Grand Alliance of Chaos · The Ruinous Powers
Maggotkin of Nurgle
The generous rot of the Grandfather's garden.
About Maggotkin of Nurgle — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
Bloated, joyful plague-bearers who spread the Grandfather's gifts and endure while all else corrodes.
On the Tabletop
Grinding, near-unkillable attrition — you simply outlast the foe.
Maggotkin of Nurgle — children of the Plague-Father, most paradoxically loving of the Dark Gods. Bloated, rotting and strangely content, they spread his gifts with open arms; slow, tough and almost impossible to put down, they simply endure while all else corrodes.
Shop Plaguebearers, Nurglings, Putrid Blightkings, Great Unclean Ones and the full Maggotkin of Nurgle range at Loaded Dice, Barry.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Maggotkin of Nurgle are the servants of the Plague God — mortals and daemons who have embraced disease and decay as divine gifts. They are slow but nearly unkillable, spreading corruption wherever they march.
Yes — durability is the Maggotkin's defining trait. Their units have excellent wound counts, disgustingly resilient saves, and abilities that make them extremely difficult to remove from the battlefield.
Yes — Maggotkin are a strong attrition faction that excels at grinding down opponents. Their Cycle of Corruption mechanics and summoning abilities give them excellent staying power across long games.
The Spearhead: Maggotkin of Nurgle is the ideal starting point. Putrid Blightkings are the powerhouse infantry unit of most Nurgle forces.
Nurgle models suit greens, browns, and flesh tones with rust and grime effects. Key paints include Death Guard Green contrast, Plaguebearer Flesh contrast, Agrax Earthshade, and Ryza Rust. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock the full Maggotkin of Nurgle range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.