Warhammer Old World: Elven Spearmen
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| Battlefield Role | Unique Features | Difficulty | Player Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Defensive Infantry | Long spears, iconic tall elven helms, and large blank shields perfect for custom heraldry | Beginner-friendly due to distinct parts and straightforward ranking assembly. | Paint the shields separately before gluing them on to ensure easy access to the chest details. |
Warhammer Old World: Elven Spearmen
Elven Spearmen form the disciplined heart of the High Elf Realms in Warhammer: The Old World. This multi-part plastic kit allows you to assemble a formidable regiment of proud elven warriors equipped with deadly thrusting spears and large shields. They are an essential choice for any general looking to establish a solid tactical battleline capable of absorbing enemy charges, while offering an exquisite canvas for painters and collectors.
Elven Spearmen
- Core rank-and-file infantry to form the unbreakable defensive backbone of your High Elf army
- Options to build a full command group including a champion, standard bearer, and musician
- High customizability with interchangeable heads, shields, and weapon poses for rank variation
What You Can Build from the Box
This box contains enough components to build 36 plastic Elven Spearmen miniatures.
| Model | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Elven Spearmen | 36× |
Disciplined Protectors of Ulthuan
Elven Spearmen are renowned for their strict military training and unmatched grace under pressure. Fighting in perfect unison, their rows of spears create a lethal wall of steel that deters even the most reckless foes. The miniatures capture this iconic silhouette with their elegant mail, tall helmets, and sweeping robes. For miniature painters, the kit offers a fantastic opportunity to practice clean line work, vibrant primary colors, and smooth metallic finishes typical of the noble high elves.
Army Integration
In Warhammer: The Old World, Elven Spearmen fulfill the mandatory Core choice requirement for the High Elf Realms army. They act as an anchor point for your overall strategy, giving your fragile but hard-hitting elite units, like cavalry or monsters, the safe screen they need to maneuver.
Key Advantages of this Set
- Massive model count in a single box to quickly field a full-sized core regiment
- Full command options allow you to customize a Sentinel leader, standard bearer, and musician
- Interchangeable components provide great hobby flexibility to avoid repetitive poses in large blocks
Battlefield Performance
- Against Shock Cavalry: Utilizing their long spears to attack in extra ranks, they can withstand heavy impacts and wear down mounted attackers through superior action economy.
- Against Low-Armour Hordes: High elven agility ensures they often strike first in combat, thinning out fragile enemy units before they can even swing back.
- Tactical Overview: While they won't single-handedly wipe out elite enemies, their role is to absorb pressure, hold the line, and control the center of the board while your specialized hammer units secure the flanks.
What’s in the Box
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Plastic components | Comprehensive sprues to build 36 complete elven models |
| Bases | Appropriate rectangular plastic bases matching current Old World regulations |
| Weapon options | Elven spears, sidearms, and large decorative shields |
| Command upgrades | Specific heads, standard toppers, and musical instruments for the command rank |
| Customization options | Multiple face designs and shield variants to mix and match |
| Army expansion value | A major point contribution towards your minimum Core point requirements |
Recommended Paint Scheme
Basic palette for quick battle-ready painting and further detail expansion.
Primer
Citadel White Scar
Use: Undercoat spray to ensure your white robes and bright blues stay clean and vibrant
Main Model Colors
Citadel Asurmen Blue
Use: For the classic blue heraldry on robes, shields, and banners
Citadel Runefang Steel
Use: For the shimmering elven chainmail, scale armor, and spear tips
Citadel White Scar (Layer)
Use: Layering and cleaning up the majestic white robes
Citadel Retributor Armour
Use: Golden trim on helmets, standard poles, and shield runes
Additional Details
Citadel Guilliman Flesh
Use: Quick shading for organic, realistic elven skin tones
Citadel Mournfang Brown
Use: For the wooden spear shafts and leather straps
Citadel Yriel Yellow
Use: Painting gems, jewels, and banner details
Citadel Ironbreaker
Use: Basecoat metallic layer for darker recessed areas of the weapons
Shading
Citadel Nuln Oil
Use: Shading metallic armor to create deep recesses and definitions
Citadel Drakenhof Nightshade
Use: Shading blue robes and blue heraldry for smooth transitions
Highlights
Citadel Stormhost Silver
Use: Edge highlighting extreme sharp corners of armor plates and spear blades
Citadel Blue Horror
Use: Fine edge highlights on blue fabric segments
Assembly and Tools
Citadel Plastic Glue
Use: Welds components together safely for a durable gaming tabletop bond
Citadel Base Medium
Use: Efficiently blocking in silver armor and white clothing sections
Citadel Layer Small
Use: Picking out facial eyes, fine hair strands, and gem details
Strategic Advice
| Key Element | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Deep Ranks | Always deploy this unit in a relatively narrow but deep formation to preserve rank bonuses and ensure steadiness during combat. |
| Initiative Leverage | Make use of high elven speed attributes to strike down enemy front lines before they get the chance to direct attacks back at you. |
| Magical Augmentation | Position a friendly Wizard nearby to cast protective spells, drastically increasing the armor save or defense values of your block. |
| The Anvil Role | Intentionally bait enemy charges onto this regiment, securing them in combat to allow an easy flank counter-charge by your heavy cavalry. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is this product suitable for beginners? | Yes, the models feature straightforward assemblies with repeating patterns, making it easy to build a massive force without complex fits. |
| Are square or round bases included in this set? | This kit comes supplied with rectangular and square bases required specifically for playing Warhammer: The Old World. |
| Can I build ranged archers out of this multi-part box? | No, this box is dedicated exclusively to the spearmen configuration with shields and associated command assets. |
| What hobby gear is needed to start assembly? | You will require basic hobby clippers to remove pieces from the plastic frame, a hobby knife to clean flash lines, and plastic glue. |
What to Add Next
| What Next? | Why |
|---|---|
| Elven Archers | Add long-range missile options to force enemy advancing steps into your waiting line of spears. |
| High Elf Archmage | Introduce spellcasting dominance to protect and turn your rank infantry into an immovable fortress. |
Recommended Next Steps
| Related Step | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Core Rulebook | Review the general movement and combat rules governing massive rank-based fantasy combat systems. |
| Forces of Fantasy Book | Unlock access to high elf lists, options, upgrades, and magical items for optimization. |
| Citadel Base Brush Set | Secure proper bulk painting tools to streamline the process of coloring large model groups. |
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Additional parameters
| Category: | High Elf Realms |
|---|---|
| Warranty: | 2 years |
| Weight: | 0.602 kg |
| EAN: | 5011921221646 |
| Game system: | Warhammer: The Old World |
| OLDWORLD Army Group: | Forces of Fantasy / Řád |
| Frakce The Old World: | High Elf Realms |
| Typ jednotky: | Infantry / Pěchota |
Warhammer Old World: Elven Spearmen
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| Manufacturing company : | Games Workshop |
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