Prince Yriel is back: see the new 40k rules datasheets and models for Aeldari Corsair Skyreavers, Kharseth the Void Dreamer, and a Vyper / Starfang, coming in the Eldritch Raiders Battleforce.
The void between the stars is already a nightmare fuel buffet, and now the Aeldari are leaning into it with a grin and a knife. Games Workshop just dropped their New Year Preview reveal that Corsairs are getting real love, and not the “here’s a single character and a prayer” kind.
This is a full-on pirate glow-up with Prince Yriel returning, brand-new jump pack Corsairs, a creepy Void Dreamer psyker, and a Vyper refresh that finally looks like it belongs in the same era as the rest of the range.
If you have been watching the rumors, yeah, a lot of the leaks look like they hit dead center.
Seeing the new models officially revealed still hits different, though. Leaks are one thing. GW actually showing sprues, options, and new 40k rules datasheets for Yriel and the like is where the hobby hype turns into a shopping cart problem.
Eldritch Raiders Battleforce Brings the Corsair Crew Together
Updated on March 2, 2026, by Rob Baer with retail prices and release dates.
The headline here is the Eldritch Raiders Battleforce, which bundles the new toys with a couple of proven staples. If you are searching for Aeldari Corsairs, Prince Yriel, or “new Corsairs for Warhammer 40k,” this is the box your brain is going to loop on.
Eldritch Raiders Battleforce Release Date & Retail Price:
- Release Date: February 28th, 2026. New models will be released separately, roughly a month later.
- Aeldari Eldritch Raiders Battleforce Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $255 (USD). Regional pricing is listed below. Separate model kit releases will vary in price when they hit store shelves
Here’s what GW is packing into the new Corsair Battleforce:
- Prince Yriel with a brand-new miniature and a helmet option
- Corsair Skyreavers, new winged jump pack shock troops
- Kharseth the Aethyrmancer, a Void Dreamer psyker character
- Ten Corsair Voidscarred (the existing kit that first showed up via Kill Team)
- A brand-new Vyper kit, plus a Corsair-flavored Starfang variant
- Two Aeldari Craftworld transfer sheets
Either way, that is a lot of plastic personality in one swing, and it is clearly aimed at anyone who wants their Warhammer 40k Aeldari to feel more like spacefaring raiders instead of polite craftworld commuters.
Prince Yriel: The Spear of Twilight Gets a Fresh Mini and a Meaner Vibe
Yriel’s return is the kind of nostalgia button that actually matters, because it is not just a reprint. He is getting a new sculpt with his signature back banners, fancy Corsair drip, and the Spear of Twilight front and center.
The helmeted option is a great touch, too, because sometimes you want your legendary Corsair captain to look like he is here to do crimes, not pose for the Craftworld yearbook.
Hobby tip
If you are painting Yriel, push the contrast. Corsairs look best when they pop. Bright gems, crisp edge highlights, and a few deliberate “I stole this from someone important” details go a long way. This model is basically begging for extra attention on trim and iconography.
Prince Yriel 40k Rules Datasheet: Deployment Is a Weapon
The new Prince Yriel rules datasheet doesn’t just fight your opponent. He fights their plan before the first turn begins.
This is a list-defining Epic Hero who combines real melee threat with some of the strongest pre-game manipulation Aeldari have ever seen.
- Serious melee presence: The Spear of Twilight hits hard, punches through armor, and makes Yriel a genuine threat to elite units and characters.
- Durable enough to lead from the front: Four plus invulnerable save and solid wounds let him stay where he needs to be.
- Massive leader buffs: Piratical Hero gives his unit Sustained Hits one and plus one to hit, turning Corsair infantry into real damage dealers.
- Scouts seven inches on a character: Early positioning matters even more when it is attached to a lethal unit.
- Game-warping redeploy rule: Prince of Corsairs lets you redeploy up to three Aeldari units after deployment or put them into Strategic Reserves regardless of limits. This is mind games, counter-deployment, and flexibility all rolled into one rule.
