Quick Answer

Choose Highland Tuft for natural, green battlefield bases and Winter Tuft for snowy or arctic scenes. Both are easy to apply and come in three sizes, so your choice should match your army's terrain theme.

Matching the Tuft to Your Terrain Theme

The main difference between Highland and Winter Tuft is the visual story they tell on your base. Highland Tuft mimics rolling hills and deep lochs, giving a lush, temperate feel. Winter Tuft is designed for arctic bases, especially when combined with Battlefield Snow, to create a cold, snowy landscape.

Think about the setting of your wargaming army. A forest or plains army benefits from Highland Tuft, while a force from frozen wastes needs Winter Tuft. Mixing both can work for transitional zones, but keep the dominant theme clear.

Practical Differences in Use

Both tufts are super realistic and come in three different sizes, so they fit any base size. The application method is similar: use tweezers and super glue to attach them. Highland Tuft contains 77 tufts per pack, which is a specific count; Winter Tuft's exact count isn't listed, but it's designed for arctic bases.

If you need a precise number of tufts for a large project, Highland's 77-count is a known quantity. For snowy bases, Winter Tuft is the thematic choice, even if the count is unspecified.

Trade-Offs at a Glance

  • Highland Tuft for Natural Scenes: Use Highland Tuft for grassy, green bases that evoke rolling hills. It's ideal for most fantasy or historical armies set in temperate regions.
  • Winter Tuft for Snowy Scenes: Use Winter Tuft for arctic or snowy bases, especially when you want to pair it with Battlefield Snow for a cohesive frozen look. Check if your army's theme is cold or temperate first.
  • Application Method: Both tufts attach easily with tweezers and super glue. They come in three sizes, so you can mix sizes on a base for a natural look. Keep tweezers and super glue handy for quick application.

Product Facts

  • Winter Tuft: Winter Tuft is designed for arctic bases and combines with Battlefield Snow for a snowy look. This makes it the go-to tuft for winter-themed armies or bases that need a frozen, cold environment.

    Winter Tuft

    Winter Tuft

  • Highland Tuft: Highland Tuft mimics rolling hills and lochs, and contains 77 tufts per pack. The 77-tuft count gives you a clear quantity for planning multiple bases, and the green tones suit natural, temperate terrain.

    Highland Tuft

    Highland Tuft

Which Tuft Fits Your Army?

Best for

  • Highland Tuft suits armies set in green, rural, or forested environments.
  • Winter Tuft suits armies from snowy, arctic, or frozen wastelands.

Not for

  • If your base theme is desert, urban, or volcanic, neither tuft fits; consider other basing materials.