Adeptus Astartes · Angels of Death
Black Templars
Zealous crusaders sworn to an eternal war against the witch and the alien.
About Black Templars — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
When the Codex Astartes broke the Legions apart, Sigismund — the first Emperor's Champion — took his most zealous brothers and swore an eternal crusade. Ten thousand years on, the Black Templars have never stopped: no home world, only crusade fleets; no psykers, only faith, chains and blades.
They are the Imperium's wrath in its purest form — knights of a war that ends only when every witch and alien is dust.
On the Tabletop
A relentless melee-pressure army: march onto the mid-board, plant a flag and make yourself too expensive to remove. Templar vows fuel the advance, and the new Living Miracle detachment turns the Emperor's Champion into a genuine duelling terror.
The plan is simple and forgiving — durable objective play layered with melee threats. Stage behind cover on the way in, and pack one answer to armour so vehicles can't simply ignore you.
Black Templars — the crusading zealots of the Space Marines, fighting an eternal crusade in the Emperor’s name. Shop Black Templars infantry, characters, Chaplains, and the full range at Loaded Dice, Barry, South Wales.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Adeptus Astartes?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Black Templars are a Space Marine Chapter on an eternal crusade. Fiercely devoted to the Emperor, they are aggressive melee fighters who reject the use of psykers and prioritise close-quarters battle above all else.
Yes — Black Templars have their own unique units including the Emperor's Champion and Sword Brethren, plus dedicated Detachment rules that reward aggressive melee play.
Black Templars are a strong melee-focused faction with excellent charge rules, re-roll abilities in close combat, and the ability to field some of the most elite melee units in the Space Marine range.
The Black Templars Army Set or Combat Patrol box is the ideal starting point, giving you a strong core including Crusaders and a Marshal.
Black Templars use black armour with white shoulder pads and red crosses. Key paints include Abaddon Black, White Scar, Mephiston Red, and Leadbelcher for metal trim. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock Black Templars in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.