Games Workshop Horus Heresy Legiones Astartes Heavy Weapons Upgrade Set – Volkite Culverins, Lascannons & Autocannons

Overview

Builds on the flexibility of Legiones Astartes with a dedicated Heavy Weapons upgrade kit that concentrates hard-hitting firepower into mobile infantry units. This plastic kit lets you outfit MKVI Tactical Squad members with a mix of volkite culverins, autocannons, and lascannons, enabling dynamic loadouts for your Heavy Support Squads. The components are designed to be assembled with your existing miniatures, bringing a cohesive look to your Legionaries while expanding their tactical options on the tabletop.

What you get

• 10 volkite culverins for heat-tinged, infantry-clearing shots
• 10 autocannons for versatile anti-infantry and light-vehicle fire
• 10 shoulder-mounted lascannons for potent anti-armour capability
• 4 augury scanners to accompany heavy weapons and support targeting
• 160 plastic components with weapon-specific arms for each system
• Unpainted miniatures that require assembly; Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints recommended

Upgrade paths and compatibility

• Upgrade MKVI Tactical Squad Legionaries to Heavy Support Squads
• Up to three Heavy Support Squads of 10 models, or six units of five models
• Designed to pair with the MKVI Tactical Squad set (sold separately) for a cohesive upgrade

Hobby notes and practical details

• These plastic components are supplied unpainted and require assembly
• Release date: 17 September 2022
• Recommended for hobbyists who enjoy customizing heavy support options and assembling modular weapon teams

In use, the Volkite culverins offer rapid, heat-filled firepower that can pressure dense infantry formations, while the autocannons provide reliable and flexible support against a range of threats. The lascannons deliver a decisive anti-armour punch, enabling players to tailor their Heavy Support Squads to different battlefield roles. Four augury scanners add an extra layer of battlefield awareness when paired with heavy weapons, helping you identify targets and manage threats across the board. While this kit emphasizes upgrade potential and versatility, it remains a kit designed to work with your existing MKVI Legionaries, giving you the option to expand your force without replacing your core squadron models. This combination of components and design aims to enhance your army’s firepower profile while preserving the distinctive look of the Horus Heresy Legionaries. The overall experience is one of modular, adaptable power rather than a single fixed loadout, allowing you to experiment with different heavy-weapon configurations as your battles unfold.