New Prince Yriel Retail Price & Release Date:
- New Prince Yriel Release Date: March 21, 2026
- Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $47 (USA), $56 (Canada), $78 (Australia), £29 (UK), €37 (EU)
Corsair Skyreavers: Jump Pack Pirates With Actual Bite
The most “new unit” energy in the reveal is the Corsair Skyreavers, redone from their older Forge World versions. These are winged, jump pack elite shock troops designed to hit hard up close with Corsair blades and a pile of special weapon options.
GW also confirmed some very practical build flexibility:
- The ten in the box can be built as two units of five or one unit of ten
- There is a big spread of heads, so they do not all look like clones
- The Felarch has multiple sidearms and gear options
- The unit can take a range of special weapons for extra punch
The Felarch options called out include Shuriken Pistol, Fusion Pistol, Neuro Disruptor, or a Raiding Hook. On top of that, some Skyreavers can bring Shredder, Blaster, Fusion Gun, and Flamer options.
Actionable build advice: do not glue yourself into regret
If you like playing more than you like ripping models apart later, this is a magnet project. You do not need to magnetize every wrist in your life, but the Felarch options and the standout special weapons are worth it. Even basic pinning will save you later if the meta swings or your list evolves.
40k Corsair Skyreavers Rules Datasheet: Hit Fast, Leave Faster
The new Corsairs Skyreavers rules datasheet is pure Corsair attitude. They are fast, fragile, flexible, and brutally punishing if your opponent ever mispositions.
They don’t want prolonged fights. They want trades, points, and exits.
- Extreme mobility: Twelve-inch move with Fly, Jump Pack, Deep Strike, and Scouts seven inches gives them almost total freedom of engagement.
- Customizable threat packages: Fusion guns, shredders, flamers, blasters, neuro disruptors. You can tune the unit for elite hunting, infantry clearing, or mixed harassment.
- Glass cannon warning label: One wound and a five plus save means they die if left exposed. Precision matters.
- Built-in escape plan: Raid and Run allows a Normal move of D3 plus three inches after fighting or a Fall Back move if they are engaged. Pinning these down is a nightmare.
New Corsair Skyreavers Retail Price & Release Date:
- New Corsair Skyreavers Release Date: March 21, 2026
- Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $60 (USA), $75 (Canada), $98 (Australia), £35.50 (UK), €45 (EU)
Kharseth the Aethyrmancer: Void Dreamers Are Back on the Menu
Kharseth is the new mystical piece that screams “Corsairs are not just edgy Guardians.” GW describes Void Dreamers as psykers attuned to the Warp’s shifting currents, guiding fleets through routes that would torch lesser navigators. On the battlefield, that control turns into chilling, void-themed attacks that sound like they ruin somebody’s day in a hurry.
On the tabletop, that reads like one of two roles:
- Force multiplier (movement tricks, redeploys, timing manipulation)
- Debuff and damage support (GW talked about freezing blasts and exposing enemies)
Why Kharseth matters for 40k collectors and players
Corsairs have always lived in that space between Aeldari factions, and characters are what make them feel real. A named Void Dreamer gives your army a centerpiece that is not just “another Autarch, but spicier.” If you like narrative play, crusade, or just building lists that feel like a story, Kharseth is a big win.
40k Kharseth Rules Datasheet: Psychic Control with Teeth
The new Kharseth rules datasheet makes him not just a psyker, but a disruption engine that reshapes enemy movement while quietly boosting your damage output across the army.
This is the kind of unit that feels subtle until your opponent realizes their reserves are suddenly further away than planned.
- Reserve denial bubble: Aetherless prevents enemy Strategic Reserves from arriving within twelve inches. This shuts down aggressive drops and forces awkward spacing.
- Army-wide damage amplifier: Fury of the Void marks an enemy unit after Kharseth shoots, giving all Aeldari attacks against it plus one Strength for the turn.
