Warmachine: Cryx Necrofactorium Light Warjack, Raptor

The Warmachine Cryx Necrofactorium Light Warjack – Raptor brings a fast and deadly mechanical predator to your Cryx army. Designed to hunt down its enemies with speed, agility and specialised weapon systems, the Raptor combines the savage appearance of a Cryxian bonejack with the advanced necromechanical engineering of the Necrofactorium. This complete kit includes the Raptor chassis, four alternative heads and four back-mounted upgrades, allowing players to customise one Light Warjack for different battlefield roles.

Raptor Light Warjack – A Mechanical Predator

The Nightmare Empire of Cryx has spent centuries perfecting its terrifying approach to warfare. Within the industrial workshops of the Necrofactorium, engineers and necrotechs combine sophisticated machinery with dark necromantic practices to create increasingly dangerous battlefield constructs.

The Raptor represents the latest generation of Cryxian bonejacks.

Unlike the heavy warjacks built to overpower enemies through raw strength, Raptors are designed as agile mechanical predators. Their speed allows them to cross the battlefield rapidly, close with their targets and exploit openings in enemy formations.

Their appearance reflects this purpose. Rather than resembling a conventional humanoid fighting machine, the Raptor is constructed around a predatory mechanical form equipped with specialised offensive systems.

Depending on its configuration, a Raptor can attack enemies with vicious mechanical jaws, deliver acidic venom or provide support through advanced carapace-mounted equipment.

This versatility makes it an interesting addition to a Cryx Necrofactorium battlegroup.

Four Alternative Head Options

The Raptor includes four interchangeable head configurations, allowing players to adapt its offensive capabilities.

The Beaked Maw emphasises the machine's identity as a mechanical predator, giving it the appearance of a creature built to seize and destroy its prey.

The Deathripper provides an alternative head configuration for close engagements, recalling the brutal mechanical weaponry traditionally associated with Cryxian bonejacks.

The Doomspitter offers a different approach to offensive equipment, allowing players to explore another weapon configuration for their Raptor.

Finally, the Venom Blaster reflects the Necrofactorium's use of corrosive and poisonous weapon systems, providing an option associated with the acidic attacks described in the Raptor's background.

These four heads allow hobbyists to personalise the miniature while exploring the equipment configurations available through the official Warmachine rules.

Each head represents a distinct option for the same warjack. The set builds one complete Raptor rather than four separate models.

Four Specialised Back Upgrades

In addition to the alternative heads, the kit includes four back-mounted components that expand the Raptor's battlefield possibilities.

The Arc Node back allows the warjack to support its warcaster's spellcasting, making the Raptor a potential conduit for magical attacks and other spell effects.

The Heavy Armour back provides a configuration focused on improving the machine's durability. This option is particularly appealing for players who want their Raptor to withstand greater battlefield pressure.

The Light Spiker transforms the Raptor into a mobile weapon platform, adding another offensive equipment choice.

Finally, the Necrovent gives the model a specialised system associated with the release of necrotic gas.

These upgrades reflect the versatility of the latest Cryxian warjack designs. A single mechanical chassis can be adapted for different battlefield functions through the selection of specialised components.

For players who enjoy experimenting with battlegroup composition, the Raptor provides opportunities to explore mobility, offensive equipment, magical support and survivability.

The exact effects and legal combinations of its head and back options can be found in the official Warmachine app.

A Versatile Addition to Cryx Necrofactorium

The Raptor fills a different role from the larger Malefactor Heavy Warjack.

While the Malefactor brings substantial mechanical strength and heavier weaponry to the battlefield, the Raptor relies on its mobility and adaptability.

This makes it a useful complement to Necrofactorium armies built around undead infantry, necromantic support and powerful mechanical constructs.

For players interested in aggressive positioning, the Raptor's predatory design offers a natural thematic fit.

Alternatively, the Arc Node and specialised carapace upgrades allow it to contribute to a broader battlefield plan rather than functioning exclusively as an attacker.

Raptors are also included in several Cryx Necrofactorium sets, including the Boneyard Keeper, Legions of the Dead and Wraithbinder's Host Army Boxes.

Those sets feature specific head and back configurations.

This individual Raptor release provides the complete chassis alongside the eight alternative components listed below, making it particularly useful for players who want to explore different equipment choices.

Customise Your Raptor

The Raptor is also an appealing project for miniature painters and modellers.

Its predatory mechanical form offers an interesting alternative to the more conventional shapes of larger warjacks.

Dark armour, corroded metals and weathered machinery can help establish its place within the Nightmare Empire, while additional effects can distinguish individual weapon configurations.

The Venom Blaster lends itself to acidic green effects, while the Arc Node provides opportunities for sinister necromantic lighting.

The Heavy Armour configuration can be finished with additional battle damage and industrial weathering, reinforcing the impression of a machine built to survive dangerous frontline engagements.

Hobbyists who want to exchange components between games may consider magnetising suitable attachment points. Magnets and other hobby materials required for this modification are not included.

Whether you are expanding an existing Cryx collection or building a new Necrofactorium battlegroup, the Raptor provides a fast, versatile Light Warjack with a distinctly sinister appearance.

Complete Light Warjack Kit

This release includes one complete Raptor Light Warjack, with its chassis and eight alternative head and back components.

Unlike the separate Raptor Warjack Options pack, this product includes the main body required to build the model.

Players can select their preferred configuration during assembly. The kit does not contain enough chassis components to construct multiple complete Raptors.

Contents

• 1× Raptor chassis (Light Warjack)
• 1× Beaked Maw head
• 1× Deathripper head
• 1× Doomspitter head
• 1× Venom Blaster head
• 1× Arc Node back
• 1× Heavy Armour back
• 1× Light Spiker back
• 1× Necrovent back

Builds one complete Raptor Light Warjack with alternative head and back configurations.