How to start Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game cheaply (2026)
The cheapest way into the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game is a Battlehost: a boxed force of heroes and warriors from one army, ready to play small games. Here's what to buy first, with the cheapest UK prices right now. Cheapest Battlehost today: Forces of Evil Isengard Battlehost at £46.40.
1. Two of you starting? Try a starter box
The starter set has two forces, the rules and scenery: the best value if two of you are starting together.
| Box | Cheapest | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| £98.00 32% off RRP | JustPlayGames |
2. Pick a side: its Battlehost
Every Battlehost in stock, cheapest first. Each is a complete small force, ready to play.
| Battlehost | Cheapest | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| £46.40 20% off RRP | Lvl Up Gaming | |
| £46.40 20% off RRP | Lvl Up Gaming | |
| £48.00 21% off RRP | Kirton Games | |
| £48.00 21% off RRP | Kirton Games | |
| £48.00 21% off RRP | Kirton Games | |
| £52.20 10% off RRP | JustPlayGames |
3. Rules: the books you need
The core rules are in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game rules manual (also in the starter set), and army lists are in Armies of The Lord of the Rings and Armies of The Hobbit. FAQs are free on Warhammer Community.
4. Paints and tools
You need clippers, plastic glue and a few paints. Start with the colours your army needs: our paint chart shows cheaper brands that match each Citadel colour.
| Tools | Cheapest | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| £10.00 20% off RRP | Lvl Up Gaming | |
| £4.00 20% off RRP | Travelling Man | |
Tool - Precision Side CuttersHobby tool for building kits | £10.35 10% off RRP | Element Games |
Questions
What's the cheapest way to start Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game?
Buy a Battlehost for the side you like and the rules manual. Two players starting together should look at the starter set, which has two forces and the rules.
Good or Evil?
Either: every Battlehost is a complete small force. Pick the one from the films or books you like most.
Where's the cheapest place to buy Warhammer in the UK?
It changes daily. Independent UK shops usually sell at 15 to 25% off RRP; this page shows the cheapest in-stock price we've found for each box, checked every hour.
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