Quick answer
For a Dark Age Irish army, the Wargames Atlantic Dark Age Irish Warriors box is your best starting point, offering 30 versatile 28mm infantry with shields to build a warband or core of a larger force.
Why the Dark Age Irish Warriors kit fits your army
The Dark Age Irish Warriors box provides enough parts to outfit 30 28mm infantry with shields, giving you a solid core for a historical wargaming army. The sculpts are inspired by the fierce Celtic heritage, capturing the look of Irish raiders who took treasure and slaves from lands across the sea.
Irish dress and weaponry changed little from the fall of Rome through to the Viking era and beyond, so this kit is versatile for multiple Dark Age settings. You can use these warriors for skirmish games or as the backbone of a larger force, mixing with other Dark Age figures to reflect tribal warfare.
Trade-offs to consider before buying
This kit is infantry-focused, so you will need to source cavalry, chariots, or additional missile troops separately if your ruleset calls for them. Also, the box provides 30 figures, which may be enough for a warband but not a full army in some game systems—plan to buy multiple boxes for larger battles.
While the kit is historically inspired, it is not tied to a specific historical battle or region, so you have flexibility in painting and basing. However, if you need very specific historical accuracy for a particular campaign, you may need to supplement with other kits.
Decision rules for your Dark Age Irish army
- Start with one box: Buy one Dark Age Irish Warriors box to build a 30-figure warband. This is enough for skirmish games or a starting point for a larger force. Assemble and paint a few test models to confirm your color scheme before committing to multiple boxes.
- Scale up for larger battles: For a full Dark Age Irish army in games like Saga or Age of Sigmar (as counts-as), plan to buy two or three boxes to reach 60-90 infantry, depending on your ruleset's points system. Check your rulebook for minimum unit sizes to avoid over- or under-buying.
- Supplement with other kits: If your army needs cavalry, chariots, or archers, look for compatible Dark Age or Celtic ranges from other manufacturers, as this kit only provides infantry with shields. Ensure the scale and style match your Wargames Atlantic figures for a cohesive army.
Product facts
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Dark Age Irish Warriors: This box set will give you enough parts to outfit 30 28mm infantry with shields. You get a complete warband core in one purchase, saving time and ensuring a uniform look for your Dark Age Irish army.
Dark Age Irish Warriors
Is this kit right for you?
Best for
- Players starting a Dark Age Irish warband for skirmish games
- Historical wargamers who want versatile infantry for multiple Dark Age settings
Not for
- Players who need a complete army with cavalry and chariots in one purchase
- Gamers seeking highly specific historical units for a particular battle
