The cherub is out of the bag! Don’t miss the latest on the full 40k release of Sisters of Battle in 2020. Here are the details of this year’s releases!
Warhammer Community just let us in on the week one release lineup for the highly anticipated Sisters of Battle 40k models. These will be going on pre-order on the 11th of January 2020 for release on the 18th.
- Codex, Datacards & Dice
- Battle Sisters Squad
- Retributors Squad Triumph of St. Katherine
Games Workshop has been very receptive to community feedback while they were redesigning this faction. Now that their full release is coming up, check out every Multi-part model that we know will be getting a release in 2020!
Sisters Wave 1 Release: Codex Book
If you missed the Army Box a month ago, the new Sisters of Battle Codex is finally here for separate purchase.
These rules include 27 unit datasheets, bespoke Order Convictions and more than 30 Stratagems, alongside Warlord Traits, Relics of the Ecclesiarchy, Tactical Objectives, matched play points and more.
The codex will be available as a standard hardback and lavish collector’s edition, as well as in ePub and enhanced digital formats.
Looks like the codex in the Army Box was the collector’s edition- bonus!
Sisters Wave 1 Release: Dice & Datacards
We saw the data cards back in November, but these dice are looking pretty cool for sure. Remember generally these types of products are only around for a limited time.
The Adepta Sororitas Datacards set includes handy reference cards for all 36 of their Tactical Objectives, 38 Stratagems and 6 Sacred Rites.
Meanwhile, the 20 dice are designed to appear as stained glass windows, and each features a large fleur-de-lys icon in place of a 6 and a haloed skull icon in place of a 1 – there’s no thrill quite like rolling a big handful of thematic dice!
Sisters Wave 1 Release: Battle Squads
We had seen these Images of new Sororitas units. Now we have a closer look at the painted and unpainted versions of them as well!
Coming from the mouth of GW, the basic Troops kit will also offer two other unit builds:
What’s more, this set also builds you Dominions, forward-scouting vehicle killers and special-weapon wielders, as well as Celestians, elite bodyguards who’ll carve up anyone who dares attack your Canonesses. These units are marked by their own special components.
Sisters have had so much love put into them, each model looks like it could be a character in their own right.
From the event back in NOV, we have our first pictures of the sprues. These look to have enough torso back for 6 sisters, and fronts for five. There is also a good chance that the box of ten will probably have two sets of sprues inside it.
You can see the sprues also have the special weapon options for making Dominion squads as well as a cherub, and standard.
What’s more, this set also builds you Dominions, forward-scouting vehicle killers and special-weapon wielders, as well as Celestians, elite bodyguards who’ll carve up anyone who dares attack your Canonesses. These units are marked by their own special components.
The Sister Superior also has a choice of weapons from the combi flamer above top to this condemnor crossbow bolter. Sisters have had so much love put into them, each model looks like it could be a character in their own right.
Sisters Wave 1 Release: Retributor Squads
Here come the big guns, looks like these Sisters are packing some serious heat!
Wow! Zephyrim, Retributors, and that Battle Sanctum! Get another view of the individual miniatures.
The heavy weapons unit for the Sisters are getting a rework and we have to say we’re pretty happy with the results.
You might remember the Heavy Bolter from a while back. It was previewed along with a handful of other weapons.
Retributors are also getting a resculpted Heavy Flamer! But these aren’t just any Heavy Flamers. These are loaded with the classic Sisters iconography and style. From Fleur de Lise and medieval-looking barrel extensions, these girls are looking unique. Plus, from the two pics above, we can see that there’s going to be all kinds of variations between the models.
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Sisters Wave 1 Release: Triumph of St. Katherine
Taking the body of St. Katherine to the battlefield, this unit has one of the most unique datasheets in 40k and will probably turn out being one of the most unique models as well. The major point here is that this thing has 18 wounds, is T3, and gets a mix of 14 attacks. While 14 attacks might seem like a lot, it really all boils down to light infantry-killing. But it has a ton of rules to keep track of. While it’s a character over 10 wounds, it does have a bonus -1 to hit, Sisters models nearby become fearless, it can dish out D3 mortal wounds, can perform bonus acts of faith, and nets miracle dice.
How utterly incredible is the Triumph of Saint Katherine?! Whether you’re a painter looking for your next centrepiece project or a gamer in search of a powerful lynchpin around which to form your army (or both!), look no further than this stunning centrepiece. You won’t even have long to wait – you’ll be able to get ahold of all of these stunning new units early next year.
As suspected it was a funeral procession of sorts that will for sure make an amazing hobby project for Sisters players and collectors alike! Definitely inspired by the art piece above, this model consists of six battle sisters and at least four of their accompanying cherubs.
Hobby heroes Sprues & Brews and Garro were at the latest Warhammer Open event and shared some great pictures of the model as well:
St. Katherine is coming on two “squad-sized” sprues, and mounts on a custom textured base that appears to be the 120mm large oval.
Here’s a close up of the assembled model showing the coffin and battle sisters, looking semi reminiscent of the Nighthaunt Black Coach in AoS. The layout definitely has a few nods to the new Katakros and retinue on a base as well!
Above is the painted version on display. With Katakros costing $110 it clocked in at the same price for its release on January 18th as well.
