Wargames Atlantic Historical Miniatures
Dark Ages Army Builder (28mm) WAALR004
The Wargames Atlantic Dark Ages Army Builder provides everything needed to field versatile warriors from the turbulent centuries that followed the fall of Rome. With multiple build options, this set allows you to represent a wide range of Dark Ages forces, from tribal raiders to organised legions and early medieval armies.
- Contains 48 multi-part 28mm figures
- Weapon options: spears, swords, and shields
- Extensive head variety for Goths, Saxons, Franks, Britons, Late Romans, and Vikings
- Designed to mix and match with other Wargames Atlantic Decline and Fall sets
- Models require assembly and painting
- Bases not included
- Sculpted by Rob Macfarlane
- Illustrated by Marco Capparoni
- Painted by Matthew Leahy
This flexible kit is perfect for building warbands or full armies, and integrates seamlessly with other sets in the range. Whether you are looking to defend Britain, raid Gaul, or recreate battles of the Eastern Roman Empire, this set provides the core troops to bring your tabletop campaigns to life.
History
The Dark Ages, spanning roughly from the 4th to 10th centuries AD, marked a period of dramatic transformation across Europe. As the Western Roman Empire fragmented, new powers emerged—Germanic tribes such as the Goths, Saxons, and Franks, as well as Romano-British communities defending their homelands. Warfare was shaped by shifting allegiances, migration, and the rise of early medieval kingdoms. Warriors of the time were often equipped with spears, shields, and simple swords, fighting in close-knit formations or raiding bands. The period also saw the introduction of new armour and helmet designs, like the spangenhelm, which spread widely across Europe. These centuries laid the groundwork for the emergence of medieval Europe, as cultures collided and blended through conflict, conquest, and settlement. The Dark Ages Army Builder set captures this diversity, allowing modellers to represent the wide spectrum of warriors who defined this pivotal era of history.
