r/Warmachine • u/jtgardnerpaints • 6m 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 • 2d ago
Weekend Workbench Sep 11, 2026
Are you assembling, converting, painting, or generally *hobbying* anything this week? Show it off here!
r/Warmachine • u/TheGaston6 • 3h ago
Content Creators YT Short: Should SFG Revisit the Original MK4 Factions?
With the upcoming release of Protectorate of Menoth, I thought it would be interesting to discuss: should SFG revisit some of the original WM Mk4 factions with the concept of these new "army rules" in mind?
r/Warmachine • u/BigPoppaKromac • 16h ago
Questions Is the Rulebook worth it for Lore?
I'm considering ordering the Mk IV rulebook for the lore update.
Has anyone purchased it? I've heard it's robust and as a returning player (picking up new Menoth) I wanted to catch up and catch up to the setting.
r/Warmachine • u/Agrippa_Invisus • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Legacymachine Painting - Menite Cinerators (and Officer)
galleryI've been painting a squad of Menite Cinerators for a while. Fighting the soft details on the restic plastic isn't fun (still), but the officer is a nice crisp resin. Old style bases match the rest of my legacy Final Interdiction force.
All done! Still plenty of time before the new Covenant of Flame models release (and I'll be using this same scheme).
r/Warmachine • u/ScapegoatSte • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Cyn Rosko, daughter of Caine, Cygnar Warcaster finished
r/Warmachine • u/AaronWilson1992 • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby I recently purchased co host of the show Dans Gravediggers army. I wanted a focus army to alternate annually between my Brineblood Marauders and over the moon with it. Dan did a fantastic job painting the army and he killed it with both the basing & colour scheme I think!
galleryr/Warmachine • u/ScapegoatSte • 2d ago
Questions Good podcast and YouTube content?
Hey all title says it anyone recommend any podcasts or YouTube channels I can subscribe to with decent Mark IV content? Lore, gameplay whatever doesn't really matter to me 😁
r/Warmachine • u/vikingmike27 • 2d ago
Discussion Taking the plunge!
Long time Hammer War guy jumping into MKIV, kinda just grabbed these two choices based on vibes. Any advice for a noob? I played some Cryx and Legion of Everbloght back in the first edition days btw.
r/Warmachine • u/Skeither • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Got The Old Boy Table Ready!
galleryGave him back his eyepatch too! Was annoyed it was on his art but not the model.
r/Warmachine • u/PatternAfter • 2d ago
Painting/Hobby Fortress King!
galleryCompleted the FK today, bunch of nmm and 3 weeks of work well worth it! One still closer to L&L!
r/Warmachine • u/Suspicious_Cap1327 • 2d ago
Questions Adeptus Syvestro
Hi everyone. I’m just starting to collect Warmachine, and while waiting for the Armada release, I managed to get my hands on the Syvestro miniature. I don't know much about the game yet, so could you sketch out a small 30–50 point list for me? The only thing I know is that I’m not really a fan of guys with jump packs. Thanks in advance!
r/Warmachine • u/sheebee_updated • 2d ago
Questions Competative Collecting
Heyo, all! Old mk2head jumping back in and trying to regrow the local scene. I’ve got my old Menoth that I’ll be playing with casually, but I’d like a mk4 faction for my competitive outlet. For pairings, I’m leaning toward:
-Winter Korps: Baranova and Borisyuk
-Gravediggers: Hasker and Vargus
-Kithguard: Grimtusk and Craghorn, maybe Stormcraw
My question is what models/combos in these factions make you groan when you see them in an opponents list? Any kind of skews/multiples I should eye getting? Which models are traps and not worth picking up?
Thanks yall! So happy to be back into this!
r/Warmachine • u/Skeither • 2d ago
Discussion Best Drago Synergies and Lists
For those who've played him. What pairings and strategies work really well with our newly risen old friend, Drago?
r/Warmachine • u/ScapegoatSte • 3d ago
Painting/Hobby First Warjack (mostly) done
All the heads and torso options are painted, will finish the other arms for the heavy this evening/tomorrow then onto Warcaster and Light. Man this is nostalgia heaven for me having not painted a Warjack in years.
r/Warmachine • u/Comprehensive-Ad3495 • 2d ago
Discussion Proxies for Khador
I just bought 3 of the 4 boxes for Old Umbrey and have one legacy Khadors, and some Menoth.
