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Khazalite Holds Army of Renown: Which Models Should You Buy First?

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To start a Khazalite Holds Army of Renown, the most likely route is Valankrom’s War Throng: buy High Kyng Valankrom on his War Throne, then add Clanshields, Valayan Guardians and Gholems as the themed support core. Games Workshop has not published enough information in its preview to call that combination a minimum legal list; unit eligibility, sizes and points must be checked in the current Battletome: Khazalite Holds and battle profiles.

Khazalite Holds has two other Armies of Renown—Fyrd of Fyrepeak for the Grimmdron/Fyreslayer route and Throngankor Alliance for a Khazalite–Kharadron force—so confirm which ruleset you intend to use before buying. The guide below separates a thematic starting collection from a confirmed matched-play army.

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At a glance

Name Best for Key spec Checked
High Kyng Valankrom on War Throne Valankrom’s War Throng centerpiece 16 Health, 10-inch Move, 3+ Save, Control 5 November 2026
Clanshields The named infantry support for the War Throng theme Officially highlighted as a characteristic supporting unit; exact unit size and points are not in the preview November 2026
Valayan Guardians Additional War Throng support Named by Games Workshop as a characteristic supporting unit; composition is battletome-dependent November 2026
Gholems Bodyguard-themed support for Valankrom Official preview describes Gholems as bodyguards for the High Kyng November 2026
War Throne kit built as a Thrynn Players who want the alternate centerpiece rather than Valankrom The separately announced centerpiece kit can build High Kyng Valankrom or a Thrynn on War Throne November 2026
Khazalite Holds Army Set A Spearhead and broad-collection starting point Includes miniatures, the battletome and 53 warscroll cards; it is not described as a complete Valankrom’s War Throng force November 2026

Which Khazalite Holds Army of Renown are you starting?

The phrase “Khazalite Holds Army of Renown” is ambiguous because the battletome contains three distinct formations. Games Workshop’s Army of Renown preview identifies them as Valankrom’s War Throng, Fyrd of Fyrepeak and Throngankor Alliance.

  • Valankrom’s War Throng: a Khazalite-centred force built around High Kyng Valankrom and his War Throne. This is the interpretation used for the buying order in this article.
  • Fyrd of Fyrepeak: the Grimmdron/Fyreslayer path. It is the natural choice if your collection already consists mainly of Fyreslayer units or you want a Magmadroth-led identity.
  • Throngankor Alliance: a combination of Khazalite Holds and Kharadron Overlords units. Its shopping priorities differ because the point is a mixed force rather than a single Khazalite royal centerpiece.

All three rules sections are in Battletome: Khazalite Holds. Buying models before choosing the formation can leave you with attractive miniatures that do not satisfy the restrictions of the Army of Renown you actually want to field.

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What models should you buy first for Valankrom’s War Throng?

Use this as a thematic purchasing sequence, not a guaranteed legal minimum. The public preview names the centerpiece and three support groups but does not publish the complete eligible roster, required units, unit sizes or points.

  1. 1. High Kyng Valankrom on his War Throne

    Make Valankrom the first purchase if you want the Army of Renown’s defining identity. The official profile gives him 16 Health, a 10-inch Move, a 3+ Save and Control 5. Those are tabletop profile values, not real-world measurements, and they explain why the model is presented as a substantial centerpiece.

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    The formation’s signature rule reinforces that choice. At the end of a turn, the army can identify enemy units that damaged Valankrom as wrongdoers; War Throng units count as having one grudge mark while they are in combat with a wrongdoer. In practical terms, the army’s story and rules revolve around protecting the High Kyng and retaliating against units that attack him.

    Games Workshop announced the centerpiece kit separately from the Army Set. Check the kit’s build options and the battletome before assembly if you are undecided between Valankrom and the alternate Thrynn build.

