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Official Warhammer Online collector's edition info released

Michael Zenke
Updated ·2 min read

So, the bad news is that you're going to be waiting a little longer to get into the world of Warhammer Online. Today's earlier announcement of another delay in WAR's production is frustrating, but not altogether surprising. The good news is that, during the delay, you can anticipate wrapping your hands around the fantastic collector's edition EA Mythic has just revealed. If you've been following along the rumor trail on this particular product, you're not going to be too terribly surprised; several of the pack's biggest features have already been discussed on the site.

Full official details, though, are always welcome. Here's what you get in the big, big box:

  • A Games Workshop miniature shaped as Grumlok and the shaman Gazbag, the leaders of the Greenskin WAUGH.

  • A hardbound graphic novel entitled "Prelude to War", with a single chapter in the book covering each of the armies of Chaos and Order. It's 128 pages, written by Graham McNeill, and illustrated by Tony Parker, Chad Hardin, Joe Abraham, Kevin Hopgood, and Rahsan Ekedal.

  • The chance to enter the game early and start leveling your character before the plebes!

  • A huge art book, with concept art and 'making of' information.

  • A "Libram of Insight", which will apparently give you a 10% xp bonus for an hour, and has a three-use limit.

  • "Rittenbach's Portable Camp: Rest your weary soul and heal your wounds between battles."

More features after the cut.


  • Guaranteed Open Beta Access

  • 12 bonus quests

  • 12 bonus character heads

  • EU customers will get a sweet mousepad.

  • Ordering from a store will net you the item called "The Sentinel's Amber Band". "Enhance your stats and cast "Touch of Earth," increasing your chance of doing additional corporeal damage with each hit. (Usable in PvE combat only.)"

  • Order from an online retailer and you'll get the "Guardian's Iolite Band". "Enhance your stats and cast "Touch of Spirit," increasing your chance of doing additional spiritual damage with each hit. (Usable in PvE combat only.)"

  • Best Buy preorders will see their characters blessed with the "Champion's Sapphire Band". "Enhance your stats and cast "Touch of Frost," increasing your chance of doing additional elemental damage with each hit. (Usable in PvE combat only.)"

Anything else you would have really liked to see? Maybe a newbie mount, or a really cool helm?