Warmachine: Shard Nocturnes Command Cadre Set

The Khymaera, Ready to Command

Some factions announce themselves the moment you see them on the table. The Khymaera are one of those factions — nightmarish silhouettes, predatory shapes, and a darkness that rewards the painter who knows how to work with shadow and contrast. The Shard Nocturnes Command Cadre puts that identity directly in your hands as a complete, ready-to-assemble 30-point Warmachine force. One box. One faction. Everything you need to take the field.

What's in the Box

This Command Cadre contains a curated selection of Khymaera models that form a cohesive, fully playable 30-point force — no supplementary purchases required to get to the table. These are multi-part plastic and resin kits supplied unassembled and unpainted, so plastic cement or super glue will be needed depending on the materials included. The Khymaera are a faction of shadowy, predatory creatures that sit apart from Warmachine's more mechanical factions — no warjacks here, but a force with its own distinct battlefield identity and tactical personality. The set is designed as a synergistic whole, not a random collection of units, which means the models work together out of the box rather than requiring army-building knowledge to make functional.

Who Should Pick This Up

New Warmachine players starting with the Khymaera will find this cadre solves the hardest problem of getting into any wargame: knowing what to buy first. At 30 points, the force is sized for learning games and smaller format play — enough to explore Warmachine's core mechanics, the assassination-win condition, and the rhythm of a full game without drowning in unit count. Experienced players will appreciate a pre-selected, battle-ready force that also stands as a serious painting project. The Khymaera's aesthetic — deep shadow, pale highlights, organic armour and bone — rewards patient brushwork and makes striking display pieces whether or not they ever see a competitive table. Paint and glue are sold separately.