Overheard in the Hive
Necromunda Articles
Dramatis Dossier — Mad Dog Mono
Mad Dog Mono — one of Necromunda’s earliest Dramatis Personae — is a uniquely equipped Hive Scummer whose iconic helmet and brutal grab-hook set him apart. In this dossier, we explore his story, his battlefield role, and how a small rules tweak could finally give him the place he deserves on the tabletop.
Barrel Talks – Golden Demon Edition: Florian Wienand
A Golden Demon–winning diorama, 300 hours of obsession, and the artist behind one of the most striking Necromunda pieces of the year. Florian Wienand opens up about his process, symbolism, mindset, and the story behind his award-winning creation.
Forged in Chains – The Story of House Goliath
The brutal story of House Goliath — born in the slave labs of Van Saar and Escher, forged in rebellion, and hardened in the furnaces of Necromunda. Discover the origins, culture, and rise of the infamous House of Chains.
Reforge: Stray shots
Stray Shots — a rule that adds chaos, laughter, and a fair bit of frustration to every Necromunda game. We take a closer look at how it works, why it sometimes makes no sense, and what a small tweak can do to fix it.
Spoiler: our Scum didn’t make it out unscathed.
Barrel Talks - Orrukmager
In this episode of Barrel Talks, we meet Niels — craft beer marketer, hard rock musician, and kitbash addict. He talks about rogue Ambots, gang building, and why the Genestealer Cults are both the coolest and most cursed gang in Necromunda.
Dud or Stud? Stub Cannon
Is the Stub Cannon worth taking, or just dead weight? In this article, we break down its strengths, weaknesses, and how it stacks up against other basic weapons in Necromunda.