Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Black Templars: Sword Brethren – Elite Veterans (5 Minis)

Overview

Step into the action with the Sword Brethren, a fierce Elite unit for the Black Templars in Warhammer 40,000. These veteran warriors fuse disciplined melee mastery with disciplined ranged support, delivering a dynamic balance on the tabletop. Their presence suggests disciplined, far-reaching zeal: fast charges, decisive shots, and a resolute, knightly aura that can anchor a player's assault and provide tactical flexibility in mixed combat scenarios.

What you get

• Five plastic Sword Brethren, each built to a different pose with a mix of melee and ranged options.
• A Castellan leader figure capable of wielding a master-crafted power sword or Astartes chainsword, plus a secondary sidearm such as a heavy bolt pistol, auto-plasma, or skull relic.
• A broad kit of weapon options for the four remaining Sword Brethren, including heavy bolt pistols, pyre pistols, plasma pistols, chainswords, power swords, power mauls, power axes, paired lightning claws, and a thunder hammer.
• Unique heads, backpack finials, and tilting plates to craft varied, characterful miniatures.
• Five Citadel 40mm round bases for easy battlefield deployment.

Customization and play style

The kit supports a flexible approach to army building. You can assemble a Castellan with a flagship weapon and pair him with Sword Brethren who carry a diverse blend of tools for close combat and mid-range support. The weapon mix enables different posing options and narrative storytelling on the table, whether you prefer a compact, shielded spearhead or a broader, multi-threat formation.

• Mix and match heads, weapons, and details to create distinct silhouettes for each miniature.
• Use the tilting plates and finials to emphasize movement and character in your squad.

Assembly, painting, and care

This kit is supplied unpainted and requires assembly. A careful build with Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints is recommended to bring out the fine details—from the armor’s creases to the weapon textures. The 149 plastic components are designed to yield five well-armored veterans, ready to join your Black Templars diorama or gaming table with dramatic presence.

Whether you’re expanding a crusade-era force or building a concentrated strike squad, these miniatures offer a balance of stylized knightly aesthetics and practical battle readiness. The combination of melee prowess and ranged potential helps you adapt to changing battlefield conditions while maintaining a cohesive visual theme with the Emperor’s loyalist crusaders.