The new Sand and Bone pack adds fresh missions and terrain, along with four killer Spearhead boxes, are on the way to shake 4th Edition Age of Sigmar.
Updated on April 23rd, 2025, by Rob Baer with new information and links to relevant content about the General’s Handbook.
Age of Sigmar just threw four new warbands into the fire, and they’re ready to wreck your game night—in the best way. The Sand and Bone pack is here, dragging fresh terrain, twisted missions, and four Spearhead forces straight out of Shyish.
Whether you’re aiming to blast foes with blackpowder, bury them in bones, outpace them with jungle predators, or smash them into scrap, there’s a box built for it. This update isn’t just more of the same—it’s a full shake-up for 4th Edition Spearhead games, and it hits hard. Let’s break down what’s coming and why it matters.
New Spearhead Boxes Bring the Heat (and Bone-Chilling Death)
The Mortal Realms just got a whole lot messier—Skaven are tearing up the landscape in the Vermindoom, and now the Realm of Death (Shyish, for the lore folks) is front and center in Warhammer Age of Sigmar’s fast-paced Spearhead format. If you’re into quick, intense battles with fewer models and more action, this is your cue.
Games Workshop is pushing Spearhead with a fresh Gaming Pack called Sand and Bone, and it’s loaded with new missions, terrain rules, and four brand-new force boxes. Whether you’re looking to start something new or shake up your current game nights, this update is packed with stuff worth paying attention to.
Age of Sigmar Sand and Bone: What’s in the Box?
First, you get a double-sided board featuring Dolorum’s moody mausoleums and Ossia’s cursed deserts. Great vibes for casual and tournament games alike.
You’ll also find:
- New Twists (game modifiers that keep things spicy)
- Unique Battle Tactics
- Objectives named after Nagash’s Mortarchs (because of course they are)
- Terrain rules using scenery from the Warcry: Crypt of Blood set
- A 24-page rulebook covering the Sand and Bone Spearhead Battlepack
- Rules for four new Spearhead armies
New Spearhead Boxes:
These new forces aren’t just repackaged kits—they’re curated for fast, thematic games with plenty of bite. Let’s talk factions.
Cities of Sigmar – Fusil-Platoon
Think blackpowder, discipline, and very angry men with guns. You’ve got:
- A Fusil-Major riding an Ogor Warhulk
- An Alchemite Warforger
- Two squads of Freeguild Fusiliers
- Wildercorps Hunters bringing stealth and disruption
Set these guys up in cover and let the lead fly. Ideal for players who love a gunline with personality—and some serious board control.
Seraphon – Sunblood Prowlers
This one’s for fans of speed and surgical strikes. The list includes:
- A brutal Spawn of Chotec
- Ten Saurus Warriors
- Two units of five Hunters of Huanchi
- Three Terrawings for aerial chaos
High mobility and sneaky deployment options mean you can pick your fights. Great for hit-and-run players or folks who like a skink-sized headache for their opponent.
Ossiarch Bonereapers – Mortisan Elite
Compact but absolutely lethal. You get:
- A Mortisan Ossifector running the show
- Two Morghast Archai for shock value
- Three Immmortis Guard and three Necropolis Stalkers
Not many models, but every one is a beatstick. These guys reward good positioning and punish sloppy movement. If you’re into durability and devastating counters, this is the one.
Ogor Mawtribes – Scrapglutt
This is what happens when gnoblars and ogors spend too much time “tinkering.”
- A Mantrapper with questionable ethics
- A Gnoblar Scraplauncher
- Twelve screaming Gnoblars
- Two units of two Ironguts
- A bonus squad of four Ironguts once the fight heats up
You’re playing a game of bait and brawl. Gnoblars do their messy job, and Ironguts bring the pain. This is for players who love chaos, comedy, and crushing charges.
New General’s Handbook & Objective Markers
Spearhead’s off to Shyish, but Matched Play is packing its bags for Ghyran—where flowers bloom and heads roll. It’s time for the next General’s Handbook, and this one’s coming in a sleek new box. Inside, you’ll get the rulebook, battleplan cards, warscroll cards for Manifestations and their Spell Lores, plus six flexible objective mats so you can hit the table straight out of the gate.
The 72-page softback covers the latest scrap in Ghyran, all the core rules, and a brand-new Matched Play Battlepack. That includes updated Advanced Rules, a fresh Season Rule (yep, new Battle Tactics), and twelve new Battleplans to shake things up.
There’s a big twist coming to Battle Tactics—they’re turning into a set of chained goals that you build into your list from the get-go. More on that soon.
And the hype train doesn’t stop there. “Scourge of Ghyran” is on the horizon, bringing a flood of free faction updates in the lead-up to launch. We’re talking new Enhancements, full-on Battle Formations, and they’ll all be Matched Play legal the moment the book drops. Grab them for free on Warhammer Community or through the AoS app.
Why This Matters for Age of Sigmar Players
Spearhead is building serious momentum. The smaller scale means lower model count, faster games, and more tactical flexibility. If you’ve been on the fence about trying AoS or want a second army that doesn’t break your back (or bank), these boxes are ideal.
Each comes with a clear identity and synergy baked in, meaning you’re not just getting random units—you’re getting a focused, lore-driven force that works straight out of the box.
And with a new General’s Handbook and the Scourge of Ghyran event setting the tone for 2025-2026 Matched Play, this is a great time to lock in your faction and get some reps in.
Final Thoughts On the New AoS Releases
The Sand and Bone pack lands with purpose—tight missions, deadly terrain, and four Spearhead forces that mean business. Whether you’re into blackpowder, bones, beasts, or blunt force, there’s a new box ready to hit the table fast. Pick your faction, paint some wargear, and get rolling. Got thoughts on the best box or wild combos from the new rules? Drop them in the comments—we’re all ears and dice.
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