The Old World – Fantasy Battles In the World of Legend Core Set

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Warhammer: The Old World – Fantasy Battles in the World of Legend Core Set – 05-08

The Warhammer: The Old World Core Set is a complete two-player starter box, pitting the unyielding ranks of Grand Cathay against the dark might of the Warriors of Chaos. This is rank-and-file fantasy wargaming at its most classic: regiments in formation, cavalry charges, artillery fire, heroes with battle standards, and decisive battlefield maneuvers.

A Complete Start for Two Players

This core set is designed as a direct entry point into Warhammer: The Old World. The box contains two armies, a revised Core Rulebook, and the essential playing accessories to jump straight into battles in the World of Legend.

The Warriors of Chaos bring elite infantry, heavy cavalry, and intimidating champions to the table. Grand Cathay, on the other hand, plays with disciplined lines, Jade Warriors, cavalry, and artillery support. This gives two players two very different playstyles in one box right from the start.

Warriors of Chaos vs. Grand Cathay

The Warriors of Chaos form a compact, hard-hitting force. Chaos Warriors and Chaos Knights are tough, menacing, and perfect for players who enjoy elite units that march directly at the enemy. The Aspiring Champions add extra character and command presence to this half of the army.

The Grand Cathay half offers a broader force with infantry, cavalry, and a Cathayan Grand Cannon. Jade Warriors hold the line, Jade Lancers provide speed and flank pressure, while the Grand Cannon delivers heavy fire support. The Gate Keepers provide leadership and thematic cohesion within the Cathay force.

Ideal for Battle March and Army Building

The miniatures in this box form a strong foundation for smaller games and Battle March-style encounters. For new players, this is a clear way to learn the core rules, while experienced hobbyists can use the box as a starting point for a Warriors of Chaos or Grand Cathay army.

Since both army halves differ thematically and tactically, the set is also very suitable for splitting between two players or for playing demo games in a store, club, or home environment.

Painting Fun with Two Contrasting Armies

For hobbyists, this box offers a lot of variety. The Warriors of Chaos are perfect for dark metals, weathered armor, horns, leather, demonic details, and rugged bases with snow, rocks, or scorched earth.

Grand Cathay, on the other hand, allows for jade green accents, red fabrics, gold, neat regiment markings, wooden artillery details, and oriental fantasy inspiration. Together, the two factions provide a beautiful visual contrast: brutal northern darkness against disciplined Cathayan martial arts.

Set Contents

This core set includes:

22 Warriors of Chaos miniatures
1 Aspiring Champion on Daemonic Mount
1 Aspiring Champion with Battle Standard
16 Chaos Warriors
4 Chaos Knights

31 Grand Cathay miniatures
1 Gate Keeper on Cathayan Warhorse
1 Gate Keeper with Battle Standard
20 Jade Warriors
5 Jade Lancers
1 Cathayan Grand Cannon with Ogre Loader and crew

In addition, the box contains:

1 revised Warhammer: The Old World Core Rulebook
Dice
Templates
Playmat
Playing accessories and reference materials to get started

The miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

Key Features

• Complete core set for Warhammer: The Old World

• Includes two playable armies: Warriors of Chaos and Grand Cathay

• Contains a total of 53 plastic miniatures

• Includes the revised Core Rulebook edition

• Ideal for two players, demo games, and Battle March formats

• Combines elite Chaos infantry and cavalry with Cathay lines and artillery

• Good start for a larger Warriors of Chaos or Grand Cathay army

• Plenty of painting opportunities with armor, banners, cavalry, artillery, and regiments

• Includes dice, templates, playmat, and playing accessories

• Plastic miniatures, supplied with appropriate Citadel bases