Warhammer Old World: Tomb Guard
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elite heavy infantry designed to anchor the battle line and protect key characters. | Distinctive Nehekharan armor ornamentation, optional command group assembly, and a choice between halberds or hand weapons and shields. | Intermediate, as the models feature delicate skeletal structures and intricate ancient decorations requiring careful assembly. | Deploy them as a bodyguard unit for your Tomb King to benefit from powerful defensive rules and maximize combat synergy. |
Warhammer Old World: Tomb Guard
The Tomb Guard are the partially mummified elite of the Nehekharan host, bound by ancient oaths to protect their monarchs for eternity. This multi-part plastic kit allows you to construct 20 of these formidable warriors for your armies in Warhammer: The Old World. Equipped with heavy armor and specialized weaponry, they provide a rock-solid core capable of absorbing enemy charges and locking down key objectives on the battlefield.
Tomb Kings of Khemri: Tomb Guard
- Elite skeletal infantry offering excellent durability and frontline protection for your heroes
- Massive customization options including components for a full command squad with a standard bearer and musician
- Highly detailed miniatures equipped with traditional Nehekharan weaponry and iconic shields
What You Can Build from the Box
This box contains components to build a full block of elite heavy infantry with multiple equipment variants.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tomb Guard | 20× |
Elite Sentinels of the Necropolis
Chosen from the most loyal and exceptionally skilled soldiers in life, the Tomb Guard retain far more of their martial prowess than ordinary skeletal warriors. They march to war clad in ornate bronze breastplates and wield heavy ancient weaponry. In the lore of the Old World, a wall of Tomb Guard shields is an almost unbreakable barrier, maintaining perfect formation while their enemies tire themselves against their ancient defense.
Anchoring the Undead Legion
Within a Tomb Kings army, these soldiers bridge the gap between numerous but fragile skeleton units and monstrous constructs. They act as the primary anvil upon which your opponent's hammer will break, ensuring your spellcasters and warlords have a secure position to command from.
Why Choose the Tomb Guard
- Exceptional battlefield staying power due to unique faction special rules regarding psychology and morale.
- Fantastic aesthetic options that perfectly capture the dark fantasy imagery of the ancient desert empires.
- Outstanding point efficiency on the table, providing high defensive value relative to their deployment cost.
Battlefield Performance
- Light Infantry and Chaff Units: Tomb Guard easily withstand attacks from lightly armed troops, cutting through them with minimal casualites thanks to superior training and gear.
- High-Strength Shock Cavalry: While heavy chargers can inflict damage, the Tomb Guard use their defensive formations and resurrection mechanics to blunt the charge and trap the enemy in an unwinnable prolonged combat.
- Tactical Assessment: Their optimal use is to absorb the heaviest attacks the opponent has to offer, keeping key enemy units locked in place while your construct units flank them.
