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Drukhari
Commorragh's raiders — the fastest, cruellest glass dagger in the game.
About Drukhari — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
The Drukhari never repented of the excess that doomed the Aeldari — they built a city for it. In Commorragh, hidden in the webway between realities, the dark kin stave off the thirst of Slaanesh by harvesting the suffering of others, and their realspace raids exist to keep the larders full.
Kabals, wych cults and haemonculus covens compete in cruelty as an art form. They are what happens when an ancient race decides morality was the problem.
On the Tabletop
The fastest army in the game and the sharpest: open-topped Raiders whisk squads of poisoned blades and dark lances across the table, striking from angles that shouldn't exist. Power From Pain rewards the harvest, growing your army stronger as the enemy dies.
Everything is paper-thin — a Drukhari player wins by never being where the enemy's guns are pointed. The ultimate glass scalpel: brutal in skilled hands, a humbling teacher for everyone else.
The Drukhari (Dark Eldar, if you're old school) are the Aeldari's cruel cousins: pirates and gladiators from the hidden city of Commorragh who raid realspace for slaves and sport. Lightning-fast skimmers, razor-sharp combat cults and a gleefully nasty aesthetic make them a fast, high-skill army.
Start here
- Combat Patrol: Drukhari: a ready-made raiding party in one box
- Codex: Drukhari: the raiders' rules and datasheets
- Drukhari: Kabalite Warriors: the core of any Kabal
- Drukhari: Wyches: Wych Cult gladiators
- Drukhari: Venom: a fast, open-topped transport
- All Combat Patrols: every faction's starter army in one place
Every kit here is genuine Games Workshop stock from an official stockist, supplied unassembled and unpainted, with fast UK delivery from our shop in Barry, South Wales. In-stock orders placed by 3pm on weekdays go out the same day.
Read more: Drukhari lore in Faction Files, Drukhari Army Analysis, the 40K factions hub.
Paint and browse: grab the Drukhari Paint Set – 10 Essential Colours or the five-tone Warhammer Tone Pro paints, then explore the rest of the Warhammer 40,000 Xenos range.
Are Drukhari the same as Dark Eldar?
Yes. Dark Eldar was the old name; Games Workshop now calls them Drukhari.
Are Drukhari and Aeldari the same army?
No, they're separate codexes, but they're the same ancient race, and the Aeldari range sits right next door.
Are Drukhari fast?
Very. Skimmers, jetbikes and fast infantry let them pick their fights, but they're fragile, so speed and positioning matter.
First Contact
Starting a xenos army?
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 Drukhari, or Dark Eldar, are a faction of sadistic raiders from the hidden city of Commorragh. They are the twisted kin of the Aeldari, hunting other races to harvest their pain and souls.
Drukhari are a high-skill faction — fast and lethal but fragile. They reward experienced players who can use speed and positioning to strike effectively before the enemy can respond.
Yes. Drukhari are a fast, aggressive raiding army built around skimmers, transports and hit-and-run attacks. Every faction has rules for Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition, and new codexes are rolling out through the edition, so check the latest codex for your army before you build a list.
The Combat Patrol: Drukhari is the ideal entry point. A Raider transport and a unit of Wyches or Kabalite Warriors form the core of most Drukhari forces.
Drukhari often use dark armour with spot colours — black with purple or teal accents is popular. Key paints include Abaddon Black, Xereus Purple, and Nuln Oil. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock the Drukhari range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.