From Thrill Seekers to Mechanised Murder, learn how the Emperor’s Children detachments dominate the battlefield with their latest codex.
The Emperor’s Children are here to dominate in style, and their latest detachments crank up the excess to glorious new heights. Whether it’s the raw speed of Thrill Seekers or the relentless advance of Mechanised Murder, these warbands bring fresh ways to spread exquisite carnage.
With the latest codex, there’s never been a better time to lean into the decadence and destruction that defines Slaanesh’s most favored warriors.
From lightning-fast strikes to unrelenting firepower, these detachments reshape how the Emperor’s Children wage war. Whether you favor precision kills or overwhelming sensory overload, there’s a playstyle here that will leave both you and your opponents breathless—one way or another
New Emperor’s Children 40k Codex Army Rules
The Emperor’s Children are stepping into the spotlight with their upcoming codex, bringing an army full of speed, precision, and excess. Their new Army Rule, Thrill Seekers, highlights their relentless drive for perfection, letting them shoot and charge even after Advancing or Falling Back—but only if they move on to fresh targets.
Overall, Emperor’s Children get six detachments, each focusing on a different style of war, as this update provides plenty of ways to play the most refined killers in the galaxy.
Emperor’s Children Detachment – Coterie of the Conceited
The Coterie of the Conceited takes their need for validation to new heights, making battle a test of their worth. Their Pledges to the Dark Prince require the warlord to set a goal for enemy units destroyed each battle round.
Meeting this goal grants Pact Points, stacking powerful bonuses that boost rerolls and melee prowess. Failing, on the other hand, results in D3 mortal wounds to the warlord. This detachment is all about playing with high stakes and betting on your ability to deliver spectacular carnage.
Resurrection and Suffering: The Emperor’s Children Way
For those who refuse to stay dead, the Pledge of Eternal Servitude Enhancement gives a character a second chance at life. When destroyed, they take a Leadership test to return with D6 wounds, ready to continue their rampage.
Meanwhile, the Embrace the Pain Stratagem forces enemies to target your chosen unit in combat, ensuring that every sensation is savored—even the painful ones.
Internal Rivalries: The Pursuit of Perfection
In an army driven by personal ambition, no one stays on top forever. The Internal Rivalries rule crowns the warlord as the Favored Champion at the start of the game, granting their unit wound rerolls. But as soon as another Character destroys an enemy unit, they take the title for themselves. This constant battle for dominance means every character is fighting to prove themselves—both to Slaanesh and to their allies.
A Beautiful Death: Going Out in Style
If an Emperor’s Children warrior must fall, they will make it memorable. The Beautiful Death Stratagem lets a Character fight one last time before being removed, rolling a D6 to see if they get to lash out in one final strike. If the model was the Favored Champion, this ability becomes even more reliable.
The Heightened Jealousy Stratagem also ensures that other Characters fight even harder when someone else takes the spotlight.
Other Emperor’s Children Detachments
For those who want an unpredictable and agile force, the Mercurial Host Emperor’s Children detachment focuses on rapid movement and constant repositioning. Their Quicksilver Grace rule grants Advance rerolls, making them one of the most mobile factions in the game. Expect them to weave through combat with unmatched grace, always striking first.
The Rapid Evisceration Emperor’s Children detachment takes a mechanized approach, relying on transports to get troops exactly where they need to be. Their Mechanised Murder rule rewards troops that disembark with powerful buffs, ensuring they hit hard and fast. If you enjoy a fast, aggressive playstyle, this detachment turns your vehicles into deadly deployment tools.
Obviously the Emperor’s Children are known for their mastery of close combat, and the Peerless Bladesmen detachment puts that skill to the test. Their Exquisite Swordsmanship rule boosts melee effectiveness, and Stratagems allow for devastating follow-up attacks. A Character can even fight twice in the same Fight phase, making them even more deadly in duels.
For those who want daemonic allies, the Carnival of Excess Emperor’s Children detachment lets Daemonettes and Keepers of Secrets join the fight. This detachment ensures that Slaanesh’s mortal and daemonic servants work together seamlessly, creating a unique hybrid force. More details on this will be coming soon.
Final Thoughts
The Emperor’s Children have always been one of the most unique factions in Warhammer 40k, and these new Emperor’s Children detachments make them even more versatile. Whether you prefer fast assaults, intricate mind games, or overwhelming melee duels, there’s a detachment that will fit your style of excess.
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What Emperor’s Children Detachment are you most excited about?
