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Look, I appreciate that Warhammer Underworlds isn’t as sexy as 40K or Age of Sigmar.

(The grimdark future’s backstory is labyrinthine to say the least.)

Two models on a diorama of a mine

But it has a major advantage over its bigger brothers.

The Jaws of Itzl do the same thing for the lizard-like Seraphon.

It lets me dabble in factions I’d normally avoid, and grow as a painter as a result.

Underworlds cards on a wooden table

The Plague Bearers, on the other hand?

I was able to experiment with more gross effects that come with being a walking sack of disease.

It was a lot of fun.

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This is also why I’m so keen on Kill Team, Warhammer 40K’s skirmishing cousin.

However, Underworlds is even better in that regard by virtue of its warbands being so small.

Want to get started with Underworlds yourself?

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Embergard, the new core set, is currently available for a good chunk less than normal.

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