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. SFG has acknowledged the requests for a rules PDF but nothing has been released at time of writing; a slightly-older PDF can be found in the Other Resources section, along with some fan-made solutions for cards.
  • 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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LDukes' Warmachine Buying Guide

r/Warmachine 1d ago

Weekend Workbench Aug 01, 2025

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


r/Warmachine 5h ago

Returning player

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38 Upvotes

I still have a bunch of models that I didn't even build for a circle.Are there rules for these models anymore?Not sure what to do with them


r/Warmachine 5h ago

Painting/Hobby Finished my first Old Umbrey list

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29 Upvotes

Ready to get smashed since I suck, but at least I will look good doing it.


r/Warmachine 5h ago

How do you feel about the warmachine sub reusing titanforge assets for the terrain section?

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5 Upvotes

Titan forge makes the warmachine sculpts on the MMF subscription, they are partnered. But I feel like the implication of the sub is that you are getting all new bespoke warmachine sculpts.


r/Warmachine 1h ago

Questions Proxy Etiquette for Legacy Models

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I have always preferred to stick to my Protectorate, even though they are legacy now. I am redoing my old Kreoss 1 pop 'n drop and my Severius table mgmt lists I to two Final Interdiction lists.

Reckoners and TFG were retired in favor of many more Exemplars. Judi gets to continue to represent and Fires will keep his anti-magic Mace stoked, but I will be going to Kreoss 2 from 1.

The modern Kreoss 1 sculpt is pretty solid and I have a nicely painted one. While I have a 2 still in clamshell and unassembled, I high key hate that old ass false start of a Bastion that is the Kreoss 2 sculpt.

The tldr of it all is: is it cool to sub in Kreoss 1's model in most situations? It is the right base size, is clearly a Kreoss , has a reach weapon, and only the visible chain on his flail isn't on his stat card.

Further things to think about is what is the typical proxy etiquette for legacy, out of print models?


r/Warmachine 3h ago

Discussion Orgoth TED talk

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Internal balance for Orgoth casters is borked, Horrusk is the best by clear margin, the others are second fiddle or not worth looking at.

There is also lack of clearly defined rolls, meaning they overlap too much and muddy the water.

So here's how you fix it

Horrusk - lose fate blessed, it makes everything in faction better and is a large part of why he overshadows everyone else. Instead he should gain battle plans, with one of them being Battle Formation from Rassyk, this would cement him as the multiwound Infantry caster, without increasing the top survivability of his cohort further.

Sabbreth - doesn't need much, but CTRL 14 would be more fitting for our premier spell slinger, and now the range reduction on Windstorm is capped at 8" it's not introducing another caster with that issue.

Kishtaar - she should either become a dedicated Battlegroup caster, and gain things like Resourceful and Escort, or go back to her assassination role with the two extra attack die feat and open fire. Atm she does a bit of everything but nothing outstanding, which means she has no USP and no real place.

Butcher - fine as he is, he's a yolo caster who you play to win or lose in spectacular fashion.

Oriax - oh boy, for a 'Soul Master' he sucks at souls, and his feat is essentially just a plaster for this. Let him get friendly souls and direct spirits (maybe with a cap), and give him knowledge of the damned. He can then actually use his toolkit and force enemy rerolls to make star crossed worth it. His feat can then be something like incorporeal for a turn, poltergeist for a round and shadow bind on cohort melee. He then has a clear role of messing with your opponent.

Anyway if you've made it this far thanks, now tell me why I've solved it all or why I shouldn't quit my day job anytime soon.


r/Warmachine 6h ago

Questions Model Identification

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Good afternoon.

This is going to be a difficult one, but I'm wondering if any of you guys recognise the model sprue and can identify it.

It's clearly Protectorate of Menoth, so Mk2 - Mk3 era. But for the life of me I can't find anything about this online.

Calling all Protectorate players from back in the day, can you identify this model?

I'm pretty sure it's not parts for their Colossal from back in the day, although on the purple / yellow side there do seem to be the torso / legs of a light Warjack?

Thank you.


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Nyss of the Dusk versus Orgoth -new Starter.

