Plaguesworn Host is the Maggotkin of Nurgle 2026 AoS Christmas Box, and if you’re thinking about buying the battleforce, we break down the models, value, and who it’s for.
If you’re lining up against Nurgle next season, expect way more rotting bodies parked on objectives. GW just revealed the AoS Christmas Battleforces, and the Grandfather’s faithful walked away with 40 models in one box, which is more than any other army got this year.
That’s champions that refuse to die, swarms to screen them, and Sloven Knights rolling up the flanks, all landing on top of the new Nurgle battletome and models from earlier this year. So we’re breaking down what’s actually inside the Battleforce: Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host, what it’s likely to cost, when pre-orders may land, and whether the value holds up.
- What’s in the Battleforce: Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host: one Harbinger of Decay, one Lord of Blights, three Sloven Knights, five Putrid Blightkings, ten Rotswords, 14 Pox-Wretches, and six Mire Kelpies.
- Value is solid: itemized MSRP comes out to $364, putting savings at roughly $99 versus the estimated $265 box price, with no upgrade sprue padding the math.
- Tabletop take: 40 miniatures with tough champions, a swarm screen, and fast cavalry, so you finally have the bodies to hold objectives.
- Pricing: Assumed to be the new price increase amount of $265 for Battleforces.
- Release Date: TBD, but these usually go on pre-order or hit store shelves on Black Friday, which could be on or around Nov 27th, 2026.
Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Contents Review
Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Release Date & Retail Price:
- Release Date: November 27th, 2026 (unverified so far, but the boxes usually hit shelves or go on pre-order on Black Friday, and GW says dates come in an upcoming Sunday Preview)
- Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Battleforce Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $265 (USD). Regional pricing is listed below. This price is estimated from the recent Battleforce box price increase, and the actual price hasn’t been revealed yet.
So at the expected $265 price, the Plaguesworn Host saves about $99 (27%) compared with $364 in separate kits and includes roughly 910 points of models.
Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Contents:
- 1x Harbinger of Decay
- 1x Lord of Blights
- 3x Sloven Knights
- 5x Putrid Blightkings
- 10x Rotswords
- 14x Pox-Wretches
- 6x Mire Kelpies
Maggotkin of Nurgle AoS Christmas Box Values & Pricing
GW calls this a “healthy” mix of champions, swarming creatures, and mobile cavalry (complete with an asterisk, because of course it’s Nurgle). For once, the marketing line isn’t a stretch. You do get a Harbinger of Decay and a Lord of Blights leading the charge, Putrid Blightkings and Rotswords soaking up damage in the middle, and Pox-Wretches with their Mire Kelpies flooding the board like something crawled out of the Bubonic Cell Spearhead and kept breeding.
Plus, every dollar of value here is actual models. There’s no upgrade frame inflating the total, so the savings you see are the savings you get, which is exactly the kind of money vs points math we like to see on a Christmas box.
Christmas Battleforce: Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host List Price: $265 (USA), $320 (Canada), $431 (Australia), £165 (UK), €212 (EU)
| Models | Unit Name | Value | Points |
| 1 | Harbinger of Decay | $62 | 140 |
| 1 | Lord of Blights | $35 | 140 |
| 3 | Sloven Knights | $72 | 180 |
| 5 | Putrid Blightkings | $67.50 | 130 |
| 10 | Rotswords | $67.50 | 210 |
| 20 | 14 Pox-Wretches & 6 Mire Kelpies | $60 | 110 |
| Maggotkin of Nurgle Battleforce Box | |||
| Total MSRP: | $364 | 910 | |
| Savings Versus Assumed $265 Box Price: | $99 (27%) | ||
Is This Maggotkin of Nurgle Box Worth It?
Well, you’re getting around $99 in savings with the Plaguesworn Host. That’s right where a Christmas Battleforce can land and still feel like a good buy for new and veteran players.
Honestly, the model count is what sells it. Forty miniatures across seven units is a real army core, not a handful of pricey characters hoping someone else holds the line. Plus, Sloven Knights are showing as temporarily out of stock on GW’s own site right now, so the box might be the easiest way to get your hands on them before the holidays.
Sure, if Rotswords or Blightkings are already sitting on your shelf, the value drops. But with $99 in savings spread over seven kits, you can probably double up on one unit and still come out ahead, which is a lot more forgiving than most boxes this year.
How Many Points Is This?
We would guess the Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host points are somewhere around 910.
What to Buy Next?
If you want this Plaguesworn Host to feel like a full Nurgle army instead of a very pustulent warband, start with some daemons. A unit of Plaguebearers or a big Great Unclean One gives you that classic Grandfather Nurgle look, and they pair nicely with the mortal champions already in the box.
After that, a larger monster gives you something to anchor the middle of the table, and the new toad dragon is the obvious pick if you’ve been eyeing it since the reveal.
Finally, add more resilient infantry, like a second unit of Putrid Blightkings, so your Sloven Knights can roam while the rest of the army sits on objectives and refuses to die.
Final Thoughts on the Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Christmas Box
Honestly, this is what a Christmas Battleforce should look like. Forty models, seven units, and about $99 in savings with nothing padding the values. So, if you’re starting Maggotkin or rebuilding after the new battletome, it’s about as easy a call as these boxes get.
The only thing left to the imagination is the price tag. If GW holds the line at $265, this one will probably disappear early, so if Nurgle is on your list, talk to your local store before pre-orders open instead of after.
Where To Buy Your Maggotkin of Nurgle Battleforce
Maggotkin of Nurgle Plaguesworn Host Battleforce: $265 (USA), $320 (Canada), $431 (Australia), £165 (UK), €212 (EU)
Want a discount and fewer out-of-stock headaches? Hit our Warhammer retailer guide and grab the best option for your region. Previous waves have sold out fast, so don’t wait too long. Links are below.
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