Verminlord Ratzik – Rat King

Product Description

Descend into the filth-ridden depths of the under-city with Verminlord Ratzik. This nightmare-inducing miniature represents the ultimate “Rat King”—a singular, horrific entity born from the merging of multiple rodent hive-minds. Clad in tattered burial Shrouds and wielding a jagged cleaver of rusted scrap, Ratzik is the definitive boss for any sewer-crawl, plague-themed campaign, or urban uprising.

Key Features

• The Hive-Mind Maws: Features multiple snarling rat heads erupting from a single, bloated torso. The central head is crowned with a macabre bird-skull headdress, signaling its role as the dominant intellect of the swarm.

• Blight-Steel Cleaver: Brandishes a massive, serrated blade attached to a heavy, rusted chain. This “Scrap-Scythe” texture is perfect for practicing weathered metal and “blood-splatter” painting effects.

• Shamanic Totem-Staff: Carries a gnarled staff topped with a horned skull and fetish charms, suggesting Ratzik isn’t just a brute, but a master of dark, subterranean sorcery.

• The Tail-Mass: A chaotic cluster of thick, prehensile tails or tentacles curls from the back of the model, giving the silhouette a wide, imposing profile that dominates the table.

• Jagged Stone Base: The model stands atop a detailed rocky outcropping, adding height and stable positioning for its wide, aggressive stance.

Encounter Insight

Ratzik is a terrifying “Area-Control” boss. Use the multiple heads as a visual cue for Pack Tactics (which he triggers by himself!) or a Reactive trait that allows him to take multiple reactions per round. Tactically, his reach with the chained cleaver makes him a nightmare for backline casters. For painters, the combination of matted fur, tattered cloth, and diseased skin offers a masterclass in organic texture work.

Size Category: Large (Occupies a 2×2 square on a 1″ grid when using a 50mm base).