Warmachine: Cryx Necrofactorium, Lord of Damnation

The Warmachine Cryx Necrofactorium Army Box – Lord of Damnation unleashes an aggressive undead fighting force led by the terrifying Lich Lord Dekathus. Combining a Malefactor Heavy Warjack, Mechanithrall infantry, brutal close-combat specialists and sinister necromantic support, this army box is built to overwhelm opponents through relentless melee aggression. Designed for both Command and Skirmish games, Lord of Damnation provides a formidable starting point for a Cryx Necrofactorium army or a powerful addition to an existing collection.

Lord of Damnation – The Wrath of Cryx

The Nightmare Empire of Cryx has never regarded death as the end of a soldier's usefulness. Across the Scharde Islands, necrotechs and iron liches transform the remains of the fallen into obedient warriors, combining forbidden necromancy with industrial engineering to create armies that know neither fear nor mercy.

Among the most terrifying commanders of these undead legions stands Lich Lord Dekathus.

His presence on the battlefield is an omen of destruction. The souls of his victims are not merely collected as trophies or preserved for future use. Instead, Dekathus immediately consumes their stolen energies to fuel further devastation.

Death and shadow become weapons in his hands, while the corrupted energies of the fallen weaken those who once fought beside them.

Where other Cryx commanders may rely on elaborate strategies and carefully arranged formations, Dekathus is driven by overwhelming aggression. His purpose is simple: annihilate the enemies of the Nightmare Empire, regardless of the destruction required.

The Lord of Damnation Army Box translates this ruthless philosophy into a concentrated fighting force built around powerful melee units, necromechanical constructs and specialised battlefield support.

Lich Lord Dekathus – An Instrument of Annihilation

Lich Lord Dekathus leads the army as its warcaster.

An immensely powerful undead commander, Dekathus draws upon the souls of his victims to unleash destructive magic and weaken enemy forces.

Rather than preserving the resources gathered from fallen opponents, he spends their energies in pursuit of immediate destruction.

His approach to warfare makes him a natural leader for an army designed to close with the enemy and maintain relentless offensive pressure.

Within the Necrofactorium, this combination of supernatural power and aggressive battlefield command is particularly dangerous. Undead infantry can advance without the hesitation of living soldiers, while necromechanical warjacks provide the physical strength necessary to break fortified positions.

The result is an army whose thematic focus is not simply surviving the battle, but forcing the enemy into a confrontation that becomes increasingly difficult to withstand.

For Warmachine players who prefer direct engagements, dangerous melee threats and a commanding warcaster with a sinister background, Dekathus provides a distinctive alternative to the more attrition-focused methods of other Cryx commanders.

Malefactor Heavy Warjack

The set includes a Malefactor Heavy Warjack, one of the powerful necromechanical constructs developed within the Necrofactorium.

This mechanical monstrosity reinforces the army's aggressive battlefield identity with an intimidating combination of heavy armour and destructive close-combat equipment.

The Malefactor is supplied with a specific configuration:

Dark Shroud Head, Fell Axe Right Arm and Spiked Shield Left Arm.

These components give the warjack a distinctive appearance, combining a powerful bladed weapon with a heavily reinforced shield.

The Malefactor provides an imposing counterpart to the army's undead infantry, allowing players to bring substantial mechanical strength into engagements where lighter troops might struggle.

Its sinister design also reflects the Necrofactorium's approach to engineering, where practical battlefield performance is combined with the grotesque visual identity of Cryxian machinery.

The Army Box includes the specified Malefactor configuration. It should not be assumed to contain the complete range of alternative heads and arms offered in separate warjack releases.

Mechanithrall Swarms and Brutes

The Lord of Damnation Army Box includes a Mechanithrall Swarm, providing a formation of undead warriors designed for coordinated close-combat engagements.

Mechanithralls are among the most recognisable creations of the Necrofactorium. Constructed from dead flesh and reinforced with mechanical components, these warriors are animated through necromantic power and sent back into battle as expendable soldiers of the Nightmare Empire.

Although individually crude compared with the elite warriors of other factions, they become dangerous when deployed together.

