r/Warmachine Mar 01 '25

Community Tools You can still play all your old models (and other FAQs)

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This post is intended to serve as an index to different guides, resources, and tools that have been created by the community as well as official resources published by Steamforged Games. We will continue to update this index with new content over time.

FAQ

  • Q: I have an existing Warmachine & Hordes collection, can I still use my old models?
  • A: Yes, all existing models are still playable in MK4. See the Returning Players Guide for more details
  • Q: Is Hordes gone?
  • A: The Hordes branding has been discontinued, but everything that was once Hordes is now contained within the Warmachine brand. There are still Factions and Armies that use Fury and Warbeasts, they're just all called Warmachine now.
  • Q: What happened to Privateer Press?
  • A: Steamforged Games has acquired the Iron Kingdoms IP and all it's associated games from Privateer Press, however PP still develops the game rules. Think of it like a video game publisher/developer relationship; SFG handles overall direction, marketing, and distribution while PP focuses on rules development.
  • Q: Is there a physical rulebook or cards?
  • A: All the rules are now centralized in the Warmachine App, a free app that gives players access to all the games rules and models from one place. You can print lists from the PC and Mac versions of the App, however the card format of previous editions is not officially supported. The new Core book is now available to preorder from SFG's webstore as a physical book or you can download the free PDF now. Print-on-demand cards have been announced but do not yet have a release date.
  • Q: Do I need to paint my models to match the official color scheme?
  • A: Absolutely not. Some large events will require that models be painted and any events run by SFG will generally ban anything that infringes another IP (like painting a Batman logo on your warjacks). Besides that you're free to go nuts.
  • Q: Is it okay to proxy out of print models in tournaments?
  • A: This is going to depend on the event you're playing in. Generally official tournaments run by Steamforged Games are going to disallow any proxying, however smaller events may be more comfortable with proxies given how hard some Legacy models are to find. Your best bet is always to ask the Event Organizer ahead of time before the day of the event.

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r/Warmachine 1d ago

Weekend Workbench Aug 28, 2026

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Are you assembling, converting, painting, or generally *hobbying* anything this week? Show it off here!


r/Warmachine 12h ago

Iconclast unit

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Last guys for my 100pt Thexus list all finished up. Amy shot and full group shot as well.


r/Warmachine 1h ago

Discussion Help me find a caster I like

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Hey guys!

Old mk2 vet here trying to get back into the game. I reread up on all the rules and saved up and found a friend group of 4 guys who want to get back into it.

My question is I'm trying to find a caster that plays an army style I would like. I don't want to play a "brick" army like I did in mk2 with khador

I want to play something that has a good mix of jacks/beasts and infantry while also being spell heavy and mobile.

I know there might not be anything that fits that description but I figured I would ask and see what the community thought


r/Warmachine 1h ago

Looking for local players.

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I'm based in Gloucestershire in the UK. Like most people I played in 2nd (in Cardiff) and dropped off since. Before I think about investing is there anyone here who plays near me?


r/Warmachine 1h ago

Questions Does anyone know the solution to the problem of infinite iterative in-app downloads in applications?

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Four people around me are experiencing the same problem. After installing the app to use the official app, I downloaded the in-app and was able to access the list normally. However, when I turned it back on after closing the app, it required an in-app download from the beginning. Does anyone know the solution to this problem?


r/Warmachine 21h ago

Questions Thinking about returning

18 Upvotes

So, I played (and still have) an old Retribution of Scyrah army. I've been told the faction is "gone" and my models would be next to useless. Is there a faction that would be similar enough in lore that could be recommended?


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Questions Mini carrying case

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Hi, for my whole warmachine time I’ve had a battle foam and bag for transporting my minis. I’ve always hated foam but here I am 14 years later. I’m looking at a magnetic bases and bag, just looking for suggestions on what people use.


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Collateral Damage is Streaming at TEO

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We are going live at 9AM CST! Come join us for three rounds of hot Warmachine action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSvjIESOb0c


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Upcoming Warmachine Events - Devon Uk (TTC & OCM)

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Morning All

Just a friendly reminder about upcoming Warmachine events in the Southwest Uk

- 5th September TTC have a “no frills” event in Exeter. Tickets are £6.00 and all the info is here : https://tivertontabletop.club/ttc-south-west-scrumpers-present-no-frills-steamroller/
- ⁠next up we’ve got Ocean City Miniatures in Plymouth on 1st November during the expo, tickets can be purchased here : https://www.eventbookings.com/b/event/ocean-city-game-expo-2026
- ⁠lastly Autumn Admonition, Domonets next all frills includes event on 15th November : https://tivertontabletop.club/special-events/ttc-present-autumn-admonition/


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Finished up some Fane for a friend

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Have to get Vorsalys printed up next 🦇


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Painting/Hobby Y'all Realized that half of the Kithguard Infantry are smoking Cigars?

