It looks like Drukhai has been on deck for years, as a leaked 40k sprue was spotted that could be (confirmed to be) Dark Eldar’s Lady Malys.
Updated on September 11th, 2025, by Rob Baer with the latest news of Lady Malys being confirmed by GW.
Games Workshop has now officially confirmed it, Lady Malys is real, but the trail to her release has been a long one. Months back, a mysterious Drukhari sprue surfaced online with all the hallmarks of Malys: oversized hair, a heart-shaped pendant, and enough theatrical detail to make any Dark Eldar player raise an eyebrow.
Stamped with 2023, that sprue matched up with long-running rumors of a delayed launch around the time Arks of Omen was rolling through. What was once speculation has now paid off, as Lady Malys finally joins the official Drukhari range, proving those whispers weren’t just wishful thinking.
Is That Lady Malys on a Sprue?
Let’s talk about the now totally real, since GW confirmed it, plastic sneak peek of the future by accident (they bought a lot of sprues from a car boot sale, and this was inside).
A Reddit user reportedly received an unreleased Drukhari model in a random lot of Warhammer kits, and things escalated quickly from “That looks cool” to “Wait… is that her?”
Clues in the Plastic
Now, for folks who’ve been holding their breath for Lady Malys, Archon of the Poisoned Tongue, or even new Dark Eldar, this was the first breadcrumb we’ve had in over a decade.
That pendant? Shaped like a heart; possibly the heart she replaced with the one from Cegorach, according to old lore. Hair? Large and dramatic. Weaponry? Fan of blades. The whole silhouette whispers “Malys” loud enough to raise eyebrows across a few hobby discords.
But for those of you with a thing for the foil, this wooden desk looks like every other wooden desk in a new Warhammer leak. That is a bit suspicious in itself…
That Copyright Date Tells a Story
What’s especially spicy about this is the copyright stamp on the sprue: 2023. That alone lines up with rumblings from the Arks of Omen cycle when there were whispers of a delayed Drukhari release (it even has the same tactical rock style GW was fond of at the time).
Now, Drukhari are on the roadmap for a codex, but we’re likely still months away from the official release.
This Isn’t the First Time Something Slipped Through
Games Workshop has been known to accidentally ship unreleased kits before. That Death Guard character who showed up months early in someone’s order? Same deal. So, this wasn’t some elaborate prank or fan sculpt; it was genuinely a product that seemingly slipped through the cracks early.
More Than Just a Name in the Lore
Let’s not forget, Malys isn’t just some side character. She’s Vect’s main rival. Her name was dropped in the Hand of the Archon kill team set, which wasn’t just some fluff filler. Games Workshop doesn’t name-drop characters unless there’s a plan. They might not always follow through right away, but the intention is usually there.
It’s 2025, and Here She Comes!
Front and center in the new Drukhari lineup is Lady Malys herself, the Poisoned Tongue’s most stylishly lethal Archon. She’s strutting in with her barbed longsword, a fan of knives, and the kind of attitude that makes even other Archons nervous.
On the table, GW says her rules let her mess with the flow of the game in proper Malys fashion, turning every move into a mind game and leaving opponents wondering what trap they just walked into.
A Glimmer of Hope for Vect Fans?
This brings up a fun “what if” scenario: if Malys is finally getting plastic treatment, could we eventually see Vect make a comeback? It’s the dream that’s been teased since he peaced out of the tabletop line. No one’s putting money on it just yet, but stranger things have happened.
Final Thoughts From Us: 40k Lady Malys Rumors
So, Lady Malys is finally official, and that means the Drukhari’s long-teased return is actually happening. In the meantime, it’s still worth prowling second-hand sites if you’re after odd sprues or conversion fodder; used treasures pop up more often than you’d expect.
And if you’ve got a Poisoned Tongue Kabal on the table, maybe clear out a spot in your case now, because you’ll be sliding in an Archon with serious dramatic flair before long.
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Do you think this is Lady Malys or just an unreleased sprue for something else from Arks of Omen?
