Blades drawn, graves open - Warmachine Wednesday

The hunt is on and the dead are marching — see every rule for the upcoming Frozen & Forgotten set as the Dusk Final Hunt clash with the Orgoth Graveborn.

Today’s TL;DR

• Frozen & Forgotten rules preview – Yesterday’s pre-order was just the start. We’re lifting the lid on the rules so you can see how this two-player set will shake up your games.
  

• Heavy metal incoming – Cygnar Gravediggers’ Assault Strider and Heavy Field Gun Aug 18
  

• Meet Newsmachine – Our new home for events, licensing updates, and community surveys.

Frozen & Forgotten – rules revealed

Yesterday we kicked off pre-orders for Frozen & Forgotten. Today we get to show you just how brutal the first Orgoth invaders really can be.

Catch up on the full pre-order details from this new plastic set here. If you are already planning your list, pair Frozen & Forgotten with a House Kallyss Core Expansion or Orgoth Sea Raiders Core Expansion to ready your army when Frozen & Forgotten arrives Nov 14.

The Dusk Final Hunt are more than skilled fighters. They are the remnants of the Nyss hunters, graceful warriors unleashing coordinated strikes that leave the enemy reeling. Every move they make serves a purpose, driving them closer to seeing their vengeance realized.

Revenge is a dish best served cold

Lanyssa Ryssyl, Aransor of Sorrows – revenge is never a straight line

Get too close to Lanyssa and you’ll regret it. Field Marshal: Chiller cuts into the defences of nearby foes, making them far easier for her battlegroup to cut down. Her blade, Sorrow, can lock enemies in place with a single well-placed strike, and when she claims a kill, Blood Boon lets her sling another spell for free — often the last thing her victims ever see.

Cylena Raefyll – no paradise to escape to

Cylena hunts like no other, marking a Prey and gaining bonuses until it falls. Her Nyss Bow with Arcing Fire picks off targets hiding behind cover, while Swift Hunter keeps her moving after every kill. When the blades come out, she strikes with the precision of a master duellist, cutting down her mark without hesitation.

Benkei – there’s no hunting like the hunting of Everblight

Benkei drags victims into their doom with Drag Below before carving them apart. His Winter Coat animus grants immunity to cold damage for the turn, while any who get too close risk being locked in place for a round. Benkei is at his best when paired with Sasha for devastating Flank strikes.

Sasha – Death on silent paws

Like Benkei, Sasha can Dig In and Drag Below, but shines when paired with her counterpart for Flank bonuses. Her Snow-Wreathed animus grants concealment, making her a natural predator.

Last Watch – by protecting others, you save yourself

Locked together in Defensive Line, The Last Watch stand tall against enemy charges, cutting down foes with massive greatswords. Ryva goes one step further, swinging a pair of them for brutal, sweeping attacks. Any enemy that dares to strike them risks an immediate Retaliatory Strike, and Righteous Fury fuels the unit with extra power when allies fall, turning loss into a chance for payback.

Children of the grave

Facing them are the Orgoth Graveborn, ancient warlords who refused to fall when the First Invasion ended. They were entombed with their weapons and their most loyal warriors, and now they march again. They do not tire. They do not hesitate. And they bring with them champions and towering warbeasts forged from bone, iron, and pure hatred.

Anathia, The Imperishable Desolation – tomb it may concern

Anathia bends the battle to her will with Gifts of Annihilation, a rotating arsenal of punishing effects she can trigger each turn, from crippling enemy mobility to amplifying the killing power of her allies.

Disintegration melts through armour, and every strike lands with the force of centuries-old hatred. When fielded in Orgoth Sea Raiders, Anathia is a Lesser Warlock with a limited battlegroup, bringing her undead horrors to bolster the Graveborn.

Revenant Champion – undeath’s axe to grind

A stalwart bodyguard, the Champion uses Shield Guard to intercept deadly shots and Inhuman Resolve to keep fighting past the point of death. Wielding weapons that strike with brutal precision, both carry Critical Dispel to shred enemy magic mid-battle and make every hit count.

Barrow Ghoul – prepare to die…again

The Taste of Death feeds off fallen foes, stealing focus or fury to fuel its rampage. Its massive weapon hits with crushing force, using Beat Back to drive enemies out of position, while Critical Dispel strips away protective upkeeps. The Well of Secrets animus makes targeted spells far less likely to land, keeping it in the fight longer.

Charnel Hound – fetch…your soul

The Charnel Hound tears into foes with savage Combo Strikes, its jaws and claws built to rip through armour and bone alike. Mage Static shuts down nearby spellcasting, while Lightning Strike lets it lunge in for the kill and dart away before the enemy can respond. Bad dog!

The Execrators – grave company

Marching forward in Shield Wall, The Execrators drive home their massive spears with such force that Thunderbolt can hurl enemies backwards or knock them off their feet. Vengeance drives them to hit harder when wronged, and Snap Fire punishes enemies who stray too close, making them a threat both up close and at range. Durable and deadly in equal measure.

Heavy metal incoming – Cygnar Gravediggers roll out

Dropping in on Aug 18, The Cygnar Gravediggers are adding some serious firepower to their airborne arsenal. The Assault Strider and Heavy Field Gun aren’t just new models — they’re here to literally level the battlefield.

Drawn from the elite 63rd Trencher Light Infantry Brigade, these units embody the Cygnar Gravediggers’ reputation for grit, adaptability and Cygnar’s ingenuity. The Assault Strider offers fast-moving, hard-hitting support, while the Heavy Field Gun brings the kind of long-range shock & awe that can suppress even the most conditioned of warriors.

Both integrate seamlessly into the Gravediggers’ doctrine of deep strikes and field fortification. Drop them in, dig in, and apply pressure to even the most colossal of enemies.

If you’re building or expanding a Gravediggers force, the consider leading your newfound firepower into the fray with the spiffing apotheosis warcaster Captain Connor ‘Boom Boom’ McCoy, the perfect leader to drop in with the big guns.

Newsmachine fires up

While Warmachine Wednesday is your go-to for new releases, rules deep-dives, and lore, sometimes we’ve got big news that isn’t about dice and deployment. That’s where Newsmachine comes in.

Think of it as our broadcast for everything else. Such as events we’re attending, production updates, and the occasional short survey where you can help shape the future of Warmachine.

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