These are not Beastsnaggas, new pics show what appears to be full-on new 40k Boyz models for the Orks- what a time to be a fan of the Greenskinz!
Warhammer Community recently previewed some of the rules for the new Ork Boyz,(both the regular Boyz and the Beast Snagga versions) so it is 100% possible the Boyz could see new models as well.
We know the new Beastsnagga box for them will have 26 new minis, and they all look to be pretty powerful, but this is the first we’ve really seen of what the regular Orks getting any love, in the form of new minis.
New Orks Army Box & Codex
As we said before, this codex is going to be released after the box on its own. So if you want the rules as early as possible, you’ll have to buy the limited edition box (aka Sisters, and Lumineth Realm-lords). They said it will be a complete overhaul on par with what happened in the Drukhari codex.
This box will come with every new mini for the Orks minus the new Warboss. Almost more importantly, it will give early access to the codex! We’ll say it one last time, this is going to be limited and we can only imagine how fast it will sell.
40k Orks & Beast Snagga Boyz Rules Revealed
That’s right, Toughness 5. In fact, many varieties of Ork throughout the codex are seeing an extra point of Toughness added to their profile (yes, even Gretchin). It looks like the greenskins are finally living up to the terrifying reputation they have for charging headlong into clouds of gunfire and coming hollering out the other side.
That is a nice change for the Boyz, considering their awful save, this may help them survive that small arms fire all the better. They also mention everything will be getting an additional toughness, so that’s honestly huge! Looks like that Gretchin army is looking better and better…
The dream of Primaris Orks is dead in a sense. But the Beast Snagga version will have strength 5, meaning their efficiency against the always common T4 will be way higher.
All of the scar tissue and crude bioniks an average Beast Snagga accumulates over the course of their (usually quite short) life have their upsides too, as the chances of an incoming bullet or chainsword hitting something the Ork needs to function are even lower than usual.
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Not only will they be stronger, but they will also be hitting vehicles or monsters on a 2+ in CC and 4+ in the shooting phase. On top of that, they will all have a 6+ invuln, meaning you will have a chance to save them even from pesky weapons with AP. Check out everything we know so far about the new Boyz and Beastsnagga rules here in our previous coverage.
Now, let’s take a look at what appears to be new Ork Boyz as well:
New Warhammer 40k Orks Boyz Models SPOTTED
Spotted on various forums and Discords, these are said to be new Ork Boyz from the side of the Gaunt’s Ghost box? and features the new Cadian Shokk troopers (with upgrades) squaring off against some hulking physiques of greenskins.
Just as a quick refresher here is the current Ork Boyz, circa mid-2000s:
So while the Boyz that look new have a little bit different stature to their form, their weapons, and armor appear to be very similar to the current kit, right down to optional ejecting shell bits.
From this, it appears that Ork players have quite a bit more than just New Beastsnagga models and rules to look forward to in 2021!
What do you think about these possible updated Boyz? Are you excited about the new book?
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