New kit speculation for divergent Chapters

[Karhedron]

Probably a bit early as we are only just starting to get hints of the new Marines codex but I am curious as to what we can expect to see for the different Chapters when our time inevitably comes. Here are my guesses. Feel free to chip in with your own speculations or whishlists.

 

Blood Angels : Corbulo

 

The only one of our classic characters not to have crossed the Rubicon yet, this guy would be ideal if GW want a minimalist BA release this edition. If I was optimistic, I might hope for an upgrade frame for the rumoured Venerable Redemptor to bring back our custom Dreadnoughts like the Furioso and Libby Dreads.

 

Dark Angels: Ravenwing, Samael, Ezekiel

 

The new Outriders just need a Ravenwing upgrade sprue to update Dark Knights. A RW Command squad would be cool but seeing as DW lost theirs, I am not hopeful. Samael would be a perfect accompaniment to this. Ezekiel is the only other character not to have crossed the Rubicon yet so seems like a good bet. I think Dark Angels will eat well this edtion.

 

Space Wolves: Bjorn

 

With the beloved boxnaught finally on the way out, I think Something needs to be done about Bjorn. The rumoured Venerable Redemptor is a perfect chance as he would just need a sprue with a sarcophagus, hellfrost cannon and lightning claw to bring him into the 42nd millennium. I would love to see Russ return but I think that this is unlikely before the traditional end-of-edition campaign.

[Bouargh]

As the fair is opened, my own guesses:

 

BA: a Gladiator variant and a another jetpacked unit; a 40k version of Angels's tear maybe.

 

DA: a primarized LS Darkshroud and one special character. But not much more. Unles there is an event or campaign around then to give the final impulse of Marines of old based model phasing out. I guess DA are still the ones with the largest stock pile of models inherited from "the Ones- known-as First-Born?

 

SW: redesigned thunderwolves. Or nothing except a mundane runepriest.

 

IK: full range resuming

 

I would not bet too hard on many release except spot add ons. 

[Orange Knight]

I predict, over the course of 11th edition:

Blood Angels:
-Corbulo

-New upgrade sprue with vehicle upgrades

-Predators are retired to Legends

Dark Angels:

-Ezekiel

-Sammael

-Ravenwing Outriders

-Speeders and Flyers are retired to Legends

Space Wolves:

-Redemptor Bjorn
-Thunderwolf Cavalry
-Ulrik, Murderfang, Iron Priest, Wulfed all go to Legends

[Tawnis]

With the renewal of the Outriders, I think would could finally see the return of Kor'Sarro on his bike Moondrakkan. 

[Lathe Biosas]

I can't imagine anything the Black Templar need... besides a Chaplain Dreadnought. 

 

But do you think we'll see new versions of the Space Marine (and Dark Angels) aircraft?

[Karhedron]

25 minutes ago, Lathe Biosas said:

But do you think we'll see new versions of the Space Marine (and Dark Angels) aircraft?

 

It seems strange to remove them while Orks get to keep theirs. Maybe Primaris aircraft incoming?

[Tacitus]

BA:

New Sanguinary Guard Kit

Potentially Black Raging Characters.

 

DA:

Black Knight Outriders

Black Knight Outrider Command Squad (Same Kit, different bits) (May switch to SUPPORT instead of LEADER)

(They're already adding a Captain on Bike, but DA already has Sammael so that still doesn't get them another Bike Squad attacher)

The Landspeeders etiher Squat or move to Stormspeeder frames.

Potentially a return to the Ravenwing Squadron (X Bikes, one Attack Bike, One Speeder)

Zeke MAY be on a bike.  Probably not, but maybe.

 

SW - Potentially Swift Claws or Jump Pack Blood Claws more likely the second unless Swiftclaws ride wolves instead of bikes.

If they're on Wolves, a named Wolf Riding ATTACHER or two

Bjorn is likely but less so.  They're putting out a book on pre-order and cover art shows him in his current/old sarcophagus.  Maybe the book tells the story of his upgrade though.

 

Sons of Dorn:

Somebody is probably replacing Pedro Kantor.  Probably as Chapter Master.

Potentially a second CF named character - Terminator?

Potentially a named Emperor's Champion or Crusade Ancient or both.

Potentialy a generic Vindicator replacement tank (generic as in for everyone, but it releases during the IF window)

 

Iron Hands:

A named other than a Captain.  Potentially wonky like a Jusitciar or something.

 

Salamanders:

Better spot for a named Judiciar 

 

Ravenguard:

Named Phobos Libby.

 

White Scars:

Already have Suboden Khan so unlikely to see Moondrakken.  Named Libby on a Bike is possible.

Speaking of Suboden, I wouldn't be surprised to see a generic unit on his jetbike. 

 

[Tawnis]

28 minutes ago, Tacitus said:

White Scars:

Already have Suboden Khan so unlikely to see Moondrakken.  Named Libby on a Bike is possible.