- Psychic shooting that matters: Dread of the Deep Void is consistent chip damage that enables his buff, not just a flavor weapon, and with anti-infantry 2+, it can smash through units.
- Strong leader synergies: Designed to sit in Voidreavers or Voidscarred units where his buffs and control effects get maximum value.
New Kharseth Retail Price & Release Date:
- New Kharseth Release Date: March 21, 2026
- Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $43.50 (USA), $54 (Canada), $75.50 (Australia), £27 (UK), €34.50 (EU)
Corsair Voidscarred and Voidreavers: The Kit You Already Know, Now with Better Friends
The new Eldritch Raiders box also includes ten Corsair Voidscarred, which is great because that kit is still one of the most characterful infantry kits GW has put out in years. And in 40k terms, Corsair forces tend to pivot between the elite-flavored Voidscarred and the more core-body Corsair options.
If you already own the kit from Kill Team, this is where you decide whether you want more bodies for list-building, or whether you are buying the box for the new toys and treating these as a bonus.
The Vyper Finally Got a Glow-Up, and the Starfang Variant Looks Mean
Let’s talk about the new Vyper kit, because this is one of those range updates that has been overdue since some of us were still pretending we would finish painting our backlog.
GW is leaning into sleeker lines that match modern Aeldari aircraft and jetbike styling. The gun pod is redesigned and can be positioned raised to fire forward or tucked down facing backward to keep the silhouette clean.
Then you get the Corsair twist: the Starfang, a personalized Corsair variant mounted with Drukhari weapons. That right there is pure pirate flavor. It is also the kind of cross-range aesthetic that makes kitbashers immediately start rummaging through bits boxes like raccoons with a credit card.
40k Starfangs 40k Rules Datasheet: Corsair Smoke and Steel
The new Starfangs rules datasheet isn’t here to top damage charts. They exist to mess with your opponent’s plans, steal space early, and keep fragile Aeldari units alive just long enough to matter.
This is a fast Corsair skimmer that trades raw firepower for board control, screening, and sneaky defensive tech that stacks beautifully with an already slippery army.
- Early board pressure baked in: 14″ move with Fly plus Scouts seven inches lets this thing claim lanes, block movement, or stage angles before the game really starts.
- Still easy to remove: Toughness six, six wounds, and a three plus save means it has some survivability, but one lascannon can take it out.
- Utility shooting, not empty noise: The disintegrator cannon offers reliable long-range assault fire while the grenade launcher adds blast pressure into infantry blobs.
- Stealth delivery system: Hallucinogen Grenades can hand out Stealth to a visible Aeldari infantry unit within thirty-six inches each Shooting phase. This is a defensive value that can win games quietly.
New Starfang / Vyper Retail Price & Release Date:
- New Starfang / Vyper Release Date: March 21, 2026
- Retail Price (MSRP/RRP): $65 (USA), $78 (Canada), $84 (Australia), £40 (UK), €51.25 (EU)
What About the “Leaks Were True” Angle?
Yeah, it looks like a lot of the rumors ended up lining up with the official reveal. That is not shocking anymore, but it is still useful. Leaks can tell you something is coming. Official reveals tell you what is actually in the box, what the options are, and how GW is positioning the faction.
And honestly, the best part is that the reveal is not just one model. It is a complete Corsair hit list in one place.
Final Thoughts: Corsairs Just Became the Coolest Way to Play Aeldari
Between Prince Yriel, Corsair Skyreavers, Kharseth the Void Dreamer, and the refreshed Vyper and Starfang, rules, this reveal is the strongest Corsair momentum we have seen in ages. It is stylish, flavorful, and packed with model build options that actually matter.
If you have been waiting for a reason to start Aeldari again, or you want your existing force to feel more ruthless and weird, Corsairs just handed you the keys to the pirate ship, along with new 40k rules datasheets to boot.
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