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Berehk Stornbrow, Twin Lance and Tyranid Prime: Rules and Models Reshape Lists

TechRaptor's March 7, 2026 review finds the Twin Lance outshines Berehk Stornbrow and the Tyranid Prime, and the £67 Tau kit promises "insane mobility" on the tabletop.

Nina Kowalski•3 min read•10:19 PM

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Tyranid Brood Resurgence Dominates Major Tournament Lists in Early March

Goonhammer’s Competitive Innovations finds Tyranid cores front and center in early March lists, with 10x Hybrid Metamorphs (140 pts) and 10x Purestrain Genestealers (140 pts) recurring.

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Goonhammer Names Q1 2026 Dataslate Winners and Losers, Predicts Meta Shifts

Goonhammer's Q1 2026 roundtable names Chaos variants and Fell Ravagers as big winners after no nerfs, flags Shadeunner dash+warp-jump and CSM Raptors two power-fist option with a +20 points cost.

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Darktide teases two new enemies: Ogryn Pack Master, Armoured Pox Hounds

Fatshark’s dev blog teases two new enemies — the Ogryn Pack Master and Armoured Pox Hounds — saying they “will both appear in the next update,” and trailer and forums erupted with thousands of reactions.

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Games Workshop Releases March 2026 Quarterly Balance Dataslate for Warhammer 40,000

Games Workshop’s Warhammer Studio published the March 2026 Q1 Balance Dataslate, trimming Custodes infantry, cutting WRAITH Aeldari points, buffing Rogal Dorn tanks, and raising Lords of Change costs.

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Games Workshop Shareholders Approve Director Fee Changes, New Articles of Association

Shareholders approved ratifying past non-exec fee payments and adopted new articles, with Resolution 1 winning 23,961,868 votes for, 99.34% of votes cast.

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Black Library Releases 23-Page Tooth and Claw Extract via Warhammer Community

Black Library published a 23-page downloadable extract titled "Pages from the Black Books – Tooth and Claw," pulling material from 2016’s Book Six: Retribution and presented on Warhammer Community.

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Practical Guide to Building and Basing Durable Modular Warhammer 40k Terrain

Learn practical steps to plan, build, paint and base durable modular 40k terrain that’s reusable, tactical and tabletop-proof.

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New Serpent’s Brood Detachment Revamps Harlequins Mounted Play

On December 8, 2025 the Day 8 Grotmas entry unveiled the Serpent’s Brood, a Harlequins focused Aeldari Detachment that rewards mounted and vehicle centric tactics. The Detachment grants Sustained Hits to mounted and vehicle units, boosts infantry that disembark in the same turn, and relaxes several construction restrictions, giving players new options for lists and tactics.

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A Fast Reproducible Workflow to Paint Tabletop Ready Miniatures

I outline a concise painting workflow that turns assembled miniatures into tabletop ready models in a few hours each, with simple weathering techniques to add realism. This approach matters because it balances speed and durability, letting you field completed armies for events and pick up games without sacrificing satisfying finished looks.

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Warhammer Community reveals datasheet for Lash Whip Tyranid Prime

Warhammer Community published the full datasheet and developer notes for a Lash Whip Tyranid Prime, showing Synapse, Battle-shock resistance, a +1 Strength melee buff, and an enemy Shadow in the Warp penalty.

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Fast Tabletop Ready Warhammer 40k Minis, A Practical Primer

This compact primer lays out a step by step workflow to get Warhammer 40k miniatures tabletop ready quickly and reliably. It matters because efficient prep saves time, preserves detail, and helps you meet tournament base and marking rules before you travel.

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How to magnetize 40k models for quick weapon swaps

A practical how-to that walks you through magnetizing miniatures so weapon and upgrade swaps are fast and durable. Useful for conversions, tournaments, and adaptable armies.

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Complete Sisters of Battle starter guide for buyers, painters, and players

A faction-focused primer lays out purchases, paint recipes, and list-building advice to start a Sisters of Battle army. It combines hobby and tactical steps so readers can build, paint, and play with confidence.

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WarpFriends Data Reveals February 23 2026 40k Meta Win Rates Top Units

WarpFriends published a Feb 26, 2026 report aggregating BestCoastPairings tournament results for the week ending Feb 23, 2026, showing win rates, over-representation, and a ranked list of top units.

