After a Season of scrutiny from the Inquisition, it has been deemed necessary to dispatch the Angels of Death, and none of the Astartes embody this title more than the Blood Angels.
This Season we’ll be looking at some overdue buffs for the oldest in the Blood Angels range, and you can also expect a big expansion in their roster over the coming season!
Following on from last Season, the cards being added to the general pool are also listed here and will be going forward!
One of the first cards every player unlocks, Avernus quickly gets dropped as a player progresses. Hopefully, a buff to both Wounds and damage output should make him more attractive further into the game!
Brother Ebellius - Blood Angels Terminator +5 Range
The second of the two classic Blood Angels Terminators, Ebellius is another one that's easy to overlook in the large Space Marine roster in the 10-20pts range. As a low-cost Barrage Infantry, every extra point of Ranged output can make a huge difference, so a decent Ranged buff should make him more viable
Brother Gorjan - Blood Angels Hellblaster -1 Cost
Talking of Blood Angels Ranged options, it doesn’t get more classic than Gorjan. A small reduction in cost is always welcome and helps with fitting him into Tolmeron decks where he wants to be to maximise your deck size!
Furio - Blood Angels Baal Predator -4 Cost
And that's a great lead into another good Tolmeron option, also getting a points drop. While a newer card, on reflection the Baal Predator may be a bit on the pricey side, and as mentioned we want to make sure to maximise your deck size when building a Tolmeron deck! Even outside of Tolemron, more for less is always great!
Cassor the Damned - Blood Angels Death Company Dreadnought -4 Cost
Finally we can’t talk about classic Blood Angels cards without talking about Cassor! One of the original Space Marine melee powerhouses, he’s fallen behind over time, but hopefully now a significant price drop can get him back in the spotlight and fit in with other great options without too much deck sacrifice!
Moving on to the wider card pool, we’ve got a more diverse selection of cards being buffed across most factions, and a long overdue Warlord change.
Aeldari:
Quiz Ignyss - Kabalite Heavy Gunner +10 Wounds
A newer Aeldari card seeing a big uptick in use, but struggling to get the job done. A lot of this may be down to how fragile it is, so a bit more Wounds will definitely help it establish itself.
Baharroth +10 Wounds, +5 Range, +5 Melee
Of the large roster of strong Aeldari cards in the 30s range, Baharroth often gets outshined despite his Legendary status. A generous all round buff should make him a much more competitive choice and feel like a Phoenix Lord should!
Of the Necron Lords of War, the Tesseract stands out as being noticeably behind its peers. Costing the same as the Obelisk, it has 30 less Wounds, 21 less Range, and arguably slightly better traits. So to fix that obvious difference, the Tesseract Vault is getting a noticeable drop in points and a significant bump to its range, which should place it on a much more even footing with the other Lord of War options.
Servants of the Emperor:
Belisarius Cawl: -5 Cost Canticles of the Omnissiah: Minimum damage dealt 75 -> 60%; start of turn heal 10 -> 5%.
Cawl has been the hot topic since his release, and we’re making a long overdue decisive change to his special rule. We’ve been aiming to do a proper mechanical fix, addressing how it interacts with AoE traits, but it’s been challenging both to implement, and make time for. Rather than waiting for the right opportunity to make this change (which at this time is unknown), we’re going for an all-round nerf to the rules values. By reducing his damage output by ⅕ and defensive faction by ½ he should be much less of a menace. Given how significant this nerf is, we’re partially rolling back his initial nerf, increasing his cost by 10 to just 5. We’ll be keeping an eye on these changes and continue from there.
Chaos:
Zah’mat T’kor - Thousand Sons Tzaangor +5 Melee
As a non-psyker Tzeentch card, the Tzaangor has that familiar spot as a psychic support card with its psychic buff ready on psychic but realistically doesn’t offer much more than that. Given that is how he will often be used, maximising his damage output, and therefore Furious Charge damage makes it much more useful either as a support card or, hopefully now, moving him into general melee deck rosters too.
