Quick answer
For a flexible medieval warband that balances cost and troop variety, start with a core of Foot Sergeants and supplement them with mounted knights and missile troops from a larger warband set.
Why Foot Sergeants make a strong core
Foot Sergeants represent the backbone of many medieval armies from the late 12th to late 13th century. They are versatile infantry that can hold a battle line, support knights, or skirmish. Their key advantage is the sheer variety of weapons included in a single box, allowing you to build multiple unit types without buying extra kits.
Trade-off: Foot Sergeants vs. a full warband set
A box of Foot Sergeants gives you 32 figures with polearms, two-handed axes, and spears. This is excellent for building a solid infantry block. However, it lacks cavalry, missile troops, and command figures. If you want a complete army in one purchase, the Medieval Warband set includes mounted knights, foot knights, foot sergeants, and missile troops, plus a heads and cloaks frame for customization. The trade-off is cost: the warband set is more expensive but provides a balanced force out of the box.
Decision rules for building your warband
- Start with the core: Begin with one box of Foot Sergeants (32 figures) to form your main infantry block. Use the polearms for a solid battle line and the spears for a second rank or skirmish unit.
- Add cavalry and ranged support: If your army needs mounted knights or missile troops, buy the Medieval Warband set. It includes both, plus additional foot sergeants and command options, giving you a balanced force. The warband set saves you from buying separate cavalry and infantry boxes.
- Mix and match weapon options: Use the variety of weapons from the Foot Sergeants box to create specialized units: polearms for anti-cavalry, two-handed axes for shock troops, and spears for defensive formations. You can field multiple unit types from a single box, maximizing value.
Product facts
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Medieval Foot Sergeants: 32 figure set with 32 polearms, 12 two-handed axes, 28 spears, and 52 assorted hand weapons. You can equip every figure with a polearm or mix in spears and axes, giving you flexibility to field different unit types from one box.
Medieval Foot Sergeants
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Medieval Warband: Contains mounted knights, foot knights, foot sergeants, missile troops, and a Medieval/Fantasy Heads and Cloaks frame. This single set provides a complete warband with cavalry, infantry, and ranged support, reducing the need for multiple purchases.
Medieval Warband
Who should choose which
Best for
- Players who want to build a flexible infantry core with multiple weapon options
- Those on a budget who want to start with a single box and expand later
Not for
- Players who need a complete, balanced army in one purchase (choose the Medieval Warband set instead)
- Those who only want cavalry or missile troops without infantry
