The prodigal son of Iyanden has finally returned to the tabletop, and he isn't coming alone. Prince Yriel’s updated datasheet alongside his Void Corsair crew represents a significant pivot for Aeldari players who are tired of the standard Wraith-heavy lists. For those of us who remember the days of the Eye of Terror campaign, seeing Yriel get a modern mechanical facelift is more than just nostalgia; it is a chance to see if the Corsair sub-faction can actually function as a cohesive unit rather than just a flavor-heavy tax on your army list.

On the crunch side of the fence, Yriel is bringing some serious utility to the Command phase. His ability to redeploy units after the roll-off for first turn is a massive tactical lever. In a game where positioning is everything, being able to bait your opponent into a bad deployment and then shifting your key assets is a high-level play that rewards veteran GMs and players who think three turns ahead. The Void Corsairs themselves are looking like the ultimate glass cannons. Their datasheet emphasizes high-volume fire and mobility, though they still fold like wet parchment if a stiff breeze of bolter fire hits them.

Lore-wise, this is a win for the fluff-heads. Yriel is the quintessential tragic hero of the Aeldari—an arrogant tactical genius who saved his Craftworld but lost his soul to the Spear of Twilight. The new rules reflect this high-risk, high-reward persona. He isn't just a stat block; he is a centerpiece that demands you play like a desperate exile. The inclusion of the Anhrathe keyword across the unit suggests a more integrated way to run these pirates alongside standard Craftworld forces without losing out on army-wide synergies.

At the table, the feel is going to be frantic. If you enjoy the finesse of the Aeldari but want a bit more grit and scoundrel energy, this is your kit. You are going to be trading pieces constantly, using Yriel’s redeploy to set up devastating alpha strikes. It is not a forgiving way to play, but when the plan comes together, it feels like a perfectly executed heist. Just don't expect them to hold an objective under heavy pressure—these are raiders, not frontline infantry.