DEATH GUARD PLAGUE MARINES

Death Guard Plague Marines – The Unyielding Core of the Legion

The Plague Marines are the favored sons of Mortarion and the true face of the Death Guard Legion. These corrupted Chaos Space Marines are the standard infantry of the XIV Legion, having embraced the gifts of the Plague God Nurgle entirely. They are bloated, diseased, and utterly resilient, marching forward through any battlefield conditions, spreading corruption and death with every step.

This highly detailed, multi-part plastic kit allows hobbyists to assemble a squad of these iconic warriors, providing extensive customization options for wargear and poses. Plague Marines are essential for forming the backbone of any competitive or thematic Death Guard army in Warhammer 40,000.

Lore: The Blessed of the Grandfather

Plague Marines are veterans of the Long War, transformed by the Great Plague of Nurgle. Their power armor is fused to their decaying bodies, often leaking pus, rust, and noxious fumes. Unlike many of the more chaotic forces of the Ruinous Powers, Plague Marines are slow, methodical, and incredibly difficult to stop. They embody the relentless, grinding nature of decay and disease.

They take pride in their resilience, viewing their horrific mutations and debilitating diseases as blessings from the Grandfather. They advance through the heaviest enemy fire, knowing that their corrupted flesh and armor will absorb damage that would instantly vaporize lesser warriors of the Imperium.

Battlefield Role: Objective Control and Line Infantry

In the game, Plague Marines serve as the mandatory Troops choice for a Death Guard detachment. Their primary role is to secure and hold objectives, leveraging their high Toughness (T) and the signature Disgustingly Resilient rule, which allows them to ignore wounds. This makes them one of the most durable line infantry units in the entire game.

They are versatile fighters, capable of engaging enemies at range with specialized weaponry or closing the distance to deliver devastating melee attacks. A well-equipped squad of Plague Marines can anchor a battle line or spearhead a crucial assault.

Corrupted Wargear Options

The Plague Marines kit is renowned for its flexibility, allowing players to equip their squad for specific tactical roles. Key wargear options include:

• Plague Bolters: The standard issue weapon, often fused with biological components.
• Special Weapons: Squads can include various devastating special weapons to handle different threats:
  • Blight Launchers: Excellent for high-volume, mid-range anti-infantry fire.
  • Plasma Guns and Melta Guns: Used for tackling heavy infantry and light vehicles.
  • Plague Spewers: Short-range flamers that automatically hit and inflict corrosive damage.
• Melee Weapons: For close combat, they utilize powerful, disease-ridden implements:
  • Plague Knives: Corrupted combat blades.
  • Great Plague Cleavers: Massive, two-handed weapons capable of tearing apart armored targets.
  • Flails of Corruption: Highly effective against massed infantry.

Hobby Value

This highly customizable Citadel miniature set is a fantastic hobby project. The models feature intricate details perfect for practicing techniques like weathering, rust effects, and painting Nurgle’s sickly green and bronze palette. For players building a competitive Chaos force, multiple boxes of Plague Marines are necessary to form a solid foundation. Secure this essential Warhammer unit today and ensure your Death Guard army is ready to spread the blessings of the Great Lord of Decay!