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How to build a Warhammer: The Old World army list

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A Warhammer: The Old World army list is a points-limited Grand Army: a General, then Characters, Core, Special, Rare, and optional Mercenaries. Order of Battle is a free unofficial builder for that job. Browser army builders for this game are scarce. No account. Lists stay on your device. The Old World list builder is in beta.

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Before you start

  • A faction you own or want to plan. Grand Armies include The Empire of Man, Kingdom of Bretonnia, Dwarfen Mountain Holds, High Elf Realms, Wood Elf Realms, Dark Elves, Grand Cathay, Tomb Kings of Khemri, Vampire Counts, Warriors of Chaos, and more.
  • A points limit. 2,000 is the usual default in this builder.
  • Official publications nearby. The app is a helper, not the rulebook.

Build the list in Order of Battle

  1. Open the app. Open Order of Battle in a browser. You don't need an account.
  2. Switch to The Old World. Open the menu. Under The old world, tap List builder. The row is marked beta.
  3. Create a list and pick a faction. Tap New list. Choose a Grand Army such as The Empire of Man, Kingdom of Bretonnia, Dwarfen Mountain Holds, or High Elf Realms. Armies of Infamy sit under those parents.
  4. Set points and format. Open Options. Set the points cap (2,000 is the usual default). Pick Open, Grand Melee, Combined Arms, or Battle March.
  5. Choose a General. Add at least one character, then pick the General in Options. The list needs a General.
  6. Fill the roster. Add Characters, Core, Special, Rare, and Mercenaries. Watch the category percentages. Equip magic items and command. Attach detachments where the unit allows it.
  7. Play the list at the table. Tap Play at the top of your list. Track wounds, magic, phase checklists, and victory points on the same roster.
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Composition this builder checks

Characters at most 50% of the army. Core at least 25%. Special at most 50%. Rare at most 25%. Mercenaries at most 20%. Open Options for format: Open, Grand Melee, Combined Arms, or Battle March. Details: The Old World army composition.

Then play it

When the list is ready, tap Play at the top of your list. Track wounds, magic, phase checklists, and victory points on the same roster. Step by step: how to use Play for The Old World.

Catalogue data follows community The Old World catalogues, not a Games Workshop feed. Confirm points and rules before you play.

Want the product pitch first? Free The Old World army builder.

Is there a free The Old World army builder?

Yes. Order of Battle builds Warhammer: The Old World Grand Army lists in the browser. No account, nothing to pay. Lists stay on your device. The Old World list builder is in beta.

How do I switch Order of Battle to The Old World?

Open the menu. Under The old world, tap List builder (it is marked beta). Then tap New list and pick a faction. Age of Sigmar lists stay in the Age of Sigmar menu.

How do I build a The Old World army list?

Pick a faction, set a points cap (2,000 is the usual default), choose a format, pick a General, then add Characters, Core, Special, Rare, and Mercenaries. The builder flags composition caps as you go.

What composition limits does the Old World builder check?

Characters at most 50% of the army, Core at least 25%, Special at most 50%, Rare at most 25%, Mercenaries at most 20%. Formats add extra checks. Confirm the official books before you play.

Can I track a The Old World game in Play?

Yes. Open a saved Old World list and tap Play. Track wounds on units, magic, phase checklists (Strategy, Movement, Shooting, Combat), army rules, and victory points.

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