Warhammer Underworlds Buying Guide 2026
Welcome to Warhammer Underworlds Buying Guide 2026 with Sector Mercatura. This guide is for newcomers joining our Warhammer Underworlds Spitewood Season 2026. Within these halls you will discover the Embergard core set and the warbands that build upon it, each offering a distinct path into battle. Use this guide to orient yourself, choose your warband, and step confidently into the season.
For more information on our seasonal events, visit their respective page. At Sector Mercatura, each Underworlds season brings its own format and flavor, from Rivals format in Q2 2026 to planned Nemesis in Q3 and these event pages will help you track the latest updates and schedules.
Organized Play Formats of Warhammer Underworlds
There are two primary formats of Warhammer Underworlds played at Sector Mercatura: Rivals and Nemesis.
In Rivals, each warband chooses a Rivals deck to play with but the contents of that deck are fixed and cannot be changed. This keeps games balanced and straightforward, while still giving players freedom to select the deck that suits their style.
Nemesis lets each warband combine two different Rivals decks into one, creating a customized deck. Forsaken cards are banned, and only one Restricted card may be included. This format adds variety and deeper strategy, giving players more freedom than Rivals while still keeping the structure clear and accessible.
For more documentation on Organized Play, visit Warhammer Downloads page.
What do you need to play Underworlds?
The current season of Warhammer Underworlds is Spitewood. Only warbands released within this season are supported for Organized Play while those from previous seasons are no longer eligible.
To play Underworlds, you will need the following essentials:
- Warband miniatures
- Warscroll & Fighter Datacards
- Rivals deck
- Underworlds dice & tokens
- Game board
For skirmishes that take place within Sector boundaries, dice and game boards are generally provided. Players need only bring their Warband and deck. To ensure the battlefield is prepared, contact the Innkeeper to arrange for these provisions.
Embergard & Spitewood Underworlds Starter Box
The single best purchase for a new player is the Embergard Starter Box. It contains the following:
- 3x The Emberwatch miniatures in blue-coloured plastic
- Ardorn Flamerunner
- Farasa Twice-risen
- Yurik Velzaine
- 5x Zikkit’s Tunnelpack miniatures in green-coloured plastic
- Zikkit Rockgnaw
- Rittak Verm
- Krittatok
- Nitch Singe-snout
- Tik Tik
- 1x 36-page softcover rulebook
- 1x double-sided Quick Start Sheet
- 1x double-sided game board
- 1x Warhammer Underworlds token sheet
- 8x Warhammer Underworlds dice, consisting of five attack dice and three defence dice
- 2x Warband warscroll cards
- 4x Rivals Decks
- Blazing Assault
- Emberstone Sentinels
- Countdown to Cataclysm
- Pillage and Plunder
Spitewood is the first expansion set for Embergard season. It contains the following:
- 3x Kurnoth’s Heralds miniatures in green-coloured plastic
- Ylarin, Master of the Paths
- Cullon, Axe of Kurnoth
- Lenwythe, Eye of the Forest
- 5x Blood of the Bull miniatures in grey-coloured plastic
- Zuldrakka the Hateful
- Morudok
- Tokkor the Immolator
- Imnidrin
- Grisk Back-stabba
- 1x 16-page softcover rulebook
- 1x Double-sided game board
- 1x Warhammer Underworlds token sheet
- 8x Fighter cards
- 2x Warband warscroll cards
- 1x Spitewood Rules card
- 2x Rivals Decks
- Hunting Grounds
- Deadly Synergy
Underworlds Warbands and Where to Buy
All Warbands listed below come with their respective Warscroll and Fighter Cards. These are the current Warbands released this season.
1) The Emberwatch
Where to buy? Embergard Starter Box.
2) Zikkit’s Tunnelpack
Where to buy? Embergard Starter Box.
3) Blood of the Bull
Where to buy? Spitewood Expansion Box.
4) Kurnoth’s Heralds
Where to buy? Spitewood Expansion Box.
