Warhammer: The Old World

Warhammer: The Old World is a revival of the classic Warhammer Fantasy setting, featuring a mix of core and legacy factions that bring back the iconic armies of old with updated rules and new miniatures.

Core Factions

• Empire of Man: The largest human faction, relying on massed infantry, artillery, and a wide variety of units from peasant levies to powerful heroes. The Empire is versatile and beginner-friendly, with strong ranged and melee options.

• Dwarfen Mountain Holds: Masters of heavy infantry and engineering, Dwarfs are tough and resilient, specializing in close combat and sturdy formations.

• Kingdom of Bretonnia: Noble knights and peasant armies, Bretonnia focuses on powerful cavalry charges and thematic army building.

• Wood Elf Realms: Agile and fast, Wood Elves use archery and forest magic, with a focus on mobility and terrain control.

• High Elf Realms: Elitist and powerful, High Elves field strong infantry and magic, excelling at ranged combat and spellcasting.

• Orc and Goblin Greenskin Tribes: Horde-based and aggressive, Greenskins swarm the battlefield with numbers and unpredictable abilities.

• Warriors of Chaos: Chaotic and brutal, these armies field monstrous units and powerful champions, specializing in melee combat and relentless assault.

• Beastmen Brayherds: Savage and unpredictable, Beastmen rely on large mobs and monstrous beasts to overwhelm their enemies.

• Tomb Kings of Khemri: Undead legions led by powerful liches, Tomb Kings use massed skeletons and powerful magical support.

Legacy Factions

• Dark Elves: Ruthless and elite, Dark Elves specialize in fast, deadly units and powerful magic, with a focus on assassination and terror.

• Skaven: Treacherous and numerous, Skaven use hordes of rats and deadly war machines, relying on numbers and underhanded tactics.

• Vampire Counts: Undead legions led by powerful vampires, focusing on horde tactics and powerful lords.

• Daemons of Chaos: Otherworldly horrors, Daemons are powerful but fragile, excelling at fast, aggressive play.

• Ogre Kingdoms: Brutal and hungry, Ogres use powerful monsters and horde tactics, specializing in melee combat.

• Lizardmen: Ancient and disciplined, Lizardmen use large dinosaurs and magical support, focusing on resilience and ranged attacks.

• Chaos Dwarfs: Twisted and industrial, Chaos Dwarfs use powerful war machines and elite infantry, specializing in ranged and siege warfare.

Each faction in Warhammer: The Old World offers a unique playstyle, from the disciplined formations of the Empire and Dwarfs to the chaotic hordes of Greenskins and Beastmen, and the elite units of Elves and Dark Elves. Choosing a faction depends on your preferred theme, army size, and tactical style.