Speaking of Suboden, I wouldn't be surprised to see a generic unit on his jetbike. 

 

Both Raven Guard characters have jump packs, I don't see why both White Scars Characters can't have bikes?

I don't think will get another named character unless all the "codex complaint" chapters get one, and that just happened. (Unless Jaghatai (or another Primarch) comes back)

I agree on the second point, I'm sure we'll eventually get that unit, I just hope it's soon. 

Edited August 27 by Tawnis

[Karhedron]

45 minutes ago, Tacitus said:

BA:

New Sanguinary Guard Kit

 

The current one is only 2 years old. Granted it was a poor replacement for the previous incarnation but GW won't replace something that new.

 

Besides, they look OK with a sprinkling of 3rd party add-ons.

 

[Indy Techwisp]

I see you're missing a "Divergent Chapter" in the thread...

 

So Deathwatch need an updated Watch Captain (can be same stats, just new model) and probably another named character unit, maybe a specialised Psyker like they used to have.

Also, a new upgrade sprue with some DW shoulder pads, Fancy decor bits and a few DW themed weapon variants.

 

Also honourable mention for DW in the form of a direly needed unit: A dedicated Melee Killteam, since if the Firstborn DW Vets go to Legends or get folded into the Killteam Killteam the faction loses it's fan favourite melee brick.

[Tacitus]

On 8/27/2026 at 1:29 PM, Tawnis said:

Both Raven Guard characters have jump packs, I don't see why both White Scars Characters can't have bikes?

I don't think will get another named character unless all the "codex complaint" chapters get one, and that just happened. (Unless Jaghatai (or another Primarch) comes back)

I agree on the second point, I'm sure we'll eventually get that unit, I just hope it's soon. 

I think GW regrets that.  I suspect Shrike is going to evaporate sooner or later for a different likely Phobos or Terminator armored dude.  Phobos for the other half of their "iconic" army or Terminator for their fluffy but black sheep side. 

 

On 8/27/2026 at 1:50 PM, Karhedron said:

 

The current one is only 2 years old. Granted it was a poor replacement for the previous incarnation but GW won't replace something that new.

 

Besides, they look OK with a sprinkling of 3rd party add-ons.

 

 

I didn't realize they'd already crossed the Rubicon and have Mark X Jump Packs.  Replacing something that new isn't common, but its not unheard of.  In that case maybe a Baal Gladiator though the Reaper is already pretty close.

[Tacitus]

4 hours ago, Indy Techwisp said:

I see you're missing a "Divergent Chapter" in the thread...

 

So Deathwatch need an updated Watch Captain (can be same stats, just new model) and probably another named character unit, maybe a specialised Psyker like they used to have.

Also, a new upgrade sprue with some DW shoulder pads, Fancy decor bits and a few DW themed weapon variants.

 

Also honourable mention for DW in the form of a direly needed unit: A dedicated Melee Killteam, since if the Firstborn DW Vets go to Legends or get folded into the Killteam Killteam the faction loses it's fan favourite melee brick.

Deathwatch is unlikely to get anything is my guess.  They're barely still supported as is.  Most of their bespoke stuff is or has already gone away.  They're really just shoulderpad blisters now that the Blackstar is likely going away with the flyers.

[Gamiel]

If we are wishlisting:

 

Blood Angels: 

Lysander (last survivor of the Bloodquest), 10th company captian

 

Sergant Rafen

 

Iron Snakes:

Chief Librarian Nector

 

Lexicanum Petrok (maybe hi has risen in rank?)

[redmapa]

I really have no idea what units Black Templars might get this edition, unlike the other chapters we never had an ongoing set of updates so we really got our whole range updated from the 4th edition miniatures in the 9th ed update so whatever else comes in the future is just going to be totally new BUT they could take a page from older unit entries...

 

I am expecting BA to get their own bespoke Terminators even if its just a reskin like they used to have in 6th(?) so that would leave Templars as the only chapter without their own Terminators so I expect to see Sword Brethren Terminators as a new kit, it used to be a unit in 4th so why not bring them back?

 

Crusader squads on bikes used to be a thing way back when, now that Outriders are getting a new kit and its the "Fast attack edition" I could totally see this unit return, I mean all it needs is a new Scouts on Bikes and just mash them together  with the Outrider in a single unit entry.

 

Black Templar Chaplains used to be able to buy Servitors as wargear and become mini Grimalduses so why not update that idea? Bring it back as a version of the Company Heroes, a Chaplain, instead of a Captain, leading a couple of marines and maybe a Servitor or another marine holding a relic.

 

Speaking of Command Squads I'd love to see Helbrecht get his own version of Command squad back, it was essentially a normal Command squad plus 5 Neophytes and a banner so why not bring that back too? 

[Indy Techwisp]

15 hours ago, Tacitus said:

Deathwatch is unlikely to get anything is my guess.  They're barely still supported as is.  Most of their bespoke stuff is or has already gone away.  They're really just shoulderpad blisters now that the Blackstar is likely going away with the flyers.

