New Ork Models for 11th Edition 40k: Guide + Predictions

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New Orks for 11th edition 40k are on the way in the new Armageddon Starter set, and a second wave that usually releases in the fall. From Warbosses to Wazdakka, see the complete list.

Games Workshop is clearly loading up the dakka for 11th edition, and Ork players have plenty of reasons to pay attention. Between the Blood Angels vs Orks starter set, the Armageddon Return of Yarrick releases, and the usual multipart plastic kits that tend to follow starter set faction releases, this looks like the beginning of a pretty major wave of new greenskin plastic.

If the pattern holds, these new Orks for 11th edition won’t just show up in one giant launch box and vanish into the warp. They’ll likely be split into smaller starter products later, giving players more ways to grab the minis without buying an entire launch box.

So for anyone eyeing the new models but not sold on the launch set, you’ll hopefully have options! 

New Ork Models for 11th Edition Are Looking Brutal and Cunning

Updated on April 13, 2026, by Rob Baer with the reveal of the Ork Weirdboy.

If you haven’t heard yet, Games Workshop is dropping a ton of new Ork Models as they throw down against the Blood Angels in the 11th edition starter set.

Best of all, here are a few patterns that we expect GW to keep going. First, starter set minis are usually push-fit or ETB, which means easy-to-build kits designed to get new players building, painting, and playing fast. That’s good news for beginners, but it’s also great for veteran Ork players who just want more bodies, bosses, and options without turning every build into a full weekend project.

Second, this doesn’t sound like a one-wave situation. Some of the new Ork models are arriving alongside Armageddon before the 11th edition lands, while others are expected to come in the big starter set itself. And even more ay hit this fall when traditionally the multipart versions of the Launch box models are released.

That gives the whole release a staggered rollout, which usually means Orks players will have multiple chances to grab what they want instead of trying to win one giant pre-order cage match.

When Are the New Ork Minis on the Way?

The Ork release schedule is split between three main timeframes.

Some of the miniatures are tied to the Armageddon launch and will likely arrive before 11th edition fully hits (meaning they should be on pre-order very soon). The biggest example here is Wazdakka Gutsmek, who is coming with Armageddon rather than the new starter set.

Then there are the Orks connected directly to the Space Marines vs Orks 11th edition starter box. Those minis are expected to land as part of the larger launch push (supposed to hit sometime in the summer of 2026), with the usual push-fit or easy-to-build treatment that Games Workshop tends to use for starter products.

And last but not least are all the multi-part models that are usually released after all the launch boxes and starter sets in September or October, following the edition change.

Possible Starter Sets Could Give Ork Players More Buying Options

If Games Workshop follows the same pattern it used with Leviathan, the big 11th edition launch box will probably not be the only way to get these new Ork models. After the main release, GW typically breaks starter content down into smaller products like the Starter Set, Ultimate Starter Set, and Introductory Set.

That matters because not every Ork player wants a giant two-army box stuffed with Blood Angels they may never touch. Some people just want the new greenskins. Others want a lower-cost way to grab a few of the fresh sculpts without committing to the full launch set.

So while the big Armageddon Launch box will probably get the spotlight, the real long-term story may be accessibility. If the current pattern holds, Ork players should have several ways to pick up these 11th edition Ork miniatures later on, which is a lot better than feeling forced into one expensive launch purchase.

Ork Weirdboy

The new Weirdboy model is exactly what Ork psychic nonsense should be: loud, dangerous, and one bad thought away from somebody’s head exploding!  These guys channel the “blessed” energy of Gork and Mork into green lightning, warp-fueled chaos, and all kinds of horror that’s just as likely to roast their own side as it is the enemy.

Orks don’t exactly see that as a problem, either, since a Weirdboy exploding in the middle of a fight is apparently part of the entertainment.

The new model really leans into that vibe too, frozen right at the moment before it cuts loose with a massive psychic blast, just like in the animated trailer for 11th edition.

Boss Nob

The new Boss Nob sounds exactly like what an Ork leader should be: bigger, meaner, louder, and more decked out than the Boyz he is supposed to keep in line.

