AoS Spearhead Box Sets Pricing & Value Breakdown

By Travis Pasch | May 17th, 2024 | Categories: Age of Sigmar, Games Workshop, Guides, News & Rumors, Tabletop Gaming News, Values & Pricing, Warhammer Community

Here are all the AoS Vanguard and Spearhead box set values and pricing in our updated Start Collecting Age of Sigmar breakdown review!

Maximize your gaming budget and unlock incredible savings with our pricing and value breakdown of all the AoS Vanguard and Spearhead Boxes. Now that GW has officially switched from Vanguard to Spearhead box sets for Age of Sigmar, we know the pricing, value, and what to expect in future offerings.

Updated Age of Sigmar Vanguard Spearhead Boxes Pricing & Value

So we’ve seen quite a few of these Vanguard box sets and their value, with everyone now priced at $148 (up from $140 in 2023).

Vanguard / Spearhead Box List Price: $148 CAD$170 £85 €110*

Base Size: Varies
Height: Varies
Alignment: Chaos, Order, Destruction, Death
Faction: Varies
Role: Commander, Sub-Commander, Troops, Artillery, Monster
Material: Plastic
Number of Minis: Varies 11-43
Release Year: 2019-2024 Vanguard Boxes, 2024- current for Spearhead boxes

*Editor’s Note: We have updated the pricing and values for individual boxes to the new June 10th price increase. The International pricing will be updated when that information is available in local currency equivalents from Games Workshop.

Where Can You Buy Vanguard / Spearhead Boxes?

What Is The Vanguard / Spearhead Box Price By Country

Country	Price
United States	$148*
Canada	CAD$170*
United Kingdom	£85*
Europe	€110*

Why AoS Vanguard Boxes Were Rebranded to Spearhead

The Cities of Sigmar and the Flesh-eater Courts were the two latest factions in Warhammer Age of Sigmar to receive new miniatures. And with two new Spearheads* coming out, you can build a solid force for either with just one box. * The new name for Vanguard boxes.

As of 2024, Games Workshop has rebranded these bundle boxes from Vanguard to Spearhead in order to match the new game type in Age of Sigmar 4th Edition. The Spearhead force of each faction is made from a single box, and all the Vanguard boxes available on the market will eventually be rebranded as Spearhead boxes.

Vanguard / Spearhead Box Set Description

AoS Vanguard boxes are a fantastic entry point into playing a new army or expanding your current collection. Each box contains a starter selection of miniatures, providing a solid foundation for a playable force. These boxes are designed with both newcomers and seasoned hobbyists in mind and offer decent values (generally).

Within each box, you’ll discover an assortment of finely detailed miniatures representing the various factions of the AoS universe. From the stalwart Stormcast to the sinister forces of Chaos to all the Destruction and Death forces, there’s something to suit every taste and playstyle.

On top of getting the miniatures, 4th Edition has a self-contained ruleset to play games with nothing more than these boxes. The smaller-style games let you play with your new miniatures, learn the basics of AoS, and get ready to expand your army for full battles! If you’re looking to get into the game, this is a great way to do it!

Overall, AoS Vanguard boxes are a fantastic buy for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the game. Their diverse selection of miniatures, new game modes, and good value make them the perfect choice for building and expanding your AoS army.

Games of Age of Sigmar Spearhead (Separate Game Mode)

GW released new 4th Edition AoS Spearhead faction rules for the corresponding boxes, just like they did for the Warhammer 40k Combat Patrols for starter games.

The new rules will let you play games after buying a single Spearhead box.
The Spearhead boxes will come with different rules, warscrolls, and objectives.
Spearhead is a stand-alone game that can serve as a great primer for AoS’s full-scale battles.
The smaller size of the game makes it ideal for a kitchen or coffee table.

The Spearhead force of each faction is made from a single box, and all the Vanguard boxes available in the market will be rebranded as Spearhead boxes.
Spearhead forces possess units with the REINFORCEMENTS keyword, which enables them to be resurrected on the battlefield even after they have been destroyed.

The units in Spearhead generally have the same attributes and weapon profiles as their Age of Sigmar equivalents
In Spearhead, the Bolt of Tzeentch spell has been simplified into a simple ability.