  2. 2. Clanshields

    Clanshields are one of the three support groups Games Workshop specifically names for Valankrom’s War Throng. They are therefore the safest second purchase for a collection that wants to look and play as the preview describes, rather than simply collect unrelated Khazalite units.

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    Do not infer a required number from the preview. The current warscroll and battle profiles determine the minimum and maximum models in a unit, its points and whether the formation imposes additional composition limits.

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  3. 3. Valayan Guardians

    Add Valayan Guardians as the next characteristic support group. Including them alongside Clanshields gives the collection the two distinct infantry categories named in the official reveal, while leaving room to adjust the final proportions once you know the legal roster.

    Because no public preview lists their unit size or points, buy the first available unit rather than committing to a large multiple-unit order. Recheck the battletome’s restrictions before expanding.

  4. 4. Gholems

    Gholems complete the initial War Throng theme. Games Workshop describes them as bodyguards for the High Kyng, making them the most direct visual and narrative accompaniment to Valankrom’s protected-centerpiece rule.

    The preview does not state whether Gholems are compulsory, how many units a list may include or what size each unit must be. Treat them as a high-priority thematic addition, not proof of a mandatory purchase count.

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How were these starting models chosen?

The order follows the information Games Workshop actually published: Valankrom is the named centerpiece, while Clanshields, Valayan Guardians and Gholems are the characteristic supporting units. It also reflects the formation’s stated rule concept—an important character being protected and avenged—without inventing battlefield roles, points or a minimum list that the preview does not provide.

A legal matched-play force needs a second layer of checking. Confirm the current warscroll keywords, unit sizes, points, enhancement limits and any Army of Renown-specific restrictions in the battletome and the latest battle profiles. Event packs can add restrictions or clarify which rules version is used.

Does the Khazalite Holds Army Set contain the models you need?

The Army Set is a good entry point to Khazalite Holds generally, but the official material does not present it as a complete Valankrom’s War Throng force. Games Workshop calls it a complete Spearhead and a starting point for a wider collection; the set includes miniatures, the battletome and 53 warscroll cards.

The preview does not identify the Army Set’s force as Valankrom’s War Throng, and it does not say that High Kyng Valankrom is included. The set’s cannon kit can instead be built as a Stonebreaker Mortar, so check the sprue contents and build instructions before assuming every model fits your intended formation. The official announcement describes the broader plan as an Army Set followed by additional kits, which is another reason to view it as a collection foundation rather than a guaranteed War Throng shopping list.

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If you buy the Army Set first, use it to learn Spearhead and establish a Khazalite collection, then add Valankrom and the named support groups after confirming the battletome’s eligibility rules. If your sole aim is Valankrom’s War Throng, buying the centerpiece first avoids paying for a set that may not contain the required models.

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What if you already own Fyreslayers?

Choose Fyrd of Fyrepeak if your existing army is predominantly Fyreslayer or you specifically want that formation’s Grimmdron identity. The battletome retains Auric Runefather, Runeson, Runesmiter and their Magmadroth variants, along with Auric Flamekeeper, Grimhold Exile, Vulkyn Flameseekers, Auric Hearthguard, Hearthguard Berzerkers, Ormyr and Ashtongue.

Rules names changed in the 28 October 2026 update: older Fyreslayer keywords were changed to GRIMMDRON for Khazalite Holds, and the Lofnir Drothkeepers Army of Renown was rewritten. Use the October 2026 update and current battletome wording rather than copying keywords from older Fyreslayer articles or list builders.

Games Workshop also says Vulkite Berzerkers, Auric Runemaster, Battlesmith, Doomseeker, Grimwrath Berzerker, Magmic Battleforge and Magmic Invocations move to Warhammer Legends. They may be usable in settings that allow Legends, but do not assume they are legal in a current matched-play event without checking that event’s pack.

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How does Throngankor Alliance change the shopping list?

