HELSMITHS OF HASHUT: HOBGROT VANDALZ

Cunning. Cruel. Untrustworthy.

The Hobgrot Vandalz are the scheming underlings of the Helsmiths — spiteful scavengers and saboteurs who thrive on treachery and fear. Armed with crude blades and scavenged tools of war, these wiry creatures dart across the battlefield sowing confusion and chaos wherever they go. Though cowardly by nature, they are driven to violence by greed and the ever-present threat of Hashut’s fiery wrath.

What’s in the Box

• Multipart plastic kit to build twenty Hobgrot Vandalz, the conniving skirmishers of the Helsmith legions.

• Includes options for ragged cleavers, hooked blades, and improvised melee weapons, alongside numerous head and body variations for unique poses.

• Optional components to build a Vandal Boss, musician, and banner bearer, perfect for adding personality and command to the unit.

Lore & Background

The Hobgrots are the dregs of the Zharrdron empire — opportunists and scavengers who exist at the mercy of their cruel duardin masters. Living in the shadow of the forges, they scuttle through smoke-choked foundries and battlefields alike, looting the fallen and bickering among themselves over scraps of infernal metal.

Despite their cowardice, the Vandalz are an invaluable part of the Helsmiths’ armies. They serve as front-line fodder and cunning infiltrators, overwhelming their foes through sheer numbers and feral cunning. To the Helsmiths, they are expendable tools — but to the Hobgrots, service to Hashut is both a curse and the only means of survival.

On the Battlefield

• Swarming Skirmishers: Fast-moving infantry ideal for seizing objectives and harassing enemy flanks.

• Cunning Opportunists: Thrive when supporting larger Helsmith formations, striking where the enemy is weakest.

• Expendable Horde: Individually fragile but deadly in numbers, ideal for bogging down enemy elites or screening valuable units.

• Cowardly but Clever: Prone to flee when isolated, but fierce when commanded by a powerful leader.

Hobby & Display Appeal

The Hobgrot Vandalz are packed with character — from their jagged blades and patchwork armor to their sneering faces and hunched stances. Every model tells a story of desperation and cruelty, making the unit a joy to paint and personalize. Whether fielded as a tide of treacherous foot soldiers or used to fill out the ranks of a grand Helsmith host, the Hobgrot Vandalz bring twisted humor and dark charm to any army of Hashut.