Games Workshop has revealed a trio of new characters for Warhammer 40,000 during the 2025 World Championships preview—each a deadly specialist in close-range warfare.
TL;DR
- Berehk Stornbrow, the Ork-slaying hero of the Leagues of Votann
- The Twin Lance, inseparable T’au pilots embodying the Mont’ka
- A Tyranid Prime armed with a vicious lash whip
The Warhammer 40,000 World Championships preview delivered another exciting round of reveals, spotlighting three new combatants ready to dive headfirst into the chaos of close combat. Each brings a unique fighting style, rich lore, and dramatic new miniature to the tabletop.
Berehk Stornbrow – The Waaaghbreaker
The Leagues of Votann gain a new champion in Berehk Stornbrow, a Cthonian Beserk with a hatred for Orks as deep as his scars. His clone-enhanced skin and cybernetic arms make him nearly indestructible in close combat.
Berehk earned the title Waaaghbreaker after defeating countless Ork invasions. His signature weapon—an experimental plasma warhammer—combines devastating power with precision engineering. Though he lost his original arms in battle against a Freeboota Kaptin, he still won the duel and emerged even deadlier than before.
Fans of heroic melee duels will find Berehk perfect for leading small-scale skirmish forces or narrative campaigns.
The Twin Lance – T’au Fury in Motion
Two inseparable pilots, Sunsear and Scatterflare, take to the skies as The Twin Lance. Once part of Commander Farsight’s cadre, they now embody the Mont’ka philosophy—the art of the killing blow.
After the loss of their bondmate Darkflame, the pair turned grief into aggression. Their hit-and-run tactics devastate enemy lines before vanishing into the smoke. Outfitted with Warmaker battlesuits and neocapacitor shields, they convert incoming fire into concussive bursts.
Sunsear favors a fusion eliminator for punching through armor, while Scatterflare’s ion scattercannon tears through infantry. Together, they’re a lethal showcase of synchronized warfare.
Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip – The Hive’s New Duelist
The Tyranid Prime returns with a vicious upgrade—living lash whips that coil around prey and drag them into range of its claws. This variant leads swarms directly from the front, fighting alongside Tyranid Warriors in brutal melee.
These bio-organic weapons don’t just look terrifying—they make skilled opponents helpless, wrapping them in barbed tendrils before the final strike. The model’s dynamic pose captures the primal energy of the Tyranid horde, perfect for painters who enjoy monstrous detail.
What It Means for Skirmish Gamers
All three champions are ideal additions for smaller games or display pieces. Berehk fits the role of a stoic leader, The Twin Lance add fast-paced duo action, and the Tyranid Prime makes an excellent boss creature for asymmetric missions.
Each miniature also integrates perfectly with Gangfight rules—Berehk as a powerhouse bruiser, the Twin Lance as jetpack raiders, and the Tyranid Prime as a solo threat in custom encounters.
These previews confirm one thing: close combat is making a big comeback in the 41st Millennium.
