The Death Guard are the decayed and disease-ridden servants of Nurgle, the Chaos God of plague and entropy. Once loyal Space Marines, they were corrupted during the Horus Heresy, becoming harbingers of pestilence and despair. They march to war as an unstoppable tide of rot and ruin, spreading contagion and death wherever they go. Collecting the Death Guard allows players to field an army that combines grotesque resilience, relentless strength, and the sinister allure of Chaos.
Death Guard miniatures are a painter’s dream, filled with decaying armor, grotesque mutations, and rich textures that bring their corruption to life. From the bloated infantry of Plague Marines to the monstrous Daemon Engines like the Bloat-Drone and Plagueburst Crawler, their models exude a visceral, macabre beauty. On the battlefield, the Death Guard are one of the toughest armies to defeat, with units that shrug off damage thanks to their Disgustingly Resilient rule. They thrive in attritional warfare, grinding down enemies with deadly plague weapons and powerful area denial abilities that spread disease and decay. Their slower pace is offset by unrelenting durability and the ability to control the battlefield over time.
The Death Guard’s lore is steeped in themes of decay, inevitability, and the paradoxical blessings of Nurgle, who offers grotesque vitality to his followers even as they rot away. For players drawn to the darker side of Warhammer 40,000, the Death Guard are a compelling choice—an army of corrupted warriors who turn disease and death into a deadly, inexorable strength. They’re ideal for anyone who loves the grim aesthetic of Chaos, wants an army that can outlast most foes, and enjoys the horrifyingly beautiful details of one of the galaxy’s most twisted forces.