The Drukhari are in this week’s new release lineup with pricing for the latest 8th Edition codex release from Games Workshop.
This week GW is showing Dark Eldar some love with a brand new Codex and more great goodies. Let’s take a look.
Court of the Archon Collection: $95
Gather together some truly special Drukhari products – as well as their Datacards, this bundle nets you the Collector’s Edition Codex:
Codex: Drukhari Collector’s Edition
This Collector’s Edition of Codex: Drukhari is complete and unabridged, and features a soft touch cover with new artwork on the front and back, black page edges, a black ribbon marker and the original Codex cover art on the first page.
A 128-page hardback featuring the story of the Drukhari from the fall of the Aeldari to the raids from Commorragh. Along with showcases of beautifully painted miniatures, painting advice and all the rules for this army.
Datacards: Drukhari
– 33 Stratagems available to any Battle-forged Drukhari army as found in Codex: Drukhari, along with 3 Stratagems – Command Re-roll, Counter-Offensive and Insane Bravery – from the Warhammer 40,000 rules, available to any army;
– 5 Power From Pain cards from Codex: Drukhari;
– 36 Tactical Objectives, including the 6 specific Objectives from Codex: Drukhari.
Cults of Commorragh Collection: $55
Pick up the rules you need to field your Drukhari army in games of Warhammer 40,000 with this bundle. In it you’ll find a copy of Codex: Drukhari, packed full of background and rules, and their Datacards, allowing you to keep track of objectives and stratagems easily. Included:
Codex: Drukhari
A 128-page hardback featuring the story of the Drukhari from the fall of the Aeldari to the raids from Commorragh. along with showcases of beautifully painted miniatures, painting advice and all the rules for this army.
Datacards: Drukhari
– 33 Stratagems available to any Battle-forged Drukhari army as found in Codex: Drukhari, along with 3 Stratagems – Command Re-roll, Counter-Offensive and Insane Bravery – from the Warhammer 40,000 rules, available to any army;
– 5 Power From Pain cards from Codex: Drukhari;
– 36 Tactical Objectives, including the 6 specific Objectives from Codex: Drukhari.
Codex: Drukhari Collector’s Edition: $80
Available while stocks last, this Collector’s Edition of Codex: Drukhari is complete and unabridged, and features a soft touch cover with new artwork on the front and back, black page edges, a black ribbon marker and the original Codex cover art on the first page.
Fiercely intelligent piratical raiders who feed upon anguish to stave off the slow death of their souls, the Drukhari epitomise everything wanton and cruel about the ancient Aeldari race from which they are descended. Their boundless potential is put to every terrible purpose they can imagine, and because their lives span millennia, they have all the time they need to perfect their stygian arts. Collectively, the warriors of Commorragh know all the ways there are to kill the galaxy’s myriad creatures, and delight in perfecting as many as they can.
Codex: Drukhari contains a wealth of background and rules – the definitive book for Drukhari collectors. Within this 128-page hardback, you’ll find:
– Dark Origins: the history of the Drukhari from the fall of the Aeldari, their use of the webway and their self-contained realm of Commorragh, and details of their regular incursions into realspace to find fresh victims;
– The Dark City: details of the bizarre, fractal city of corruption known as Commorragh – its structure, outskirts, underworld and defensive abilities;
– Kabals of Commorragh: descriptions of the Kabals – the primary military strength of the Drukhari – and their hierarchies, accompanied by descriptions and icons of the following 8: Kabal of the Black Heart, Kabal of the Flayed Skull, Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue, Kabal of the Obsidian Rose, Kabal of the Last Hatred, Kabal of the Dying Sun, The Lords of Iron Thorn, and Kabal of the Broken Sigil;
– Wych Cults of the Arenas: the composition and organisation of the Drukhari Wych Cults, with descriptions and icons of the Cult of Strife, Cult of the Cursed Blade, Cult of the Red Grief, Cult of the Seventh Woe, Cult of the Blade Denied, Cult of the Wrath Unbound, and Cult of the Pain Eternal;
– Covens of the Haemonculi: an overview of these twisted torturer-alchemists, with descriptions and icons of The Prophets of Flesh, The Dark Creed, The Coven of Twelve, The Black Descent, and The Hex;
– Realspace Raids: examples of the manner in which Kabals, Wych Cults and Haemonculi Covens band together to fight as one;
– Paths of Terror: a galactic map featuring locations of confirmed Drukhari raids;
– A Tale of Eternal Sin: a timeline of major events, raids and battles in the dark history of the Drukhari;
– Background on each unit available to a Drukhari army;
– A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.Rules
