Warhammer Updates Tomb Kings of Khemri Miniatures for Old World

Warhammer is preparing to expand its Tomb Kings of Khemri army for The Old World with the Host of Nehekhara Army Reinforcement Set, introducing redesigned undead warriors, archers, and chariots. Published by Warhammer Community on October 20, 2026, the design team's account details how the new miniatures combine the faction's established visual identity with improved construction, additional armor, and greater customization.

The development team revisited the range to reflect artwork from earlier Warhammer Fantasy Battle army books while addressing limitations in the original models. According to the designers, the older Skeleton Warriors combined standard Warhammer skeletons with a Tomb Kings upgrade sprue, an approach that worked well but offered opportunities for improvement with modern manufacturing techniques.

Assembly was another priority because Tomb Kings armies can contain large infantry formations. Designer Dan explained that the new Skeleton Archers can be assembled from as few as three or four parts per model. Both infantry kits contain 18 models per sprue, with additional space for decorative base elements, including scarabs, scorpions, and fragments of fallen statues.

Christian, a member of the design team, said the miniatures were developed to reflect the faction's military discipline and ancient history.

"The armies of the Tomb Kings aren't mindless, shambling undead. They are possessed of a spark of intelligence, haunted by the memories of lives long ago in which they were professional soldiers." Christian said.

The redesigned skeletons feature more anatomically detailed human and horse bones, alongside individual variations such as missing teeth, absent jaws, and fractured skulls. Their upright postures and purposeful weapon positions emphasize their identities as former professional soldiers who continue to serve their rulers after death.

Armor also received significant attention. Dan explained that the original models offered limited protection beyond their headgear, prompting the team to expand the designs in line with the warriors' battlefield roles.

Skeleton Warriors retain their recognizable armored headdresses and tall tower shields, but now feature additional Nehekharan armor across their chests and waists. Skeleton Archers have lighter protection, with face-covering scarves and weathered fabric hanging from their torsos and waists.

The designers also drew on historical chariots to develop more convincing signs of age and deterioration. Ethan said the models incorporate worn clothing, crumbling armor, and shields with deteriorating edges to suggest that the armies have remained buried beneath arid sands for centuries.

The chariots offer several customization options, including alternative front armor plates, different yoke decorations, and weapon choices for their crews. Their command options also allow builders to create a champion, standard bearer, and musician.

Keith highlighted the importance of command groups in The Old World, where standard bearers, musicians, and champions give individual units a distinctive appearance. The new Tomb Kings standards preserve familiar designs while incorporating imagery associated with the gods of ancient Nehekhara, including skulls, scarabs, asps, and scorpions.

The redesigned kits also introduce transfer sheets to the Tomb Kings of Khemri range for the first time. According to the designers, these sheets feature the gods Ptra, Djaf, Sokth, Asaph, and Geheb, alongside a selection of hieroglyphs that allow players to personalize their units and represent their fictional origins and religious affiliations.