The Burna Boyz are Orks who love fire a little too much. They carry burnas, which are part flamethrower and part cutting torch, and they’re tolerated because they’re just too useful to throw out.
Who they are
Every Ork enjoys a good blaze, but Burna Boyz take it further. They’re arsonists by nature, obsessed with setting things and people on fire, and they’ll find any excuse to do it.
Despite the chaos they cause, other Orks put up with them. Their skills with a burna make them worth the trouble, both in the workshop and on the battlefield.
Role in Ork society
Burna Boyz earn their keep as cutting-torch operators. They help Mekboys build and repair war machines, and they’re great at salvage work.
Payment is simple: fungus beer and something to cut. As long as those keep coming, they’re happy to lend a hand.
On the battlefield
A Mekboy usually leads Burna Boyz into battle, mainly to make sure they torch the enemy and not their own side. They’re excellent at flushing out enemies from ruins and woods, especially when several combine their fire into one big inferno.
Against heavy infantry, they switch their burnas to cutting mode. That’s why they’re called “kan openers” and why they’re so valuable against armoured targets.
Equipment
Burna Boyz wear heavy hide harnesses and webbing to support their burnas. These rigs also carry armour plates and glyphs bragging about kills and campaigns.
A drop-down mask keeps them from blinding themselves or burning their own faces off. They haul as much “burnin’ brew” as they can, and some carry a choppa or slugga for when the fuel runs out.
- Burna: flamethrower and cutting torch in one.
- Heavy hide harness and webbing: spreads the weight, holds armour plates and glyphs.
- Drop-down mask: protects against flame backwash.
- Burnin’ brew tank: as large as they can carry.
- Backup choppa or slugga: for when fuel runs dry.
Key facts
- Burna Boyz are Orks with a pyromaniac streak, armed with burnas.
- They serve as cutting-torch operators for Mekboys and help with salvage.
- In battle, they’re led by a Mekboy and excel at flushing out enemies and opening tanks.
- Their gear includes a heavy harness, drop-down mask, and large fuel tanks.
- They’re paid in fungus beer and things to cut.
FAQ
What is a Burna Boy?
A Burna Boy is an Ork who is obsessed with fire and carries a burna, a weapon that works as both a flamethrower and a cutting torch.
Why are Burna Boyz tolerated?
They’re useful. They help Meks with construction and repairs, and they’re effective in battle, so other Orks overlook their destructive habits.
What is a burna?
A burna is an Ork weapon that can project flame or act as a cutting torch. Burna Boyz use it for both torching enemies and slicing through armour.