Games Workshop’s new Horus Heresy Falchion and Spartan Tanks are off pre-order and available in stores now.
Games Workshop’s May 17th Warhammer pre-orders are here. This week, Warhammer Horus Heresy features two iconic tanks: the Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer and the Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank.
Here’s the full lineup, along with our thoughts on all the new products.
Warhammer Pre-Orders: Horus Heresy Releases
Updated on June 6th, 2026, by Rob Baer with pricing equivalencies in local currencies, and links to where you can order yours.
These products will be available for pre-order on Saturday, May 23rd, around 1 p.m. EST in the States, with a shelf release date of Saturday, June 6th, 2026.
If you’re still waiting on something else to hit pre-order, though, be sure to check out the latest new release lineup in our updated Warhammer Roadmap for 2026.
How Warhammer Pre-Orders Work:
- UK, EU, AUS/NZ: Pre-Orders start at 5 pm EST every Friday for Independent retailers in these regions
- North America/US: Next, they go live at 12 midnight at some independent retailers in North America.
- Warhammer Webstore: Finally, pre-orders go live on Games Workshop’s own website at 1 pm Eastern time on Saturdays, along with other North American retailers.
Want a discount and fewer out-of-stock headaches? Check our retailer guide to find the best option for your region. Links are below.
Horus Heresy Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer: $210 (USA), $250 (Canada), $350 (Australia), £125 (UK), €160 (EU)
The Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer is exactly the kind of tank you bring when enemy armor has been getting a little too comfortable.
Its main firepower is the neutron-wave cannon, a weapon built to threaten enemy tanks, Knights, and other hard targets that usually laugh off lighter attempts to disable them.
Falchion Weapon Options
The Falchion can also add more firepower through sponson-mounted weapon choices, including:
- Laser destroyers
- Gravis heavy bolter batteries
- Lascannon arrays
That gives players some room to tune the model toward anti-armor, infantry-clearing, or a more balanced battlefield role. The neutron-wave cannon is already doing the real work, but those sponsons help decide whether the tank is there to crack armor, mulch support units, or threaten several target types at once.
What’s nice about this kit is the fact that all three of the Fellblade variants have now been released in plastic, but they all cost $200 each for what is essentially a Baneblade kit with three main weapon swaps. The baneblade costs $197 and can actually make 8 kits, so it’s a little puzzling to us why Games Workshop is trying to sell these Heresy tanks seperately instead of as one combined Fellblade kit.
Sure, we get that it’s their normal “path to market,” and this combined product will probably exist someday, but in these times of economic uncertainty, it would be nice to see GW pack the value in up front instead of milking wallets for years.
Horus Heresy Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank: $122 (USA), $146 (Canada), $207 (Australia), £74 (UK), €97 (EU)
The Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank brings a different type of battlefield problem. Rather than just blasting enemy armor off the table, this thing is built to carry Space Marines into position with a lot of protective metal wrapped around them.
Spartan Prometheus Weapon Options
The Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank can be armed with:
- Sponson-mounted laser destroyers
- Gravis heavy bolter batteries
That gives it a different loadout from the standard Spartan Assault Tank, making it a more specialized choice depending on what your Legion army needs. Laser destroyers lean into heavier target removal, while Gravis heavy bolter batteries bring more anti-infantry volume.
Of course, what we said about the Fellblade chassis above definitely applies to the Spartan tank here as well. Plastic is a production equalizer, not a way to pad profit margins for selling the same kits in different formats over and over for decades.
Rules for the Falchion and Spartan Prometheus
Rules for both the Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer and the Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank are found in the current Horus Heresy Legion army books:
- Liber Astartes: Loyalist Legiones Astartes Army Book
- Liber Hereticus: Traitor Legiones Astartes Army Book
Hobby Quick Tips for Horus Heresy Tank Players
Loyalist Legions
Loyalist armies can use these tanks to anchor a firing lane or support a hard push up the table. The Falchion pairs nicely with armies that need a dedicated answer to enemy armor, while the Spartan Prometheus fits lists that want elite infantry delivered safely into the thick of it.
Legions with strong infantry blocks can get a lot of mileage from the Spartan Prometheus, since it helps protect key units before they hit their preferred range.
Traitor Legions
Traitor players get the same brutal options, with plenty of room for aggressive armored spearheads. The Falchion makes a strong centerpiece for lists that want to pressure enemy super-heavies and Knights, while the Spartan Prometheus gives melee or mid-board units a more durable ride.
It’s also a great canvas for weathering, battle damage, hazard stripes, Legion markings, and all the grimy little details that make Horus Heresy tanks look like they’ve been grinding through civil war for a few centuries.
Painting and Modeling Tips
Big tanks can look flat if they’re painted like one giant box, so break up the armor panels with weathering, decals, heat staining, and edge highlights. The Falchion’s neutron-wave cannon is a natural focal point, so give it some extra attention with glow effects or muzzle discoloration.
For the Spartan Prometheus, spend time on the front armor and sponsons. That’s where the eye goes first, especially when it’s rumbling toward the middle of the board full of very angry Space Marines.
FAQ: Horus Heresy Falchion and Spartan Prometheus
When are the Falchion and Spartan Prometheus available for pre-order?
These products will be available for pre-order on Saturday, May 23rd, around 1 p.m. EST in the States.
What is the Falchion Super-Heavy Tank Destroyer good at?
The Falchion is built to destroy enemy tanks, Knights, and other heavily armored targets. Its neutron-wave cannon is the big selling point, with additional sponson options to add even more firepower.
What does the Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank do?
The Spartan Prometheus is a heavy transport for Space Marines that also brings serious fire support. It helps move Legion infantry safely across the battlefield while still contributing with its sponson weapons.
Can Traitor Legions use these tanks?
Yes. Rules for both tanks are found in the Liber Hereticus: Traitor Legiones Astartes Army Book, along with the Loyalist rules in Liber Astartes.
Are these different from the regular Spartan Assault Tank?
The Spartan Prometheus Assault Tank has different weapon options from the standard Spartan Assault Tank, including sponson-mounted laser destroyers or gravis heavy bolter batteries.
Final Thoughts on This Week’s Warhammer Pre-Orders for Horus Heresy Tanks
For Games Workshop’s latest Warhammer Pre-Orders, the Age of Darkness is getting a proper armored upgrade, and both of these kits give players plenty to plan before pre-orders open.
The Falchion looks like the pick for commanders who need a serious answer to enemy armor, Knights, and other oversized problems. The Spartan Prometheus is more of a rolling brick with benefits, keeping your Space Marines protected while throwing out enough firepower to threaten the midfield.
If your Legion has been waiting for heavier support, now’s the time to check your army books, sort out those points, and decide which role your force needs most: a tank destroyer, a brutal assault transport, or the classic hobby answer of “both.”
Also, if we had to guess how the pre-order roadmap looks through mid-June, we would say to watch for the Red Terror, Cadian Recon Squad, along with Kill Team stragglers, and the two new Guard tanks next week. The 11th edition and all its launch products should finally go up for pre-order the following week after those releases as well.
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What do you think of the new Warhammer Horus Heresy Tanks that are coming to shelves this week?
