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Updated · warhammer-community.com · Aug 21
Warhammer Community Unveils 2 Ideal Ork Armies as Codex: Orks Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow
Updated
Updated · warhammer-community.com · Aug 21

Warhammer Community Unveils 2 Ideal Ork Armies as Codex: Orks Pre-Orders Open Tomorrow

3 articles · Updated · warhammer-community.com · Aug 21

Summary

  • Two Warhammer Community writers mapped out showcase Ork lists ahead of Codex: Orks pre-orders, with the book due in players’ hands in two weeks as the edition’s first Codex.
  • Andy’s Speedwaaagh! centers on 2 Warboss-led Nobz units in Gunwagons, backed by 6 Warbuggies, Deffkoptas, Wartrakks and Warbikers to push fast assaults, anti-tank fire and objective play.
  • His list leans on the Blitzboss enhancement, which gives a transport +2 Movement and a 5+ invulnerable save, while Wartrakks can grant Lethal Hits support to nearby Speed Freeks attacks.
  • Rob’s grot-heavy force pairs 40 Gretchin with 12 Killa Kans, 2 Big Mek Dakkarigs and a Deff Dread, using the Runt Swarm and Dread Mob detachments to combine board control with walker firepower.
  • That army also adds Tankbustas in a Trukk under the Wreckas detachment, highlighting the new Drive-By Bustin’ stratagem as Warhammer pitches the Codex as a launch point for fresh Ork builds.

Insights

With 15 new detachments and permanently riled-up Stompas, will the new Codex: Orks finally shatter the competitive Warhammer meta?
Could the push for diverse Ork playstyles secretly be a clever strategy to sell previously underperforming miniature models?
How will the risky 'Try Dat Button!' rule and Objective Secured Gretchin transform casual and tournament tabletop games?