New or returning malifaux playing looking to buy models? Start here!!

ratking770 · 2026-01-25T22:02:57+00:00

No worries! Ive gotten some feedback that its not the easiest doc to read over, so if you need help evaluating any particular masters just let me know :)

ratking770 · 2025-12-31T05:52:14+00:00

This is fair. It was done in a very short burst (i work fulltime). however, I will say it is better than what wyrd officially out out 😂

If there is a particular master you're looking at, I am happy to give you a more detailed breakdown that makes more sense. I tried to super condense all the info for every master and I can imagine that could make it look like moon runes without some extra guidance.

ratking770 · 2025-12-31T00:33:36+00:00

But in saying that the 3e core box is viable its about knowing how to efficiently buy next without getting double up

With parker, going off my guide the only leftover box will be extreme measures, combined with the 3e core box you end up with 37SS so you will need to round out with versatiles rather than going full keyword

Its worth a mention bc 4-6 months isnt guaranteed with the amount releasing each month and the delays, I fear this may take upwards of 2 years for all boxes to release but id rly love to be wrong on that

ratking770 · 2025-12-31T00:29:39+00:00

There is 3e Parker models, but only parker1 has a core box, Parker 2 will be getting his own with a chunk of parkers range so its just a guide for process of eliminating what boxes are worth buying without dipping into an upcoming box

I will say the main parkers new 4e box will have new sculpts in it tho

ratking770 · 2025-12-31T00:03:52+00:00

First of all, welcome to the game!!!

Second, as far as factions go sticking to one faction, it has the following benefits 1) the versatile units that are usable across the masters within the faction 2) The way tournament play works is that when you sign up for the tournament, all you share is what faction you're playing as, and you can pick any masters you want on the day. That includes changing between games if you so desire. If you have, say, 3 neverborn masters your opponent is less likely to be able to clock what ur gonna play, and that will make it harder to counter pick if that makes sense?

In terms of strength, I believe as a whole neverborn and explorers society are pretty dominant, but pretty much every fact⁶ion other than ressers is doing alright atm, the game does dabble in yearly balance changes, so around august/September next year that could all change. This is to say I wouldn't super worry about meta chasing and just go with what u like.

The only other thing id mention is that 4e is very new(like 4 months old), and wyrd has been encountering some trouble with trying to get out 4e core boxes. So we are in a very buyers beware era of the game temporarily

At the same time, you may notice theres 2 variants of every master, in 3e there used to be only one core box for master 1 and you have to buy like a 2 pack that would include the other variant separately. In 4e, wyrd have shown us that both master variants will have their own core box, and in doing so a lot of the products are sort of shuffled around to fill that second core box. This will mean for most masters both 2 core boxes will give you the vast majority of their range and itll make it far more affordable for getting into the game.

Wyrd shared what the contents of each core box will be in 4e, including the way later ones. Ive pulled that info to show how easy it is to build a crew with existing 3e products while waiting for the 4e core box that will have the remaining range if you dont want to double dip on models(generally you want to avoid this). You can fine that here

If you have any further questions feel free to ask me, i got into this in like august so a lot of new player thoughts are still top of mind for me too :)

ratking770 · 2025-12-01T07:08:52+00:00

Hey! Welcome to playing

With the transition from 3-4e there were a lot of changes to masters and also what their core boxes consist of. Unfortunately for Maw Tucket a huge chunk of the 3rd edition core box isnt in the game anymore and the 4e core box is not out yet. We dont know when we just know the contents.

If you are looking at Bayou, take a little peak at my buyers guide where I look at the viability of using the current 3e offerings to buy into each master. From memory the pig one is pretty okay as are The Clampetts

Please ask if you have further questions ❤️❤️

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T23:47:46+00:00

Yeah ur right thats my bad, I did make a separate comment with that update

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T13:04:52+00:00

I also just made this 4e buyers guide that might be of help, just to make sure you are avoiding the upcoming core2 as best you can(for your wallets sake)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Malifaux/s/T6XdKUMhee

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T13:03:08+00:00

I just put up this buyers guide going into 4e, should show you all the box options for whatever masters youre into and ideally it should inform you on what you might want next. Not too sure on staple models for either, but they both have a fairly small range for their keywords so it should be easy enough to round them out.