Xu’Kul of the Eight Reaping - Lord of Skulls -10 Cost
Just like the Brass Scorpion from last season, the Lord of Skulls stands out as a slightly older Lord of War, that is much pricier than a lot of other similar options. A significant cost decrease should make it much more viable, which is great given how fantastic the model is, we want to be seeing this card front and centre in more 400pt battles!
Of the two Hive Tyrants, this triple attack version is noticeably more expensive, and as such struggles in the Tyranid roster which is packed with choices for big bad beasties. Hopefully a decent price reduction gives this versatile card more chance to stand out.
That rounds out the balance changes, and now here’s the full list of the 10 cards being added to the general pool.
Cards Added to the General Pool:
Aeldari: Yrule the Deathly Eloquent - Harlequin Troupe Master
Space Marines: Asmodai - Master of Repentance Identity Unknown - Inner Circle Companion Master Zacharial - Dark Angels Captain in Gravis Armour Brother Larathiel - Dark Angels Bladeguard Veteran Brother Baraqiel - Dark Angels Intercessor Murderfang - Space Wolves Wulfen Dreadnought
Chaos: Seeker of Sensation - Seeker Chariot of Slaanesh
Last Season’s divergence from the usual schedule to celebrate the Anniversary has drawn the attention of the Inquisition, and they have brought the full roster of the new Imperial Agents with them.
Much like with the new codex, this Season will focus on both elements from the Servants of the Emperor and Space Marine factions, getting a nice 2 for 1! While talking about the Imperial Agents, there will not be any changes to which faction any of the bodyguards or Warlords belong to, but all cards that are a member of the Imperial Agents will be getting a new keyword to tie them together cross-faction.
For the wider changes, we’ve still got a good overall balance, but doing a little more focused spot balance for T’au and Chaos, who were a bit behind last season.
Finally, we’re doing a huge catch-up on releasing cards to the general pool (70 in total!), and going forward, we’ll be looking to do much more regular and structured releases. These will coincide with the balance changes as a neat and unified point at the Season switchover.
Espern and all Servants Psionic Blast cards have had heavy nerfs and have been treated with a lot of caution. This was due to the “Greyfax Psyker” meta of some time past, but since Greyfax’s readjustment, it hasn’t been quite so oppressive. Greyfax is still a Top 10 Warlord, so it's nothing too significant, but it should be enough to bring the Navigator in line with similar cards.
Iota - Culexus Assassin +30 Wounds
For the same reasons as mentioned above, Iota has also faced nerfs in the past. As an Epic, they’re much more potent than Espern and have better synergy with Cawl, who is still under review. With that in mind, Iota’s Psychic is not being increased, but a bump in Wound should make them a better disruption/control piece rather than an out-and-out damage dealer.
Meh’Lindi is sitting as the least popular of the assassins, and she’s had her traits mixed up a few times before. Looking at some missing gaps in the SoE roster, switching Meh’lindi to a card that can get an immediate Poison off on the drop is going to be very valuable and means she can fill a number of roles. Furious Charge to clear a lane, and then Poison from the flanks; get an immediate Poison off on a big target and take the hit to protect other cards and anything in between. Hopefully, she has a good spot in some decks!
The Grey Knights's triple attack profile is part of their appeal, but it often leaves them short on power. A good increase to Psychic and Melee should make a big difference, and leaving Range as a more “bonus” attack lets the other two shine.
Similarly, the Aralan, while useful as a psychic Medicae, was a bit flat on damage, so by adding just 1 point in cost, we’ve maximised the amount of damage we can add, making him much more formidable in combat.
Sticking to the same logic as with Aurellian, using Range as a bonus attack only means we can take a little off that side and increase the other two more significantly.
T’au:
Dohra'ohk Kyrek - Kroot Farstalker with Londaxi Tribalest +10 Wounds
While still a relatively new card, the Farstalker has got an above-average pick-rate, but a notably below-average win rate. Given the strong attack and BGH boost, it's most likely he’s struggling to stay on the board! So, a buff in Wounds should help him out.
