Victrix Plastic Model Figures

Dark Age Archers & Slingers (28mm)

This detailed 28mm hard plastic set from Victrix includes 36 highly detailed archers and slingers, representing light missile troops from the 4th century through to the medieval period. Designed with versatility in mind, the set offers a wide range of body, armour, and weapon options, allowing you to customise poses and army compositions according to your preferred faction and historical setting.

The set comprises 24 archers and 12 slingers, plus additional daggers and axes for conversion into light infantry. Command figures, standard bearers, and musicians are supported with war-horns, spears, and varied poses to bring your force to life.

• Scale: 28mm (1:56)
• 36 x Figures: 24 Archers, 12 Slingers
• Additional conversion parts including daggers, axes, war-horns, and spears
• Many head options featuring helmets, caps, and period-accurate haircuts (including bald heads)
• Slinger bodies can be converted into archers or light infantry with shields and weapons
• Archers depicted holding spare arrows for rapid firing—reflecting authentic historical techniques
• Compatible with Germanic Warriors set heads for broader faction options including Saxons, Normans, Vikings, Bretons, Franks, and Germanics
• Supplied unpainted and requiring assembly

Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints, and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

Archers and slingers played crucial roles in the warfare of the Dark Ages and early medieval period, providing ranged support to infantry and cavalry units. Skilled archers employed rapid firing techniques, such as holding spare arrows in one hand while shooting with the other, to maintain continuous pressure on the enemy. Slingers, though less common, were valued for their ability to strike from a distance with devastating accuracy. These light troops formed the backbone of many armies, including Saxon, Norman, Viking, Breton, Frankish, and Germanic forces. Their mobility, versatility, and tactical use of terrain made them indispensable on the battlefields of early medieval Europe.