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40k, Kill Team, Showcase

Showcase: Night Lords Nemesis Claw Kill Team

Cinematic close-up of a Night Lords Visionary model in front of a dramatic reddish sky

Building a main force of the Black Legion is a great foundation, but the real fun of being a Chaos Space Marine player is the narrative freedom to include other warbands. Today, I present you a new addition to the ranks: a Nemesis Claw Kill Team of Night Lords, ready to bring fear and psychological warfare to the enemies of Chaos.

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Paints & tools, ToP Tips

ToP Tip: The best Salamanders 30k & 40k green paints

8 green paint sample squares from light to dark on a dark background, Stahly's best paint picks for Salamanders green

The Salamanders are not only the “poster boy” faction of the current edition of The Horus Heresy, they’ve also recently received a new Combat Patrol and a model for Vulkan He’stan. But like many Legions and Chapters, their heraldic colours have changed over the centuries. In this post, I’m once again rummaging through my paint archive to put together two green palettes for the Salamanders in the 31st and 41st Millennium.

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Horus Heresy, Reviews

Review: Legiones Astartes MkII Assault Squad & Fellblade

Horus Heresy Fellblade and MkII Assault Squad boxes arranged on a white marble background, photographed for review purposes
9.0

We had to wait a few weeks after the launch of the Saturnine box and the 3rd Edition of The Horus Heresy. But now the battlefields of the Age of Darkness tremble once more, as alongside the new MkII Assault Squad the plastic version of the Fellblade super-heavy battle tank thunders onto the retail shelves. In this review, we’ll take a detailed look at both new kits.

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40k, Best of

Top 5: Imperial Knights posts

Cinematic close up shot of a House Raven Imperial Knight Errant painted by Stahly, in front of an orange glowing background

What could be more iconic for the Warhammer 40,000 universe than Imperial Knights? This weekend sees the release of the new, expanded Knight Defender kit, and to celebrate we’ve gathered together our top five knightly posts. Expect must-see model showcases, a handy magnetising guide, and much more.

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Age of Sigmar, Reviews

Review: Helsmiths of Hashut army set

Helsmiths of Hashut army set box arranged on a brown wooden background, photographed for review purposes
8.0

In the Hour of Ruin, the Helsmiths of Hashut have set out from their ziggurat fortresses to conquer the peoples of the Mortal Realms. This army set doesn’t just introduce a long-anticipated faction, it reimagines the legacy of the Chaos Dwarfs with a fresh yet recognisably sinister aesthetic. In this review, we’ll take a close look at the sprues of all the new models, and also leaf through the very first Helsmiths of Hashut battletome.

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40k, Reviews

Review: Imperial Knight Questoris Defender

Warhammer 40.000 Imperial Knights Questoris Defender box on a concrete background, lit with green and yellow light, photographed for review purposes
8.0

Towering war machines, bristling with weapons and heraldry, Imperial Knights embody both the splendour and brutality of the far future. Now, over a decade since the original Questoris kit marched onto tabletops, Games Workshop have refreshed the model with a new release and a brand-new Knight Defender variant. In this review, we’ll unbox the new Questoris Knight, take a close look at the sprues, and see what makes the Defender stand apart from its predecessors.

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