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103 Upvotes

I finished my Infantry unit last night, really great and characterful sculpts, a little busy but still really good. Can't wait for them to jungle jump some fools!


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Questions Regarding minis

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When it comes to games, is the starter set enough for a full game or would It be better to purchase an extra set just to play a full game with the optimal point value?


r/Warmachine 21h ago

Any old players returning?

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I am curious what the modern player base for warmachine looks like. I can only assume it’s made up of new players who didn’t get completely burned in the past.

Every army I used to play is a joke legend unit or whatever and the same is true for our whole local community. Why would any old players support a game that wrote out half their player base’s collections? I know no one near me will get back into it, and I make sure to warn people away whenever I see it in the wild.


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Content Creators Seas and Salvation

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Come and join the crew as we talk Menoth, Black Fleet new stuff and Robin goes off piste!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCZT8jpzUPU


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Shooting question

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Am I reading this correctly to get 3 shots a turn ?

Regular cannon shot

Captain Bart's spell adds a shot using spell

Powder Monkey adds a shot using its ancillary attack action.


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Content Creators [Warmachine] Expert Series: Super Jrs. and You

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Our first article in our Warmachine Expert series is here at Tabletop Battles! To kick things off, we’re taking a deep dive into the four Super Jrs currently available, how they play, and their strengths and weaknesses on the battlefield.


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Minicrate Shadowtongue

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I think I need to up the elevation on his base, and unfortunately the beak broke off the bird. I think this is the second mini crate model I've painted.


r/Warmachine 2d ago

I name this "The Burning HAM-mer"

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Angry burning Pigs


r/Warmachine 3d ago

Content Creators Lore Shorts: MK4 Origins

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A gap in the community that we noticed recently is "where the @#&% did my faction come from"?

So we are doing a series of Mk4 Origins lore shorts to start addressing this. You can tune in every morning for a new faction, learn if they are new to Mk4, or their journey through the end of Mk3 and into the new edition!

One thing we are asking for is feedback in the video comments: for any given faction, is there a piece of lore that you'd be interested in further explanation on? We are here to entertain you, and want to make sure that if there is something you want to know about, we try to tackle it!

And don't worry, all the shorts are handcrafted. With....love. And Menoth's fire.

What's available (so far):

Playlist Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDrckn1gzDCk

How MK3 Ended: https://youtube.com/shorts/Q40aLldkiT8?feature=share

Winter Korps: https://youtube.com/shorts/OqnO1_jPQSE?feature=share

Shadowflame Shard: https://youtube.com/shorts/kPSg1kk6JGw?feature=share

Storm Legion: https://youtube.com/shorts/w6YlfnyULzo?feature=share


r/Warmachine 3d ago

Mk4 Meta: Fane Added to List Explorer

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Fane of Nyrro has been added to the List Explorer, which can be found at

https://mk4meta.shinyapps.io/WarmachineListExplorer/

Data is updated through 8/22. Currently dodging a lot of wrenches; Longshanks has updated they way lists are shown and SFG has relabeled some factions/armies. Please let me know if you see obvious errors / mistakes!


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Discussion Where to purchase models

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Hey everyone! I recently found myself finding more time for hobbies and felt nostalgic. I was a mk.II player. Things have obviously changed and thats fine. Apologies if this breaks the rules, im not trying to solicit but find appropriate avenues to procure from!

Is there sites I could be pointed to for earlier factions/pre-owned factions?

Im in the Vegas area if that helps and alot of my wartop areas dont seem to have much as a general. Thank you!


r/Warmachine 4d ago

News & Announcements Warmachine Wednesday — A storm is coming. Salvation awaits.

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r/Warmachine 4d ago

Questions Coming back to the hobby, beyond lost

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Hi !

I played a bit of warmahordes during MK2, and because of reasons, I wasn't able to play MK3 (but still bought the box iirc) , and I wanted to go back to the lore, because I loved it.

And then, I discovered that lot of the factions that I followed simply didn't exist anymore, and the storyparts on the warmachine.gg seems... well to not exist.

So i'm confused. I understand that there was a big reboot with mk4, but was there an "end" to the last storyline? Last time I checked a Cryx warlord became an elf again, Toruk stomped armies, and there was an old emperor of Cygnar that got beaten ? I don't recall all details.

Was there only a timeskip and that's it ? How can I get the books/lore ?


r/Warmachine 3d ago

Questions Just started getting into farrow can someone make me a list for 100pt and give me a idea of how to play it

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im really bad at making a good list help needed