Boss Nobs lead mobs of Ork Boyz, so the visual design needs to sell that role immediately, which this one does. He has the kind of flashy gear Ork players want to see, including kustom shootas, big choppas, and trophy racks.

That gives him the right mix of authority and absolute nonsense, which is pretty much the sweet spot for Ork character design.

From a hobby angle, this feels like one of those models that will be easy to love and easy to convert (hopefully) with any weapon options he may be missing. It’s packed with personality, and it should fit naturally into any Ork army that runs Boyz, characterful mobs, or just plain old green brutality.

Wazdakka Gutsmek 

Wazdakka Gutsmek is finally getting an official miniature, and that is the kind of reveal that hits longtime 40k players right in the nostalgia glands. He has been hanging around in Ork lore for ages, and plenty of hobbyists have already kitbashed their own versions over the years because there was never an official model to buy.

Now there is, and for a lot of Ork fans, this model is probably the real headliner of the whole release so far.

This one feels like an easy win for several kinds of hobbyists. Speed Freeks players get a proper centerpiece. Character collectors get an iconic name finally brought to life. Painters get a model that almost begs for dust, weathering, and ramshackle bike detailing.

And if you like building display pieces, Wazdakka looks like the kind of mini that could anchor an entire Ork-themed board.

Multipart Ork Warboss

The new Ork Warboss being confirmed as a multipart plastic kit is another big piece of this release puzzle. That’s not just a nice refresh. It’s something Ork players have wanted for a long time.

Games Workshop even acknowledged the earlier leak and had some fun with it, joking about the potato-cam photo of a half-chewed box.

More importantly, the reveal confirmed that the rumors were onto something real. This is the first multipart plastic Ork Warboss kit, and that gives it a lot more hobby appeal than a static one-pose character.

Customization is a huge part of why Ork kits resonate with hobbyists, and this one sounds like it will be a fan favorite going forward. The kit includes:

• Choppa or Power Klaw
• Combi-Shoota
• Optional Attack Squig
• Ammo Grot
• Alternate heads, boss poles, and extra gubbinz

That is exactly the kind of loadout flexibility Ork players want. It gives hobbyists room to personalize their boss, swap the vibe, and make the model feel like their Warboss instead of just the studio version repeated across every table.

Redesigned Ork Boyz 

One of the more interesting takeaways here is that the broader rumor wave is only partially confirmed, but the design direction for the new Orks is already coming into focus.

Games Workshop revealed a new Ork Boy as part of the Armageddon box preview, and that’s the first real clue for what the rest of the line may look like. The key detail called out is the loadout: choppa, slugga, and shoota all together. That gives the model a more loaded-up, over-equipped, “bring everything and sort it out in the fight” feel, which is about as Orky as it gets.

All the Rumored New Orks For 11th Edition

Right now, the safest bet is that the new box gives Orks a pretty focused starter-style lineup built around the confirmed new Ork Boy and the new Warboss, rather than the full dream sheet from the rumor mill.

Bikes still feel like a real possibility with Wazdakka tied so closely to the Armageddon push, while Gretchin and a Runtherd would also make a lot of sense if GW wants that classic Ork starter-box feel.

Still, beyond the Boy and Warboss, everything else sits in that dangerous zone between plausible and proven, and Ork players know those aren’t always the same thing.

Final Thoughts on the New Orks for 11th Edition

The new Orks for 11th edition already look like they have the right mix of accessibility, character, and hobby appeal.

The starter-set connection suggests plenty of easy-to-build plastic is on the way, which should help both new players and veteran Ork model collectors bulk out forces without too much fuss.

The likely follow-up starter products mean these minis may be easier to get later, even if you skip the big launch box. And the individual reveals themselves will fill everything in over the fall.

Right now, the smartest move for Ork players is probably to keep an eye on which kits are tied to Armageddon and which are likely locked to the 11th edition starter release. That should make it easier to plan purchases and avoid getting boxed into buying more than you actually want.

Either way, green tide fans are finally getting a massive amount of new releases, and it looks like this WAAAGH! is just getting started.

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