Overall, the release of the Spearhead rules for Age of Sigmar gives players a new and exciting way to play the game, especially for those who are just starting.

The streamlined rules, smaller game sizes, and self-contained boxes make it an accessible and convenient option for players who want to get some gaming in without committing to a full army.

Where To Get The AoS Spearhead Rules

The Skaventide Starter set includes a 144-page hardback book called “Spearhead: Fire and Jade.” This book contains all the essential rules needed to play, including the Core Rules, Spearhead rules, the Fire and Jade battle plan, and complete printed rules for every Spearhead army currently available.

Additionally, it features rules for the Sons of Behemat and introduces two new Spearheads crafted from models in the Skaventide boxed set.

Updated Age of Sigmar Vanguard Spearhead Boxes Pricing & Value

Here’s the value and pricing breakdown for all the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Vanguard Spearhead boxes, along with the units that have increased in value since 2024.

Plus, in our chart below, you can see how all the boxes stack up to one another!

Box Set Name	Price	Qty of Minis	Value
Maggotkin Vanguard Box	$148	18	$68.50
Fyreslayers Vanguard Box	$148	26	$68
Idoneth Deepkin Vanguard	$148	15	$65
Vanguard: Daughters of Khaine	$148	21	$57.50
Vanguard: Skaven	$148	25	$46
Vanguard: Nighthaunt	$148	34	$73
Disciples of Tzeentch Vanguard	$148	27	$80
Lumineth Realm-lords Vanguard	$148	26	$77.50
Ogor Mawtribes Vanguard	$148	18	$72
Sylvaneth Vanguard	$148	10	$75.50
Slaves to Darkness Vanguard	$148	17	$59.50
Beast of Chaos Vanguard	$148	35	$72
Gloomspite Gitz Vanguard	$148	34	$62.50
Kharadron Overlords Vanguard	$148	15	$93.50
Soulblight Gravelords Vanguard	$148	29	$82.50
Ossiarch Bonereapers Vanguard	$148	27	$74
Seraphon Vanguard	$148	14	$70
Cities of Sigmar Spearhead	$148	17	$96
Flesh-Eater Courts Spearhead	$148	15	$45.50
Stormcast Eternals Spearhead	$148	16	$118

Based on the pricing, GW seems to give about $60-$70+ of value in their AoS Vanguard boxes (and generally much better deals than 40k). However, some box sets are a bit better of a deal, as we will show you in the breakdown below!

Best of all, these charts are all based on the 2024 GW price update, so you have the most current comparison information for your hobby dollars!

Maggotkin Vanguard Box Set Pricing & Value Breakdown

Models	Unit Name	Value
10	Plaguebearers	$42
5	Blightkings	$62.50
2	Pusgoyle Blightlords	$75
1	Scrivener	$34
Maggotkin Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$213.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$68.50

Fyreslayers Vanguard Box

26 hot-headed miniatures. Including a hero and battleline – form a fiery core to this force. A Battlesmith chronicles the stories of the Fyreslayers to lead 20 axe-toting Vulkite Berzerkers and five ferocious Hearthguard Berzerkers – who can be built instead as the indomitable Auric Hearthguard.

Models	Unit Name	Value
20	Vulkite Berzerkers	$120
5	Hearthguard Berzerkers	$58
1	Battlesmith	$35
Fyreslayers Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$213
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$68

Idoneth Deepkin Vanguard

This raiding party consists of 15 miniatures. With a hero and battleline meaning you can use it as an army in a box. Hard-hitting eyeless Namarti Thralls are guided by the mystical prowess of an Isharaan Soulscryer, backed up by a fierce Akhelian Allopex and a trio of eel-riding Akhelian Isharaan Guard, which can also be built as Morrsarr Guard for extra flexibility.

Models	Unit Name	Value
10	Namarti Thralls	$60
1	Akhelian Allopex	$58
1	Isharaan Soulscryer	$32
3	Akhelian Ishlaen Guard	$60
Idoneth Deepkin Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$210
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$65

Vanguard: Daughters of Khaine

Fresh from giving the Nighthaunt the fight of their lives in the Arena of Blood boxed set, the Daughters of Khaine are heading right back into the thick of things with their long-awaited Vanguard box. This box contains five Blood Stalkers, five Doomfire Warlocks, 10 Witch Aelves, and a Melusai Ironscale to lead them. It’s both the perfect place to start a Daughters of Khaine army and a valuable collection of powerful units to bolster an existing force – all while saving money.