Shas’la Ho’sen - Vior’la Tidewall Gunrig -2 Cost
Perhaps a bit too expensive for what it delivers, the Gunrig is getting a cost reduction, leaving more room for extra goodies!
The Kroot Hound is another popular but less successful card that had a number of iterations. The Furious Charge spot works well for it, but there are still very few cards that actively support Melee for T’au, with very few cards that have a Melee Buff ready. Changing the Hound’s ready gives it a bit more distinction and more support value.
Chaos:
Gorecrawler - Greater Brass Scorpion of Khorne -4 Cost
One of the biggest and earliest of the Chaos Lords of War, the newer knights, at the cheaper price point, seem to have the edge. While they still can’t match Gorecrawler for out-and-out offensive power, a bit of a price cut should allow more opportunities to claim skulls for Khorne!
Cypher is a well-rounded card but struggles as a ranged support card in the Chaos lineup. While he still has that role, by switching to Scout rather than Outflank, his burst damage with Target Acquired is going to increase, and so he should have more scope as a decisive 1 Turn sniper.
Iron Malice - Black Legion Land Raider -5 Cost, -30 Wounds Trait Change: Big Game Hunter/Taunt -> Taunt/Big Game Hunter
Iron Malice is an interesting card that didn’t quite hit the mark. Being the only Taunt card over 40pts (excluding Lord of War), and with Taunt being the secondary trait, it often defeated its own purpose with a weaker damage reduction and a vulnerability to Big Game Hunter. It is now out of Big Game Hunter range at 39pts and has had a chunk of heath removed to compensate. Additionally, having Taunt as a secondary trait drastically changes the role of the card mid-way through its progression, which always felt a bit off. Now, it should feel much more like a serious protection unit that can deal with some potent retaliation damage at higher levels.
That rounds out the balance changes, and now here’s the full list of cards being added to the general pool. We’ve split them out by factions, and hopefully, you can all snag some new cards you may have missed this Season!
Honoured Aun’Kais - Invocation of the Elements Grark Krarh - The Hunter Strikes
Servants of the Emperor:
Daedalosus - Technoarcheologist Serene - Adepta Sororitas Rhino Enginseer Verask - Adeptus Mechanicus Tech-Priest Enginseer Pydanoris Bastoris - Adeptus Custodes Vexilius Praetor Inquisitor Erasmus Cartavolnus - Inquisitor of the Ordo Malleus Delpha Mojaro - Skitarii Marshal 8-Veriliad - Kataphron Destroyer Bheta-666/2 - Adeptus Mechanicus Ironstrider Ballistarius Protos-Reductus-1/5 - Skorpius Disintegrator Exitor-Dho /323Mk12 - Skorpius Dunerider Tyba Ω5-Decarote - Sydonian Skatros
Space Marines:
Brother Alasteir - Dark Angels Inceptor Epistolary Thessellan - Ultramarines Librarian in Terminator Armour Lucien Theldor - Ultramarines Apothecary Biologis Lieutenant Optimar - Veteran Infiltrator Lieutenant Veteran Brother Geminus - Ultramarines Sternguard Veteran Veteran Sergeant Paxor - Ultramarines Sternguard Veteran Sergeant Brother Sar'Tath - Salamanders Terminator Brother Lytanus - Imperial Fists Terminator with Assault Cannon Sergeant Gaius - Ultramarines Terminator Sergeant Captain Darnath Lysander - Imperial Fists Captain Brother Storn - Imperial Fists Heavy Intercessor Sentinel of Terra - Imperial Fists Repulsor Executioner Rodricus Grytt - Deatchwatch Veteran Pedro Kantor - Crimson Fists Chapter Master Imperial Space Marine - Crimson Fists Imperial Space Marine Aethon Ordane - Raven Guard Librarian in Phobos Armour Shadowstep - Raven Guard Land Speeder Storm Vulkan He'stan - Salamanders Capatain Fury of Nocturne - Salamanders Thunderfire Cannon Brothers Chogan and Khunbesh - White Scars Attack Bike The Huntsman - White Scars Land Speeder Tornado Brother Decimus - Ultramarines Infernus Marine Kasovar Klayde - Raven Guard Scout Hunter Reszan Solaq - Raven Guard Scout with Heavy Bolter Jensus Natorian - Deathwatch Codicier Brother Castiel - Dark Angel Knight Master Brother Boriel - Dark Angel Deathwing Terminator Brother-Lieutenant Solarien - Raven Guard Phobos Lieutenant
