Warmachine Wednesday: Khador’s loyal, Hive’s lackeys

The shadows creep closer this week as Dark Operations take hold of Khador’s loyal warriors. A familiar horror joins the hive ranks, with the arrival of the Dominated Winter Korps Infantry, bringing a grim new thrall to the Cephalyx arsenal.

We’ve also got Drudge Slayer reinforcements landing on the Steamforged store, a gun-toting new Dusk MiniCrate exclusive, and official Warmachine game mats from Deep Cut Studios. And for anyone counting the days, Lock & Load 2025 is right around the corner.

Today’s TL;DR

• Winter Korps, Kontrolled. — The Dominated Winter Korps join Dark Operations.
  

• Drudging up a storm — Dark Operations reinforcements hit the Steamforged store this week.
  

• Guns at Dusk — Hellyth, Ghost of Nightfall steps from the mists in a new MiniCrate.
  

• Your battlefield matters — Officially licensed Warmachine game mats from Deep Cut Studios are here.
  

• Lock & Load is right around the corner — Get your badge now and be one of the first 200 badge holders to claim your early-bird swag.

Frozen assets: the Winter Korps get dominated.

The once-proud soldiers of Khador’s Winter Korps have been respurposed into something altogether darker. Under the psychic control of the Cephalyx Dominator, these soldiers now march as the Dominated Winter Korps Infantry, stripped of their will and sent to battle their own comrades.

It’s time you bring a chilling edge colder than Khador itself to your Dark Operations army, combining Cephalyx control with Khadoran firepower. You can view the full stat card right now in the Warmachine App, get ready to wrack your brain with new lists, and give Khador players a taste of true horror.

The Dominated Winter Korps are coming this November as part of your Warmachine 3D tribe subscription on MyMiniFactory, for you to print, paint, and add to your Dark Operations.

Still not subscribed? Don’t miss out. Subscribe to Warmachine 3D and claim the October collection featuring the ingenious Crucible Guard Railless Interceptor, which retreats to the vault on midnight Oct 31, 23:59 GMT.

Coming to the Steamforged store this week.

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Saws, drills, and flails at the ready! Dark Operations continue to churn the unfortunate captured into drudges, with reinforcements arriving as physical sets this week.

The Drudge Slayers come in two unit sculpt variants to choose from, giving your Dark Operations army a truly unique-looking troupe of mind-wracked thralls to set upon your enemies.

Meanwhile, the Mind Slaver will be available with its fresh new variant sculpt as seen on Warmachine 3D. Ideal for you budding hive masters looking to expand your Dark Operations force.

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Dark Operations Mind Slaver comes bundled with one alternative sculpt. 

If you prefer to print your brain-mashed drudges, you can also get STLs for the Slayers & Mind Slaver on the Warmachine 3D MyMiniFactory Store. 

Already got a Warmachine 3D subscription? Don’t forget you automatically get a 50% discount on all Warmachine 3D store STLs.

Looking to flesh out your Dark Operations force? Pair your slayers & slavers with the Hive Mind Cadre.

Playable in both Dark Operations & Cryx Necrofactorium, get your Cadre as a physical kit, or if you have a 3D printer, subscribe to Warmachine 3D and get them included for no additional cost in the incredible welcome pack, which comes with a huge range of STLs, including terrain, base toppers, and more.

New MiniCrate: Hellyth, Ghost of Nightfall.

Hellyth, Ghost of Nightfall joins the collection this month as a striking alternate sculpt of Hellyth, Scyir of Nightfall from the Dusk House Kallyss Battlegroup Box. Once a proud Scyir of House Rhyslyrr, Hellyth’s name carries the weight of both tragedy and triumph.

This version presents her in a style inspired by the Ghosts of Ios, the refugee mage hunters who still fight to preserve the legacy of their people. It imagines Hellyth as she might have been remembered among the last defenders of Ios before the rise of the Empire of Eternal Dusk.

Subscribe from Oct 28 to midnight (23:59 ET) on 27 November to receive Hellyth, Ghost of Nightfall, shipping in late December. Each MiniCrate includes one exclusive model, available only during its featured month.

Subscribers receive a new, limited-edition miniature every month, perfect for collectors who love discovering something special with each delivery.

Official Warmachine game mats now available

Your battles & bases deserve the best surfaces. Deep Cut Studios has released a new range of officially licensed Warmachine game mats, inspired by the Iron Kingdoms’ most iconic battlefields.

From the mud-slick trenches of Cygnar Gravediggers and the misty shrubs of the Scharde Isles inhabited by the cunning Cryx, to the frozen lands of Khador.

There’s even a sleek Warmachine general variant that fits the Iron Kingdoms many landscapes. Each mat is built for immersive play and stunning presentation.

Turn your table into an immersive battlefield. Get your game mat today from Deep Cut Studios.

Locked, loaded, and nearly here

Lock & Load 2025 is fast approaching. Get ready for a weekend of Warmachine on Nov 14 - Nov 16 in St Louis, Missouri.

There’s still time to grab your early bird badge. The first 200 badge holders will receive an exclusive swag bag filled with Warmachine and Lock & Load goodies, including an exclusive Kithguard Trap Door Marker miniature, tote bag command cards, Art prints and more.

We will be streaming our Lock & Load 2025 Keynote taking place during the event so make sure you tune into the Steamforged & Warmachine YouTube channels to see what we’ve got in store. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!

Make sure you’re part of the action. Get your badge and event tickets at the Warfaire Weekend site.

Heading to Lock & Load? Don’t forget, last week we mentioned some important changes to certain events:

• The Warmachine Saturday Legacy event has evolved into the Lock & Load Steamroller, offering a full day of action-packed competitive play.

• Guild Ball will now run as a single condensed Saturday event — day tickets for Guild Ball are now available for a packed Saturday slamfest of throwing down on the pitch!.

• Godtear Tournaments are taking a break from Lock & Load 2025, giving us space to focus on the biggest Warmachine and Guild Ball showdowns.

That’s all for this week’s Warmachine Wednesday

From the laboratories of the Cephalyx to the ruins of Ios, there’s plenty stirring across the Iron Kingdoms. Check the Warmachine App for the latest cards and rules, share your army builds on Discord, Facebook, Instagram or Bluesky and keep an eye out for next week’s update.

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