Everything you need to get a Drukhari army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:
– 30 datasheets providing rules for every Drukhari unit and miniature;
– Army abilities reflecting the Drukhari’s methods of war on the tabletop;
– Armoury of Commorragh: wargear both ranged and close-combat for use by the Drukhari;
– Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games;
– Commorragh Raiders: rules for Battle-forged armies, including:
– Kabal Obsessions: special rules for the Kabal of the Black Heart, Kabal of the Flayed Skull, Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue, and Kabal of the Obsidian Rose;
– Wych Cult Obsessions: special rules for the Cult of Strife, Cult of the Cursed Blade, and Cult of the Red Grief
– Haemonculus Coven Obsessions: special rules for The Prophet of Flesh, The Dark Creed, and the Coven of Twelve;
– 33 unique Stratagems, including 4 specific to the Kabals listed above, 3 specific to the Wych Cults listed above, and 3 specific to the Haemonculous Covens listed above;
– Artefacts of Cruelty: 16 weapons and artefacts available only to Drukhari armies;
– Warlord Traits, with specific Traits for the specific Kabals, Wych Cults and Haemonculus Covens listed above;
– 6 unique Tactical Objectives.
Codex: Drukhari: $40
Fiercely intelligent piratical raiders who feed upon anguish to stave off the slow death of their souls, the Drukhari epitomise everything wanton and cruel about the ancient Aeldari race from which they are descended. Their boundless potential is put to every terrible purpose they can imagine, and because their lives span millennia, they have all the time they need to perfect their stygian arts. Collectively, the warriors of Commorragh know all the ways there are to kill the galaxy’s myriad creatures, and delight in perfecting as many as they can.
Codex: Drukhari contains a wealth of background and rules – the definitive book for Drukhari collectors. Within this 128-page hardback, you’ll find:
– Dark Origins: the history of the Drukhari from the fall of the Aeldari, their use of the webway and their self-contained realm of Commorragh, and details of their regular incursions into realspace to find fresh victims;
– The Dark City: details of the bizarre, fractal city of corruption known as Commorragh – its structure, outskirts, underworld and defensive abilities;
– Kabals of Commorragh: descriptions of the Kabals – the primary military strength of the Drukhari – and their hierarchies, accompanied by descriptions and icons of the following 8: Kabal of the Black Heart, Kabal of the Flayed Skull, Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue, Kabal of the Obsidian Rose, Kabal of the Last Hatred, Kabal of the Dying Sun, The Lords of Iron Thorn, and Kabal of the Broken Sigil;
– Wych Cults of the Arenas: the composition and organisation of the Drukhari Wych Cults, with descriptions and icons of the Cult of Strife, Cult of the Cursed Blade, Cult of the Red Grief, Cult of the Seventh Woe, Cult of the Blade Denied, Cult of the Wrath Unbound, and Cult of the Pain Eternal;
– Covens of the Haemonculi: an overview of these twisted torturer-alchemists, with descriptions and icons of The Prophets of Flesh, The Dark Creed, The Coven of Twelve, The Black Descent, and The Hex;
– Realspace Raids: examples of the manner in which Kabals, Wych Cults and Haemonculi Covens band together to fight as one;
– Paths of Terror: a galactic map featuring locations of confirmed Drukhari raids;
– A Tale of Eternal Sin: a timeline of major events, raids and battles in the dark history of the Drukhari;
– Background on each unit available to a Drukhari army;
– A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.Rules
Everything you need to get a Drukhari army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:
– 30 datasheets providing rules for every Drukhari unit and miniature;
– Army abilities reflecting the Drukhari’s methods of war on the tabletop;
– Armoury of Commorragh: wargear both ranged and close-combat for use by the Drukhari;
– Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games;
– Commorragh Raiders: rules for Battle-forged armies, including:
– Kabal Obsessions: special rules for the Kabal of the Black Heart, Kabal of the Flayed Skull, Kabal of the Poisoned Tongue, and Kabal of the Obsidian Rose;
– Wych Cult Obsessions: special rules for the Cult of Strife, Cult of the Cursed Blade, and Cult of the Red Grief
– Haemonculus Coven Obsessions: special rules for The Prophet of Flesh, The Dark Creed, and the Coven of Twelve;
– 33 unique Stratagems, including 4 specific to the Kabals listed above, 3 specific to the Wych Cults listed above, and 3 specific to the Haemonculous Covens listed above;
– Artefacts of Cruelty: 16 weapons and artefacts available only to Drukhari armies;
– Warlord Traits, with specific Traits for the specific Kabals, Wych Cults and Haemonculus Covens listed above;
– 6 unique Tactical Objectives.