Chaos:
Zah'mat T'Kor - Thousand Sons Tzaangor Ghallaron the Pious - Dark Apostle Flogoth Grelch - Death Guard Biologus Putrifier Kh'har'ret the Butcher - Bloodmaster Shalaxi Hellbane - Monarch of the Hunt
Orks:
Warboss Gordrang - Goff Clan Warboss in Mega Armour Blokrotz Flame Spitta - Bad Moons Clan Burna-Bommer Da Red Gobbo’s Surprise - Da Night Before Squigmas Grotmas Gitz - Squig-riding loons Daggafist - Bad Moons Clan Trukk
We’re thrilled to announce the 5th anniversary of Warhammer Combat Cards! To commemorate this monumental milestone, we’ve crafted a spectacular celebration around the theme of “Five 5s” that will take us down memory lane with five pivotal moments in 40,000 history, complete with exclusive rewards and events for our dedicated community.
The 5th Anniversary’s Five 5s
Wildcards
We're happy to introduce an exciting new feature: Wildcards! This addition is designed to improve your experience by giving you more control over the cards you collect. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, Wildcards will help you gain the cards you really want, making your gameplay more strategic and enjoyable. 2 Types of Wildcards: Faction Wildcards: Specific to both faction and rarity. E.g., a Rare Necron Wildcard can only be used on a Rare Necron card. Rarity Wildcards: No faction restrictions! You can choose any card of the same rarity. Check out our blog for all the details!
5 Campaigns from 5 Pivotal Story-lines
Immerse yourself in five epic campaigns, each meticulously crafted to reflect iconic storylines from the Warhammer universe. Relive the thrill of these legendary battles, brought to life by our incredible community and content creators:
Assault on Black Reach
(Orks vs. Space Marines) - Curated by YOU, our amazing community! In the shattered remains of Black Reach, the Orks, led by the brutal warlord Ghazghkull Thraka, launch a merciless assault against the valiant Space Marines. Curated by our amazing community, this battle sees heroes rise and fall in the face of relentless greenskin aggression. In this campaign, every 5 levels, you’ll take control of Ghazghkull Thraka himself, leading the Ork horde with unstoppable might. Don’t worry, we’ll provide Ghazghkull to ensure your dominance in these critical moments.
Dark Vengeance
(Dark Angels vs. Chaos) - Curated by the experts at Play On Tabletop. Join the righteous Dark Angels as they confront the sinister Chaos forces of the Crimson Slaughter amidst the ruins of a fallen world. Curated by Tycho and Mubin of Play On Tabletop, this campaign immerses you in a fierce struggle where loyalty is tested, and dark secrets come to light. Throughout this campaign, every 5 levels, you’ll assume command of legendary heroes: Roboute Guilliman at levels 5 and 15, and Lion El'Jonson at levels 10 and 20. We’ll provide these powerful leaders to secure your strategic advantage in these pivotal battles.
Deathstorm
(Tyranids vs. Space Marines) - curated by Shintobean Command the relentless Tyranids, led by the fearsome Broodlord Ghosar, as they descend upon the Space Marines. Curated by Shintobean, this event lets you experience a brutal clash, bringing terror and destruction to humanity's defenders. Beware, every 5 levels, you’ll be forced to take command as Ghosar, but worry not - we’ve got you covered.
