Hordes

Hordes was Warmachine's fully compatible sister game with the same rules engine, same competitive ecosystem, with warlords channeling the fury of massive warbeasts rather than the focus mechanics of warcasters. Originally launched by Privateer Press in 2006, Hordes ran as a parallel game line through MkI, MkII, and MkIII before its factions were fully absorbed into Warmachine with the MkIV edition in 2022.

The classic Hordes factions, including the Trollbloods, Circle Orboros, Legion of Everblight, and Skorne, are among the most beloved in the Iron Kingdoms community and remain highly collectible. Their models are now Armies of Legend within MkIV, meaning they are no longer in standard production but fully supported for play. Noble Knight carries used and out-of-print Hordes materials across all editions, from the original Privateer Press metal sculpts through the later plastic kits, which are a strong source for players and collectors building or completing older faction armies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Noble Knight stocks Hordes products for all factions across all editions. Original Hordes factions include Circle Orboros (druidic shapeshifters), Legion of Everblight (dragon-spawn army), Skorne (eastern empire), Trollbloods (trollkin tribes), Minions (mercenary forces), and Grymkin (nightmare horrors, added Mk3). Through Mk3, these were distinct Hordes-branded factions using the Fury resource mechanic. In Mk4 (2022), all Hordes factions were integrated into unified Warmachine rules, though armies retained their thematic identity. Noble Knight stocks miniatures and materials from all eras, original Hordes releases, faction evolution through editions, out-of-print metal miniatures, plastic kits, and current Mk4 incarnations. Many Mk1/Mk2-era Hordes metals are collectible. Product listings indicate faction and edition.
Yes, Noble Knight regularly stocks out-of-print Hordes materials, including original Primal (Mk1) rulebook, Evolution expansion, Metamorphosis expansion, faction books from Mk1 and Mk2, Mk3 faction decks and books, discontinued metal miniatures, limited edition sculpts, convention exclusives, and Hordes-branded accessories from pre-Mk4 eras. Many early Hordes miniatures (2006-2010) were metal sculpts, later replaced by plastic kits; these originals are collectible. No Quarter magazine issues featuring Hordes content are available when in stock. Some Hordes models were retired or significantly resculpted through editions, making older versions sought after. Noble Knight's trade-in program regularly brings Hordes materials from long-time players selling or upgrading collections.
Hordes Mk2 (2010-2016) and Mk3 (2016-2022) represent different rules editions with significant changes. Mk2 introduced the second major revision of Hordes rules with rebalanced warbeasts, updated fury mechanics, and expanded faction rosters. Mk3 (2016) overhauled the entire system, changing core mechanics, restructuring theme forces, adjusting point values (from 35/50-point games to 75-point standard), and rebalancing all models. Most Mk2 and Mk3 miniatures are physically identical; the rules changed. Mk3 introduced Command Books and theme force books replacing traditional faction books. Noble Knight stocks materials from both editions. Mk2 is now out of print and collectible, while Mk3 materials can be found used. Both editions' miniatures work in the current Mk4, though rules have changed again. Product listings indicate edition and format.
Yes, all Hordes miniatures are fully usable in Warmachine Mk4 (2022-present). Mk4 unified Warmachine and Hordes into a single integrated game system, eliminating the separate branding while preserving faction identities. Former Hordes armies (Circle Orboros, Legion of Everblight, Skorne, Trollbloods, Grymkin, Minions) continue as distinct factions with updated rules using the unified Mk4 mechanics. Your existing Hordes miniature collection remains playable with new Mk4 stat cards and army rules. Noble Knight's inventory includes Hordes miniatures from all eras, all compatible with current Mk4 play. Product listings note original Hordes affiliation and Mk4 faction placement.