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Starter Kit Essentials for Warhammer 40k Hobbyists and Beginners

A concise checklist from a CBR guide outlines the core tools, paints, workspace setup, digital resources, and community steps every new or returning Warhammer 40k hobbyist should prioritize. The recommendations help players avoid overspending on gear, speed up learning, and improve both assembly and tabletop experience.

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Eldritch Raiders battleforce expands Aeldari Corsair options and tactics

A new Eldritch Raiders battleforce adds an updated Prince Yriel, Corsair Skyreavers, Kharseth the Void Dreamer, and a redesigned Vyper/Starfang kit. These releases push Corsair play toward fast hit-and-run pirate tactics and give players fresh kitbashing and list-building choices.

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Warhammer Community paints new Vyper in Saim-Hann and Alaitoc colours before pre-orders

Team Warhammer painted the new Vyper in Saim‑Hann and Alaitoc colours, sharing step‑by‑step recipes and time‑saving tricks ahead of the kit zooming into pre-orders “this Saturday.”

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Prismnews Roadmap, Wargamer Guide and Rumors Outline Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition Timing

Wargamer predicts an 11th edition announcement in late spring with a June 2026 launch, Adepticon on March 25 flagged as the likely reveal and a launch box priced near $310 / £185 is expected.

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Space Marine 2 $5 Voice Pack Sparks Major Backlash Over False Advertising

Patch 12.0 brought a Techmarine and a $5 "Chapter Voice Pack 1" that players say fails to match the store FAQ's "over 450 voice lines per chapter" claim and causes in‑mission voice flip‑flops.

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Spikey Bits Publishes 2025 and 2026 Warhammer World and Open Tournaments Calendar

Spikey Bits’ Travis Pasch published a detailed calendar of Games Workshop, Warhammer World and Open tournaments, dates and key GTs through November 2026 to help players and TOs plan ahead.

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Black Library Reader’s Choice 2025 winners revealed, two novels get paperback editions

Black Library and Warhammer Community revealed two Reader’s Choice 2025 winners that will be offered as new physical paperback editions, with pre-orders coming soon and community posts on Reddit and Facebook circling the news.

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First Episode of Three-Part Adepta Sororitas: Penitence Now on Warhammer+

Warhammer Community announced on 25 February 2026 that the first episode of Adepta Sororitas: Penitence is now available to watch on Warhammer+ with curated extra content for subscribers.

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Six Warhammer Open tickets go on sale for spring, summer weekends

Tickets for six Warhammer Open weekends went on sale Friday 27 February at 6PM UK time, with Maastricht announced as the first ever European Warhammer Open and Edmonton confirmed for 19–21 June.

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Saturday Pre-Orders: New MTO Windows, Old World and Mechanicum Revealed

Games Workshop’s Saturday Pre-orders pushed Grand Cathay Old World kits, new Mechanicum Horus Heresy releases, and 40k Made-to-Order windows - Kaptin Badrukk and Ammo Runts close 08:00 am GMT, 9 March 2026.

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Games Workshop Withdraws Maelstrom Drukhari Box Over Missing Hellion Sprues

Games Workshop pulled the Maelstrom Battalion: Drukhari box after retailers opened early shipments and found the advertised squad of five Hellions missing; retailer emails ordered disposal and promised full refunds.

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Miniswap Restores Cheap and Safer Warhammer Mini Hauls Online

Miniswap launched on January 8, 2026, offering a marketplace focused on safer, more reliable buying and selling of Warhammer miniatures. The platform combines verified sellers, Stripe payments, mandatory tracking, and a strict no-counterfeit policy to reduce the common frustrations of second-hand markets and help players find bargains with less risk.

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Warhammer Community showcases Inquisition art across decades highlighting Imperial Agents

Warhammer Community published an instalment on 27 February 2026 showcasing Inquisition art, from Inquisitor by Egor Gafidov to Alvaro Jiménez’s Inquisition guides.

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IGN Fan Fest 2026 Reveals Dark Heresy Alpha, Boltgun, Rogue Trader DLC

IGN Fan Fest 2026 on February 28, 2026 unveiled Dark Heresy alpha gameplay with alpha access via the Collector's Edition & Developers pack, a Boltgun trailer with Slaanesh and Death Guard, and Owlcat's Rogue Trader DLC teaser.

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Spikey Bits Consolidates GW 2026 Release List With Pre-order Windows

Spikey Bits published a hobbyist-focused roadmap on Feb 24, 2026 that lists every announced 2026 Warhammer 40,000 book, boxed set, battleforce, and single kit with a pre-order window.

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