Horus Heresy—Relive the Fire of the Great Betrayal

The Horus Heresy collection at Hearns Hobbies plunges you into the epic civil war of the 31st Millennium, where Space Marine Legions clash in loyalty and betrayal. Built on rich lore, massive armies, and glorious models, this is a game of both scale and soul.

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Origins & What Makes It Unique

Birth of a Saga: The Horus Heresy was first introduced by Forge World in the 2000s, bringing to life the events before the dystopian future of Warhammer 40,000. It focuses on the Great Crusade, the Fall of Horus, and battles of legions in their prime.

2.0 / New Editions: With later editions, especially the “Age of Darkness” starter box, the system became more accessible, offering clearer rules and more plastic kits so hobbyists could build armies without an excessive cost barrier.

Pros & Cons of Playing Horus Heresy

👍 Strengths

Deep, immersive lore—rich backstory for each Legion, Primarch, and campaign.
Large-scale battles at their best; units have character and variety that reward collectors and painters.
Sharper focus on legion flavour and campaign narrative over generic “pick any unit” play.
Beautiful models with excellent detail. Strong painter and hobby crossover appeal.

👎 Challenges

High model cost, especially for specialised or legacy units—some parts are still resin or Forge World only.
Rule complexity—some players find the system heavy, particularly when using older/legacy units.
Setup and playing time are longer; large-point games demand more commitment.
Balancing issues with strong units or some legions can cause frustration in competitive play.

Getting Into Horus Heresy: What You’ll Need

Starter set / Core rules: Begin with a starter box like Age of Darkness or the latest boxed set, which includes rules and sample armies.
Miniatures & Legion kits: Focus on one Legion to start—familiarity helps. Standard infantry or core units are great first buys.
Paints & Tools: Plastic glue, clippers, primer, paints, brushes. You’ll want supplies for assembly, painting, and basing.
Rulebooks & Datasheets: The current Liber (army book) for your Legion; keep up with official FAQs and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horus Heresy good for beginners?

Yes—especially with recent starter sets. If you start with a smaller army using mostly plastic kits and follow the official rules, you can learn while enjoying beautiful models. Building one Legion and expanding gradually helps.

Can I use older / legacy units with the current edition?

Generally, yes, thanks to recent announcements. The “Legacies of the Age of Darkness” PDF will allow many older units to remain usable under the new rules, ensuring your past collections aren’t wasted.

How does Horus Heresy compare to Warhammer 40,000?

While they share lore and universe, Horus Heresy focuses on ancient battles, legions in war gear from the Great Crusade era, and more depth in legion flavour. Rules tend to favour the historical “feel” over the scale of 40K’s modern future setting.

What’s the cost like relative to other Games Workshop lines?

Horus Heresy can be more expensive due to resin kits and specialty items. But plastic releases in new editions have reduced the entry cost. Factoring in in painting, basing, and terrain raises the total, but many fans consider the hobby value high.

How often are rules or units updated?

Tie-ins like Liber books, FAQs, and updates are periodically released. New plastic kits, revised datasheets, and updates to legacy units are part of the system, especially with the recent community feedback responding to earlier concerns.