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It seems like 2024 is quickly becoming the year of the Dark Angels, with the legendary Space Marine Chapter marching back into battle with the recently released Codex Supplement: Dark Angels sourcebook.
The Dark Angels are also front and centre in the new Deathwing Assault box set, which features sixteen new and returning models. As part of that release, Games Workshop has also unveiled the brand new Dark Angels upgrade sprue, which offers most customization options for your army of Unforgiven.
So just what new weapons, swag, clothing and accessories await? Get your sprue clippers ready, as we dive in.
What’s included in the new Dark Angels Upgrade Sprue?
The new upgrade sprue – which is available exclusively in the Deathwing Assault box set – offers a range of options your Dark Angels, but there’s also plenty to choose from when it comes to Deathwing warriors – the elite melee-weapon wielding branch of the Unforgiven – and Ravenwing – the legion’s hard-riding assault bikers.
Deathwing Knight Sprue Options
The sprues for these holy champions include your choice of two weapons: a Mace of Absolution or a Power Sword. You can choose between 12 heads: two bare, five hooded and five helmed.
Deathwing Knight Master Sprue Options
The unit leader of the Deathwing Knights can choose between a Mace Great Weapon or a Relic Weapon. Additionally, the Master’s armor has your choice of two tilting plates and includes three head options: helmed, bare or hooded.
Ravenwing Upgrade Sprue Options
The Ravenwing models included in the Deathwing Assault box set also get access to new upgrades, including a variety of tiny relics and a Watcher in the Dark; one of the small humanoid aliens who inhabit The Rock, the mobile fortress-monastery of the Dark Angels.
Dark Angels Upgrade Sprue Options
The primary Dark Angel upgrade sprue featured in Deathwing Assault includes 61 cosmetic accessories, with options for standard Space Marines, Terminators and Characters. This includes a variety of shoulder pads and heads, plus tilting plates, an underslung Terminator plasma cannon, vehicle icons and armor tassets.
What are other Dark Angels Upgrade Sprues are available?
While the new upgrade sprue is available only in the Deathwing Assault box set, there are previous sprues available for the Unforgiven. This includes the long-running Dark Angels Upgrade Kit, which features 19 individual pieces, including new heads, shoulder pads, weapons and icons. Additionally, you can also check out the Dark Angels Primaris Upgrade Kit, which includes 21 pieces that are designed to augment Hellblasters, Intercessors, Characters/Sergeants and Aggressor models.
Notably, both these sprue upgrade sets have been sold out on the Games Workshop websites for some time, but you may be able to find copies on the secondary market or at your local game or hobby store.
Final Thoughts
Dark Angels fans are likely going to find a lot to love with the new upgrade sprue, which features a ton of options for new weapons, armor and accessories. And while for now you can only get the sprue in the Deathwing Assault box set, it’s also possible that Games Workshop may be releasing the upgrade kit separately in the near future.
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Zachary Birch lives in Medford, Massachusetts and has been a dedicated war gamer for over 15 years, playing pretty much ever system under the sun. Orks remain his favorite Warhammer 40K army (because nothing beats stomping gits into the ground). He also enjoys playing video games, reading, playing the guitar and shouting “WAAAGH!” at inappropriate times.
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