Eldritch Raiders battleforce expands Aeldari Corsair options and tactics

The Aeldari line just got a major boost with the Eldritch Raiders battleforce, led by an updated Prince Yriel miniature that includes a helmeted option. That new character model anchors a box that also brings jetpack assault infantry, a void-attuned psyker, and a redesigned flyer or skimmer chassis into play, while bundling existing Voidscarred infantry and transfer sheets to get armies tabletop ready.

Corsair Skyreavers arrive as a full plastic jetpack assault unit with multiple weapon options, emphasizing mobility and close-range strike potential. The new Skyreavers kit looks aimed at players who want to field fast, hard-hitting squads that can punch in and out of engagement ranges, preserving classic Corsair hit-and-run doctrine. Kharseth the Void Dreamer adds narrative weight and likely rules nuance as a psychic or void-attuned character option for Corsair lists, while the redesigned Vyper/Starfang vehicle kit updates one of the faction’s core skimmer roles with modernized parts and build flexibility.

The Eldritch Raiders box pairs new sculpts with familiar pieces: Voidscarred infantry are included, and transfers are supplied to help unify paint schemes or personalise rosters without hunting down separate decal sheets. Images and build details revealed with the launch show clear modularity in weapon and pose options, which will appeal to kitbashers who like to mix Corsair flair with bespoke conversions.

Tactically, the releases reinforce Corsair identity as raiders and privateers rather than slow, gunline troops. You can expect list-building to shift toward faster detachments that prize mobility and boarding-style assaults. The presence of Kharseth suggests more psychic interactions for hit-and-run plays, and a fresh Vyper/Starfang chassis gives an updated platform for fast response and strafing moves in Maelstrom-style scenarios. The material also positions these Corsair releases alongside the Red Corsairs in the broader Maelstrom narrative, creating easy crossover for themed armies and story-driven events.

For collectors and painters, the helmeted Prince Yriel option plus transfer sheets make for immediate display-ready units, while the Skyreavers and vehicle kit offer clear opportunities for dramatic paint effects and scenic basing that sell the pirate aesthetic. For tournament players, rethinking deployment and target-priority will matter as these models hit tabletops.

What comes next is how players adopt these kits into lists and local meta. Test a fast alpha strike build with Skyreavers and a Vyper pickup, or use the transfer sheets to tie older models into a cohesive Corsair force. The new pieces make raiding feel distinct again, and they give you tangible options to update both your hobby bench and your battle plans.