The thundering footfalls of the Mega-Gargants – from the classic Kraken-eater* to the new Beast-smasher – naturally send the smaller folk of the Mortal Realms running for the hills, lest they be stuffed in a bag… or worse. Even stalwart heroes must be quaking at their approach, as Battletome: Sons of Behemat comes to pre-order this weekend.
In preparation for their new battletome, the hulking Mega-Gargants have been hard at work practicing a range of gnarly grapples, meaty throws, and brain-busting yells to add to their repertoire of monstrous rampages. Only time will tell if there’s any truth to the whimsical rumours of gargants donning unitards of mind-boggling size and unknown origin.Whatever the truth, all that training has paid off. Mega-Gargants can now endure lashing claws and snapping jaws to perform a Beast Grapple, picking an enemy MONSTER within 3" and snagging them in an unbreakable headlock – applying the strike-last effect to both the grabber and grabbed.
If you can land this colossal clinch, you’ll find it the perfect tool for putting your titans on an even footing with powerful enemies… especially if you call in a Mancrusher Mob to whale on the trapped victim before they can hit back.
When a Mega-Gargant’s blood really gets pumping, they may attempt to heave a MONSTER off the ground, throwing them down with an earth-shattering Colossal Slam.
When these punishing piledrivers pop off, your Mega-Gargant can pick up a hefty beast within ½" and smash them back down somewhere nearby. Not only can you rearrange your opponents – and their internal organs – you’ll inflict D3 mortal wounds in the process.
This impressive feat does take it out of the Mega-Gargant, however, subtracting 1 from their hit rolls for a turn as they catch their breath.**
King Brodd isn’t above a bit of wrasslin’ when needed, but this colossal priest-king is set apart from his younger brothers by drawing on the Power of Behemat himself. He knows all the ancient tales of the World Titan’s might, and incites his battle-mates to gargantuan violence with destructive prayers.
Brodd’s chanting rolls grow in power as he slays enemy MONSTERS, and once he meets the answer value of 3, he can pick one of three once-per-game effects – including Pummel All to Dust.
This prayer infuses the legendary might of Behemat into every gargant, Mega-sized or otherwise, improving the Rend characteristic of all their clubs and flails by 1. No puny armour can stand up to the World Titan – or you, once you’ve kicked up the Gatebreaker’s Fortcrusha Flail to an eye-watering Rend of -4.
Pipsqueaks and big ‘uns alike had best be on guard – Battletome: Sons of Behemat is available for pre-order on Saturday. Make sure you don’t miss out on any more of the latest releases by signing up for the Warhammer Community newsletter.
* Seen here taking down an ornery Kharibdyss – and winning the Slayer Sword in the process!
** Physicians strongly recommend Mega-Gargants diversify their diet to improve performance, usually just before they get stuffed into a slobbering maw.