Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Astra Militarum Death Riders - Elite Cavalry

Overview

Step into fast, flexible cavalry action with the Warhammer 40,000 Astra Militarum Death Riders from Games Workshop. This multipart plastic kit lets you assemble five Death Riders as an agile unit within your Astra Militarum army. They’re designed for opportunistic strikes, quick objective grabs, and finishing off weakened foes after a heavy artillery exchange.

Whether you’re probing enemy lines or sprinting to distant points on the battlefield, these models offer a compelling blend of mobility and presence. The kit emphasizes versatility: you can equip each rider with a power sabre, a frag lance, or a lascarbine to suit your tactical plan. A dedicated Ridemaster backpack option adds visual variety, while 20 extra accessories invite further personalization to reflect your style of play or narrative twist.

What you get

• 5 plastic miniatures for Warhammer 40,000
• 131 plastic components for varied assembly
• 5x Citadel 60mm by 35.5mm oval bases
• 1x Death Korps of Krieg transfer sheet with 803 waterslide transfers
• Interchangeable backpacks, barding, and tails for customization
• Optional Ridemaster backpack to denote leadership within the squad
• 20 additional accessories to tailor each rider

How to use them on the table

• Harass enemy formations with fast, disruptive skirmish moves
• Secure distant objectives and widen your control footprint
• Finish off units weakened by heavy artillery or mid‑range fire
• Adapt roles mid‑game by switching weapons and equipment
• Integrate with other Astra Militarum units for coordinated strikes

All models are supplied unpainted and require assembly, giving you the chance to plan your color schemes, basing, and heraldry before committing to paint. The included transfer sheet and a broad array of optional parts help you achieve a distinctive look that matches your army’s lore or theme.

Fans of dynamic tabletop warfare may appreciate the Death Riders for their blend of speed and striking capability. The kit’s components are designed to support a range of tactical setups, from screening flanks to rapid objective saturation. As with other Warhammer products, the final experience comes from your tabletop choices, painting style, and the assemblies you decide to showcase.