Datacards: Drukhari: $15
Designed to make it easier to keep track of Tactical Objectives, Power From Pain and Stratagems in games of Warhammer 40,000, this set of 77 cards – each featuring artwork on the reverse – is an indispensable tool in the arsenal of any Drukhari gamer. Included:
– 33 Stratagems available to any Battle-forged Drukhari army as found in Codex: Drukhari, along with 3 Stratagems – Command Re-roll, Counter-Offensive and Insane Bravery – from the Warhammer 40,000 rules, available to any army;
– 5 Power From Pain cards from Codex: Drukhari;
– 36 Tactical Objectives, including the 6 specific Objectives from Codex: Drukhari.
The Eldar Collection: $125
A collection of renowned designer Jes Goodwin’s concept sketches for Craftworld Aeldari, Drukhari, Harlequins and Ynnari, this is a rare glimpse into the creation, design and evolution of Citadel miniatures. Packed with never-before-seen illustrations – many taken directly from the designer’s personal sketchbooks – with detailed annotations explaining how and why choices have been made, pointing out standout features and giving hints as to the characters’ place in the wider world of Warhammer 40,000 this isn’t just a must-have for fans of the Aeldari – it’s an essential purchase for anyone who wants an insight into the processes that fuel the creation of the world’s finest fantasy miniatures.
The Eldar Collection is presented as 2 hardback books in an attractive slipcase:
Book 1 – The Asuryani Sketchbook
This 136-page book features sketches of the Avatar of Khaine, Farseers, Warlocks, Autarchs, Aspect Warriors, Wraith constructs and more, with a focus on the vehicles and characters of the Craftworld Aeldari. Included a variety of runes and iconography, banners, weapons, alternate helmet designs, equipment details and sketches that would become some of the Aeldari’s most iconic special characters.
Book 2 – The Drukhari Sketchbook
This 100-page book focuses on the Drukhari, from their earliest incarnations to their current forms, with sketches of Warriors, Hellions, Reavers, Scourges, Haemonculi Covens, Mandrakes, Incubi and a selection of vehicles and beasts. Also included are sketches of the Exodites, Harlequins and Ynnari, along with a timeline of the life of Yvrainne. Along with these are a variety of runes and iconography, banners, weapons, hair styles, alternate helmet designs and equipment details. Both books feature a foreword by Phil Kelly.
Start Collecting! Drukhari: $85
Fiercely intelligent piratical raiders who feed upon anguish to stave off the slow death of their souls, the Drukhari epitomise everything wanton and cruel about the ancient Aeldari race from which they are descended. Their boundless potential is put to every terrible purpose they can imagine, and because their lives span millennia, they have all the time they need to perfect their stygian arts. Collectively, the warriors of Commorragh know all the ways there are to kill the galaxy’s myriad creatures, and delight in perfecting as many as they can.
This is a great-value box set that gives you an immediate collection of fantastic Drukhari miniatures, which you can assemble and use right away in games of Warhammer 40,000! You’ll receive a Succubus, a set of 10 Wyches, a Venom and 3 Reavers.
That’s it for this week’s new product roundup! We can’t wait to get our hands on this hot new Codex. What do you think of the new Dark Eldar so far? Let us know in the comments below and for more on the bundles head over to Games Workshop.
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