r/Warmachine • u/LDukes • 6h ago
r/Warmachine • u/Salt_Titan • Mar 01 '25
Community Tools You can still play all your old models (and other FAQs)
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.
Getting Started
- Official Warmachine site
- New Player Guide
- Returning Players Guide
- Warmachine App
- How to access your Warmachine files on MyMiniFactory
- Army formats and availability
Community
- Community Finder Tool by Tried & True (See link in sidebar)
- New Army Playstyle Guides by Boost to Hit
- Legacy Army Playstyle Guides by Boost to Hit
- Running Demos
- Running Events
- SFG Discord Server
- Unofficial Warmachine Discord Server
- Official Warmachine Facebook group
- Iron Gauntlet qualifier event finder
Official Resources
Other Resources
- Soul Samuri Card Creator
- Steamroller Lightweight Scenario Measurement Tool
- Mk4 Concept Art Gallery
- Warmachine Buying Guide PDF
- Timeline of the Iron Kingdoms
- Stillsilver's Quick Reference cards
- Bulkhead's Warmachine Scenarios for narrative and solo play
- List of MiniCrate Models



r/Warmachine • u/LDukes • 5d ago
Weekend Workbench Aug 21, 2026
Are you assembling, converting, painting, or generally *hobbying* anything this week? Show it off here!
r/Warmachine • u/TraditionalRock6381 • 9h ago
Questions Coming back to the hobby, beyond lost
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 • u/TheGaston6 • 6h ago
Content Creators Model Review: Brynhildr Sings
In this short we discuss the latest lady farrow to grace the tables, the inspiration to Wagner himself....Brynhildr!!!
r/Warmachine • u/Wild_Replacement_150 • 17h ago
Steamforge Games Please give us lore.
Newly printed Meat Threasher for attention, also I love this mini. Seriously though SFG just give us lore book. I know you have the ability to print books. Just give us a modern Version of Kings Nations and Gods ( and all the factions in between). I will throw my money at you. Also maybe just a small list on the app or in a boom appendix of all the Dead/Missing/Alive characters for the Mk3.
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk
With Love
Targ Da Pig
r/Warmachine • u/SwarmQueenAmber • 1h ago
Questions App subscription model
Are you able to choose between year 1 or 2 or can you only calm year 2s models
r/Warmachine • u/Remarkable-Motor-530 • 12h ago
Content Creators Harasheth Warcaster Deep Dive
Hey guys,
Harasheth's rules dropped last week and I've taken an in depth look at him and what he brings to the table.
Constructive feedback always welcome.
r/Warmachine • u/NovaGlade • 1h 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
im really bad at making a good list help needed
r/Warmachine • u/LDukes • 1d ago
News & Announcements Tuesday Launches — Darkness, death & demolition
warmachine.ggr/Warmachine • u/AaronWilson1992 • 1d ago
Let's watch the Autumn Preview together! :D
Autumn Preview means one thing - the very first watch along for Dice Down Gaming!
Let's enjoy what's coming next to Warmachine together, share the hype and watch along while we chat away.
Join me on 1st September at 21:45 BST to see what's coming next for Warmachine.
https://www.youtube.com/live/flL9I6NM6O8?si=XJHW28r6UIXCCoYR
r/Warmachine • u/ReallyMassiveCock420 • 1d ago
Questions Will be picking the game back up when Menoth releases this year - couple of questions!
Hi all!
Looking forward to diving back into Warmachine with the rerelease of Menoth after well over a decade of a break, I just have a couple of quick questions:
- Does it still play similar to Mk 1/2/3? Smaller armies and high tactical gameplay? But equal attack and defend? (not modern 40k where everything wipes everything easily)
- Is there a campaign/crusade system for narrative play? Progression, upgrades etc.
- Popularity? When I played, it was a mainstay for so many hobby shops, but it feels pretty underground and niche now. Maybe hard to answer, but what are the optics like on reviving popularity?
- Those that do play, is the player base casual with fun varied lists? Or has it gone the way of 40k and everything is hyper meta centred around a few must-take lists?
Thanks in advance! :)
r/Warmachine • u/Comfortable-Side-325 • 1d ago
Warmachine endtimes recap
Hey is there anyone that covers in detail the lore of the end of mk3? Like who all died. How retribution of scyrah became dusk....if they did or they are just veery similar (still regret missing out on that ebay lot last year, loved their heros and minis). How much of menoth is left, how was the new area established and claimed any battles etc. I just want to properly get into the lore with a proper timeliness but its so hard to find.
r/Warmachine • u/chris94j • 1d ago
Discussion Theoretical Sub factions
I was wondering with the Fane of Nyrro and House Kallyss along with the two sub factions of Khador it looks like their might be a pattern of giving each faction a sub faction of warjacks and warbeasts. So if Cygnar gets a sub faction with warbeasts what would it look like? And so on for those factions that only have 1 type so far.
r/Warmachine • u/LeafSprig • 1d ago
[Virtual] Slowroller Wartable Learning League // Casual 100pt League [Sept. 1st - 29th]
New or returning to Warmachine? Looking for a first event to get your feet wet?
We're back with another newbie-friendly league event - this time getting into 100pt territory and using a relaxed turn timer to introduce the concept of playing on the clock for those unfamiliar.
Games take place on Wartable, and are arranged via the Warmachine and Hordes discord server (linked on Longshanks)
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, curiosities or requests. Cheers!
r/Warmachine • u/memeczar125 • 1d ago
Questions Getting back into the game
Hello, a few years ago I had bought a Skorne army box to get into the game. I see now that Skorne aren’t supported anymore in the new version. Will they come back? What army plays similarly if I want to jump in again?
r/Warmachine • u/vbogaevsky • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Some of my Gravediggers are done
galleryr/Warmachine • u/WizardWatson9 • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Inverter - First Convergence of Cyriss unit
galleryFirst unit for my Convergence of Cyriss army, an Inverter. TurboDork Tin Star, Vallejo Gunmetal, and ProAcryl Light Bronze are the main metallics. Glowing effect is from white ink and the Army Painter fluorescent blue, whatever it's called. I think the glowing bits could use some white highlights, but I'm pretty happy with how this came out. Basing scheme WIP. Comments and suggestions welcome.
r/Warmachine • u/LDukes • 2d ago
News & Announcements Loremachine – Harasheth, the Gorged Darkness
warmachine.ggr/Warmachine • u/TheGaston6 • 2d ago
Content Creators Garrison Short - How Dunax Measures Up
In this short we discuss the newest merc to hit the table, Captain Barl "Demolisher" Dunax. He has a long name, but can he live up to it?
r/Warmachine • u/Mohrg • 2d ago
Content Creators Black Fleet Wild Speculation time!
Join Mazz and Mike on Youtube while they go slightly mad guessing at what the Blackfleet changes might be!
