GLOOMSPITE GITZ: SQUIG HERD

Description

Gloomspite Gitz: Squig Herd – Unpredictable Fungal Fury

The Squig Herd is the chaotic, unpredictable heart of any Gloomspite Gitz army. These fungal beasts, resembling toothy, bouncing balls of muscle, are barely controlled by their terrified handlers, the Squig Herders. When unleashed, a herd of Squigs is less a military formation and more a living, biting tide of destruction, capable of overwhelming even heavily armored foes through sheer, frenzied numbers.

This essential Warhammer Age of Sigmar kit provides the core units needed to field these iconic, madcap creatures, adding both speed and devastating close-combat punch to your Destruction Grand Alliance forces.

Lore: The Bouncing Menace

Squigs are native to the deep, dark places beneath the Mortal Realms, primarily found in the subterranean lairs of the Gloomspite Gitz. They are living fungal organisms, characterized by massive jaws, powerful legs, and an insatiable appetite. The Moonclan Grots capture and herd these creatures, using them as mounts, weapons, and even food.

A Squig Herd is a testament to the Grots’ madness. The herders, armed with crude whips and prodding sticks, attempt the impossible task of directing the herd towards the enemy. Often, the Squigs are just as likely to turn on their handlers as they are to engage the foe, leading to hilarious and deadly consequences on the battlefield.

Battlefield Role: Fast, Disposable Shock Troops

In Age of Sigmar, the Squig Herd functions as fast, hard-hitting shock infantry. Their primary role is to charge into the enemy lines quickly, tying up valuable units and delivering a high volume of mortal wounds through their savage bites.

They are incredibly effective at disrupting enemy formations and absorbing counter-attacks that might otherwise target more valuable units. While fragile, their sheer speed and potential for high damage output make them a persistent threat that opponents cannot ignore.

The Role of the Squig Herders

The Squig Herders are vital to the unit’s functionality. They attempt to keep the beasts focused, though their main job is often simply to replace any Squigs that manage to escape or devour each other before reaching the enemy. The herders themselves contribute to the fight, using their whips and pokers to prod the Squigs into a frenzy.

Kit Contents and Hobby Potential

This multi-part plastic kit allows you to assemble a unit of Squig Herd models, including the necessary Squig Herders. The models are dynamically posed, capturing the chaotic energy of the unit, with Squigs mid-leap and Herders desperately trying to maintain control.

The opportunity for painting is immense, allowing hobbyists to utilize bright, contrasting colors for the Squigs’ skin and teeth, making them truly stand out on the tabletop. Add this essential, fun, and tactically sound unit to your Gloomspite Gitz collection and watch the mayhem unfold!

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