Throngankor Alliance is for players who want Khazalite and Kharadron Overlords units together. Its defining purchase is not necessarily Valankrom: your priority may instead be the named Khazalite models you already own plus the Kharadron units permitted by the alliance rules.

Start by reading the Army of Renown section for its faction proportions, keyword requirements and any restrictions. Do not buy a second centerpiece simply because it appears in a general Khazalite preview; the alliance’s legal composition, not the marketing lineup, determines what belongs in the army.

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What does the official 2,000-point example tell you?

Games Workshop published a broader Khazalite Holds example containing a Runefather and Runeson on Magmadroths, Auric Hearthguard, Vulkyn Flameseekers, Hjulda Drakkblud, a Thrynn, two units of 10 Clanshields, a Runewright, an Oathkeeper Cannon, a Stonebreaker Mortar and three Gholems. It demonstrates the range of units in the battletome, but it is not identified as Valankrom’s War Throng and should not be treated as that Army of Renown’s shopping list.

The example is useful only as a catalogue of possible collection directions. It also shows why buying every model named in a general army article can be wasteful: the War Throng’s centerpiece is Valankrom, while the published example uses a different character mix and includes artillery and Fyreslayer units.

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How do you turn the thematic core into a legal army?

  1. Choose the formation in the battletome. Confirm that you are reading Valankrom’s War Throng rather than Fyrd of Fyrepeak or Throngankor Alliance.
  2. Record the eligible units and restrictions. Write down every permitted warscroll, required keyword, minimum unit size, maximum unit count and any mandatory centerpiece rule.
  3. Check current points. Use the latest battle profiles, not a retailer listing, old article or pre-update list builder. Points can change independently of the model kit.
  4. Build a provisional list. Place Valankrom and the support units you own into the formation, then add only units confirmed as eligible.
  5. Validate against the event pack. Tournament packs can restrict Legends, use a particular rules update or apply their own army-construction limits.
  6. Only then buy multiples. Wait until unit sizes and points are confirmed before ordering duplicate Clanshields, Valayan Guardians or Gholems.

What mistakes should new Khazalite players avoid?

  • Calling the four named groups a minimum list: the preview does not publish enough composition data to support that claim.
  • Assuming the Army Set includes Valankrom: it is a Spearhead and broad collection starter, not a confirmed War Throng force.
  • Using outdated Fyreslayer keywords: the GRIMMDRON update affects how older references interact with Khazalite Holds.
  • Buying a general 2,000-point sample verbatim: the published example is not labelled as Valankrom’s War Throng.
  • Ignoring the alternate War Throne build: the centerpiece kit can build Valankrom or a Thrynn, so decide which character your formation requires before gluing or painting.

For the latest wording, start with the official Khazalite Holds reveal, then cross-check the battletome and current battle profiles. That sequence gives you a themed collection without mistaking preview information for a complete army list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play Valankrom’s War Throng with only the Khazalite Holds Army Set?

There is no official confirmation that the Army Set’s contents satisfy Valankrom’s War Throng restrictions, and the set is presented as a Spearhead starter rather than a completed War Throng force. Check its exact warscrolls against the battletome before using it for that Army of Renown.

Is High Kyng Valankrom mandatory in every War Throng list?

The official preview makes Valankrom the formation’s centerpiece, but it does not publish the complete compulsory-unit wording. Treat him as the essential thematic purchase and verify the precise requirement in the current battletome before submitting a matched-play list.

Can older Fyreslayer models still be used in Khazalite Holds armies?

Several Fyreslayer units remain in the battletome under the updated GRIMMDRON terminology. Units moved to Warhammer Legends may require an event that permits Legends, so check the event pack as well as the October 2026 rules update.

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What is the difference between the Valankrom and Thrynn War Throne builds?

The separately announced centerpiece kit can be assembled as High Kyng Valankrom or as a Thrynn on War Throne. The choice changes the named character represented by the model, so use the build that matches your chosen Army of Renown and list rules.

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