Games Workshop – Death Guard Lord of Virulence | Warhammer 40,000

Command the Putrid Power of the Death Guard

Take command of a fearsome Death Guard leader—the Lord of Virulence. Clad in corrupted Terminator armour, this figure bears the sigils and blessings of Grandfather Nurgle. Tubes and pipes sprout from the armour, hinting at toxic energies and plague-ridden pheromones that set the theme for your battlefield. The model invites tactile details and dramatic storytelling, making every game session feel like a narrative moment from the galaxy’s longest wars.

This is a 20-piece plastic kit that builds one Lord of Virulence and includes a 50mm Citadel round base for stable posing on the tabletop. Expect a mix of textures—from slick, oozing surfaces to rugged, battle-worn plating—that rewards both careful painting and dynamic display. The figure’s design is crafted to read well from a distance on the table and up close in your hobby space.

What’s in the kit

• 20 plastic components to assemble the Lord of Virulence
• 50mm Citadel base for stable display and gaming setups
• Iconic twin plague spewer and plague claw armament included on the model
• Rich textures suggesting toxins, corrosion, and battlefield grime

Why players choose this model

Whether used as a towering centerpiece or as a formidable leader for a Death Guard detachment, the Lord of Virulence delivers a commanding silhouette and a sense of grim purpose. The sculpt emphasizes the grotesque gravitas of Nurgle’s heralds, helping your army achieve a cohesive narrative look on the tabletop.

As a painting project, this kit offers a satisfying challenge: you can experiment with glazes, rust tones, and contrasting gloss versus matte finishes to evoke putrefaction and energy in equal measure. The result is a model you’ll be proud to display or maneuver in games, without prescribing any guaranteed outcome, only the possibility of a striking presence on the board.

Display, painting, and hobby notes

• Textures range from mucosal, jelly-like surfaces to rugged armour, offering varied painting challenges
• Ideal for tabletop battles and visually compelling on display boards

Elevate your Death Guard force with a figure that combines narrative weight with battlefield utility. The Lord of Virulence stands as a vivid symbol of decay and military resolve, ready to spark your next invasion—while leaving room for personal interpretation and hobby enjoyment.