GW just revealed more new models for Nagash’s shock troopers. Check out that latest details on the Ossiarch Bonereapers, and other new AoS releases.
Warhammer Community just dropped a post with two amazing new Ossiarch Bonereapers Models. Both are pretty unique and add to the armies growing flavor and feel.
Let’s take a look at the whole line so far, and what they just previewed for it!
Ossiarch Bonereapers Revealed
These are the Ossiarch Bonereapers – the culmination of centuries of planning by Nagash and the harbingers of his dark reign. Where the Legions of Nagash are the foot soldiers of Death and the Nighthaunt are the shock troops, the Ossiarch Bonereapers are the vanguard of a new order.
These are not risen warriors or malignant spirits – they are bespoke war-constructs forged from harvested bone and gifted the soul animus of great warriors and heroes. Alone, they have hundreds of lifetimes of experience and brutal physical prowess. Unified, they are nigh unstoppable, directed into battle by Katakros, Mortarch of the Necropolis – perhaps the greatest military strategist (living, or dead) the Mortal Realms have ever known.
Katakros, Mortarch of the Necropolis
This is no embittered spirit, arch-schemer of the world-that-was or devoted sycophant, but a terrifying new paragon of unlife itself. Granted a new existence in a body of ensorcelled bone, Orpheon Katakros is Nagash’s plan for the Mortal Realms made manifest
Kicking things off with the head honcho, Katakros is standing similar in size and shape to Xerxes from the “300” movie. He’s a towering bone commander in Nagash’s plans.
Mortek guard
The Mortek Guard look to be the rank and file unit for the army, coming with wargear you’d expect. Most of them are rocking a sword and board with a banner. (The special weapon of the unit looks to be a two-handed bone sword).
Kavalos Deathriders
As for the cavalry of the army, the Kavalos Deathriders are going to be the shock-troops. Riding bone constructs of hooved-beasts, these will be an element of speed. Race ahead of the rest of your army with these guys and break the enemy’s morale!
Ossiarch Bonereapers are Also Getting Necromancers
What seems to be a Lieutenant-role for the army, Necromancers will be a character unit that will help out (in some way). Rules haven’t been revealed yet, but take a look at the level of detail in this guy!
Necropolis Stalkers
Necropolis Stalkers are twisted constructs made from a whole host of different bones and plates. The super cool thing about these guys is that each one is infused with four souls of legendary warriors from the past. In-game, you’ll be able to shift which one “takes over” swapping out certain rules for others on their datasheet.
The Mortek Crawler is the Artillery of the Army
Finally, the Mortek Crawler is somewhat akin to the Screaming Skull Catapult from the Fantasy days of Tomb Kings. However, this thing looks WAY….WAY cooler. Looking like a bony centipede, a crew of undead warriors man this thing to fling some kind of magic-infused skulls downrange.
Here’s the latest reveals on new units, and a tentative release date
Gothizzar Harvester
Feast your eyes on this monstrous creation! It’s a Gothizzar Harvester, and (if there was any doubt) it’s a murderous juggernaut of metal and the remnants of monsters and powerful warriors. It doesn’t just smash through enemy units though, it also collects their bones and can even help build new creations in the heat of battle. The kit is festooned with weapon options and a choice of bestial skull options too – we can’t wait to get our hands on it.
Judging by what they’ve mentioned about this bad boy, it would appear that he’s got it all! This giant will definitely be a force to be reckoned with. Not only can we assume his martial prowess due to his weapon options, but it sounds like hell even be able to summon more skeletons to the front line to fight alongside him! Of course, we can’t dismiss the kit as the pictures show how unbelievable detailed it is.
Immortis Guard
Then, behold the Immortis Guard – giant infantry that tower over the rank-and-file Bonereapers. These are the elite guard of the army’s generals and will cut down anything that gets in their way with massive halberds.
These guards are the cream of the crop. Since we already know that the bone reapers by and large are made from the bones of fallen enemies, we can assume that their best, will go toe to toe with any other factions best. That is of course if they don’t get spooked off the battlefield first.
You’ll be able to order the first of the Ossiarch Bonereapers from October – Nagash waited for an aeon to unleash his creations, but you only have to wait a couple of months.
…Don’t fret – before these guys arrive, both Order and Destruction aficionados will have a chance to bolster their defences with new battletomes coming in the next few weeks.
Looks like we’ll see the Cities of Sigmar, and Orruk updates before these spooky bois in October.
That’s it for this latest preview! What do you think about these new additions? Are you excited to paint all the detail packed into them? Or perhaps you’re as excited about the faction as a whole as I am! Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group. And sign up to get your free hobby updates newsletter each morning as well!
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