What's in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic components | High-quality parts to assemble 20 complete miniatures |
| Weapon options | Full selection of hand weapons, halberds, and shields |
| Command upgrade pieces | Specific parts to construct a Tomb Captain, Standard Bearer, and Musician |
| Citadel Bases | Appropriate square bases designed specifically for The Old World game system |
| Customization sprue | Multiple head and armor variants to avoid visual repetition in large blocks |
| Construction guide | Step-by-step instructions showing all assembly combinations |
Recommended Citadel Paint Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Citadel Skeleton Bone / White Scar
Use: Undercoat to give the bones a natural, warm undertone right from the start
Main Model Colors
Citadel Morghast Bone
Use: Base color for the ancient, weathered skeletal bodies
Citadel Retributor Armour
Use: Rich gold for the royal ornaments, trim, and jewelry
Citadel Thousand Sons Blue
Use: Vibrant turquoise accent color for shields and cloth elements
Citadel Runelord Brass
Use: Antique bronze finish for weapons, armor plating, and standard fittings
Additional Details
Citadel Leadbelcher
Use: Base metal for blade edges, weapon chains, and structural reinforcements
Citadel Screamer Pink
Use: Deep burgundy accents on select clothing elements for visual contrast
Citadel Rhinox Hide
Use: Dark brown for leather straps, weapon shafts, and decayed bindings
Citadel Wraithbone
Use: Base touchups and smooth layer preparation on cloth or high-prominence bones
Shading
Citadel Seraphim Sepia
Use: Overall wash on the bones to create instant shading in recesses and a dusty look
Citadel Agrax Earthshade
Use: Shading for metallics, deep cloth folds, and weathered wooden shafts
Highlights
Citadel Screaming Skull
Use: Edge highlight for the skeletal framework to make them pop under gaming lights
Citadel Liberator Gold
Use: Fine highlight on gold icons to create a shining metallic sheen
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Fuses the plastic components together for maximum durability during transport and gaming
Citadel Medium Base Brush
Use: Efficient application of primary bone and armor colors across the unit
Citadel Small Layer Brush
Use: Targeted highlighting, facial details, and picking out individual gems or teeth
Tactical Tips for the Tabletop
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| The Bodyguard Protocol | Keep your high-value heroes inside or directly behind this unit to shield them from incoming missile fire and direct challenges. |
| Choosing Equipment Wisely | Halberds offer excellent strength bonuses against armored enemies, while hand weapons and shields focus purely on staying alive. |
| Synergistic Support | Always position a Mortuary Priest nearby to cast renewal spells, ensuring fallen Tomb Guards return to the fight every turn. |
| Maintaining the Center | Avoid chasing fast enemy units; let the Tomb Guard march steadily down the center to force the enemy into an unfavorable engagement. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this set easy to paint for a beginner? | Yes! Skeletal miniatures are highly rewarding for beginners as they respond incredibly well to basic drybrushing and shade washing techniques. |
| Can I build multiple weapon loadouts from a single box? | The kit contains enough weapons to equip the entire unit with either hand weapons and shields or halberds, giving you full tactical freedom. |
| Are the bases included square or round? | They include square bases, matching the updated mechanical specifications for Warhammer: The Old World. |
| Do I need special tools to build these models? | Standard hobby tools like plastic clippers to remove parts from the sprue and plastic glue for assembly are highly recommended. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Tomb King | The ultimate commander for your host, providing critical leadership and combat power directly to your elite infantry block. |
| Skeleton Warriors | A massive block of standard skeletal infantry to screen your Tomb Guard from being flanked by faster opponents. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Warhammer: The Old World Rulebook | Contains all the universal rules, combat mechanics, and scenarios required to run games. |
| Arcane Journal: Tomb Kings of Khemri | Provides faction-specific rules, army lists, special upgrades, and lore background for your desert legions. |
| Citadel Color Shade Paints | Essential washes to create instant depth on bone and metallic details across large units. |
Faction Spotlight
Additional parameters
| Category: | Tomb Kings of Khemri |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.268 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921217380 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Ravening Hordes / Destrukce |
| Frakce The Old World: | Tomb Kings of Khemri |
| Typ jednotky: | Infantry / Pěchota |
Warhammer Old World: Tomb Guard
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Vraťte se do legendárního světa Warhammer: The Old World!
The Old World je návratem ke klasickému fantasy Warhammeru, kde se střetávají mocné říše, temné síly a hrdinové s bohatou historií. Objevte znovuzrozené frakce jako Bretonnia, Tomb Kings, Empire of Man a další – s novými modely, pravidly a příběhy.
Co zde najdete:
- Core sety a armádní boxy: Ideální pro začátek nebo rozšíření sbírky.
- Miniatury a jednotky: Detailní modely připravené k sestavení a malování.
- Pravidla a Almanachy: Kompletní knihy s lore, pravidly a scénáři.
- Roleplaying doplňky: Pro fanoušky příběhového hraní ve světě Starého světa.
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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