The Reaver Jetbikes are the Drukhari’s answer to Eldar jetbikes, only faster, crueller and far more likely to leave you in pieces. They scream ahead of the main force, carving up vulnerable targets before anyone can react.
What the reaver jetbikes actually are
They’re anti-grav vehicles built for speed and close-quarters butchery. Riders, usually just called Reavers, use that speed to close on a target and slash with hull-mounted blades as they sweep past.
The bikes come out of Commorragh’s arena culture. Some Reavers earn a jetbike as a trophy on the arena floor, others murder or steal their way to one, and nobody asks questions about where a new contestant’s ride came from.
- Anti-grav jetbikes used by Drukhari Reaver gangs
- Built for hit-and-run attacks and high-speed melee
- Often decorated with spikes, blades and trailing snares
- Riders treat the bike as an extension of their own body
Why they matter on the battlefield
Reavers race ahead of the main Drukhari force and hit the soft spots: isolated units, exposed flanks, anything that can’t react fast enough. Their preferred kill is a close-combat pass, using momentum to disembowel and sever limbs with the bike’s blades.
Because they’re so fast and so aggressive, they force enemies to spread out and watch every angle. That buys the rest of the army time and space to do its work.
Weapons, upgrades and rider modifications
The standard gun is a hull-mounted Splinter Rifle, but Reavers often swap it for a Shredder, Blaster, Horrorfex or Heat Lance. Extra kit includes Cluster Caltrops and Grav-talons.
Riders modify themselves as much as their bikes: flexible ‘second skins’ to cut air resistance, or hollowed bones to shave off weight. Anything for an edge over the next Reaver.
| Weapon | Role |
|---|---|
| Splinter Rifle | Standard hull-mounted armament |
| Shredder | Anti-infantry upgrade |
| Blaster | Armour-piercing upgrade |
| Heat Lance | Anti-tank upgrade |
| Horrorfex | Psychological/area upgrade |
Life in Commorragh and beyond
Reaver gangs sit near the top of Commorragh’s gang hierarchy, above Scourges and Hellions, because they can afford and pilot such sophisticated machines. They race in deadly aerial events like the Coreloop Gauntlet, where spectators watch contestants meet all kinds of grim ends.
Veteran Reavers who make a name for themselves can get picked up by a Kabal to fly Razorwing Jetfighters or Voidraven Bombers. Known gangs include the Abyssal Raiders, Cobalt Vipers, Corespur Elite and Ecliptic Maruders.
Key facts
- The Reaver Jetbikes are Drukhari anti-grav vehicles ridden by Reavers.
- They excel at high-speed close-combat attacks using hull-mounted blades.
- Standard armament is a Splinter Rifle, with upgrades like Blaster or Heat Lance.
- Riders often modify their bodies to gain a racing and fighting edge.
- Reaver gangs rank above Scourges and Hellions in Commorragh’s hierarchy.
- Veteran Reavers can move on to pilot Razorwing Jetfighters or Voidraven Bombers.
FAQ
Are Reaver Jetbikes the same as Eldar jetbikes?
No, they’re the Drukhari’s twisted cousins of Craftworld Eldar jetbikes. They share anti-grav tech but are built for close-combat slaughter and arena racing.
What’s the best way to use Reaver Jetbikes?
Hit fast, hit soft targets, and don’t get stuck in. Their strength is speed and the threat of a blade pass, not a grinding firefight.
Can Reavers become pilots of other craft?
Yes. Veteran Reavers with a strong reputation can be selected to fly Razorwing Jetfighters or Voidraven Bombers for a Kabal.