The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant

Welcome to the Maelstrom – a raging vortex where reality fractures and the Warp bleeds into realspace. Within its roiling storms drift shattered worlds, wrecked fleets, and fortunes waiting to be claimed. It is a refuge for renegades, pirates, fallen heroes, alien reavers, and creatures far worse. Mutation and corruption run rampant, but so too do ambition and opportunity. At the heart of this lawless realm stands Huron Blackheart, tyrant of the Red Corsairs, hailed by many as the Master of the Maelstrom.

This swashbuckling expansion for Warhammer 40,000 opens up bold new ways to wage war in the 41st Millennium. Whether you favour narrative campaigns, character-driven storytelling, or matched play battles with new twists, this set offers tools to shape your own legends amid the chaos. Delve into the brutal politics of the Maelstrom, forge your own champions in the Crucible of Champions system, and fight for plunder, power, and survival.

Contents:

• The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – An 80-page hardback book packed with lore and background detailing the Maelstrom and the ruthless warlords who battle for supremacy.

• The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Crucible of Champions – A 64-page hardback book featuring rules to create your own customised Crucible Champion for any faction.

• The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Raid and Ruin – A 48-page hardback book containing a narrative campaign to conquer the Maelstrom, plus matched play content including 12 Incursion missions, 10 Raid and Ruin missions, and 2 Mayhem missions.

• The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant – Detachments – A 16-page softcover booklet introducing new detachments for Chaos Space Marines (Huron’s Marauders and Renegade Warband), Aeldari (Eldritch Raiders and Corsair Coterie), Orks (Freebooter Krew), and the Leagues of Votann (Mercenary Oathband).

This expansion is available for a limited time only.

Orders containing this item will ship on or after 2026-02-28.