Warhammer 40K: Our Five Favorite Big Bads
When it comes to big, imposing models that are mass produced in plastic Games Workshop has some really impressive sculpts. And some of the best around…are the bad guys!
In storytelling, the antagonist (aka the bad guy) needs to be as big and as bad as the hero is good. This allows the “good guy” to rise to the challenge set by the bad guy and overcome them in some epic fashion – this is very basic structure is repeated throughout all of human history.
Games Workshop’s models tell a story – they are a physical representations of the characters from the Grimdark universe. And if they are throwing down the gauntlet (visually at least) then the bad guys have really set the bar pretty high for our heroes to overcome! Here is out list of five of the best BIG BAD VILLAIN models from Warhammer 40k:
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch of Nurgle
This model is BONKERS. It’s one of our favorites that GW has ever done. Period. So of course it had to make our Big Bad Guy List. The wings, the armor, the extra nurglings! And while the basic shape of Mortarion stays the same, he does have a few arm-swap positions, too. So of course it’s going to kick off our list.
The Silent King
With the updated Necron line, we had to include at least one of them – and the Silent King takes the cake. Building this model might break you – ask Goatboy. But if you can overcome some of the technical challenges of actually assembling it (hey, I did you so you can too!) then you’ll end up with a fantastic new Necron kit – and one amazing BIG Bad for 40k!
Magnus the Red
We couldn’t have Morty on the list without his Brother Magnus, could we?! Magnus was another one of those models that surprised the crap out of everyone and has changed the face of the tabletop. This model can be constructed a few different ways and has multiple weapon options. You can even build him without the chest peice – GW actually sculpted that part of the model too. Magnus does offer some degree of customization and that’s just one more reason we loved this kit!
Gorkanaut
Yeah – we went with the Gorkanaut over the Stompa! There’s just something about this “little” guy that we liked over the Stompa. Maybe it’s the armor plating that looks slightly less bolt-on than the Stompa’s metal skirt. Maybe it’s the crazy Mr. Potatohead-like belly that opens up. Or maybe it’s the crazy gun arms and weapon variants. Whatever the case – We just really like model!
Great Unclean One
Speaking of models that we just can’t help but like, The Great Unclean One rounds out our list! Again, this model has multiple build options and even has different “belly wound” options. We love that this model maintains that rotund shape but can be customized to your liking. It’s also just gross looking – and we mean that as a compliment! That’s not an easy feat to accomplish, but Games Workshop really nailed this model and that’s why it’s on our list!
That’s our lists of the Best Villain Models. What ACTUAL Honorable Mentions would you toss out there? Let us know by clicking on the Load Comments tab and dropping in your suggestion!
Note: We’re specifically not including Forge World models in our lists – but feel free to let us know which ones you like in the comments!
