Two factions of corsairs, two kinds of reaver, a Reave-Captain, and more besides… it’s all rather piratical this week. There are also some new heroes for Warhammer 40,000 – including a particularly pirate-hating Kin – and some returning classics for the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game.
The Twin Lance
Some say that the best close combat weapon is a sword, but those truly loyal to the Greater Good know that – even up close – nothing beats a high-tech gun. Scatterflare and Sunsear are both exemplars of the T’au method of warfare known as Mont’ka, ‘the killing blow’, which in their case is delivered by closing in very rapidly and then blasting foes with a fusion eliminator and ion scattercannon. They then boost away, protected by their neocapacitor shields, and do the whole thing again to someone else.
Berehk Stornbröw
Among all the storied champions of the Kin, none are quite so eager for a scrap as Berehk Stornbröw, for whom the loss of his hands was only an excuse to get even deadlier mitts bolted onto his arms. He’s the first character able to lead units of Cthonian Beserks, and while he has a particular dislike of Orks, any Monster or Vehicle that finds itself on the wrong end of Kromlôk’s Revenge – his unique pick-hammer – is going to be regretting its life choices.
Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip
The Tyranid Hive Mind is always optimising and improving its bioforms. Most people would have looked at the Tyranid Prime and declared it perfect, but the Norn Queens determined that while it was ideal for some battlefields, on others it would benefit from a lash whip and rending claw instead of wings – so it could get stuck in on the front lines alongside Hormagaunts, Termagants, and Tyranid Warriors.
Prince Yriel
Saviour of Iyanden, lord of the Eldritch Raiders, and wielder of the fabled Spear of Twilight, Yriel is a legend among Asuryani, Anhrathe (that’s ‘pirate’ to you and me), and Ynnari Aeldari alike*. Now he has a dramatic new model to lead your fleets and armies. He’s also no slouch in close combat, with the power of the Spear of Twilight easily overcoming enemy duellists.
Kharseth
It’s very embarrassing to declare that you’re going out to do a bit of piracy, and then fail to find any targets. Smart Anhrathe captains take along a Void Dreamer to guide their ship and track prey – and among Void Dreamers, Kharseth is the best of the best. Once you’ve found the enemy and brought them to battle, Kharseth can aid your forces by directing fire, or just by destroying the enemy directly with their waystave and psychic abilities.
Corsair Skyreavers
Surprise attacks are an important tool in the pirate’s arsenal, and for Aeldari Corsairs, the Skyreavers are an ideal way to begin them. Forming the spearhead of an assault, they launch hit-and-run attacks, serving as shock troops who rapidly slaughter their surprised victims.
Being pirates, they have very individualistic opinions on weapons and fashion, and this is reflected in the kit – there are 15 interchangeable heads, five backpacks, an optional fusion gun, blaster, shredder, and flamer, and even more weapon choices for the Felarch who leads them.
Vyper
The Vyper is a staple of the Aeldari craftworlds, and now it’s getting a tune-up with an impressive new model. It keeps its sleek, curved lines and adds lots of new details, plus a stylish new cockpit for the gunner. It can be built with a variety of weapons, and with the turret facing in either direction.
The kit can also be built as a Starfang – a skimmer favoured by Aeldari Corsairs, which is essentially a Vyper that’s been upgraded with Drukhari targeting systems and weapons. Ouch!
Corsair Voidreavers
Not wanting to be left out of the raiding, the Corsair Voidreavers are back with their dedicated Warhammer 40,000 release. Armed with your choice of shuriken pistols and power swords or shuriken rifles, they form a strong core for your Anhrathe force, and can also be assembled as Corsair Voidscarred veterans. Like their Skyreaver comrades, the Voidreavers come with lots of interchangeable parts and options, so you can ensure that your pirates are the best-dressed in the Maelstrom.
Red Corsairs Reave-Captain
Want to get in on all that reaving action, but with something other than Aeldari? The Red Corsairs Reave-Captain is here to remind everyone who the true masters of the Maelstrom are. Lead your Red Corsairs to victory and plunder in the name of Huron Blackheart, and leave no enemy alive. This miniature comes with lots of options – three heads (one with a suitably dashing eye patch), two backpack toppers, two bandoliers, and weapon options including a power sword, power maul, and plasma pistol.
Red Corsairs Raiders***
The Reave-Captain looks good on his own, but you can’t really call yourself a captain if you don’t have a crew. This kit includes five highly customisable Red Corsairs Space Marines to do the heavy lifting onboard ship, and to cut down enemies in battle with boltguns and vicious close combat weapons. There’s also an optional meltagun and power fist, and lots of interchangeable parts. Free from the lies and shackles of the corpse-Emperor, you can dress how you like.
Red Corsairs Upgrades and Transfers
The Red Corsairs claim they don’t care as much about looking good as those frivolous Aeldari – but then why do they have this great set of upgrades and transfers? Enhance the look of your Reavers, or expand your forces by using these upgrades to customise Chaos Terminator and Legionaries kits into Red Corsairs. The transfer sheet includes 248 high-quality waterslide transfers to further decorate your shoulder pads, vehicles, pirate ships, and anything else you think would benefit from a spot of Huron’s heraldry.