Dark Imperium
(Chaos vs. Space Marines) - curated by Casual Dad Games Enter the dark heart of the Imperium where Chaos seeks to corrupt and conquer. Curated by CasualDad, this campaign reveals a galaxy teetering on the edge of damnation. The Space Marines stand as the last bastion of hope against an unrelenting dark tide. Will light pierce the darkness? In this campaign, every 5 levels, you’ll have to take command as Abaddon the Despoiler, wielding his devastating powers to crush the Space Marines. Fear not, we’ll provide you with Abaddon to lead the forces of Chaos to victory.
Indomitus
(Horde - Space Marines vs. Necrons) Join the Indomitus Crusade as the valiant Space Marines, face the awakening Necron threat. In this epic campaign, you'll lead humanity's finest against a relentless horde. To conclude the celebrations on a high note, every 4 levels in this campaign, you’ll take command of the supreme commander: Trajan Valoris, Roboute Guilliman, Belisarius Cawl, Lion El'Jonson, and Morvenn Vahl. Are you ready to defend the Imperium and crush the Necron menace?
5 New Cards Straight to Level 5
Unleash the power of five brand-new cards, each starting at level 5! These cards are designed to give you an edge in battle and shake up your strategies. Don’t miss your chance to add these formidable warriors to your collection. Visit the store during the festivities to claim these powerful additions.
5x Rewards in Skull Chests
As a token of our gratitude for your unwavering support over the years, we’re multiplying the rewards! Enjoy 5x rewards in Skull Chests for 5 days! The madness begins on 07/08/2024 and will last until 12/08/2024.
Exclusive 5th Anniversary Battle Pass
No anniversary celebration would be complete without an exclusive Battle Pass! Packed with special rewards and surprises, this Battle Pass is designed to make your anniversary celebration truly unforgettable. Unlock unique content and celebrate in style with this special edition pass.
Special Offers
But that's not all—there are more surprises in store! During the festivities, be sure to check out the shop. For a limited time, all Lords of War and Supreme Commanders will be available in the general pool, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your ranks with these legendary units. Plus, we have some fantastic giveaways lined up, so make sure to log in daily to claim your rewards. And don't miss the special offers in the store—there will be some amazing deals available, perfectly complementing the giveaways! Keep your eyes peeled for all the exciting opportunities!
Join us in this monumental celebration as we honour the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to many more years of epic battles. The adventure continues, and we’re excited to have you with us every step of the way!
Join now in the festivities and redeem the Anniversary Redeem Code: 5TH.
Let's make this anniversary an event to remember. Gear up, commanders – the battle awaits!
Warhammer Skulls 2024
Enter the fray 23rd - 30th May!
Prepare for a week dominated by Chaos events and giveaways! The War begins now, and it’s time to show the universe what you’re made of!
You are invited to harness the awesome power of the four Chaos Gods: Khorne, Tzeentch, Nurgle, and Slaanesh, throughout Skulls. Join us as we showcase brand new cards and cosmetics alongside the NEW Horde game mode and many Chaos-infused events and surprises. Let’s dive into the warp and see what you can expect.
The Highlights
Daily Giveaways: Log in every day for the duration of Skulls to claim your share of the spoils. Don’t miss out!
New Supreme Commander & Chaos Cards: Unleash Chaos as Abaddon the Despoiler, the latest Supreme Commander to wage war in Warhammer Combat Cards!
Horde Mode: Get ready for the relentless action of the new game mode, Horde, arriving with Skulls 2024. Face endless waves of enemies, testing your skills and endurance - the question is, how long can YOU survive?
SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE: It’s time to prove your loyalty to the Skull Throne by gathering as many skulls as possible. Simply play any game mode during Skulls, then watch the community's skulls multiply. Check our socials for collective skulls progress!
New Combat Patrol and Army Boxes: We’ve crafted some new Combat Patrol and new Battle Force boxes permeated with Chaos.
