Warmachine Wednesday – Foul tides and dark minds unleashed
Welcome to your midweek Warmachine digest!
Whether you’re painting pirates, plotting ambushes, or just here for free STLs (we see you), this week’s got it all — updated rules for the Cephalyx, new lore from the skies and seas, and a MiniCrate twist you’ll definitely want a closer look at.
Today’s TL;DR
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New lore in the app — Compendium: Foulblood’s Armada & Shard Nocturnes now live in the app
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Rules update — Something’s stirring deep below, The Dark Operations begin their experiments.
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New MiniCrate reveal — Eviscerus, reimagined through a Cephalyx lens, is coming in August
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STL freebie — Get a FREE Warmachine Defenses STL pack right now
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Old Umbrey enters the fray: They’ve tracked you down, Old Umbrey’s Command Starter & Battlegroup Box arrive next week July 3
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Warmachine 3D: July’s collection is nearly here — begin your speculation!
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Painting competition deadline: Entries close June 30 at 13:59 UTC — prizes to be won!
Savour in the horror that floods feeble minds
The Dark Operations mercenary army receives its rules update in the Warmachine app — live today! If you’ve been itching to command your Cephalyx with even more precision (and a lot more brain juice), your time has come.
Yesterday we took a peek into the rework, unpacking the design philosophy behind this horrifying hive-mind refresh. Read the full article here: Dark Operations: The Cephalyx Unearth Their Plans
Want to put this mind-addling update into practice?
Begin your own Dark Operations or augment the death hungry Cryx Necrofactorium with the Hive Mind Cadre 30-point force is available now on the Steamforged store — and it’s included FREE in the Warmachine 3D welcome pack for subscribers.
Eviscerus loses his mind
Ever looked at Discerptor Eviscerus and thought, “What if Cryx had even less respect for the dead?”
Say hello to August’s MiniCrate: Eviscerus Cephalyx Twist. This experimental alternate sculpt fuses Cryxian carnage with the cold, clinical horror of the Cephalyx. Expect extra limbs, brain tubes, and a look only a mother-mind-slaver could love.
Make sure you're subscribed to MiniCrate by July 27 to secure this one — and check out the Cryx Necrofactorium range if you're building a theme force to match the unsettling nature of these nightmares.
New lore compendiums — Sea farers & shadow lurkers
Two brand-new compendiums have docked in the app, spotlighting some of the most unpredictable forces in the Iron Kingdoms.
The Brineblood Marauder’s very own Daario Foulblood and his rum-soaked blackguard armada duke it out against the ferocious chromatic horde known as the Khymaera and their covert Shard Nocturnes, led by the deadly warlock Vallyx, in the Shadows & Scum 2-Player set.
You can get your hands on this incredible hard plastic set Shadows & Scum right now while stocks last.
Brineblood Marauders Compendium: Foulblood’s Armada
The only thing louder than the cannons aboard Foulblood’s ragtag fleet is the belching laughter of its crew.
This lore compendium dives deep into the chaotic rise of Commodore Daario Foulblood and his misfit crew. If you like your pirates loud, unhinged, and barely afloat, its time for you to step aboard.
Shadowflame Shard Compendium: Shard Nocturnes
Where Foulblood’s crew kicks down the door, the Shard Nocturnes are already inside, waiting.
The Shard Nocturnes extend the reach of Saeryn and Rhyas far beyond their domains. If you like your operatives silent, swift, and prowling just outside the torchlight — the Shard Nocturnes are your kind of killers.
Both entries are now live in the Warmachine app — perfect for a bit of light reading before your next ambush or boarding action.
Subscribe now to an annual Warmachine app subscription and get full access to a treasure trove of lore spanning 20+ years, unlimited list building and FREE Exulon Nostilla & The Aberration miniatures when they launch in August.
Free Defenses STLs — claim your own printable defenses set
Need some spicy scenario bits? We've got you covered.
Built for narrative flair and tactical versatility, these battlefield staples fit right into any Iron Kingdoms engagement.
From the wintry borderlands of Khador to the storm-blasted plains of Cygnar, these rugged, war-torn emplacements can blend into any front.
The Defenses STL set is available now for FREE on MyMiniFactory! You’ll get:
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Barricade Wall (base size: 4”x0.5”)
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Powder Keg (base size: 30mm)
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Spike Trap (model size 50mm square)
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Fire Pit (base size: 50mm)
Each piece now includes actual base sizes as used in the app, so your battlefield builds just got a lot more plug-and-play.
Old Umbrey arrives next week — embrace the Wurm
On July 3, Old Umbrey rises! Bohdan Lesnoi and his following leads the way in the Old Umbrey Command Starter.
After a long journey through the borderlands the Old Umbrey Command Starter and the Old Umbrey Battlegroup Box have arrived, the perfect entry point for commanders ready to walk the wild side of Khador.
Warmachine 3D — Last chance for July's collection
Last call for June’s Warmachine 3D bundle! — grab your June pack today and don’t miss out.
July’s STL bundle is almost here’s an extremely cold clue of what’s to come; On the battlefield, the only feeling this Warlock knows is recoil.
Stay tuned later this week as we reveal the full contents of the July Warmachine 3D STL Collection.
If that gets your printer twitching, you’re going to want to subscribe to Warmachine 3D on MyMiniFactory. Every month brings new faction content in STL form — perfect for expanding your army, customizing your collection, or just building the wildest tabletop you’ve ever imagined.
Subscribe now and get instant access to June’s collection featuring 50+ STLs & the free welcome pack containing the wicked Cephalyx Hive Mind Cadre.
But it doesn’t just stop there, the welcome pack also includes warjack conversion parts, base toppers Cryxian Defenses, terrain and much more, bumping that total up to a whopping 130+ STLs when you subscribe at the Army Tier.
Last call: Warmachine 3D painting competition closes June 30
Got a freshly printed drudge on your desk? You’ve still got time to enter!
The Warmachine 3D painting competition closes Monday, June 30 at 13:59 UTC. Submit your entries via MyMiniFactory to be in with a chance of winning epic prizes — including a HALOT 3D printer, minis merch, and the envy of all your local hobbyists.
Winners will be announced July 14 at 2PM UTC — mark your calendars!
That’s it for this week, may your cortexes stay powered and your paint never clog the brush. Got something to show off? Share your armies with us on Discord or tag #warmachine & #paintmachine on Instgram, Facebook & Bluesky
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