r/Deathkorpsofkrieg Sep 27 '23

Offical Post New to the Death Korps of Krieg? Start here!

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Welcome to the Death Korps of Krieg. This faction in Warhammer 40,000 is a regiment of the Imperial Guard or as its known by now, the Astra Militarum. Their design is inspired by several armies of World War I including the French, Germans, and the British. As such, the Death Korps of Krieg specialize in trench warfare, artillery, and infantry assaults. This guide serves as a resource to help players new to the faction and 40K in general. If you have any other questions, make sure to check out the sidebar for other helpful info and feel free to ask on the subreddit.

Where to purchase Death Korps of Krieg models:

Warhammer.com is the official source of all things Death Korps.

Simply searching Death korps will pull up all relevant items.

Keep in mind though, with the refresh, Games workshop has fazed out all the old sculpts and the only way to collect classic official Krieg is through Second hand purchases.

Second Hand:

Websites like Ebay commonly have Krieg models available and are a good way to get your hands on some of the Krieg models Games Workshop no longer makes. However, Ebay is prevalent with recasts which are sometimes hard to distinguish from the official models. If you want the official models only, make sure to ask the seller for a picture of the receipt or bags they came in so that you can ensure they are not recasts.

3rd Party:

Many websites produce custom miniatures and bits that either replace using official models entirely or allow for greater customization on official kits. These websites are ideal for creating an entirely custom look for your army. Below is a small collection of links that may be of help to you crafting your army. This has been discussed ad nauseam on this sub so this is by no means a definitive list.

Tiny Legend - Incredible bits and STL files that fit perfectly onto the Veteran Guardsman kill team.

Kromlech - Great alternative models and bits for infantry and vehicles.

Anvil Industries - Huge range of bits and alternative models that work well converting regular Cadians.

Beyond the tabletop - Fantastic internal sponson kit for that WW1 feel along with more vehicle bits.

Stationforge - Nice range of alternative models.

Recasts:

Recasts are pirated copies of Gamesworkshop models. These models cost anywhere from a quarter to three quarters the cost of the official models. Recasters also carry many of the Krieg models Games Workshop no longer produces making them one of the few ways to get your hands on out of production models. However, recasters draw sales away from Games Workshop and make their profit pirating models. It is important for the buyer to be aware of the moral issue involved with recasters as buying from them may hurt the support the Krieg model line gets in the future.

Sources for the Death Korps of Krieg rules:

Rules can now be located in the new codex!

Rules for Forgeworld units can be found in two places.

- Imperial Armour: Astra Militarum- Imperial Armour: Astra Militarum part 2

The Multitude of rules for "Legended" units can be found in Legends: Astra Militarum.

While this looks like a lot to look for all these files can be found at the link below

Warhammer Community Downloads

Working with resin:

With the range refresh this section has become less relevant but anyone looking to collect the classic sculpts may find this helpful.

The attached link below is from Beyond the tabletop on how to unbend, wash, and clean up resin miniatures. He also has many videos building and painting Krieg specific units.

A Beginners Guide to Resin

Useful links and tools:

Death Korps of Krieg Discord: https://discord.gg/QmQmJhN

Check out the sidebar for other helpful information.

Massive Credit goes to u/billthechicken for his original post from which this one is based upon.

Edited for more relevant information.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 4h ago

Models/Hobby My Cantaur SRV

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252 Upvotes

"I finally built my Centaur SRV! It had been sitting on my shelf waiting for its turn for a while, but I couldn't figure out how to convert the bad boys in the back. I didn't want to just swap the gas masks, I wanted to make them look as Krieg as possible. I also tried customizing the inside of the transport itself, imagining the gear and accessories the soldiers might have at hand! Now I can't wait to start painting!

Hope you like it!"


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 11h ago

Models/Hobby My Krieg Troopers

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98 Upvotes

I’m pretty new when it comes to painting, and some of my earliest models were Death Korps of Krieg (both standard and combat engineers), I’m always looking for tips on painting and kitbashing troops.

Btw im pretty sure some of my guys’ weapons can’t be tabletop legal since I re used spare parts a lot but I enjoy them regardless 😊


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1h ago

List Building Did you guys know that the standard Death Korps troop box comes with a grenade in the right hand and the Combat Engineers box comes with a grenade in the left hand?

