Battle March - Are Starter Boxes a Good Deal? | News & Updates | Warhammer | Old World Legends Show

The *Battle March wave* just dropped, bringing a new set of *starter boxes* for five major factions — and today we’re breaking down whether these boxes are actually a good starting point for new players or returning generals. This video covers everything you need to know before buying. --- 🦅 *High Elves — Solid, But Not Spectacular* High Elves get a clean, classic mix of: Spearmen Archers Cavalry A hero We discuss: Why this box is functional but not transformative How it gives you a legal core but lacks punch What units you’ll need to add immediately Whether this is a good entry point for beginners High Elves get a starter — but not a standout. --- 🐐 *Beastmen — Actually a Great Start* The Beastmen box is one of the strongest in the wave. We cover: Why the mix of Gors, Ungors, and Bestigors is perfect for beginners How the hero choice supports multiple list paths Why this box gives you a real army identity right out of the gate How it pairs with Minotaurs, Chariots, or Centigors for fast expansion This is one of the best starter boxes for any faction. --- 🛡️ *Empire — A Classic Combined‑Arms Foundation* Empire gets a very “textbook Empire” box: State Troops Missile Troops Cavalry A hero We break down: Why this is a great teaching box How it supports both infantry and cavalry‑focused builds What you’ll want to add next (hint: artillery) How it compares to the 6th‑edition starter feel Empire players get a genuinely strong foundation. --- 🌲 *Wood Elves — Surprisingly Good* Wood Elves get a box that actually supports their playstyle: Glade Guard Dryads Fast movers A hero We discuss: Why this mix gives you both shooting and melee options How it avoids the “all archers” trap Why this is one of the most beginner‑friendly Wood Elf starts ever What units you should add next for competitive play Wood Elves finally get a starter that makes sense. --- 🍄 *Orcs & Goblins — Fun, But Chaotic* The O&G box is packed with personality: Orc Boyz Goblins A hero A mixed infantry core We break down: Why this box is fun but not optimized How it gives you the faction’s identity but not its strongest units What you’ll need to add immediately (hint: Boar Boyz or Trolls) Whether this is a good beginner box or more of a hobby box Great for flavor — less great for competitive foundations. --- 🎯 *Which Boxes Are Actually Good Starts* We rank the boxes by beginner viability: *Beastmen — Excellent* *Empire — Very Good* *Wood Elves — Surprisingly Strong* *High Elves — Fine, but basic* *Orcs & Goblins — Fun, but needs support* Each box has strengths — but some are clearly better for new players. --- 💬 *Community Question* Which Battle March starter box do you think is the best entry point Drop your thoughts — I’ll feature standout comments in the next video. --- 🔗 *Join the Old World Legends Community* Discord: [  / discord  ](  / discord  ) Patreon:   / oldworldlegends