Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Gloomspite Gitz - Grot Spider Riders
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast light cavalry for the flanks, objective pressure, and harassment of weaker targets | A mix of goblins and giant spiders, strong mobility, and a standout Spiderfang identity within the army | Medium difficulty, also suitable for less experienced players who want an active and mobile unit | They work best when they can move around the main fight, grab objectives, and force the opponent to respond |
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Gloomspite Gitz - Grot Spider Riders
Grot Spider Riders are fast, sneaky, and impossible to ignore on the table. This unit brings mobility, flank pressure, and a strong visual theme to any Gloomspite Gitz force. They are ideal for players who enjoy unpredictable movement, board control, and the pure mischief of goblins riding giant spiders.
What Grot Spider Riders are all about
This is a light cavalry unit of Spiderfang grots who head into battle on the backs of giant spiders instead of wolves or squigs. That makes them feel very different from most standard goblin units. They are fast, agile, and fit perfectly into an army that wants to tire out the opponent, surround key areas, and punish bad positioning.
How they fit into the army
In a Gloomspite Gitz army, Grot Spider Riders mainly serve as fast support. They can capture distant objectives, threaten weaker units, and apply pressure on the flanks. They are not models that want to stay in a long front-line fight against elite enemies, but they make up for that with movement, disruption, and the ability to be exactly where the opponent does not want them.
Why add them to your army
- They add speed and better board control to the army
- Their distinctive Spiderfang look gives the collection and the army a strong visual boost
- They work well as a harassment unit that forces the opponent to split attention
Where they perform well
- Against slower armies: Against slower and more cumbersome opponents, they shine through movement alone. They can circle around the main line, take space, and force the enemy to answer threats away from the center.
- Against light support units: They do well into weaker objective holders, backline support pieces, and smaller utility units. In those matchups, their speed and pressure often matter more than direct combat into heavy elites.
- Overall battlefield use: Grot Spider Riders are strongest when they can exploit space, tempo, and enemy mistakes. Their biggest value comes when they are used not as a battering ram, but as a clever and irritating unit that disrupts the opponent’s plan.
What is in the box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Product type | Plastic miniature kit for Warhammer Age of Sigmar |
| Faction | Gloomspite Gitz |
| Army style | Spiderfang grots |
| Box contents | Parts to build Grot Spider Riders |
| Material | Unpainted plastic designed for assembly and painting |
| Battlefield use | A fast light unit focused on mobility and objective pressure |
Painting recommendations
A basic palette for quick battle ready results, with room to expand into finer detail work.
Primer (recommended)
Chaos Black
Use: An ideal base for dark spiders, deep shadows between the legs, and quick contrast on goblin details
Main model colours
Waaagh! Flesh
Use: Main green for the grot skin
Dryad Bark
Use: Fur, saddles, wood, and darker gear details
Abaddon Black
Use: Spider bodies, legs, and the darkest areas of the models
Mephiston Red
Use: Eyes, venom accents, or striking details for stronger contrast
Detail colours
Leadbelcher
Use: Metal weapon tips and small metallic details
Zandri Dust
Use: Rope, bones, teeth, and lighter natural details
Skrag Brown
Use: Leather straps, pouches, and warm transitions on equipment
Ushabti Bone
Use: Claws, fangs, and highlights on bone areas
Shading (Shade / Wash)
Nuln Oil
Use: Deepening shadows on black areas, metal, and between the spider legs
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Adding dirt and depth to skin, wood, bone, and natural textures
Highlights (optional)
Warboss Green
Use: Highlighting the grot skin and green sections
Dawnstone
Use: Subtle edge highlights on spiders and neutral dark details
Assembly and tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Suitable for strong joins and precise assembly of plastic miniatures
Citadel Base Brush M
Use: For applying base colours to both spiders and riders
Citadel Layer Brush S
Use: For details, eyes, teeth, weapons, and finer highlights
How to use them in battle
| Key element | How it works |
|---|---|
| Deployment | Send them toward the edges of the battlefield where they can safely work the board and threaten objectives |
| Target priority | Look for weaker units, support pieces, and isolated objective holders |
| Watch out for | Do not leave them stuck in long fights against durable elites or exposed to heavy counterattacks |
| Synergy | They work best in armies that overwhelm the opponent with several threats at once and force difficult decisions |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are Grot Spider Riders good for beginners | Yes, especially if you want a mobile and active playstyle. They are easy to understand, but they reward smart positioning and timing. |
| Are they more for attacking or holding objectives | They work best as a fast pressure unit for claiming space and threatening weaker targets, not as the hard center of your army. |
| Do they fit a themed Spiderfang army | Absolutely. They are one of the key visual and gameplay pieces of a Spiderfang force and help the army maintain tempo. |
| Do I need painting experience to make them look good | No. The spiders and grots already look great with base colours, a wash, and simple highlights. |
What to add next
| What next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Army expansion | They pair very well with other Spiderfang units and models that keep pressure on multiple parts of the battlefield |
| Hobby growth | They offer fun opportunities to paint skin, spider bodies, bone details, and strong contrast, making them great for improving technique |
What works well with them
| Follow-up | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| In the collection | They fit perfectly with other Spiderfang models and add a fast element to the army |
| For painting | Dark primers, earthy washes, and strong green highlights all work especially well on this kit |
| For gameplay | They shine most in lists that combine pressure, mobility, and multiple annoying threats at once |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Gloomspite Gitz |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| EAN: | 5011921910007 |
| Hra: | Age of Sigmar |
| Skupina armád: | Grand alliance destruction |
| ? Factions: | Gloomspite Gitz |
| Typ modelu: | Jednotky |
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