Their close-combat abilities reward coordinated attacks, supporting an army that favours pressure and aggression over cautious positioning.

Alongside the swarm are Mechanithrall Brutes, larger and more powerful undead combatants whose enhanced bodies provide additional strength to the infantry force.

These imposing warriors complement the smaller Mechanithralls, creating a mixture of expendable soldiers and more physically threatening undead fighters.

Together, they represent the brutality of Cryxian infantry warfare: an advancing mass of reconstructed bodies that exists solely to destroy whatever stands in its path.

Sludge Thralls – Grotesque Weapons of the Necrofactorium

Adding another disturbing element to the army are the Sludge Thralls.

These creations demonstrate that Cryxian necromancy is not limited to simply raising fallen soldiers. The Necrofactorium continually experiments with new methods of transforming bodies and corrupted materials into battlefield weapons.

The Sludge Thralls bring a grotesque visual identity to the army, contrasting with the reinforced mechanical bodies of the Mechanithralls and the imposing construction of the Malefactor.

Their inclusion expands the collection beyond conventional undead infantry and provides an additional unit with its own battlefield role.

For hobbyists, Sludge Thralls also offer opportunities for more unusual painting techniques, including diseased flesh tones, stained surfaces and unsettling chemical effects.

The exact current abilities of Sludge Thralls should be checked in the official Warmachine app.

Specialists of the Nightmare Empire

Lord of Damnation includes several specialised support models that reinforce the army's necromantic and mechanical character.

The Skarlock Lieutenant provides another supernatural presence within the force, supporting the undead formations through its specialised battlefield abilities.

The Machine Wraith Dominator introduces an especially unsettling threat to enemy warjacks. Through Dark Dominion, this spectral specialist can interfere with opposing mechanical constructs, offering tactical possibilities that go beyond conventional melee combat.

An Iron Lich Commander adds another powerful undead officer to the collection, representing the authority and expertise of Cryx's ancient necromechanical hierarchy.

Completing the force is the Mechanithrall Swarm Warden, a Command Attachment designed to accompany and support Mechanithrall formations.

Together, these specialists give the army access to a wider range of battlefield interactions while maintaining its central identity as an aggressive undead fighting force.

Rather than relying exclusively on the strength of its individual units, Lord of Damnation combines destructive frontline troops with the sinister support systems that make Cryx such a distinctive faction.

Built for Command and Skirmish Games

Steamforged Games designed Lord of Damnation as an accessible entry point to the Cryx Necrofactorium.

The army is particularly suited to Command and Skirmish level Warmachine games, offering a cohesive selection of models built around the leadership of Lich Lord Dekathus.

New players can begin exploring the Necrofactorium with a force that already contains a warcaster, a Heavy Warjack, multiple infantry units and supporting specialists.

Experienced players can use the box to expand an established Cryx collection with additional units and a different warcaster.

The models also provide a foundation for constructing larger armies, allowing players to develop their collection as they become more familiar with the faction.

For miniature painters, the box offers a varied project featuring corroded machinery, ancient undead commanders, grotesque infantry and powerful necromechanical constructs.

Rust, weathered iron, decaying flesh, dark armour and eerie necromantic effects all contribute to the sinister appearance of the Nightmare Empire.

Whether you are beginning a new Cryx army or expanding an existing Necrofactorium force, Lord of Damnation brings an uncompromising style of undead warfare to the tabletop.

Current rules and army-building information are available through the official Warmachine app.

Contents

• 1× Lich Lord Dekathus (Warcaster)
• 1× Malefactor Heavy Warjack (Dark Shroud Head, Fell Axe Right Arm and Spiked Shield Left Arm)
• 1× Skarlock Lieutenant (Solo)
• 1× Machine Wraith Dominator (Solo)
• 1× Iron Lich Commander (Solo)
• 1× Mechanithrall Swarm (5-model Unit)
• 1× Mechanithrall Brutes (3-model Unit)
• 1× Sludge Thralls (3-model Unit)
• 1× Mechanithrall Swarm Warden (Command Attachment)