Alright fellow Warhammer fanatics, buckle up because the new edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar has dropped, and it’s bringing a tidal wave of awesome new starter sets! Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a newbie looking to get your feet wet, there’s something here for everyone.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar – Introductory Set
First up, we’ve got the Introductory Set. This is the perfect way to start your journey into the Mortal Realms. The box comes with five Stormcast Eternals Liberators and 20 Skaven Clanrats. These minis are push-fit, meaning no glue or clippers needed—just snap ’em together and you’re good to go. Plus, the set includes six paints and a starter brush to get you painting right away. There’s also a 48-page handbook with gameplay tutorials, a playing mat, a range ruler, and six dice. It’s the ideal gift for anyone curious about Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar – Starter Set
Next, we level up with the Starter Set. If you’re already familiar with tabletop games, this set has everything you need to dive deeper. It features 35 push-fit miniatures (you’ll need clippers for these bad boys): a Lord-Veritant with Gryph-crow, three Prosecutors, and five Liberators for the Stormcast Eternals. On the Skaven side, there’s a Grey Seer, a Warlock Engineer, three Rat Ogors, and 20 Clanrats. You get a 64-page starter set handbook, a double-sided gaming mat, two range rulers, two rules reference sheets, and 10 dice. Four battles are included to test your skills and get you right into the action.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar – Ultimate Starter Set
For the ultimate experience, check out the Ultimate Starter Set. This beast of a box includes two complete Spearhead armies and all the rules and accessories you need. The Vigilant Brotherhood is led by a Lord-Vigilant on Gryph-stalker, adding to the units from the standard starter set, while the Gnawfeast Clawpack gets a Clawlord on Gnaw-beast. The 144-page Spearhead: Fire and Jade book contains the rules for this new game mode and warscrolls for every Spearhead. You also get a double-sided Spearhead board, Battle Tactics and Twist decks, terrain, clip-together range rulers, a 72-page handbook with tutorials, two rules reference sheets, and 10 dice. It’s the full Warhammer Age of Sigmar experience in one package.
Paint Sets
For those itching to get into the hobby aspect, there are new paint sets for both factions:
- Stormcast Eternals Paint Set: Includes three push-fit Liberators, a starter brush, and six 12ml paint pots (Retributor Armour, Kantor Blue, Corax White, Leadbelcher, Agrax Earthshade, and Astrogranite).
- Skaven Paint Set: Comes with five push-fit Clanrats, a starter brush, and six 12ml paint pots (Khorne Red, Rakarth Flesh, Steel Legion Drab, Leadbelcher, Agrax Earthshade, and Astrogranite).
Paint and Tools Set
If you’ve picked up either the Starter Set or Ultimate Starter Set and want all the paints and tools to get started right away, the Paint and Tools Set is perfect. It includes Citadel Starter Set clippers, a starter brush, a mouldline scraper, and 13 paint pots covering all your basic color needs.
Getting Started With Warhammer Age of Sigmar
The Getting Started magazine is an 88-page introduction to the Mortal Realms and the wider hobby. It even includes two push-fit miniatures (a Liberator and a Clanrat) with scenic bases—perfect for anyone brand new to Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Warcry: Briar and Bone
Switching gears to Warcry, the new Briar and Bone set is here. It’s a life-and-death struggle in the Gnarlwood between the Teratic Cohort and the twisted Twistweald. The set includes a new Ravening Gnarloak scenery piece, 12 fighter cards, three ability cards, three divider cards, and 42 battleplan cards. The Teratic Cohorts are all about hunting down enemies to redeem their shame, while the Twistweald Sylvaneth are mad with rage, torn between spreading their parasitic plants and purging infections.
Ydrilan Riverblades and Pyregheists
- Ydrilan Riverblades: These Lumineth Realm-lords are swift and fluid, excelling in counterattacks. This standalone warband of 10 multipart plastic miniatures comes with fighter and ability cards to dominate the battlefield.
- Pyregheists: Cursed souls engulfed in eternal balefire, these eight multipart plastic miniatures are here to burn everything in their path. They come with the necessary cards to bring Nagash’s wrath to your games.
Idol of the Old Ones
Finally, for those who love epic scenery, the Idol of the Old Ones is a must-have. This Seraphon temple-ship statue is studded with jewels and arcane devices, making it both a beautiful and strategic addition to your Warcry games.
There you have it, folks! Whether you’re diving into the Age of Sigmar for the first time or expanding your Warcry collection, these new releases have got you covered. Happy gaming!
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