Warhammer 40K Emperor’s Children Miniatures & Models

The Chosen of Excess: A Closer Look at Emperor’s Children Warhammer 40K Miniatures

Welcome, seekers of perfection!

If the Emperor’s Children have captured your attention, it’s likely due to their flawless aesthetics, sonic weaponry, and the cruel elegance with which they wage war.

Let’s explore the decadent and deadly warriors of Slaanesh—and the stunning miniatures that bring their tragic, terrifying glory to the battlefield.

Who Are the Emperor’s Children?

Once paragons of nobility and martial perfection, the Emperor’s Children were among the finest of the original Space Marine Legions. But their quest for flawlessness led them down a path of excess, indulgence, and ultimately damnation under the sway of Slaanesh, the Chaos God of pleasure, excess, and obsession.

Now, they are an army of beautiful monsters—exquisite and horrifying—seeking sensation and slaughter across the stars. Their appearance is ornate, their tactics surgical, and their devotion to their dark god absolute.

Sonic Steel and Bloody Elegance: Building an Emperor’s Children Army

The Emperor’s Children aren’t just another Chaos Space Marine force—they’re elite, fast, and devastatingly precise. Whether you’re playing competitively or building a lore-driven army, these units embody excess and efficiency.

Troops – Core of the Perverse Legion

• Noise Marines: The signature unit of the Emperor’s Children. Armed with sonic blasters, blastmasters, and doom sirens, these Marines shred enemies with weapons that sound as deadly as they are. They’re excellent mid-range infantry with high volume firepower.
• Chaos Space Marines: Standard troops infused with Slaanesh’s gifts. Flexible and affordable, often supporting Noise Marines or holding objectives.
• Infractors: Darkly adorned enforcers wielding twisted instruments of war. Serve well as elite shock troops capable of breaching hardened defenses with deadly grace.
• Tormentors: Sadistic specialists who revel in pain—both inflicting and receiving. Often used as terror units to sow discord and psychological damage among enemy lines.

Elites & HQs – Champions of Excess

• Lucius the Eternal: A legendary duelist cursed with immortality. Lucius shines in melee and thrives on personal challenges, making him a centerpiece character in Emperor’s Children armies.
• Master of Executions: A brutal close-combat HQ choice that blends well with melee-centric builds.
• Flawless Blades: Newly forged warriors of exquisite cruelty, wielding fine power weapons and clad in extravagant armor. Perfect for objective-focused melee support.
• Chosen: Elite warriors equipped with deadly wargear. Emperor’s Children Chosen often carry power weapons and excel in precise assaults.
• Lord Kakophonist: A master of sonic warfare and living amplifier of Slaanesh’s voice. His presence boosts Noise Marine efficiency and demoralizes foes with deafening intensity.
• Lord Exultant: A high-ranking champion who embodies the perfectionist fury of Slaanesh. Combines potent melee capabilities with inspiring leadership on the battlefield.

Fast Attack – Speed and Style

• Warp Talons: Daemon-infused jump pack Marines that rip through enemy lines with lightning speed and blinding fury.
• Bikers: Fast and surprisingly durable, perfect for delivering sonic death or engaging vulnerable flanks.
• Venomcrawler: A daemon engine that supports summoning and surges forward with ferocious speed. Excellent synergy with Slaaneshi forces.

Heavy Support – The Crescendo of Violence

• Havocs: Flexible ranged support with devastating weapon options. Pair with Slaanesh for fight-first and high-output shooting.
• Obliterators: Walking artillery platforms that morph their flesh into guns. While not exclusive to Emperor’s Children, they fit thematically and tactically.
• Forgefiend/Maulerfiend: Daemon engines with heavy firepower or brutal melee potential—ideal for players who want monstrous flair in their ranks.

Lords of Excess – Greater Daemons and Daemonic Allies

• Keeper of Secrets: A perfect thematic and tactical addition. Combine mortal perfection with the Warp’s deadliest elegance.
• Daemon Prince: Grants buffs to nearby troops and strikes like a scalpel in melee. A must-have centerpiece model.
• Seekers of Slaanesh: Add movement, harassment potential, and synergies to an otherwise elite-heavy list.
• Fulgrim, Daemon Primarch of Slaanesh: The ultimate expression of perfection and depravity. On the battlefield, he is a whirlwind of speed, precision, and psychic force, capable of tearing apart entire armies with an elegance befitting the Prince of Excess

Considering a Pre-Built Emperor’s Children Army?

Pros:

• Striking Cohesion: Most Emperor’s Children armies follow a distinctive visual theme—lavish, baroque armor, and vibrant, decadent colors. A pre-built force usually looks amazing straight out of the box.
• Ready to Rock: With Noise Marines and Lucius often included, you’re battlefield-ready without much modification.
• Beginner-Friendly: A focused pre-made list offers an easier entry into the hobby—especially with curated options that showcase the faction’s strengths.

Cons:

• Limited Customization: Part of the fun is kitbashing and personalizing your Emperor’s Children with extravagant conversions.
• May Lack Daemonic Flavor: Pre-made forces often focus on mortal units; you might miss out on powerful daemonic allies unless you expand the army yourself.
• Overused Units: Popularity means many pre-built armies center around Noise Marines, possibly limiting list diversity.

Where to Buy Emperor’s Children Miniatures

• Games Workshop Stores: Ideal for picking up the latest Noise Marines, Lucius the Eternal, and Chaos accessories for Slaanesh-themed forces.
• Local Hobby Shops: Great for sourcing conversions, finding secondhand models, and getting advice from veterans of the Long War.
• Online Marketplaces: Sites like eBay, Etsy, and Bitz sites are excellent for custom parts, painted models, or rare sculpts.
• Community Hubs: Online groups like Reddit’s r/EmperorsChildren or forums like Bolter & Chainsword often have army showcases and swap threads for passionate collectors.