Special Campaigns: Explore four distinct campaigns, each charged with the power of the Chaos Gods, featuring special enemy decks - hand forged by Stephen Box, founder of Vanguard Tactics and JT, the voice of Play On Tabletop!
Exclusive Redeem Code: Keep an eye on our socials for some exclusive Skulls rewards.
Shop Offers: Visit the shop during Skulls Week to seize your exclusive bounties, Supreme Commanders and Lords of War will be available. This is your chance to bolster your collection with these formidable units! Strike with haste as this opportunity is time limited.
Community Activities: Engage in the exhilarating community activities and claim your free cards during Skulls!
Chaos Campaigns
Khorne
Chaos vs. ALL - curated by Stephen Box, founder of Vanguard Tactics. Modifier: Even Playing Field, Apocalypse, Aura of Rage
We are kicking off Skulls Week with a Chaos campaign dedicated to the Blood God, curated by Stephen Box, founder of Vanguard Tactics. Brace yourself for an intense test of skill and courage!
Tzeentch
Chaos vs ALL - curated by Play On Tabletop Modifier: Even Playing Field, Apocalypse, Warp Storm In the second campaign, you will enter a realm of deception, hand forged by Play On Tabletop as Chaos collides with all the factions. Beware of the ever-shifting landscape of the warp.
Nurgle - HORDE MODE
Chaos vs. Tyranid Modifier: Even Playing Field Prepare for a relentless onslaught in Nurgle's campaign against the Tyranid swarm. Introducing the new Horde Mode. The Swarm is coming, their number is endless, their hunger is insatiable, their advance is unstoppable. How long can YOU survive?
How does it work? The objective is simple: How long can YOU survive? Wave after wave of enemies unyieldingly assault you, pushing your limits and testing your resolve. Are you ready to accept the challenge?
Slaanesh
Chaos vs. Necron Modifier: Overwhelming Firepower Wrapping up Skulls week with a decadent dance of excess as Chaos confronts the undying legions of Necrons. Ready to prove yourself as a member of the Legion of Excess?
What are you waiting for? Glory, riches, and eternal fame await those brave enough to answer the call. Are you prepared to leave your mark upon the universe?
Update 36.9 Patch Notes
Greetings citizens!
A new update has arrived, mainly containing the new content for our new warlord, who'll enter the fray during our Warhammer Skulls 2023 celebration this week!
There are also some improvements to how we display messages, alongside some other bug fixes and improvements.
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Update 36.3 Patch Notes
Greetings citizens!
We have a new update that brings a fresh look for Warhammer Combat Cards along with fixes for some particularly pesky bugs.
We've fixed the issues that prevented the berserk effect from triggering when cards are returned to hand and fixed some visual display issues in the card shop, amongst other smaller fixes.
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Update 35.7 Patch Notes
Greetings citizens!
This update paves the way for a new Leagues of Votann warlord!
Also included are the following: • A fix for notification issues • A fix for the 'trait unlocks at' preview for secondary traits
Read more about our new Kin addition to the game on our latest blog post.
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Developer Update: Winter Roadmap
Did someone say Roadmap?
Check out our new Developer Update to find out more of what's coming this Winter!
We have recently released an update with fixes for the recent troubles in-game.
After updating the game, all rewards and results obtained from events in-game should be displayed correctly without the need to restart the game.
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The Primarch arrives!
It was the Primarch Roboute Guilliman himself who ordered the investigation of the Nephilim Anomaly.
Now, it's ramifications can not be ignored. The Avenging Son arrives to reinforce the breach.
Turn the tide of war and control Guilliman as a Warlord in the struggle against the Necrons of the Szarekhan dynasty.
Build your deck around the extremely powerful Primarch with cards from the Servants of the Emperor and Space Marine factions as the Imperium brings its power to bear against the Silent King.
The special modifiers, such as "Special Requisitions" and "Cut Off the Head" are still in place, enabling you to build bigger and more powerful decks.
