Chaos is in full swing this spring, and Games Workshop has certainly not been shy about unleashing the tide of ruinous powers upon the hobby community. However, amidst the flood of corruption, one might wonder if perhaps there's just a bit too much on offer this weekend. From the bloated blessings of Nurgle to the savage fury of Khorne—and even the Emperor's Children strutting from the Eye of Terror—the Chaos factions are vying intensely for your tabletop attention.
Starting with the Death Guard, Mortarion’s sons shamble forward with a suitably grotesque 128-page Codex, richly detailed with lore, rules, and miniatures photography. Fans of Grandfather Nurgle will appreciate the thematic detail here—particularly in the collector’s editions. The Collector’s Edition features suitably decaying green foil edges, but for the truly devoted, the Limited Edition offers medallions, art prints, and datasheets that promise an immersive (if slightly excessive) experience (please note, collector's edition codecies are not available at Wargame Portal). Their new Poxwrought Vector Battleforce, featuring the impressively named Lord of Poxes, is a robust and flavorful addition, though collectors should act quickly as availability might be limited.
For players seeking an accessible entry or reinforcement, the Death Guard Combat Patrol box provides a substantial starter force, balanced in terms of infantry and vehicle support. This is a quite nice shakeup compared to the last box with better value, and a better box to buy multiples of compared to the last one.Â
Paired with the dice and datasheet cards—stylized in sickly purple and green—it rounds out a solid if somewhat indulgent weekend for Nurgle devotees.
Not to be outdone, the World Eaters charge into battle with their own brutal offerings. Their Codex is a visceral 112-page exploration of slaughter, delivering robust gameplay options and vivid lore for those who prefer a more direct approach to combat. Both the Collector’s and Limited Editions cater effectively to the true Khornate devotee, with crimson highlights, medallions, and plenty of gory flair. (please note, collector's edition codecies are not available at Wargame Portal)
The Gorestorm Slaughterpack Battleforce introduces the imposing Slaughterbound, an infernal champion of Khorne, supported by savage infantry like the Eightbound and packs of bloodthirsty Jakhals. .Â
Complementing this, the World Eaters Combat Patrol sets players up nicely for vicious assaults, offering substantial value and thematic depth
The dice and datasheet cards maintain the brutal aesthetic, ensuring even the simplest dice roll is infused with Khorne’s bloody rage.
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The Emperor’s Children are not left behind, making their flamboyant entrance with the Callous Blades Combat Patrol. It's an impressive set, emphasizing fast, precise melee combat, enhanced by a transfer sheet to keep these egotistical warriors suitably glamorous.
Even amidst the deluge of Chaos, Games Workshop hasn't forgotten fans of loyalist chapters. Legends of the Wolf: The Omnibus brings Chris Wraight’s Space Wolves trilogy into a collected edition, providing narrative richness and depth to balance out this overwhelmingly chaotic weekend.
In conclusion, while the sheer volume of offerings might feel overwhelming, there's no denying that Games Workshop has thoroughly spoiled Chaos players with a variety of detailed, characterful, and expansive options. Just prepare your hobby desks—this tidal wave of corruption might leave little room for anything else!
