Adeptus Astartes · Angels of Death
Raven Guard
Shadow-striking guerrillas — unseen until the killing blow lands.
About Raven Guard — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
Corvus Corax's Legion of liberators, forged on the prison-moon of Deliverance and all but annihilated at the Drop Site Massacre of Istvaan V. They rebuilt in the shadows they now fight from — masters of infiltration, sabotage and the unseen war.
Pale-skinned and black-eyed, the ravens strike without warning and are gone before the echo fades.
On the Tabletop
The scalpel of the Astartes: infiltrators, reserves and flank strikes that let you choose every engagement. Phobos-armoured units, deep strikes and redeployment tricks reward players who love out-positioning an opponent.
Fight on your terms — isolate a target, delete it, vanish. Stand toe-to-toe in a fair fight and you're playing someone else's game.
The Raven Guard are Corax's shadow warriors: a Space Marine Chapter that wins wars with ambushes, jump packs and the element of surprise rather than standing about in the open. Black armour, white trim and a stealthy, decapitation-strike play style make them a favourite for hobbyists who like their Space Marines sneaky.
Start here
- Codex: Space Marines (11th Edition): every Space Marine chapter plays from this book, so it's your rulebook
- Warhammer 40k Space Marines Army Builder Bundle (11th Edition): a big stack of Space Marine infantry to paint in chapter colours
- Raven Guard Kayvaan Shrike: the Chapter Master, jump pack and lightning claws
- Space Marines: Raven Guard Primaris Upgrades & Transfers: chapter icons, heads and transfers for any Primaris kit
- All Combat Patrols: every faction's starter army in one place
The rest of a Raven Guard army comes from standard Space Marine kits, and the stealthy ones suit them best: Infiltrators, Eliminators, Reivers and jump pack units. Browse our Space Marine core units.
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: Raven Guard lore in Faction Files, Raven Guard Army Analysis, the 40K factions hub.
Paint and browse: grab the Raven Guard Paint Set – 10 Essential Colours or the five-tone Warhammer Tone Pro paints, then explore the rest of the Space Marines range.
Prefer them ready-painted? JoyToy make fully painted, articulated 1/18 scale Raven Guard figures. Find them in our Warhammer action figures range.
Are Raven Guard Space Marines?
Yes, a First Founding Chapter, sons of the Primarch Corax. They play from Codex: Space Marines with their own named characters.
Which kits suit a Raven Guard army?
Anything stealthy or fast: Phobos-armoured Infiltrators and Eliminators, Reivers, and Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, all painted black with white trim.
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 Raven Guard are a Space Marine Chapter descended from Primarch Corvus Corax. They specialise in stealth warfare, rapid strikes, and guerrilla tactics rather than direct confrontation.
Raven Guard excel at infiltration and surprise attacks. Their Chapter rules reward armies built around jump pack units, scouts, and fast-moving assault elements that can be deployed in unusual positions.
Yes. Raven Guard suit players who enjoy positioning, stealth and striking from unexpected angles. Codex: Space Marines for 11th Edition is out now and covers every chapter, so check it (and any supplement for your chapter) before you build a list.
Incursor and Infiltrator squads combined with a Phobos Captain make an excellent Raven Guard starting force, leaning into their stealth and infiltration theme.
Raven Guard use black armour with white shoulder pads and red eye lenses. Key paints include Abaddon Black, White Scar, Evil Sunz Scarlet, and Leadbelcher. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock Raven Guard in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.