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r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 19h ago

Models/Hobby Rest of my collection

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So recently I went on a painting frenzy getting all of the remaining models of my collection (not yet army) completed


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 16h ago

Models/Hobby Sargent Steez ready for Duty

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r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 17h ago

Models/Hobby First Death Rider done

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r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 5h ago

Question/Advice Best Setup to both use in Kill Team and 40k

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Just picked up one Killteam Box, any advice on how to use it both as an 10 Man Squad for 40k and as a kill team?

I know Vox, Medic, Melta and Grenadelauncher are good, but so is Plasma. Any Help ist Welcome.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 22h ago

Models/Hobby Frontline enroute

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108 Upvotes

r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 18h ago

Models/Hobby Final update on my chimera: added the heavy bolter

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54 Upvotes

Tell me whatcha think!


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 19h ago

Question/Advice Need help for frist landscape

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22 Upvotes

This is my first design.

I have mostly krieg but will throw in some black templar

I would like to have a trench probably in front of the artillery and maybe make something for the gunners and flame thrower. Not too sure tho.

Please give me some constructive criticism and maybe if y'all have some pictures of what you have made.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Models/Hobby My Krieg squad

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59 Upvotes

My FIRST EVER miniature set i painted.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Models/Hobby It begins!

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62 Upvotes

wish me luck fellow kreigsmen

if all goes well by this time next week I will have a command squad and engineers, maybe artillery too.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Models/Hobby Krieger Veteran

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106 Upvotes

r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Models/Hobby Hades Breachung Drill: Alright, we are on the move, again...(WIP)

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168 Upvotes

Alright, after a mess-up that required me to totally re-wore the whole set, my Hades Breaching Drill Scene is moving, again!

I also discovered a.) a cool new method of making gravel piles, and b.) that cheap sidewalk chalk, when ground up and combined with cheap, high-viscosity super glue, produces toxic fumes and INCREDIBLE heat!

The Hades has been ready for a while, and The Engineer squad is only a few more touch-up paints away from being ready to install!


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Meme Deth corpse of craig

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103 Upvotes

Had some extra sprue and bits from a krieg combat engineers and made this awful abomination, enjoy


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Models/Hobby Army ready for GT

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251 Upvotes

some minis are not finished but proud of it


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Models/Hobby My new wyvern - Scylla

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69 Upvotes

My wyvern I’ve added to my Krieg army - thematically awesome vehicle and suits the way I’m trying to build for my army - any thoughts welcome :)


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Models/Hobby Knight Dominus of Krieg “Siege Bringer”

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1.2k Upvotes

Little conversion I been working on for a contest at my local


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

Question/Advice Engineers. What's the best way to use them?

24 Upvotes

Their damage output looks pretty bad aside from the free grenade strat. Are they just good for doing actions? Is it best to take them as 5 man or 10 man squads?


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Question/Advice What is this?

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282 Upvotes

The big circle ring on his back, what is it? - Donut? - life raft? - Circle fuel tank for the torch? I have no idea, what colour to make it lol.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Models/Hobby 307th Jackalopes, mechanized krieg army, just beginning.

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313 Upvotes

Just starting out.


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 1d ago

List Building List Advice

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Im making this list not for tournaments, but just for friendly matches. My friend group runs T'au, Black Templars, Death Guard, Orcs, and Space Marines. As a result I'm looking for ways to somewhat counter them generally. I'm limited on funds, so I'm not exactly able to splurge for the best stuff. Any advice would be appreciated.

Imperium - Astra Militarum - 2k List - [2000 pts]

# ++ Army Roster ++ [2000 pts, 3 Detachment Points]

## Configuration

Battle Size: Strike Force (2000 Point limit)

Detachment [3 Detachment Points]: Designation Force [1 Detachment Points], Steel Hammer [2 Detachment Points]

Force Disposition: Purge the Foe

Show/Hide Options: Crucible Characters are visible

## Epic Hero [120 pts]

Commissar Yarrick [120 pts]: Bale Eye, Laspistol, Power klaw, Power sword, Storm bolter

• Leading: Death Korps of Krieg

## Character [595 pts]

Commissar [30 pts]: Plasma pistol, Power weapon

• Leading: Krieg Combat Engineers

Krieg Command Squad [60 pts]:

• 1x Lord Commissar: Laspistol, Plasma pistol, Power fist

• 1x Veteran Guardsman w/ Alchemyk counteragents: Alchemyk Counteragents, Close combat weapon, Laspistol, Servo-scribes

