The new edition of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is finally here, and pre-orders kick off tomorrow! Enthusiasm is surging among fans and staff alike as they gear up for epic battles inspired by The Lord of the Rings™: The War of the Rohirrim™. If you’re eager to dive into the action, here’s everything you need to know.
The Battle of Edoras Boxed Set
The centerpiece of the new edition is the Battle of Edoras™ boxed set, featuring stunning new miniatures and two key heroes of the tale:
- Wulf, the vengeful leader of the usurping forces.
- General Targg, a powerful commander of Wulf’s armies.
In addition to these, the set introduces hordes of Hill Tribesmen and other troops, setting the stage for large-scale battles between Good and Evil.
A Hobbyist’s Perspective
One of the game’s playtesters shared their enthusiasm for the new miniatures, recounting their experience of assembling and painting Wulf’s Usurpers of Edoras. Using Citadel Contrast paints, their Hill Tribesmen were painted with:
- Zandri Dust as a basecoat.
- Core Contrast colors: Wyldwood, Gore-grunta Fur, Snakebite Leather, and Cygor Brown, followed by light highlights of Ushabti Bone for added detail.
The extra models they added—Freca, Lord of the West-march, and Lord Thorne of the Wold—expand the possibilities for thematic army compositions, including warbands of Rohirrim Traitors.
Exciting Extras
Tomorrow’s pre-orders also include:
- The full rules manual, updated for clarity and smooth gameplay.
- Two Armies books, one for Good and one for Evil, packed with dozens of lists to craft your perfect force.
With The War of the Rohirrim™ movie and these fantastic releases, this is an exciting time for fans of Middle-earth! Pre-orders go live tomorrow—prepare to rally your forces for the greatest edition yet.
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