Aeldari Corsairs and Red Corsairs Dice
A successful pirate needs skill, flair, and just a little dash of luck. Skill is down to you, but you can get flair and luck by using these Aeldari Corsairs and Red Corsairs themed dice. Each pack contains 16 dice cast in swirled blue and red plastic respectively, and have their faction icon in place of the six – because that’s the number you’ll be seeing most often. We believe in you.
Both sets of dice are only available while stocks last.
Combat Patrol: Aeldari Corsairs
If you’ve chosen to walk the more refined path of piracy, the Aeldari Corsairs Combat Patrol is for you. It includes ten Voidreavers (who can also be built as Voidscarred), five Skyreavers, and Kharseth, who you’ve seen above in all their glory. And since no pirate would be seen walking when they can go by ship, there’s a Wave Serpent – which can alternately be built as a Falcon grav-tank – to transport your Voidreavers around.
This product is available while stocks last.
Combat Patrol: Red Corsairs
If Huron Blackheart is more to your taste when it comes to pirate lords, then pick up Combat Patrol: Red Corsairs. This box contains a Reave-Captain, five Raiders, and a unit of ten Fellgor Ravagers. It also includes a Chaos Rhino, which is not exactly a pirate ship, but you’re still allowed to shout “Arrrr!” when you send it crashing into enemy lines to disgorge your forces.
This product is available while stocks last.
Combat Patrol: Night Lords
It’s not just renegade Space Marines who enjoy a bit of piracy. The Night Lords have no particular loyalty to anyone**, and rather than engage in grand schemes and crusades prefer to just raid others to seize resources and to strike fear. This Combat Patrol is led by a Chaos Lord with Jump Pack. As he descends to spread terror, a Nemesis Claw squad follows in a Chaos Rhino, while a squad of Chosen provide further support.
This product is available while stocks last.
Combat Patrol: Kroot
Kroot will hunt you down, but they’ll do it to steal your genetic traits, not your stuff. Doesn’t that make you feel better? The hunt is led by a Kroot Lone-spear. They are accompanied by three Krootox Rampagers, while a Krootox Rider and a Farstalker Kinband provide support. Although most strongly associated with the T’au Empire, the Kroot are mercenaries, and can be found in any part of the galaxy – and on any collector’s shelves.
This product is available while stocks last.
Each of these four Combat Patrols will save you money compared to buying the kits individually, and they’ll have free rules to download from the Warhammer Community website.
Made to Order: Returning Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game Miniatures
Several classic Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game miniatures are returning on a made-to-order basis, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring™ movie. Following the journey of the Fellowship through the movie, there’s The Attack at Weathertop kit, which includes Strider and the four Hobbits taking on the Witch-king of Angmar and four of his Ringwraiths. There’s also a resin terrain kit for Weathertop itself – the Ruined Watchtower of Amon Sûl – which is perfect for refighting this battle, and also makes an incredible centrepiece for any terrain collection.
Then comes the Fellowship of the Ring set, featuring miniatures of the nine companions as they were when they set out from Rivendell. Next we see them as they were at the Ambush at Amon Hen, with Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and a none-too-healthy Boromir fighting against Lurtz and his Uruk-hai as they kidnap Merry and Pippin. The Seeing Seat at Amon Hen is also available as a resin terrain kit for those who want to recreate this battle.
Finally, there’s the Three Hunters – Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli – as they were at the end of the movie, when they set out to hunt down the Uruk-hai who had taken the Hobbits****.
These miniatures and terrain kits will all be available on a made-to-order basis until 08:00am GMT on 16 March 2026. Free Amon Hen and Weathertop Narrative Scenarios are available to download here on the Warhammer Community website, so you can replay some of the most exciting scenes from the movie on your tabletop.
White Dwarf Issue 522***
Space Pirates? Space Pirates. White Dwarf issue 522 gives you everything you need alongside your chosen reavers. There’s an article on painting Skyreavers, loads of information on Huron Blackheart and the Badab War, and a Boarding Actions battle report to finally determine whether Aeldari Corsairs or Red Corsairs are the greatest pirates of all. Over in the Mortal Realms, there’s new background and rules for the forces of Death, and rules for using Idoneth Deepkin (who aren’t in space, but are often pirates) in Warhammer Quest: Darkwater.
Carcharodons: Void Exile
You know what pirates fear? Sharks. The Carcharodons, the scariest Space Marine Chapter to sail the lightless abyss of space, are here in Robbie MacNiven’s third novel about them, Void Exile. Find out how these ruthless killers fare against the minions of Vashtorr the Arkifane in a new paperback edition.
* He’s probably also a legend among the Drukhari, but when we asked they stared at us while slowly sharpening knives, so we decided not to wait for the answer.
** At least, not to anyone still alive. Ave Dominus Nox.
*** These have experienced some Warp turbulence – typical around the Maelstrom, we’re assured. As such, they’re gonna be launching a little later in Australia and New Zealand. Sign up to the newsletter and we’ll keep you posted.
**** Later, these three heroes would steal a pirate ship.
