Entering the Mortal Realms

Warhammer Age of Sigmar offers a breathtaking, rich, high-fantasy setting with arguably some of the most spectacular, dynamic miniatures in the world. But with four massive Grand Alliances (Order, Chaos, Death, and Destruction) and over two dozen wildly unique factions, picking your very first army is an incredibly daunting choice for any newcomer.

Follow the “Rule of Cool”

If you ask veteran players at any UK gaming club for advice, the best tip they can give you is to follow the “Rule of Cool.” You are going to spend countless hours assembling, gluing, painting, and staring at your miniatures, so you must pick the army that you think looks the absolute best. Don’t chase the current competitive meta, because rules change, but cool models are forever. Whether that is the steampunk, sky-faring dwarf Kharadron Overlords, the terrifying bone-constructs of the Ossiarch Bonereapers, or the savage, armour-clad Ironjawz orruks—pick the ones that make you want to pick up a paintbrush.

Spearhead Boxes: The Best Way to Start

Once you have picked your faction based purely on aesthetics and lore, the most cost-effective way to start building your force is to look for their Spearhead (formerly Vanguard) box. These boxed sets provide a perfectly balanced, playable force right out of the box at a significant discount compared to buying the units separately. They are designed specifically for the fast-paced Spearhead game mode, letting you play full, satisfying games with just the contents of that single box.

Begin your epic conquest today in our Age of Sigmar category.