The Big Autumn Preview – The Legion of the Damned enter the killzone
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TL;DR
The Legion of the Damned returns in a new Kill Team box set for Armageddon, opposing Ork Nobz with fiery ghost Marines and new terrain.
Why now
Games Workshop unveiled this major reveal at the Big Autumn Preview show, ending months of speculation about when the Legion would reappear.
Agree / conflict
Some fans welcome the return of a classic unit, while others worry about the Legion's lore being over-explained or losing its mystique.
Takeaway
Expect a unique asymmetrical Kill Team experience with a slow-burn playstyle for the Legion and aggressive Ork Nobz, plus high-quality terrain.
Games Workshop closed the Big Autumn Preview with a dramatic reveal: the Legion of the Damned are entering the killzone in a new Kill Team box set set on Armageddon. The Legion, depicted as fiery ghost Space Marines, will debut alongside Ork Nobz bosses and a new terrain set featuring wrecked vehicles and bunkers. The box is designed for both Kill Team and includes rules for standard Warhammer 40,000. The models are heavily detailed, mixing classic and modern power armor marks. Meanwhile, the Ork Nobz each think they’re the boss, adding a chaotic feel to the game.
FAQ
What is the Legion of the Damned in Warhammer 40,000 lore?
They are mysterious, ghostly Space Marines that appear without warning during critical battles, wreathed in ethereal fire. Their origin is unknown – they may be daemons, warp entities, or fallen loyalists blessed by the Emperor. They have been in the lore since 1988.
Will the Legion of the Damned have rules for standard 40K?
Yes, Games Workshop has confirmed that the Legion will have rules for Warhammer 40,000, though it's not yet announced if they will be a full army or a supplementary unit.
What is included in the Kill Team: Armageddon box?
The box includes the new Legion of the Damned kill team (multi-part plastic), an Ork Nobz mob (10 models plus gretchin), the Kill Zone Armageddon terrain set (ruins, bunkers, wrecked Redemptor Dreadnought and Rogal Dorn), plus datacards and the Armageddon Dossier rulebook.
When will the box be released?
No release date has been announced yet. Games Workshop said they will share more details, including a full rules preview for both Kill Team and 40K, closer to launch.
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