Models	Unit Name	Value
5	Blood Stalkers	$60
5	Doomfire Warlocks	$58
10	Witch Aelves	$62.50
1	Melusai Ironscale	$35
Daughters of Khaine Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$202.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$57.50

Vanguard: Skaven

Not to be outdone, the Skaven have concocted their own Vanguard box. It’s packed with verminous minions to boss around – a Grey Seer leads a pack of 20 Clanrats, supported by three hulking Stormfiends and the awesome technological might of a Warp Lightning Cannon. Whether you’re starting a new army or adding to your swarm, this is a collection of powerful and volatile weapons – with a furred horde ideal for occupying unwitting targets while your gunners lock on.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Warp Lightning Cannon	$40
3	Stormfiends	$79
20	Clanrats	$45
1	Grey Seer	$35
Skaven Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$191
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$46

Vanguard: Nighthaunt

Rising from their graves to reignite their war against the living, the Nighthaunt come prepared with a Vanguard box full of spectral soldiers. With a grim hero leading an otherworldly battleline, this is a great way to start a new army – or reinforce an existing one. 20 groaning Chainrasps flow across the battlefield in a wave of incorporeal death, while 10 Grimghast Reapers, three Spirit Hosts, and a macabre Knight of Shrouds set to stripping fresh souls from their victims.

Models	Unit Name	Value
10	Grimghast Reapers	$58
3	Spirit Hosts	$35
20	Chainrasps	$90 ($45 for ten push-fit models)
1	Knight of Shrouds	$35
Nighthaunt Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$218
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$73

Disciples of Tzeentch Vanguard Box:

Start a new Disciples of Tzeentch army or add to an existing one with this new Vanguard box. Led by a powerful Magister on Disc of Tzeentch, it includes 10 Tzaangors, 10 Kairic Acolytes, and daemonic support in the form of three incendiary Flamers of Tzeentch and three swift Screamers of Tzeentch.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Magister on Disc of Tzeentch	$38
10	Tzaangors	$55
10	Kairic Acolytes	$60
3	Flamers of Tzeentch	$37
1	Screamers of Tzeentch	$35
Disciples of Tzeentch Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$225
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$80

Lumineth Realm-lords Vanguard Box:

Start a Lumineth Realm-lords army – or add to an existing one – with their new Vanguard box. Lead your force into battle with the expert magics of the Scinari Cathallar, and anything that survives your magical onslaught can be chopped up by your Vanari Bladelords, run through by Vanari Auralan Wardens, or picked off at range with Vanari Auralan Sentinels.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Scinari Cathallar	$35
5	Vanari Bladelords	$62.50
10	Vanari Auralan Wardens	$62.50
10	Vanari Auralan Sentinels	$62.50
Lumineth Realm-lords Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$222.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$77.50

Ogor Mawtribes Vanguard Box

Start a new Ogor Mawtribes army or add to an existing one with this packed boxed set. It’s overflowing with a mighty leader in the form of a Tyrant, plus six Ogor Gluttons, the core infantry of the ogors, and two fast-moving Mournfangs. There is also some lethal firepower in the form of four Leadblechers and an Ironblaster, which can alternatively be built as a Gnoblar Scraplauncher.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Tyrant	$35
6	Ogor Gluttons	$60
2	Mournfangs	$37 ($70 for four)
3	Leadblechers	$45
1	Ironblaster	$40
Ogor Mawtribes Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$217
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$72

Sylvaneth Vanguard Box

Grow a new army or spring forth reinforcements for an existing one with the new Sylvaneth Vanguard. This box includes a Branchwych, a skilled magic user backed up with three deadly Kurnoth Hunters. Anything that survives that magic-combat one-two will be finished off by five Tree-Revenants, which can alternately be assembled as Spite-Revenants. Rounding out the force is a Treelord, who can also be assembled as a Treelord Ancient or a Spirit of Durthu.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Branchwych	$25 (not currently on the US site, going for £16 on the UK site)
1	Treelord	$75
5	Tree-Revenants	$58
3	Kurnoth Hunters	$62.50
Sylvaneth Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$220.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$75.50

Slaves to Darkness Vanguard Box:

Raise a warhost and run roughshod over the Mortal Realms with this Vanguard box, which contains 17 miniatures including a Chaos Lord, 10 iconic Chaos Warriors in full multi-part glory, five Chaos Knights with the new upgrade sprue, and a chariot which can be pulled by horses or a savage gorebeast for line-breaking charges.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Chaos Lord	$32 (old model, not the new one)
10	Chaos Warriors	$62.50
5	Chaos Knights	$65
1	Chariot	$45
Slaves to Darkness Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$204.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$59.50

Beast of Chaos Vanguard Box Set:

Start a brayherd of your own with a box stuffed with Beasts of Chaos, the perfect retinue for your new Beastlord. It’s a buffet of dependable Battleline units, including 10 Gors, 10 Ungors, and 10 Bestigors, backed up by three mighty Dragon Ogors and a Great Bray-Shaman – a capable Leader in his own right, and a powerful Wizard for your army.

Editor’s Note: Beasts of Chaos are getting removed from AoS and transplanted to The Old World.

Models	Unit Name	Value
10	Gors	$35
10	Ungors	$35
10	Bestigors	$55
3	Dragon Ogors	$60
1	Bray-Shaman	$32
Beasts of Chaos Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$217
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$72

Gloomspite Gitz Vanguard Box:

The Gloomspite Gitz are a frighteningly diverse huddle of hooligans, featuring bands of grots, squigs, and troggoths – and this Vanguard box contains a curated selection from all three. A cackling Loonboss leads 20 Moonclan Stabbas (who can also be built as Shootas), 10 Squig Hoppers (or Boingrot Bounderz), and three Rockgut Troggoths into battle, giving you the tools to create a balanced army of Destruction.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Loonboss	$40
20	Moonclan Stabba	$45
10	Squig Hoppers	$60
3	Rockgut Troggoths	$62.50
Gloomspite Gitz Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$207.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$62.50

Kharadron Overlords Vanguard Box:

Muster your own fleet with this Vanguard box, packed with airborne duardin. You get a formidable Arkanaut Admiral, a 10-man Arkanaut Company, three Endrinriggers that can alternatively be built as spear-toting Skywardens, and an Arkanaut Frigate to ferry your footsloggers into battle, guns blazing and engines steaming.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Arkanaut Admiral	$33.50
10	Arkanaut Company	$60
3	Endrinriggers	$55
1	Arkanaut Frigate	$90
Kharadron Overlords Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$238.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$93.50

Soulblight Gravelords Vanguard Box:

Expand the dread territory of the Soulblight Dynasties with a vanguard box containing 29 miniatures. This bite-sized battalion is led by a vainglorious Vampire Lord, 20 Deathrattle Skeletons, five Blood Knights, and three monstrous Vargheists.

Honestly, this is a pretty balanced box without too much of any one thing. So, you can use this as a decent base force and sort of build it any way you want. You’ll want to add some more characters to really punch up your power and command options.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Vampire Lord	$35
20	Deathrattle Skeletons	$62.50
5	Blood Knights	$70
3	Vargheists	$60
Soulblight Gravelords Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$227.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$82.50

Ossiarch Bonereapers Vanguard Box:

Ensure the tithe is collected on time with Vanguard: Ossiarch Bonereapers, which contains a Mortisan Soulreaper, five Kavalos Deathriders, 20 Mortek Guard, and a Gothizzar Harvester to put your constructs back together should they fall in battle.

This doesn’t have the greatest value overall, but again, only $33.50 is taken up by a character in value, so you do get a lot of troops. If you are just starting the army or need the minis inside, it will save you cash.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Mortisan Soulreaper	$34
5	Kavalos Deathriders	$62.50
20	Mortek Guard	$62.50
1	Gothizzar Harvester	$60
Ossiarch Bonereapers Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$219
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$74

Seraphon Vanguard Box:

At the forefront of this tide of teeth is a mighty Saurus Oldblood on Carnosaur. These savage and belligerent generals are covered with the scars of battles past, and have managed to bend a predatory Carnosaur to their will. You can also build him as a Saurus Scar-Veteran, or as a Skink Oracle on Troglodon, which can launch corrosive spittle at their foes. With their sturdy scales and robust celestite shields, Saurus Warriors are a living anvil who hold the line and break enemy charges. In return they lash out with clubs, spears, and their own ferocious jaws, and no, they don’t care if their target is a putrescent servant of Nurgle or a rock-skinned Troggoth.

