Warhammer 40k Drukhari and DKoK releases face brutal allocations, in what has become the norm; get the breakdown on numbers and shortages.
It’s a story we see nearly every time a new release comes out. The hype is high, the previews look great, and the allocation numbers? Brutal.
If you were planning to snag the new Warhammer 40k Drukhari Battleforce, Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol, or even Lady Malys herself, brace yourself.
The allocation lists have dropped, and it’s not pretty as the Warhammer 40k sell-out trend continues. Here’s the latest.
Drukhari Battleforce: Two Per Store?!
Let’s start with the new Drukhari Battleforce. Allocation: two boxes per store. Yes, you read that right. Two. That’s not just a low number; it means this is going to be almost impossible to grab.
This box is especially frustrating because the new Archon model is locked inside. It’s one of only two new models for the faction, and it’s trapped in a box that most players won’t be able to buy.
You’ll have to fight both players and scalpers if this is a box you really had your eye on.
The DKoK and Drukhari Combat Patrols
Here’s the allocation scoop on the standard Combat Patrols:
- Drukhari Combat Patrol – five copies per store.
- Death Korps of Krieg Combat Patrol – twelve copies per store.
That sounds better than the Battleforces, but think about it: if your local scene has even a modest number of players, six or twelve won’t go far. Expect these to vanish quickly, especially the Krieg kits.
Lady Malys: Five Per Store
Lady Malys is one of the bright spots in these new releases, but allocations still feel stingy. Five copies per store. That might be fine for some locations, but we think demand will outpace supply overall.
The Terminator Battleforce: Don’t Hold Your Breath
Games Workshop just announced the new Terminator Battleforce. Pre-orders haven’t opened yet, but if history repeats, you can expect the same razor-thin allocations.
It raises the question: why bother producing flashy promo videos, allocating warehouse space, and hyping a product if the supply isn’t there?
We’ve seen allocations this tight before: Space Wolves were allocated, Chaos battleforces limited to three, and Grey Knights capped at three. The pattern continues, and it’s turning what should be a celebration of new releases into a stress test. At this point, why are they paywalling models into battleforces that you just can’t get?
When I put on the tinfoil hat, it feels intentional, a push to funnel purchases through GW’s webstore. Maybe (?) But the webstore sells out in minutes, too, so is there enough stock to actually buy? Or will everything just always sell out?
At that point, it feels less like strategy and more like supply mismanagement.
What’s Really Going On?
I have a few theories about what could be happening with GW:
- Scalpers from the trading card scene sniffed out profit margins and swarmed in.
- New store accounts are opening faster than GW can scale allocations.
- Production just can’t keep pace, year after year. They have opened new factories, but nothing seems to be changing.
The truth? Hard to say. But one thing’s certain: when players and retailers alike feel burned every release cycle, something’s broken.
Final Thoughts on Ridculuous Drukhari Allocations
For hobbyists, it means refreshing online carts, battling bots, and crossing fingers at the FLGS. For store owners, it means explaining, again, why they only got a handful of the most anticipated releases of the season.
This not only frustrates players but also cuts into the profits of stores. The battleforces are supposed to be a good way for stores to make some cash, but they haven’t been that at all lately.
The demand is there. The hype is real. But allocations this tight don’t just frustrate players; they sour the release cycle altogether. When the pattern repeats every time, it starts to feel like a feature, not a bug.
If you want one of these kits, act fast. Pre-order windows are more like pre-order sprints. Coordinate with your local shop, set reminders for webstore drops, and don’t expect stock to linger (or, maybe the better option is just wait until the new models come out on their own).
Warhammer 40k releases like the Drukhari Battleforce, DKoK Combat Patrol, and Lady Malys should be highlights for the community. Instead, they’re becoming case studies in scarcity.
And until GW figures out a better way to balance hype with supply, the chase might continue to feel more exhausting than exciting.
See the Full Drukhari Pre-Order Line Up Here