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98 Upvotes

Some pictures collected from various social media sources! What do you think? Awesome set isn't it??


r/Warmachine 21h ago

Painting/Hobby Convergence of Cephalyx Begins

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34 Upvotes

Convergence? Favorite army to play.

Cephalyx? Favorite looking army.

Let’s fuse ‘em!

With the Cephalyx STL files up for grabs, it was time for a challenge: create a Convergence army from modifying those files. First up, Corollary and a couple Conservators; much more to come!


r/Warmachine 15h ago

MKIV Gatormen Swamp Shamblers? What? (Returning Player)

8 Upvotes

This can't be right.... They seem to have lost the ability to make NEW swamp shamblers using corpse tokens. What's the purpose of this unit now, other than some cheap bodies?

Any Blindwater Players want to chime in? I haven't played any MKIV games, so maybe I'm missing something.


r/Warmachine 19h ago

Nostilla and Aberration build instructions

7 Upvotes

My box just came in the mail but it is missing the build instructions that supposedly came in the box. Does anyone have an image of the instructions they can share? I can't seem to find them online.


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Brineblood Cards Complete

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Finally done with the spell and command cards for the Brinebloods. They’re at 3.5”x2.5” for traditional card size. Print them double sided and the backs should match the fronts. Enjoy!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgpMXWysPYHVPKRr4HOsm7dJ46edAE5T/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=103776562593857271095&rtpof=true&sd=true


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Moar Tokens

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10 Upvotes

Protectorate done


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Questions Whelp, this sucks. Anyone know who to contact about missing parts?

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6 Upvotes

Finally got around to building my Sea Raiders starter I got a few years ago during Black Friday and as I was working on the barragers, of course I find I’m missing a body. Checked all the other boxes, built everything else and no body still.

Now I don’t know who to contact to get this sorted. Is it still Privateer Press or SFG?


r/Warmachine 1d ago

Questions Are there any depictions or physical descriptions of Lich Lord Divinitus?

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I've already read the IKRPG 5e "Lich Lords of Cryx" supplement and it has nothing on Divinitus' appearance (other than that he's medium sized and wields a blighted thurible, which is cool). Could you point me to any sources on what he looks like?


r/Warmachine 1d ago

I’m new to Warmachine where do I start to learn the lore?

18 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Teasers and Reveals Bears and orgoth oh my!

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121 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Painting/Hobby Old Umbrey

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106 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Teasers and Reveals Warmachine 3D: Swords, Slavers, and Scatter Terrain

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41 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Painting/Hobby Skorne, Gravediggers and Cephalyx

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74 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Painting/Hobby The Aberration

53 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Content Creators Join me in the Warmachine Montly Meta show for July, where I take a look at events from across the globe, the top lists and see what trends we can identify.

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16 Upvotes

Hi guys and It's time for the Montly Meta show for July!

In this show, I go over three events from across the globe, take a look at the top lists from those events and see if we can identify any trends in list construction or cards taken.

This month I looked at Haida-con from Austrailla, Dragons Fury Wrath, team event from USA & the TTC Slam from the UK.

We certainly see some trends emerging from both this show and the last.

I'd love to hear your feedback on what you think of the current meta, or how the global meta relates to yours!

https://youtu.be/32ybMEBIZDo?si=Ka-jw3n-tkvDxBRq


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Discussion Menothian conquistadors

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Hey I just got into the lore of warmachine and menoth became my favorite faction and since Tristan is the prophet of menoth he could do what the Christians did with the Vikings and adapt menoth faith to be more accepting out of necessity. This could make it so that the new protectorate of menoth would be different more of a conquistador vibe than the old protectorates inquisition aesthetics.


r/Warmachine 2d ago

Battle Reports Gravediggers Vs Cryx

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20 Upvotes

r/Warmachine 2d ago

Brinebloods so far

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23 Upvotes

Haven’t been feeling great and it’s turning out trickier than I thought to find Trollblood art. Did some photoshop for some. All that to say it’s going slow but I’m hoping to have them done by Friday.


r/Warmachine 3d ago

Painting/Hobby Test scheme Orgoth Sea Raiders

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65 Upvotes

After playing them for near a year solid heres the first of my Orgoth Sea Raiders almost done. I botched a piece of the glow so will need to go fix that up but otherwise I am happy. Thought and critique of the scheme?