Quick answer

The Malifaux Fourth Edition Neverborn Faction Book is your one-stop reference for every Neverborn model in 4E, with full stat cards, upgrade cards, and updated lore. If you play or plan to play Neverborn, this book is essential. If you only play a different faction or want a single crew box, start with a core box instead.

What the Neverborn Faction Book contains

The Neverborn Faction Book compiles every Fourth Edition model for the faction into a single volume. Inside you'll find full stat and upgrade card presentations for every Neverborn model, updated biographies that expand the faction's lore, and a comprehensive look at the faction's identity as the true children of Malifaux—ancient horrors, twisted fae, nightmares, and predators from beyond human understanding.

This book replaces the need to track individual card packs or scattered references. It's designed for players who want the complete picture of the faction in one place, whether for list building, lore reading, or planning future purchases.

Who should buy the Neverborn Faction Book

If you already own a Neverborn crew or are committed to building a Neverborn collection, the faction book is a smart investment. It gives you the full rules reference for the entire faction, so you can explore models beyond your current crew without buying separate card packs. It also serves as a lore resource for players who enjoy the narrative side of Malifaux.

However, if you're new to Malifaux and haven't chosen a faction yet, a core box like the Yan Lo, The Spirit Walker box (Resurrectionists) or a Neverborn starter crew might be a better first purchase. The faction book adds depth but doesn't include miniatures—you'll need models to play.

How the faction book compares to a core box

A faction book and a core box serve different purposes. The Neverborn Faction Book is a reference: it contains rules, lore, and cards for the entire faction. A core box like Yan Lo, The Spirit Walker gives you a playable crew of miniatures plus their cards. If you're starting out, a core box gets you to the table faster. The faction book is best for expanding your knowledge and planning future purchases.

One trade-off: the faction book doesn't include miniatures or assembly instructions. You'll still need to buy models separately. But for dedicated Neverborn players, the convenience of having every card and lore entry in one volume is hard to beat.

Decision rules for the Neverborn Faction Book

  • You already play Neverborn: If you have a Neverborn crew or plan to build one, the faction book is the most efficient way to access all 4E cards and lore for the faction. Buy the faction book.
  • You are new to Malifaux: Starting with a core box gives you miniatures and cards to play immediately. The faction book can come later as you expand. Buy a core box first.
  • You only want lore or reference: The faction book includes updated biographies and faction lore, making it a solid pick for narrative players and collectors who enjoy the Malifaux story. The faction book is a good fit.

Product facts

  • Malifaux Fourth Edition: Neverborn Faction Book: Malifaux Fourth Edition: Neverborn Faction Book brings the entire faction together in one comprehensive Fourth Edition reference, with full stat and Upgrade card presentation for every Fourth Edition Neverborn model, updated biographies, faction lore, and ongoing story. You get a complete rules and lore resource for the Neverborn faction in a single book, which saves you from hunting down individual card packs or outdated editions.
  • Malifaux Fourth Edition: Yan Lo, The Spirit Walker: Malifaux Fourth Edition: Yan Lo, The Spirit Walker is a Resurrectionists core box with the Ancestor keyword, containing models for a playable crew. If you're not committed to Neverborn, this core box offers a complete starting point for a different faction. It shows how a faction book and a core box serve different needs: one for reference, one for immediate play.

Is the Neverborn Faction Book right for you?

Best for

  • Existing Neverborn players who want all 4E cards and lore in one volume
  • Players committed to building a Neverborn collection and planning future purchases

Not for

  • New players who haven't chosen a faction yet—start with a core box
  • Players who only play a different faction and have no Neverborn models