Gothic horror’s back in full force. The Soulblight Gravelords are still leading the undead of Shyish with that mix of elegance and brutality they do so well. With fresh models coming in 2025 and big changes in 4th edition, it’s a great time to dive in and raise a court of your own.
Soulblight’s got some big updates for 2025 - new models, strong units, and fresh ways to play in 4th edition. Maybe you’re just getting into them. Maybe you’ve been running death lists for years. Either way, here’s what’s worth knowing.
What’s New in 2025
The Soulblight Gravelords 2025 range is looking stronger, and more terrifying, than ever.
Just landed or available to pre-order now at Merlin’s Miniatures:
- Deathrattle Army Set – Soulblight Gravelords (Brand New!) A perfect launching point for your army with skeleton infantry, deathly elite units, and exclusive battletome content.
- Vampire Lord on Zombie Dragon – A centrepiece model with incredible table presence.
- Dire Wolves & Skeleton Warriors – Classic summonable options with updated sculpts.
With the launch of Age of Sigmar 4th edition, expect updates to warscrolls, spells, and battle tactics that will put regeneration and board control firmly in the spotlight.
Soulblight Playstyle & Strengths
The Gravelords are a faction built on attrition, resurrection, and battlefield control. You’ll never truly be outnumbered for long.
Core Strengths:
- Regeneration – Grave markers and command abilities allow key units to return from the dead…literally.
- Summonable Units – Skeletons, zombies, and dire wolves can replenish themselves mid-battle, giving you unmatched staying power.
- Magic Dominance – Soulblight wizards are highly capable, especially when supported by Necromancers or Vampire Lords.
Vampires vs Skeleton Hordes:
- Vampire-focused builds like Vengorian Lords or Blood Knights offer elite, hard-hitting hammer units.
- Skeleton-based armies lean hard into board control, using endless ranks of regenerating zombies and skeletons to sit on objectives and throw a wrench in your opponent’s game plan.
Key Units to Watch in AoS 4th Edition
If you're building or updating a Soulblight army for the new edition, here are some of the best Soulblight units in AoS:
- Lauka Vai, Mother of Nightmares – A terrifying monster-hero blending speed, spellcasting, and raw damage. Great as a lynchpin in vampire-heavy lists.
- Vengorian Lord – A brutal centrepiece monster with synergy for elite units and spellcasting power.
- Zombies – Cheap, plentiful, and great at bogging down enemies. Their returning mechanic keeps them relevant.
- Blood Knights – Fast-moving cavalry with strong attacks and great synergy in vampire-themed lists.
In the Lore – Lords of Death and Legacy
The Soulblight Gravelords are more than just necromancers and shambling hordes. They’re the aristocracy of undeath.
From the cursed nobility of Nefarata's bloodlines to the beastlike monstrosities forged by Mannfred, Soulblight Vampires rule the night with ancient power and twisted honour. Their domains stretch across the Mortal Realms, waging a cold war of control, fear, and undeath beneath the surface of every civilisation.
Build Your Soulblight Army at Merlin’s
Ready to take command? Whether you're starting from scratch or reinforcing your undead legions, Merlin’s Miniatures has the kits, battletomes, and characters you need.
Explore our current range:
Deathrattle Army Set – Soulblight Gravelords
Blood Knights, Zombies, Vengorian Lords, and more
Soulblight Battletome & Soulblight Dice Sets
Suggested Starting Bundle:
- Vampire Lord
- Deathrattle Skeleton Warriors
- Necromancer
- Blood Knights
- Want to go elite? Pair Lauka Vai with 2x units of Blood Knights for a hard-hitting cavalry force.
Embrace the night. Command the dead. Rule the battlefield.