The final piece of the Vanguard is a unit of hulking Kroxigor. These lumbering brutes are monstrously striking, wielding weapons that can easily crush every bone in an Orruk’s body. They can alternatively be built as Kroxigor Warspawned, marked for war by the god Sotek.

Honestly, this is on the lower end of the value we’ve seen for Vanguard boxes. However, if you need every miniature inside, you basically get the Warriors for free. You don’t save any cash if you don’t plan on using everything in the box. If you want a Carnosaur, then this is worth the buy; if you don’t, you should probably pass.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Saurus Oldblood on Carnosaur	$90
10	Saurus Warriors	$62.50
3	Kroxigor	$62.50
Seraphon Vanguard
	Total MSRP:	$215
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$70

All of The AoS Spearhead Box Sets: Pricing & Value

Here is a look at the values and pricing of the new Age of Sigmar Spearhead box sets, which are rebranded from the previous Vanguard boxes. However, we’ve seen the box price and the values are all over the place.

The factions below were the first to be released, already branded as Spearhead for the new edition of the game.

Spearhead: Cities of Sigmar Retail Price: $140 CAD$170 €110 £85 (Price Change Coming June 10th)

Spearhead: Cities of Sigmar contains 17 miniatures led by a Freeguild Cavalier-Marshal. Five Freeguild Cavaliers provide a fast-moving hammer to smash the opposition against the anvil of 10 Freeguild Steelhelms, and an Ironweld Great Cannon unleashing roaring blasts.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Freeguild Cavalier-Marshal	$60
5	Freeguild Cavaliers	$65
10	Freeguild Steelhelms	$58
1	Ironweld Great Cannon	$58
Cities of Sigmar Spearhead
	Total MSRP:	$241
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$96

Spearhead: Flesh-eater Courts Retail Price: $140 CAD$170 €110 £85 (Price Change Coming June 10th)

Spearhead: Flesh-eater Courts comprises 15 miniatures, including an Abhorrant Archregent and his loyal complement of 10 Cryptguard. Three Morbheg Knights bound into combat alongside a horrifying Varghulf Courtier, their frenzied assault a grim parody of a rousing charge.

This box is lackluster, even at the $145 price. It doesn’t save you that much and has similar models to the army box. Especially when you compare it to the Cities of Sigmar box, it doesn’t seem too good value-wise…

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Abhorrant Archregent	$33.50
10	Cryptguard	$52
3	Morbheg Knights	$60
1	Varghulf Courtier	$45
Flesh-eater Courts Spearhead
	Total MSRP:	$190.50
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$45.50

Spearhead: Stormcast Eternals Retail Price: $140 CAD$170 €110 £85

Spearhead: Stormcast Eternals is loaded with miniatures, representing a balanced fighting force out of the box – and a way to add a powerful leader or some valuable reinforcements to your roster.

Led by Yndrasta the Celestial Spear, this boxed set contains 16 plastic Citadel Miniatures, including a Stormstrike Chariot pulled by a pair of Gryph-Chargers. Bulking out the set are a unit each of Vanquishers and Annihilators, and a Knight-Vexillor to proudly carry the banners of the Stormcast Eternals into battle, ablaze with the glorious light of celestial energies.

This has the biggest value of any of the boxes, so if you want some Stormcast models, this is totally worth it! However, if you have access to the Dominion Starter box, which still seems to be on the market at a discount, that is a way better deal than this.

Models	Unit Name	Value
1	Yndrasta the Celestial Spear	$45 (based on other characters)
1	Stormstrike Chariot	$58
10	Vanquishers	$65
3	Annihilators	$60
1	Knight-Vexillor	$35
Stormcast Spearhead
	Total MSRP:	$263
	Savings Versus Box Price:	$118

Overall, these new Age of Sigmar Spearhead boxes provide a decent starting force for new players to the latest factions. While they may not be worth it for experienced players who already own similar models, they do offer significant savings for those looking to kickstart a new army.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bolster your forces and conquer the Mortal Realms – score these Vanguard or Spearhead Boxes today and lead your faction to glory!

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