The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant

This article is about the 10th Edition Campaign; for the Warp Storm, see The Maelstrom.

The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant
Game System	Warhammer 40000
Released	February 2026
Preceded by	500 Worlds: Titus
Followed by	Eye of Terror: Reign of Iron

The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant is a campaign book set for the 10th Edition of Warhammer 40,000.

Description

Little can survive at the edge of the galactic core, where stellar tides and warp vortexes tear apart all but the hardiest of life forms. Yet the danger that keeps civilisation at bay provides a safe haven for roving pirates and ne’er-do-wells, and in the heart of the Maelstrom – a cavernous spacial rend that yawns across entire sectors – the greatest of all corsair lords plots his next raid into the Imperium.

The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant, is the next narrative supplement coming to Warhammer 40,000. It begins at the centre of the galaxy as vulnerable worlds are pillaged by traitors and xenos, and great heroes must brave this nightmare realm of the Maelstrom.

Contents

• Lair of the Tyrant - Background book on the Red Corsairs and Eldritch Raiders
• Raid and Ruin - Campaign Rules
• Crucible of Champions - Rulebook that contains a flexible set of rules for creating your own character units and leading your army
• Lair of the Tyrant Detachments - Rulebook containing army lists and detachments

See Also

• 500 Worlds: Titus

Sources

• 1: Warhammer Community: The New Year Preview – Enter the Lair of the Tyrant saved page, original link: https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/w4kpa40k/the-new-year-preview-enter-the-lair-of-the-tyrant/ (last accessed 16/1/2026)