Games Workshop revealed a redesigned kit for Chaos Mutilators, the close-combat counterparts to Obliterators. The three-model unit will release alongside Warsmith Kravek Morne and a new Eye of Terror supplement over the coming months.
Mutilators represent Chaos Space Marines consumed by warp technoviruses that fuse flesh with armor and weaponry. The new sculpts emphasize this body horror aesthetic with grotesque detail showing melee weapons manifesting directly from corrupted tissue. Unlike Obliterators, which morph ranged weaponry, Mutilators generate close-combat implements on demand.
What’s Confirmed
The kit includes three multi-part Mutilators designed to integrate with existing Chaos Space Marine forces. While pricing hasn’t been announced, the release ties directly to the upcoming Iron Warriors-focused campaign supplement referenced in recent reveals. The models appear consistent with current Chaos design language—more corrupted bulk than the earlier Finecast versions.
Mutilators fill a distinct battlefield role. They’re shock troops designed to absorb fire while closing distance, then tear through infantry and light vehicles with daemon-infused melee weapons. The fluff confirms they’re favored by Iron Warriors like Kravek Morne, who deploy them as expendable assault units.
Skirmish Scale Implications
For small-unit games—including narrative Kill Team proxies or flexible systems like Gangfight—these models offer immediate appeal. Three heavily armored close-combat specialists can anchor an aggressive warband without requiring the points investment of larger Terminator squads. The weapon variety visible in the sculpts gives painters and converters clear narrative hooks: each Mutilator can represent a different stage of corruption or weapon obsession.
Kill Team players have historically proxied Obliterators and Mutilators for Chaos Terminator roles. The new sculpts provide better visual distinction and scale more appropriately for elite infantry. Competitive players may appreciate having dedicated melee specialists that don’t overlap with the shooty profile of standard Chosen or Legionaries.
Converters will find the models useful for kitbashing heavily corrupted champions. The fleshmetal aesthetic translates well to Word Bearers possessed units or custom Death Guard conversions. The weapons-from-body design also suits narrative campaigns where corruption progresses visibly over multiple games.