Warhammer: The Old World: Chaos Warriors
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy infantry designed to anchor the battleline, hold the centre, and apply reliable melee pressure. | Massive plate armour, sinister horned helmets, shields marked with Chaos symbols, weapon variety, and command elements for a champion, musician, and standard bearer. | Intermediate – the models are clear and practical to assemble, but the large unit size and many metallic details reward patient painting. | Plan your weapon and command layout before gluing so the unit looks organised on ranked bases while still keeping the savage individuality of Chaos. |
Warhammer: The Old World – Chaos Warriors
Chaos Warriors are the ironclad servants of the Dark Gods and one of the most iconic infantry units in a Warriors of Chaos army for Warhammer: The Old World. This set gives you a formidable block of heavily armoured fighters who look intimidating on the tabletop and provide a strong foundation for a melee-focused force. With 32 miniatures, multiple weapon styles, command options, and a dark fantasy aesthetic full of horns, armour, shields, and brutal weapons, this is an excellent purchase for players, collectors, and painters who want the classic Chaos look in force.
Warhammer: The Old World – Chaos Warriors
- 32 heavily armoured Chaos Warriors to form a brutal core for your Warriors of Chaos army
- Build them with hand weapons and shields or paired weapons to suit your preferred battlefield role
- Rich visual variety with heads, weapons, shields, command options, and Chaos iconography
What You Can Build from the Box
This set builds 32 Chaos Warriors for a Warriors of Chaos army.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chaos Warriors | 32× |
The Iron Core of Chaos
Chaos Warriors are not common soldiers. They are hardened killers clad in dark plate, marching under the gaze of the Dark Gods and bringing ruin to the civilised realms. On the battlefield, they work as a solid infantry presence that can hold the line, contest important areas, and threaten enemy units in close combat. For collectors, the unit captures the classic fantasy Chaos image: horned helmets, heavy shields, brutal weapons, and a relentless ranked formation. For painters, the models offer satisfying surfaces for black armour, cold steel, worn leather, bone, fur, weathering, and dramatic Chaos markings.
A Core Unit for Warriors of Chaos
In a Warriors of Chaos army, Chaos Warriors provide a dependable infantry foundation. They naturally fit into forces that want to advance through the centre of the battlefield, protect key characters, and create a dangerous melee threat the opponent cannot ignore. They pair well with faster cavalry, chariots, monsters, and Chaos leaders, allowing the rest of the army to manoeuvre while the Warriors form a grim and resilient centre.
Why Add Chaos Warriors to Your Army
- Gives your force a tough and visually imposing infantry block for controlling the centre of the battlefield.
- A rewarding painting project with armour, shields, weapons, horns, fur, and Chaos details across 32 miniatures.
- Flexible assembly options let you build the unit toward a more defensive or more aggressive visual and battlefield style.
Where Chaos Warriors Perform Well
- Against light infantry: Chaos Warriors can pressure lighter troops by presenting a hard, armoured formation that is difficult to shift and dangerous to engage directly.
- Against elite melee units: Their role as heavy infantry makes them suitable for grinding confrontations where durability, positioning, and sustained melee threat matter.
- A Reliable Centrepiece Unit: Chaos Warriors are at their best when used as a deliberate centre of pressure. They are not a subtle unit; they work by advancing, holding ground, and forcing the opponent to commit serious resources to deal with them.
What’s in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Miniatures | Plastic components to build 32 Chaos Warriors |
| Weapon options | Assembly options for hand weapons with shields or paired weapons |
| Command elements | Components for unit command elements such as a champion, musician, and standard bearer |
| Bases | Citadel 30mm square bases suitable for Warhammer: The Old World |
| Transfers | Warriors of Chaos transfer sheet for adding symbols and markings to the unit |
| Hobby state | Supplied unassembled and unpainted for full hobby customisation |
Recommended Paints for a Dark Chaos Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Chaos Black
Use: Undercoat for dark armour, deep shadows, and metallic surfaces
Main Model Colors
Abaddon Black
Use: Main colour for black armour plates, dark shields, and shadowed areas
Leadbelcher
Use: Steel weapons, chainmail, armour edges, and metal fittings
Khorne Red
Use: Shields, cloth accents, runes, and dark red Chaos details
Rhinox Hide
Use: Leather straps, gloves, boots, scabbards, and worn equipment
Additional Details
Retributor Armour
Use: Gold or bronze trim, icons, and decorative Chaos details
Rakarth Flesh
Use: Horns, skulls, bone trophies, and pale organic details
Mournfang Brown
Use: Fur, wooden weapon parts, and warmer leather areas
Eshin Grey
Use: Subtle highlights on black armour and dark cloth
Shading
Nuln Oil
Use: Shading steel, chainmail, weapon recesses, and armour joints
Agrax Earthshade
Use: Shading leather, fur, bone, bronze, and weathered details
Highlights
Ironbreaker
Use: Edge highlights for blades, armour scratches, and worn metal areas
Evil Sunz Scarlet
Use: Bright highlights for red shields, runes, and cloth accents
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Bonding the plastic components securely during assembly
Citadel Medium Base
Use: Applying base colours across armour, shields, and larger surfaces
Citadel Small Layer
Use: Painting armour edges, runes, eyes, bone details, and small trim
How to Use Chaos Warriors on the Battlefield
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Hold the centre | Place the unit where it can control important ground and force your opponent to respect a strong melee presence. |
| Choose the weapon role | Shields create a classic armoured battleline look, while paired weapons lean into a more aggressive and savage Chaos style. |
| Support with characters | A Chaos leader placed near or within the infantry line can turn the unit into a stronger focal point for your army. |
| Advance with purpose | Chaos Warriors work best when they move steadily toward meaningful objectives rather than being pulled away by low-value distractions. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this set suitable for beginners? | Yes, especially for players who want to start Warriors of Chaos in Warhammer: The Old World. The main challenge is the size of the unit, as 32 models require time to assemble and paint. |
| Does it work as an army expansion? | Yes. Chaos Warriors are an excellent expansion for a Warriors of Chaos army because they add a strong infantry block and reinforce the army’s classic visual identity. |
| Is the unit interesting to paint? | Absolutely. The models include armour, shields, weapons, horns, fur, leather, and Chaos symbols, making them ideal for both unified army schemes and small individual variations. |
| What do I need to build the models? | You will need plastic glue, hobby clippers, a hobby knife or mouldline remover, and paints with brushes to finish the miniatures. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Chaos Knights | Fast and hard-hitting cavalry that complements the slower infantry core with mobile melee pressure. |
| Chaos Chariot | A brutal support option that adds impact, mobility, and another close-combat threat to your army. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Plan the unit | Decide whether you want one large block or smaller formations before committing to weapon layouts and command elements. |
| Choose a scheme | Pick a unified armour colour, then add variety through shields, horns, furs, transfers, and weathered metal details. |
| Build the bases | Snow, mud, scorched earth, or ruined stone bases all work well with the dark northern fantasy atmosphere of the unit. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | Warriors of Chaos |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.73 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921206681 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Ravening Hordes / Destrukce |
| Frakce The Old World: | Warriors of Chaos |
| Typ jednotky: | Infantry / Pěchota |
Warhammer: The Old World: Chaos Warriors
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