The Stormlord is a rare variant of the Baneblade super-heavy tank used by the Astra Militarum. Unlike its Titan-hunting cousins, it’s built to chew through infantry and carry a squad into the heart of the fight.
What the Stormlord is
The Stormlord is a Baneblade chassis refitted for a very different job. Where the Shadowsword hunts Titans, the Stormlord is pure anti-infantry, built to drown light troops in fire.
Its main gun is a Vulcan Mega-Bolter, a monstrous rotary weapon that spits out a vicious hail of shells. It’s often deployed alongside Titan-hunters as ‘pest control’, clearing the infantry that would otherwise swarm the bigger tanks.
The Stormlord comes from the Forge World of Lucius and is produced in patterns I through XI.
Why it matters
What really sets the Stormlord apart is its transport capacity. It can carry up to 40 troops, something its older siblings can’t do. That makes it a rolling bunker as much as a tank.
Guardsmen call it a ‘safehouse’ because riding inside one feels about as safe as it gets on a 40k battlefield. It’s a rare sight, but when it shows up, it changes the shape of the fight.
- Main armament: Vulcan Mega-Bolter
- Secondary: two sponson lascannons, twin-linked heavy bolter, and either two twin-linked heavy bolters or heavy flamers
- Extras: pintle storm bolter or heavy stubber, hunter-killer missile, searchlight, smoke launchers
- Crew: commander, driver, three gunners, two loaders, comms-operator, engineer
Key stats
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 312 tonnes |
| Length | 13.5m |
| Width | 8.4m |
| Height | 6.3m |
| Max speed (road) | 25 kph |
| Max speed (off-road) | 18 kph |
| Transport capacity | 40 troops |
| Main ammo | 10,000 rounds |
Notable Stormlords and other users
A few individual Stormlords have earned names. Impervious Honour served with the Cadian 423rd Armoured Regiment, Mother of Bolts with the Cadian 1378th Super-Heavy Armoured Regiment, and Storm’s Wrath is another known example.
The Stormlord isn’t exclusive to the Imperium. Chaos Traitors have been known to field them too, which means you might see one on either side of the table.
Key facts
- The Stormlord is a rare Baneblade variant used by the Astra Militarum.
- Its Vulcan Mega-Bolter makes it a dedicated anti-infantry tank.
- It can carry 40 troops, a feature its older siblings lack.
- It’s built on Lucius and comes in patterns I through XI.
- Chaos Traitors have also been known to field Stormlords.
FAQ
What is the Stormlord’s main weapon?
A Vulcan Mega-Bolter, a rotary cannon that fires a huge volume of shells. It’s designed to shred infantry rather than crack tanks.
How many troops can a Stormlord carry?
Up to 40. That transport capacity is what makes it stand out from other Baneblade variants.
Which Forge World builds the Stormlord?
Lucius. Known patterns run from I to XI.