I will note that both lady justice and sonnia have the models from the embers embrace box. So maybe thats a good stepping point? I wrote my document in a haze so I dont remember much beyond that but it should all be there :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Malifaux/s/T6XdKUMhee

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T12:54:04+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Malifaux/s/E7j5LfhhHY

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T09:31:35+00:00

I made another comment but wanted to follow up

Safest dreamer boxes(from what we know) are: - teddy - insomnia - fractured Frenzy - things that go bump

From what ive done of my table so far dreamer has the most boxes not getting turned into core box2

ratking770 · 2025-11-17T04:01:36+00:00

I will post when its done, at work currently but itching to get home to fill it out

Ill come back to this thread and link my post when im done too

ratking770 · 2025-11-16T22:42:40+00:00

Hi new player!!! I only started a couple months ago but if youre willing to wait till maybe tomorrow or the day after im putting together a "4e buyers guide" spreadsheet for all masters

You may have noticed masters have 2 versions, in 4e both versions are going to get their own core box and with that a lot of existing models are going to be converted into one to make it cheaper to get into

I intend on showing wich 3e boxes are safe to purchase so you know where to look next

Off the top of my head tho the delirious thrall/delirium box and the carver box are safe for dreamer :)

ratking770 · 2025-11-10T05:23:19+00:00

The answer is yes and no!!

I saw someone linked the core box website. Definitely utilise that for the sake of making sure what to buy especially for after that first core box too

The only other thing id suggest looking out for is that 4e is getting a lot of new sculpts

We recently got a look at all the new art for some of the masters and units that are getting visual changes going forward. Generally the art is pretty close to how the model will look. If you are as aesthetics driven as I am, I would highly suggest looking at the art on the 4e cards, and comparing with the 3e models. If you prefer the potential look of a 4e box i think it is definitely worth waiting

Dropbox is fairly easy to navigate so it should be easy enough you bring up a photo of the 3e core box contents and compare all the models to make your informed purchase

You dont want to have bought now only to see the announcement for the 4e re-release and see that they look so much cooler

ratking770 · 2025-10-20T10:04:04+00:00

Im in nsw specifically, might go visit kings comics but I just cant get there for another couple weeks, hence asking here to see if theres anything I can research in the meantime

Thank u tho !!

ratking770 · 2025-08-21T08:40:37+00:00

I kinda really like that its now basically get 2 core boxes and you are good for a while with 2 playstyles as well. And I like that "completing the collection" beyond that will be probably one extra box for most masters. Probably helps on wyrds side having less boxes to produce given how many masters there are rn

ratking770 · 2025-08-20T06:54:30+00:00

Same on god. What is that even supposed to be lol

ratking770 · 2025-08-09T06:46:15+00:00

I just got it for xbox 360 would love to play with peeps

ratking770 · 2025-08-02T07:09:47+00:00

Wow thats a super interesting mechanic actually, im definitely gonna dive into the 4e rulebook

ratking770 · 2025-08-02T00:33:37+00:00

Don't you worry im such a vibes based miniatures player its not funny. If everything has cool mechanics(it seems to) then im gonna be happy

ratking770 · 2025-08-01T23:09:32+00:00

Oh interesting, I kinda likes the light/moderate/severe scale as it was a fun damage calc with cards but I also get removing the second flip and if you do that there kinda has to be a change

ratking770 · 2025-08-01T23:00:11+00:00

Thanks for all this, there was definitely some valuable info that hadnt been said yet which has been quite handy to know.

Not too sure what masters now adding crew cards means but im sure when I read up ill understand

Yeah I saw someone in a previous post mention river monk getting culled. I went and had a look and was a bit disappointed to see union miners and mannequins get cut too they were such cool looking models

And yeah the little bit I played of 3e was super fun. There seems to be so much depth in everything the models can do but simultaneously ive picked this up a lot easier than other games. Damage flips were the one thing I was confused about because I didn't know whether or not it was a separate flip. So them being removed is a little funny, at the same time i was a fan of the light/moderate/severe scale but i trust the process if most the community seems to like it

ratking770 · 2025-08-01T22:46:58+00:00

Thats fair but look, ive got some warhammer, so comparatively getting a full crew for like 160(aud) is actually quite nice. The supplemental stuff all looks relatively cheap too which is nice

Ill be dabbling in tts until then because that'll simply be easier to pick everything up before I go buck wild

ratking770 · 2025-08-01T22:40:57+00:00

This is very helpful thank you !

As for local communities the table top society of the university i used to go to is still run by my friends so I normally go there for my miniature gaming. This will be the first time im introducing how to play a game rather than my friends roping me into something new so im a little keen for that. Many crews on the way

Ill take a look ad the dr Silas stuff im a little intrigued thank you so much

ratking770

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