Games Workshop’s 28 October 2026 Age of Sigmar update is mainly a faction rules release. The two substantial army-level changes affect Khazalite Holds and Sons of Behemat. Ogor Mawtribes, Lumineth Realm-lords, Skaven, Sylvaneth and Nighthaunt receive smaller fixes, while four Spearhead formations get wording clarifications rather than major redesigns. Check the current Age of Sigmar Downloads material before your next game, because the update can change keywords, Army of Renown rules, points and list legality.
What changed in the October 2026 Age of Sigmar update?
The update published on 28 October 2026 is a practical mix of major army revisions, minor corrections and Spearhead clarifications. Khazalite Holds and Sons of Behemat are the main areas for players to review; the other changes are targeted amendments rather than broad faction rewrites.
| Area | Change type | What players should check |
|---|---|---|
| Khazalite Holds | Major army update | GRIMMDRON keyword references and the revised Lofnir Drothkeepers Army of Renown |
| Sons of Behemat | Major army update | New Mancrusher Gargant-led regiment options in Matriarch’s Mob and Stomper Tribe |
| Ogor Mawtribes, Lumineth Realm-lords, Skaven, Sylvaneth and Nighthaunt | Minor army changes | Faction-specific corrections in the updated rules documents |
| Heartflayer Troupe, Slasher Host, Swampskulka Gang and Sunblood Prowlers | Spearhead clarification | Ability wording, including “Once Per Turn (Army)” conditions |
Games Workshop describes the release as new rules updates and directs players to download the latest changes before playing.
What happened to Khazalite Holds and the old Fyreslayers references?
Khazalite Holds rules now use the GRIMMDRON keyword where older documents referred to FYRESLAYERS. This is a compatibility correction: it allows legacy rules, including Fyreslayers Scourge of Aqshy, to continue working with the current Khazalite Holds keyword structure.
Why the keyword change matters
Keywords control which warscrolls, abilities and formations can legally interact. If a printed or older digital rule still searches for FYRESLAYERS, compare it with the updated Khazalite Holds wording rather than assuming the older reference has been removed from play. Use the latest official document as the controlling text when the old and new versions differ.
What changed for Lofnir Drothkeepers?
The Lofnir Drothkeepers Army of Renown has been rewritten to fit the newer Khazalite Holds rules. It also gains another way to generate grudge marks when Magmadroths are killed. Players using this Army of Renown should replace the previous rules page with the revised version instead of combining individual paragraphs from both editions.
How do Sons of Behemat players build a legal 2,000-point army now?
Both named Sons of Behemat Armies of Renown—Matriarch’s Mob and Stomper Tribe—now have regiment options led by a Mancrusher Gargant. The change addresses the difficulty of assembling a legal 2,000-point army without relying on Auxiliaries.
- Choose whether your army uses Matriarch’s Mob or Stomper Tribe, if you are using one of those Armies of Renown.
- Check the revised regiment options for that army and identify the Mancrusher Gargant-led option.
- Rebuild the regiment section of your list around the newly available option.
- Recalculate the army’s points and confirm that every unit fits the current regiment and faction requirements.
- Save or print the current rules document for event registration and opponent checks.
The update does not state a new Mancrusher Gargant points value in the supplied announcement; use the current points document when finalising the list. A Mancrusher Gargant miniature may be relevant if your collection does not already include the required model.
Which other armies received October rules fixes?
Ogor Mawtribes, Lumineth Realm-lords, Skaven, Sylvaneth and Nighthaunt are listed among the factions with minor changes. These are narrower than the Khazalite Holds and Sons of Behemat revisions, so review the relevant faction file for the exact entry that affects your army rather than rebuilding the entire roster.
Skaven: Verminlord Corruptor points
The Verminlord Corruptor’s points are corrected after a typographical error. Replace the erroneous value in any saved list and recheck the army total before submitting it to an event.
Pyregheists and Ydrilan Riverblades: reinforced Champions
Pyregheists and Ydrilan Riverblades can now double up their Champions when the unit is reinforced. This is a reinforcement clarification, not a general change to every unit’s Champion rules. Confirm the reinforced unit’s warscroll and the updated faction document when assigning models and abilities.
Which Spearhead teams changed?
No major Spearhead change was announced. Four formations receive minor wording clarifications: Heartflayer Troupe, Slasher Host, Swampskulka Gang and Sunblood Prowlers.
- Heartflayer Troupe: check the clarified ability text.
- Slasher Host: check the clarified ability text.
- Swampskulka Gang: check the clarified ability text.
- Sunblood Prowlers: check the clarified ability text.
The common point to watch is the “Once Per Turn (Army)” condition. That wording limits an ability across the whole army for the turn, rather than allowing every unit to use it independently. Read the exact updated ability before deciding whether a second use is legal.
What should you download before playing?
Start with the official Age of Sigmar Downloads page, which is the canonical location for current FAQs and errata. Games Workshop says those documents incorporate community, playtester and studio design-team feedback and are intended to provide the latest rules references.
- Open the current Downloads section for Age of Sigmar.
- Download the faction, Army of Renown or Spearhead document that matches your force.
- Replace older saved PDFs or printed pages rather than keeping both versions at the table.
- Check points and list-building documents separately, especially for Sons of Behemat and the corrected Verminlord Corruptor entry.
- For a tournament, ask the organiser which document date is the event’s cutoff if a later quarterly update appears.
Because quarterly updates can supersede October wording, recheck the Downloads page before a later event or campaign session.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Age of Sigmar October update go live?
Games Workshop published the update on 28 October 2026. The announcement is written for the English UK site, and it identifies no separate regional rules variation.
Can I still use Fyreslayers Scourge of Aqshy rules?
The Khazalite Holds keyword revision changes older FYRESLAYERS references to GRIMMDRON so legacy rules such as Fyreslayers Scourge of Aqshy can continue to function. Use the revised document if a wording conflict appears.
Where can I ask Games Workshop about an unclear ruling?
Games Workshop asks players to send questions to [email protected]. Include the exact document name, page or ability text and the situation that produced the dispute.
Do I need to replace my Spearhead box or models?
No model replacement is indicated by this update. The four named formations receive wording clarifications, so the practical task is updating the rules reference you use during play.