The only thing I need now are the rest of the Black Templar miniatures to be released! It’s just so good and I’m now in the process of building and painting up a new Black Templar army that I can use to play with friends as well as push myself hobby-wise for a fast scheme with weathering to represent my army being a long-crusading force. If I didn’t get it for free to review, I would have bought it myself. Would I recommend buying it? Yes! Especially if you’re a big Black Templar fan. So there’s my review for the new Black Templar army set. Need to buy the Space Marine codex to be able to fully play with the army.Value is a bit questionable due to only being 13 miniatures with 1 old unit.Amazing codex for all long-time Black Templar fans.Limited edition codex supplement with John Blanche cover art.Early access to the new army including exclusive army cards.Lavish box full of new Black Templar miniatures.I think this is probably the most acceptable limit you can get with a box like this. Ideally I would have liked another unit in here such as the Sword Brethren. You have lavish artwork and even more space-knightly models! The value of the box is a bit questionable at £125. As I’ve said a lot, the codex feels like Games Workshop made the book based off everything I wanted when I was 12 and first started playing Black Templars. Sure, it does have some flaws but I’m just so happy to see updated Black Templars miniatures and a codex which really captures the feel of the chapter. Overall, I love the Black Templar army set. The main thing is that you cannot run multiples of the same weapon outside of power swords so you’re limited to what comes in the box, which makes sense but doesn’t work so well competitively/in-game. It’s a shame as, yeah, the models are just stunning. The miniatures are beautiful but the rules feel a bit lacking. One thing I will mention is Sword Brethren feel like kind of a letdown, rules-wise anyway. The army does have some tricks, but I can’t see it competing in the upper echelons of the game right now, which isn’t the worst thing really. If they had a 10 transport option for Primaris units or if the Impulsor transport tank was cheaper, then it wouldn’t be too much of an issue. The only real downside with the army is just a Space Marine problem in general, the lack of good delivery systems that can affordably get your units into close combat. Look at his revamped Sword of the High Marshals! All characters and close combat units are so good when they’re in your opponent’s face. The army are close combat beasts and the newly improved High Marshal Helbrecht helps show that off. I’m not a regular Warhammer 40,000 player anymore but the rules seem solid here, nothing broken but not too weak either.

Black templars crusader squad