The Slaves to Darkness are getting a brand new Battletome within the close to future. So which military ought to get a brand new Battletome after chaos?

Last month we did a fast test to see which Battletomes have been out, which have been introduced, and which Armies nonetheless wanted a brand new ebook. And with Chaos getting a brand new Slaves to Darkness ebook after the Ogor Mawtribes, we began questioning…who’s subsequent?

We’re tremendous excited to see the brand new Battletomes coming for Age of Sigmar and we’re trying ahead to the Slave to Darkness Army Box for positive. But what does GW have deliberate subsequent?

Yet-To-Be Announced

Order

• Cities of Sigmar/Dawnbringer Crusades
• Kharadron Overlords
• Seraphon

Chaos

• Beasts of Chaos
• Hedonites of Slaanesh
• Blades of Khorne

Death

• Flesh-Eater Courts
• Ossiarch Bonereapers
• Soulblight Gravelords

Destruction

Now that we all know what’s nonetheless to be launched let’s see if we are able to logic our manner by them to determine if they’re going to be very close to, close to, far, or very far out.

Cities of Sigmar/Dawnbringer Crusades – Very far out. Why? Because GW is simply now teasing us with the 3D digital variations of their upcoming kits. This could also be “the new army” for the sport when it drops, too.

Kharadron Overlords – Near. They bought their ebook initially of 2020. And whereas it’s useful it’s nonetheless lacking loads of the “new” stuff and magnificence of the present version books. They additionally bought their new hero Drekki Flynt not too way back. I believe this ebook is nearer than the Cities of Sigmar ebook by a large margin.

Seraphon – Very Near. Seraphon are nonetheless a powerhouse with Lord Kroak and so they additionally bought their ebook in 2020. Personally, I preserve hoping for an revamped Saurus package and GW retains teasing us with new Blood Bowl Lizard fashions. Also, within the present storyline, we’ve bought the occasions of the Gnarlwood taking place. Those occasions revolve round a crashed Seraphon ship. It would make loads of sense if GW capstoned these occasions with a Seraphon Battletome. Fingers crossed their new ebook is coming quickly.

Beasts of Chaos – Far. Why are they far out? Well, surprisingly, they’re doing simply fantastic within the present meta. The White Dwarf updates actually did a quantity on their win charges and they’re holding it down! Then once more, that 63% is likely to be an indication that they want some extra consideration to “fix” them. A brand new ebook positive would do this…

Hedonites of Slaanesh – Far. Hedonites bought a brand new ebook in 2020. They additionally bought an enormous vary replace, too. I’m not saying they don’t want a ebook — I simply don’t suppose they’re very excessive precedence proper now.

Blades of Khorne -Very Near. Blades of Khorne bought a ebook in 2019. This means they’ve one of many older Battletomes on the market and whereas they is likely to be sitting at a 50% win price, I hope they’re at or close to the highest of the record to get a brand new Battletome. Plus, the World Eaters are getting a ton of affection from GW in 40k (quickly) — hopefully a few of that bleeds over into AoS.

Flesh-Eater Courts – Near. Another 2019 ebook that’s additionally hovering at a strong 52% win price. Based on the numbers, I don’t suppose there’s ton fallacious with the ebook proper now — however it’s lacking all of the cool, new stuff for AoS 3.0. I additionally suppose that is one military that might additionally use some extra fashions within the vary generally. It’s critically solely bought a handful of kits — and lots of pull double (or triple) responsibility. But it’s simply sufficient to name it a military. Of the three Death Factions that want books, this one most likely has essentially the most potential for “new” stuff GW may create and add.

Ossiarch Bonereapers – Very Near. Maybe subsequent?! Okay, okay. I’m wishlisting this one but it surely’s on the very prime of my private record. Why do I desire a new ebook for them so dangerous? Well, other than their win price of 43% (based on GW) and their Battletome from 2019 (which actually got here out on the tail finish of 2018) this military is hurting. Age of Sigmar 3.0 kinda screwed them over. Hard. The FAQ for them was unimpressive. And the White Dwarf updates helped…however are additionally don’t appear to have mounted any of the deep issues with the military. And yeah, I’m biased right here — however that doesn’t imply I’m fallacious. AoS 3.0 basically modified the sport and principally took a bunch of stuff that made the OBR cool and distinctive and gave it to everybody else. And to compensate they bought to …preserve their factors from the earlier version. Great.

Soulblight Gravelords – Very Far. Soulblight bought their ebook principally on the tail finish of AoS 2.0 and it definitely has that “designed for the next edition” kinda vibe once you have a look at the ebook. It is likely to be lacking a few of the new tips from the present version but it surely’s not in a horrible spot. I wouldn’t thoughts seeing them get a brand new ebook sooner however I’m additionally not incharge of Battletome launch dates, both. They additionally bought Cado Ezechiar as a brand new character mannequin. I dunno if that’s an indication they’re getting a brand new ebook or a snack to carry the gamers over till they get a brand new ebook.

Gloomspite Gitz – Near. The solely purpose I’m not saying very close to for them is as a result of Destruction simply bought 2 books back-to-back. Does that rule out the Gitz getting a ebook quickly? I hope not! This is one other military that bought a wide array revamp again in 2019 and bought loads of consideration after which a complete lot of silence. It can be good to see them get a brand new ebook, too.

My rankings don’t really matter for a complete lot, however these are the place I’m pegging these armies when it comes to releases. If I needed to decide 3 books I’d prefer to see get a brand new Battletome the quickest right here’s my record:

• Ossiarch Bonereapers
• Blades of Khorne
• Seraphon

Maybe not in that actual order — however we are able to all wishlist, proper?

What Battletomes do you hope are subsequent after the Slaves to Darkness ebook?

Writer, Editor, Texas Native, and Austinite for 15+ years, Adam covers all issues Tabletop Gaming. Which contains Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, D&D, Board Games and every little thing else that entails cube, boards, playing cards and a desk.
A hobbyist, participant, and collector of miniatures and video games, Adam’s present obsession are his Death Armies for Age of Sigmar, his Blood Angels and Tyranids for 40k, and his ever rising Arkham Horror: The Card Game Collection.

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