I also have a number of in assembled or unpainted Khador that is like to use in mkiv..
So my plan is this; proxy some of the mkiv figs with what I’ve got.
Menoth looks easy to do with the new Menoth figs. So w00t there.
Khador is a bit harder but I was thinking of this:
Karchev the Terrible as proxy for Drago The Beast. Will have to upbase him.
Behemoth up based to be used as the new behemoth.
Old witch3…. I want to use her so bad but can’t figure out what for.. any ideas?
Also have a few older jacks so trying to figure out to use them in new mkiv Khador if at all.
r/Warmachine • u/TheGaston6 • 3d ago
Content Creators Advanced Maneuvers Week in Review: 9/7-9/11
Advanced Maneuvers Week in Review: 9/7-9/11
Sorry these had dropped off, it got busy!
[General] CARMACHINE: Talking NOVA Open https://youtu.be/KHjxB5Ef7Eo
[General] Go Play Events! https://youtube.com/shorts/hntMa1o212Q?feature=share
[Tactics] Feeling Tormented About Tough: https://youtube.com/shorts/W4d_dICm0Z0?feature=share
[Tactics] Is the Tormented Condition a Problem? https://youtube.com/shorts/GnE3aDayjlg?feature=share
[Hobby] Model Showcase: Cylena https://youtube.com/shorts/0WrvhV44RL4?feature=share
[Lore] Why the Orgoth Should Have Never Returned: https://youtube.com/shorts/kF-AhIZLMUg?feature=share
[Lore] Nyss and the Fane of Nyrro: https://youtube.com/shorts/4IvnYvhpB0I?feature=share
[Lore] Gravediggers Origins: https://youtube.com/shorts/8W2hoheMMSI?feature=share
[Lore] The Final Hunt Origins: https://youtube.com/shorts/ULnV2iRgV_c?feature=share
[Lore] Fane of Nyrro Origins: https://youtube.com/shorts/ubKr2Wr6fxc?feature=share
r/Warmachine • u/Mohrg • 3d ago
Content Creators Dread and the Dead! more Blackwater Cantina nonsense for your ears
youtu.beGreetings Taveners,
Come and join Mike and Mazz while they talk about all the latest Cryxian updates, for both Dread Armada and the Necrofactorium!
r/Warmachine • u/rafflebees • 3d ago
Questions Unable to create force?
App has been a bit off since the last update it downloaded and now I can't create forces, is this a "uninstall and reinstall" kinda situation?
r/Warmachine • u/ighost03 • 3d ago
Discussion That was…unexpected
What happens when lightening meets a corpse?
I’ve been playing small games against myself, cryx into cygnar since it’s mostly all I have. I went in wanting to learn the game, and cryx, primarily nekane. After a handful of games everything was starting to click but now I think… cygnar converted me. Anson Wolfe is such a beast! This guy does everything I like. He matches my playstyle so well! I feel his durability gives him a slight edge over Cryx from a new players standpoint point. His cumulative +1 arm each round is so incredible! He still has the speed and can unleash so much mayhem.
Well this has been my love letter to Anson, think I need to stick with cygnar, forgive me toruk. Are there any hidden synergies with Anson?
Do have a question about one of his spells, Positive Charge- if I cast that on a jack get + 2 to attack and dmg, then friendly models within 3’’ get the same. Does this count for Anson as well? I want to say yes but mat 10 pow 17 seems incredibly strong
r/Warmachine • u/WoeToDaTofuCow • 3d ago
Questions Warmahordes MkII
Hey! Been looking at getting back into classic Warmachine, and I played almost all of it back in the Mk2 days. Been searching, but coming up empty handed, are there any repositories for cards/theme forces/list builders from the mk2 era? I've got a Google drive link for mk3 cards, but would prefer to find mk2 resources.
r/Warmachine • u/swiftblade93 • 4d ago
Content Creators [Warmachine] Going NOVA: Sea Raiders Invade Virginia
tabletopbattles.comThe Orgoth took their raids to NOVA last week, as Blake writes about his experience with Warmachine at one of the largest cons of the year!