New Mulipart Sisters of Battle Kits for 2020
We knew there would be new kits for all the units that came in the Army box. Here is the latest new Infantry model reveals:
It looks like the Battle Sanctum was indeed a terrain piece lying in wait. The key giveaways are that once it’s set up, it can’t move and you can throw Infantry dudes and dudettes inside to man the walls. It’s only Power Level 3, and it costs 50 points.
Sisters of Battle Battle Sanctum
The Sister of Liberty stands tall on the tabletop for sure. This not only looks sweet among all the sister models but will serve a purpose on the table too. Look at how it towers over the other models in this release wave:
The Sister of Liberty stands tall on the tabletop for sure.
Penitent Engines
Army Box Engine
First seen in the Army Set with buzzsaws, it’s also getting a multipart feature with dangling flails and heavy bolters!
There is also the fully enclosed version of the Mortifier engine, which is horrifying in its own right!
Arco Flagellant Squads
To be sentenced to arco-flagellation is to become little more than a weaponised, utterly berserk killer. Over the course of a long, painful process, the convict’s mind is wiped, replaced only with an uncontrollable urge to mete out violent destruction upon their prey.
Multipart sculpts (white backgrounds) for the Arco-flagellants look to have a ton of options for poses.
Sister Repentia
You’ve got to love a Repentia. What others accomplish through tactics, strategy and tech, these Sisters do through the precise and intense application of rage – and chainswords the size of Space Marines! Next year, adding these frenzied fanatics to your army is going to get even easier thanks to the multipose Repentia kit!
Packed with dynamic poses and plenty of options for customisation, this set will be great for fleshing out your Repentia squads – and flensing the flesh from your enemies! Look out for these sometime next year.
Zephyrim/ Seraphim Combo Box
The incoming multipart Seraphim combine the dynamic airborne poses you’d expect with a swath of optional extras. Of course, the holy trinity of bolter, flamer and melta is represented, as is a brand-new kit option – the elite combat-specialists of the Zephyrim.
This set of three was also seen and they have some extra cosmetic options on them
Sister Hospitaller
First seen with a Bane-type mask and special Sororitas object in her right hand, it looks like the model was tweaked once more and painted up.
You can tell that the Hospitaller had her cool little religious pendant in her hand changed some with her face fully open under her hood.
She looks to be a two sprue kit with custom basing bits, similar to Fierros, and may retail for $40.
Diologus & Imagifier Models Spotted
New Diologus Model
GW has certainly come a long way. The new Diologus model was first spotted in an early teaser photo. However, was officially unveiled with some serious cosmetic upgrades.
The Imagifier also got a helping hand. Carrying what looks to be some vague idol to Celestine, she’ll be a must-have unit to inspire the rest of your ranks.
Multipart Canoness Options
Canonesses also got more love from GW getting some pretty amazing multipart options. From staves to power swords, plasma pistols to inferno pistols. the Canoness is looking to be able to fit a variety of frontline roles.
Here you can see her scale better compared to the rank and file sisters.
Junith Eruita on the Pulpit of Doom
The heroes of the Sisters of Battle aren’t just Living Saints, like Celestine – among their number are storied commanders as legendary as any Space Marine Captain. Perhaps foremost among them is Junith Eruita, a Canoness Superior of the Order of Our Martyred Lady with a centre-piece kit so magnificent it rivals any model in the Warhammer 40,000 range!
Junith was another model recently spotted circulating around the web. It didn’t take long to GW to pull the curtain back on this one. How could you say no to a named Sister floating around on a pulpit carrying four flamers???
From the looks of it, Judith will be arriving on three smaller squad sized sprues, and mount on a regular flight base.
New Mulipart Sisters of Battle Vehicle Kits for 2020
The Rhino is one unit we were waiting to see. These were originally previewed to come with circular doors. However, it appears to have been changed some point after its first preview.
Here is an assembled Rhino with what looks to be pre-production resin casts, that was on display along with its plastic upgrade sprue.
The new Sisters Rhino kit may be packaged with this sprue instead of the normal Astartes upgrade sprue.
If boxy transports aren’t your thing, there were some other Rhino-chassis type vehicles previewed showing the circular doors fans loved. We’re also getting the Immolator and Exorcist!
Sisters of Battle Immolator
Immolator with Flame weapon option
Immolator with Flame weapon option, unpainted. Get a load of that clear plastic weapons cowl! There is also a Heavy Bolter weapon variant as well.
Painted up with Contrast paints or washes you could emulate the look of stained glass on this!
Sisters of Battle Exorcist
Exorcist with Lady Ga-Ga style helmeted weapons operator.
It appears from these shots of the unpainted kit, that there is no lack of detail when it comes to these battle shrines The Exorcist and Immolators are clearly are a step above the normal Rhino design-wise.
You may want to assemble and paint the weapons pulpit separately so that you don’t miss any shred of detail with your brush!
Simply stunning, and full of class when fully painted. The appeal of the new Sisters vehicle designs is very intoxicating, to say the least.
Immolator & Excorcist Sprues
From all appearances in these previews, it looks like both the Immolator and Exorcist share this same “base” rhino chassis sprue.
From there, the Exorcist kit looks to also contain this sprue which was pictured to the right of the chassis sprue above.
The Immolator, on the other hand, may come with these two sprues that contain the rotating turret and weapon options as well. They were pictured to the left of the base chassis sprue above.
With a ton of more Sisters content revealed beyond the Army Set, what are you most excited for? Will you be playing Our Martyred Lady for Junith? Will you be making Battle Sanctum the centerpiece of your Sisters instead?
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