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The cheapest way to start Warhammer in the US
Warhammer is cheaper to start than its reputation, if you buy the right first box. You need three things: models, the rules to play them, and paint. Here is the cheapest way to get all three in the US, priced at the independent stores we compare this morning (the cheapest Combat Patrol or Spearhead in stock today is US$116.00). Prices are in USD. US prices exclude sales tax, added at checkout.
1. A starter set if you have someone to play with
A starter set holds two small armies, the core rules and a battle map, so two people can play from one box. It is the best value per model in the range, and many stores sell it under RRP. The cheapest in stock today:
Warhammer 40,000
Warhammer 40,000 Introductory Set
46 of 59 stores in stock
Warhammer 40000: Introductory Set
2 of 3 stores in stock
Warhammer 40K Starter Set
4 of 20 stores in stock
Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set
49 of 66 stores in stock
Age of Sigmar
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Warrior Starter Set
10 of 15 stores in stock
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Introductory Set
44 of 50 stores in stock
Age of Sigmar: Starter Set
32 of 39 stores in stock
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Extremis Starter Set
7 of 7 stores in stock
2. A Combat Patrol or Spearhead if you know your army
Combat Patrol (40K) and Spearhead (Age of Sigmar) boxes are one faction’s ready-to-play force, with its own small-game rules. Pick the army you like the look of: you will paint every model. The cheapest Combat Patrols in stock today:
Combat Patrol: Red Corsairs
45 of 55 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Dark Angels
16 of 21 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Tyranid Assault Brood
54 of 70 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Leagues Of Votann
44 of 51 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Space Wolves
43 of 51 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Adepta Sororitas
19 of 21 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Aeldari
12 of 21 stores in stock
Combat Patrol: Astra Militarum
14 of 17 stores in stock
And the cheapest Spearheads:
Spearhead: Blades of Khorne - Fangs of the Blood God
41 of 47 stores in stock
Spearhead: Charnel Watch
36 of 41 stores in stock
Vanguard: Hedonites of Slaanesh
10 of 13 stores in stock
Spearhead: Seraphon
25 of 28 stores in stock
Spearhead: Zenestra'S Zealots
36 of 45 stores in stock
Spearhead: Helsmiths of Hashut: Helforge Host
28 of 41 stores in stock
Spearhead: Maggotkin of Nurgle: Bubonic Cell
37 of 40 stores in stock
Spearhead: Hurakan Vanguard
36 of 39 stores in stock
Every Combat Patrol and Spearhead we compare is on one page, cheapest first.
3. A paint set
A paint set with a brush covers your first army. Add a primer spray when you can; it makes paint go on far more evenly.
Stormcast Eternals Paint Set
50 of 59 stores in stock
Skaven Paint Set
17 of 22 stores in stock
Warhammer 40,000: Paints + Tools Set
41 of 56 stores in stock
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Paints + Tools Set
33 of 48 stores in stock
How to spend less
- Buy from an independent store: most sell under RRP. See how much each store saves.
- Skip the codex or battletome at first: the box rules are enough to learn on.
- Check today’s deals before buying: a starter set or patrol is often among them.
- Add the store’s shipping before comparing: our prices are item prices.
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