Welcome to the Death Korps of Krieg. This faction in Warhammer 40,000 is a regiment of the Imperial Guard or as its known by now, the Astra Militarum. Their design is inspired by several armies of World War I including the French, Germans, and the British. As such, the Death Korps of Krieg specialize in trench warfare, artillery, and infantry assaults. This guide serves as a resource to help players new to the faction and 40K in general. If you have any other questions, make sure to check out the sidebar for other helpful info and feel free to ask on the subreddit.
Where to purchase Death Korps of Krieg models:
Forgeworld:
The provider of the majority of the Death Korps of Krieg models as well as some unique Astra Militarum tanks, artillery, and planes. The whole line has undergone significant downsizing over the years. But, the core units for any Death Korps of Krieg army still persist at this time including Command squads, infantry squads, death riders, HWTs, and more. Forgeworld also sell units that currently in the Legends index (ie; Gorgon, Minotaur, etc.) so make sure you check your rules as to the playability before you purchase if you mean to take them to tournaments. All models purchased from Forgeworld will be resin and the cost reflects it! So make sure you are prepared to work with it.
Gamesworkshop:
Provider of the plastic Krieg infantry squad (with several unique options for killteam) and many options available for your army that are not offered by Forgeworld such as chimeras, basilisks, and more. Models here are mostly plastic (the majority you will use in a Krieg army are plastic).
Mod Note:
The above two locations have been merged into warhammer.com
Simply searching Death korps will pull up all relevant items.
Second Hand:
Websites like Ebay commonly have Krieg models available and are a good way to get your hands on some of the Krieg models Forgeworld no longer makes. However, Ebay is prevalent with recasts which are sometimes hard to distinguish from the official models. If you want the official models only, make sure to ask the seller for a picture of the receipt or bags they came in so that you can ensure they are not recasts.
3rd Party:
Many websites produce custom miniatures and bits that either replace using official models entirely or allow for greater customization on official kits. These websites are ideal for creating an entirely custom look for your army. Below is a small collection of links that may be of help to you crafting your army. This has been discussed ad nauseam on this sub so this is by no means a definitive list.
Tiny Legend - Incredible bits and STL files that fit perfectly onto the Veteran Guardsman kill team.
Kromlech - Great alternative models and bits for infantry and vehicles.
Anvil Industries - Huge range of bits and alternative models that work well converting regular Cadians.
Beyond the tabletop - Fantastic internal sponson kit for that WW1 feel along with more vehicle bits.
Stationforge - Nice range of alternative models.
Recasts:
Recasts are pirated copies of Gamesworkshop and Forgeworld models. These models cost anywhere from a quarter to three quarters the cost of the official models. Recasters also carry many of the Krieg models Forgeworld no longer produces making them one of the few ways to get your hands on out of production models. However, recasters draw sales away from Forgeworld and make their profit pirating models. It is important for the buyer to be aware of the moral issue involved with recasters as buying from them may hurt the support the Krieg model line gets in the future.
Sources for the Death Korps of Krieg rules:
Rules for non-Forgeworld units can be found in the Index: Astra Militarum.
Rules for Forgeworld units can be found in two places.
- Imperial Armour: Astra Militarum part 1
- Imperial Armour: Astra Militarum part 2
The Multitude of rules for "Legended" units can be found in Legends: Astra Militarum.
While this looks like a lot to look for all these files can be found at the link below
Working with resin:
The attached link below is from Beyond the tabletop on how to unbend, wash, and clean up resin miniatures. He also has many videos building and painting Krieg specific units.
A look at a 500 point and a 1000 point Death Korps of Krieg list:
Please note these lists were created with fluff and narrative in mind using pure Death Korps models not for competitiveness.
500pt Krieg Combat Patrol (495 Points)
Astra Militarum Combined Regiment
CHARACTERS
Death Korps Marshal (60 Points) • Warlord • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon
Platoon Command Squad (60 Points) • 1x Platoon Commander • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 4x Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 4x Laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack 1x Meltagun 1x Regimental Standard
BATTLELINE
Death Korps of Krieg (65 Points) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 1x Grenade launcher 6x Lasgun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun
Death Korps of Krieg (130 Points) • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster • 2x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon • 18x Death Korps Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 2x Grenade launcher 12x Lasgun 2x Meltagun 2x Plasma gun
OTHER DATASHEETS
Death Rider Squadron (70 Points) • 1x Ridemaster • 1x Death Rider hunting lance 1x Plasma pistol 1x Savage claws • 4x Death Rider • 4x Death Rider hunting lance 4x Laspistol 4x Savage claws
Medusa Carriage Battery (110 Points) • 1x Battery close combat weapons 1x Medusa siege cannon
Krieg Start Collecting Box (1000 Points)
Astra Militarum Combined Regiment Incursion (1000 Points)
CHARACTERS
Death Korps Marshal (60 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon
Death Korps Marshal (60 Points) • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon
Death Rider Squadron Commander (60 Points) • 1x Death Rider hunting lance 1x Plasma pistol 1x Savage claws
Platoon Command Squad (75 Points) • 1x Platoon Commander • Warlord • 1x Close combat weapon 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • Enhancements: Grand Strategist • 4x Veteran Guardsman • 4x Close combat weapon 3x Lasgun 4x Laspistol 1x Master Vox 1x Medi-pack 1x Meltagun 1x Regimental Standard
BATTLELINE
Death Korps of Krieg (65 Points) • 1x Death Korps Watchmaster • 1x Plasma pistol 1x Power weapon • 9x Death Korps Trooper • 9x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 1x Grenade launcher 6x Lasgun 1x Meltagun 1x Plasma gun
Death Korps of Krieg (130 Points) • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster • 2x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon • 18x Death Korps Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 2x Grenade launcher 12x Lasgun 2x Meltagun 2x Plasma gun
Death Korps of Krieg (130 Points) • 2x Death Korps Watchmaster • 2x Plasma pistol 2x Power weapon • 18x Death Korps Trooper • 18x Close combat weapon 1x Death Korps Medi-pack 2x Grenade launcher 12x Lasgun 2x Meltagun 2x Plasma gun
OTHER DATASHEETS
Death Rider Squadron (70 Points) • 1x Ridemaster • 1x Death Rider hunting lance 1x Plasma pistol 1x Savage claws • 4x Death Rider • 4x Death Rider hunting lance 4x Laspistol 4x Savage claws
Earthshaker Carriage Battery (120 Points) • 1x Battery close combat weapons 1x Earthshaker cannon
Earthshaker Carriage Battery (120 Points) • 1x Battery close combat weapons 1x Earthshaker cannon
Medusa Carriage Battery (110 Points) • 1x Battery close combat weapons 1x Medusa siege cannon
Useful links and tools:
Death Korps of Krieg Discord: https://discord.gg/QmQmJhN
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Massive Credit goes to u/billthechicken for his original post from which this one is based upon.
Edited for more relevant information.