 

The Blackstar just got highlighted in the Warhammer Academy video, so I doubt it's going away any time soon.

Also Deathwatch have been a focus faction for quite a few things now and are going to be the main focus faction for the upcoming TV series.

[Tacitus]

9 hours ago, Indy Techwisp said:

 

The Blackstar just got highlighted in the Warhammer Academy video, so I doubt it's going away any time soon.

Also Deathwatch have been a focus faction for quite a few things now and are going to be the main focus faction for the upcoming TV series.

I'm pretty sure all the AIRCRAFT are going away.  Some may stick around as "normal" Flying Transport/Tanks like Flacons/WaveSerpents.  But the AIRCRAFT and Anti-Aircraft like the Hunter/Stalker are gone.  I think AIRCRAFT join them.

[Lathe Biosas]

18 minutes ago, Tacitus said:

I'm pretty sure all the AIRCRAFT are going away.  Some may stick around as "normal" Flying Transport/Tanks like Flacons/WaveSerpents.  But the AIRCRAFT and Anti-Aircraft like the Hunter/Stalker are gone.  I think AIRCRAFT join them.

 

Why did Orks just get a Aircraft Detachment in their new Codex?

 

I think aircraft will get a refresh/redesign.

[Felix Antipodes]

Don’t know about divergent Chapters, but will always hold up my hand for anything for the obscure ones.  The recent transfer sheets given in White Dwarf were nice, but didn’t offer enough variety for my liking.

[Gamiel]

46 minutes ago, Felix Antipodes said:

Don’t know about divergent Chapters, but will always hold up my hand for anything for the obscure ones.  The recent transfer sheets given in White Dwarf were nice, but didn’t offer enough variety for my liking.

You can reuse the Blood Ravens symbol for your own things with just a change of background and/or the direction the raven flies. And the blood drop is not that hard to paint over, giving you even more choices.

[Tacitus]

10 hours ago, Lathe Biosas said:

 

Why did Orks just get a Aircraft Detachment in their new Codex?

 

I think aircraft will get a refresh/redesign.

Because you're confusing Aircraft with AIRCRAFT.  Defkoptas are aircraft, but they are not AIRCRAFT.  Yes the Detachment also covers the Dakka Jets and such but I suspect its the first phase test bed for going forward and flipping the AIRCRAFT into normal flyers.  A number of AIRCRAFT would probably be better off just being FLYERS like they used to be - basically Hover Mode or some sort of hybrid that lets them play a full game and stay on the board easier.

[Jorin Helm-splitter]

I think for space wolves' long fangs & a rune priest should be their priority.  Bjorn is a bit more complicated imo, I don't think they should bring Russ back, and if they don't, they should absolutely upscale him. Granted I just don't trust GW to stick landing if they bring Russ back, so I'm pretty biased. 

[Indy Techwisp]

On 8/30/2026 at 3:57 AM, Tacitus said:

I'm pretty sure all the AIRCRAFT are going away.  Some may stick around as "normal" Flying Transport/Tanks like Flacons/WaveSerpents.  But the AIRCRAFT and Anti-Aircraft like the Hunter/Stalker are gone.  I think AIRCRAFT join them.

 

The Blackstar already lost the Aircraft keyword and is a flying transport with decent guns.

Which tbf is basically what it was used as anyway.

[Karhedron]

On 8/31/2026 at 5:09 AM, Jorin Helm-splitter said:

I think for space wolves' long fangs & a rune priest should be their priority.  Bjorn is a bit more complicated imo, I don't think they should bring Russ back, and if they don't, they should absolutely upscale him. Granted I just don't trust GW to stick landing if they bring Russ back, so I'm pretty biased. 

 

I don't know about Long Fangs. Devastators are gone (not even a Legends entry) and Wolves have access to the various Primaris fire support units that have succeded them (Hellblasters, Eradicators, Desolators etc).

 

I would love to see Bjorn upgraded to a Redemptor chassis with a Macro Hellfrost cannon but we shall have to wait and see.

 

I would love to see Russ come back, both from a model and lore point of view. GW knocked the Lion out of the park in both model and rules terms so I will keep my fingers crossed. Having said that, I don't think that we will see Russ anytime soon. Logan came on a Primarch-sized base and has a tactical rock so large he stands right up there with Guilliman and the Lion. I think that he is our Primarch-equivalent for the foreseeable future. 

 

[Karhedron]

On 8/31/2026 at 5:09 AM, Jorin Helm-splitter said:

I think for space wolves' long fangs & a rune priest should be their priority.

 

Was there ever a generic Rune Priest in PA model? The only one I can remember (apart from Njal) is the TDA version.

 

[Subtleknife]

I would have thought SB terminators would be a good new unit for the Black Templars.

 

Like Ultramarines, I would prefer a new unit for Black Templars over another character if Im honest.

Edited September 3 by Subtleknife