5) Hexbane’s Hunters
Where to Buy? Heroes and Hunters Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
6) Ylthari’s Guardians
Where to Buy? Heroes and Hunters Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
7) Thundrik’s Profiteers
Where to Buy? Heroes and Hunters Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
8) Myari’s Purifiers
Where to Buy? Heroes and Hunters Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
9) Khagra’s Ravagers
Where to Buy? Despoilers and Daemons Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
10) Ephilim’s Pandaemonium
Where to Buy? Despoilers and Daemons Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
11) The Dread Pageant
Where to Buy? Despoilers and Daemons Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
12) Gorechosen of Dromm
Where to Buy? Despoilers and Daemons Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
13) The Headsmen’s Curse
Where to Buy? Revenants of the Realms Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
14) The Crimson Court
Where to Buy? Revenants of the Realms Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
15) Kainan’s Reapers
Where to Buy? Revenants of the Realms Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
16) The Grymwatch
Where to Buy? Revenants of the Realms Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
17) Blackpowder’s Buccaneers
Where to Buy? Brutes and Bandits Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
18) Morgok’s Krushas
Where to Buy? Brutes and Bandits Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
19) Grinkrak’s Looncourt
Where to Buy? Brutes and Bandits Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
20) Da Kunnin’ Krew
Where to Buy? Brutes and Bandits Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
21) Zarbag’s Gitz (Warning! Not Eligible for Spitewood Season)
Where to Buy? Gitzs and Goliaths Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
22) Hrothgorn’s Mantrappers
Where to Buy? Gitzs and Goliaths Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
23) Mollog’s Mob (Warning! Not Eligible for Spitewood Season)
Where to Buy? Gitzs and Goliaths Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
24) Rippa’s Snarlfangs
Where to Buy? Gitzs and Goliaths Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
25) The Exiled Dead
Where to Buy? Morbid Minions Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
26) The Sons of Velmorn
Where to Buy? Morbid Minions Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
27) The Skinnerkin (Warning! Not Eligible for Spitewood Season)
Where to Buy? Morbid Minions Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
28) Thorns of the Briar Queen (Warning! Not Eligible for Spitewood Season)
Where to Buy? Morbid Minions Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
29) Xandire’s Truthseekers
Where to Buy? Seekers in Shadow Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
30) The Shadeborn
Where to Buy? Seekers in Shadow Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
31) The Starblood Stalkers
Where to Buy? Seekers in Shadow Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
32) Elathain’s Soulraid
Where to Buy? Seekers in Shadow Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
33) The Gnarlspirit Pack
Where to Buy? Reavers of Ruin Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
34) Skittershank’s Clawpack
Where to Buy? Reavers of Ruin Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
35) The Thricefold Discord (Warning! Not Eligible for Spitewood Season)
Where to Buy? Reavers of Ruin Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
36) The Wurmspat
Where to Buy? Reavers of Ruin Box. This Box contains 4 warbands.
37) Jaws of Itzl
Where to Buy? Jaws of Itzl Box. This is a single warband box.
38) Borgit’s Beastgrabbaz
Where to Buy? Borgit’s Beastgrabbaz Box. This is a single warband box.
39) Thanatek’s Tithe
Where to Buy? Thanatek’s Tithe Box. This is a single warband box.
40) Knives of the Crone
Where to Buy? Knives of the Crone Box. This is a single warband box.
41) Kamandora’s Blades
Where to Buy? Kamandora’s Blades Box. This is a single warband box.
Legacy Warbands and Legality
These are older Warbands from previous seasons. They remain legal for Organized Play but do not come with fighter cards in current product availability.
- The Farstriders
- Ironsoul’s Condemnors
- Brethren of the Bolt
- Cyreni’s Razors
- Spiteclaw’s Swarm
- The Sepulchral Guard
- Zondara’s Gravebreakers
- Daggok’s Stab-ladz
The Warbands listed below have been officially removed from Organized Play eligibility. Unfortunately, they cannot be used in any OP events within the Sector even if players still own the miniatures.
- The Thricefold Discord
- Thorns of the Briar Queen
- The Skinnerkin
- Mollog’s Mob
- Zarbag’s Gitz
Rivals Deck and Where to Buy
| Deck Name | Architype | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Blazing Assault | Strike | Embergard |
| Emberstone Sentinels | Take and Hold | Embergard |
| Countdown to Cataclysm | Flex | Embergard |
| Pillage and Plunder | Mastery | Embergard |
| Hunting Grounds | Strike | Spitewood |
| Deadly Synergy | Mastery | Spitewood |
| Reckless Fury | Strike | Single Deck |
| Wrack and Ruin | Mastery | Single Deck |
| Edge of the Knife | Flex | Single Deck |
| Realmstone Raiders | Mastery | Single Deck |
| Raging Slayers | Strike | Single Deck |
| Nexus of Power | Take and Hold | Single Deck |
Other Accessories
| Items | Where to Buy |
|---|---|
| Game Board | Embergard, Spitewood |
| Tokens | Embergard, Spitewood |
| Dice | Embergard |
Buying Paths
Stepping into Warhammer Underworlds can feel overwhelming with so many boxes, warbands and formats available. This guide is designed to simplify the choices, showing which products are best for newcomers, which expansions add competitive depth, and how collectors can expand their roster.
1) If you are totally new and just checking out the game:
Embergard Starter Box
This box contains everything you need and offers strong value, as it includes two warbands and four Rivals decks. It provides a solid foundation for play right away and sets firm ground for expanding your collection in the future.
2) If you prefer to tailor your Warband with precision:
Single warbands and individual Rivals decks can be purchased by referring to the lists above and selecting their respective products. This option gives players flexibility to expand collections gradually but it may not always be cost‑effective compared to bundled boxes that include multiple warbands and decks.
Note that play accessories such as dice and gameboards are not included in single purchases, so visiting Sector Mercatura to play ensures you have access to the full setup.
3) If you are a bargain hunter looking for maximum bang for your buck:
Embergard Starter Box: Two warbands, four Rivals decks, plus a game board and dice, making it a complete entry point that’s hard to pass up.
Spitewood Expansion Box: A solid value proposition with two warbands and two Rivals decks
Warbands Combo Box: These are excellent value, consisting of four warbands in a single package at a good price, making them one of the most efficient ways to expand your collection. As of March 2026, there are eight such products available, each themed around a Grand Alliance or faction grouping. They are listed below:
Heroes and Hunters
Despoilers and Daemons
Revenants of the Realms
Brutes and Bandits
Gitz and Goliaths
Morbid Minions
Seekers in Shadow
Reavers of Ruin
Conclusion
New players are encouraged to consult the Overseer before fielding any warbands. This helps avoid confusion and ensures players make the right purchase for Organized Play.
Updated March 2026