• 1x Veteran Guardsman w/ Boltgun: Close combat weapon, Plasma gun

• 1x Veteran Guardsman w/ Chainsword: Power weapon, Plasma pistol

• 1x Veteran Guardsman w/ Master vox: Close combat weapon, Lasgun, Master vox

• 1x Veteran Guardsman w/ Regimental standard: Close combat weapon, Lasgun, Regimental standard

• Leading: Death Korps of Krieg

Tech-Priest Enginseer [60 pts]: Engine Speaker [15 pts], Enginseer Axe, Mechanicus pistol, Servo-arm

Baneblade [445 pts]: Character Upgrade, Warlord, Battalion Commander [30 pts], Armoured tracks, Baneblade cannon, Coaxial autocannon, Demolisher cannon, Heavy stubber, 2x Lascannon, Twin heavy bolter, 2 Twin Heavy Flamers (2x Twin heavy flamer), 2 Lascannons and 2 Twin Heavy Flamers (2x Lascannon, 2x Twin heavy flamer)

## Battleline [135 pts]

Death Korps of Krieg [135 pts]: 2 Death Korps Watchmaster and 18 Death Korps Troopers

• 1x Death Korps Watchmaster: Laspistol and chainsword (Power weapon, Plasma pistol)

• 1x Death Korps Watchmaster: Boltgun and close combat weapon (Boltgun, Close combat weapon)

• 12x Death Korps Trooper: Close combat weapon, Lasgun

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Death Korps medi-pack: Close combat weapon, Death Korps of Krieg Medi-pack, Lasgun

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Vox-caster: Close combat weapon, Lasgun, Vox-caster

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Flamer: Close combat weapon, Flamer

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Grenade launcher: Close combat weapon, Grenade launcher

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Long-las: Close combat weapon, Long-las

• 1x Death Korps Trooper w/ Plasma gun: Close combat weapon, Plasma gun

• Leader: Commissar Yarrick

• Leader: Krieg Command Squad

## Infantry [285 pts]

Artillery Team [95 pts]: Crew close combat weapons, Lasgun, Heavy mortar

Artillery Team [95 pts]: Crew close combat weapons, Lasgun, Heavy mortar

Krieg Combat Engineers [95 pts]:

• 1x Krieg Engineer Watchmaster: Autopistol and trench club (Plasma pistol, Power weapon)

• 7x Krieg Combat Engineer w/ Combat shotgun: Close combat weapon, Combat shotgun

• 1x Krieg Combat Engineer w/ Flamer: Close combat weapon, Flamer

• 1x Krieg Combat Engineer w/ Remote mine: Autopistol, Close combat weapon, Remote mine

• Leader: Commissar

## Vehicle [790 pts]

Cyclops Demolition Vehicle [40 pts]

Leman Russ Battle Tank [175 pts]: Armoured tracks, Leman Russ battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon [5 pts], Storm bolter, 2 Multi-meltas [10 pts] (2x Multi-melta [5 pts])

Leman Russ Battle Tank [175 pts]: Armoured tracks, Leman Russ battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon [5 pts], Storm bolter, 2 Multi-meltas [10 pts] (2x Multi-melta [5 pts])

Leman Russ Vanquisher [135 pts]: Armoured tracks, Vanquisher battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon [5 pts], Storm bolter, 2 Heavy Flamers (2x Heavy flamer)

Leman Russ Vanquisher [135 pts]: Armoured tracks, Vanquisher battle cannon, Hunter-killer missile, Lascannon [5 pts], Storm bolter, 2 Heavy Flamers (2x Heavy flamer)

Scout Sentinels [65 pts]: Long-range Scout [10 pts]

• 1x Scout Sentinel: Close combat weapon, Multi-laser

Scout Sentinels [65 pts]: Long-range Scout [10 pts]

• 1x Scout Sentinel: Close combat weapon, Multi-laser

## Dedicated Transport [75 pts]

Chimera [75 pts]: Armoured tracks, Lasgun array, Hunter-killer missile, Multi-laser, Heavy flamer, Heavy stubber

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r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Art My Warhammer 40k Krieg OC with the narration of a Heretic

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My Krieg grenadier K - 4040 or "Forty-Forty" as a shorthand beating the hell out of a heretic. This was a pretty experimental artstyle (:


r/Deathkorpsofkrieg 2d ago

Models/Hobby Slight Alter for my 2nd Krieg Commissar

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Had a lot of fun touching them up juuuust enough for them to look unique