Khorne Berzerkers (10 models) – 180 pts
Second wave of relentless combatants. - Jakhals (20 models) – 130 pts
Meat shields and objective holders to screen the elites.
Elites
- Exalted Eightbound (6 models) – 310 pts
Heavy hitters, perfect for high-damage output and benefiting from Archslaughterer. - Eightbound (3 models) – 140 pts
Smaller squad for flanking and focusing on weaker enemy units. - Eightbound (3 models) – 140 pts
Smaller squad for flanking and focusing on weaker enemy units. - World Eaters Terminator Squad (5 models) – 180 pts
Durable unit, complements objective control with Gory Dedication. - World Eaters Chaos Spawn (2 models) – 70 pts
Cheap, flexible unit to harass enemies or grab objectives. - World Eaters Chaos Spawn (2 models) – 70 pts
Cheap, flexible unit to harass enemies or grab objectives.
Heavy Support (1)
- World Eaters Lord of Skulls – 450 pts
Massive, durable centerpiece that benefits from Overshadowed by None and can re-roll to wound against Monsters and Vehicles.
Dedicated Transport (1)
- World Eaters Rhino – 75 pts
Dedicated transport for a Khorne Berzerker unit, enabling faster deployment to key areas.
Just remember, the points are always changing in Warhammer 40k, so be sure to check out the Field Munitorum for the latest updates!
Final Thoughts on the New Warhammer 40k World Eaters Vessels of Wrath Detachment
The Vessels of Wrath Detachment isn’t just about stats—it’s about creating unforgettable moments of blood-soaked glory. Every stratagem, enhancement, and rule builds towards one goal: making your champions the stars of a visceral murder opera.
Whether it’s Angron towering over the battlefield or Berzerkers smashing through objectives, this detachment ensures you’re always charging, slashing, and reveling in chaos.
See All the New 40k Detachment Rules Here
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
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