Where to Find High Elves Miniatures — Warhammer: The Old World Guide
8 June 2026 · Browse High Elves miniatures →
High Elves are among the most iconic factions in Warhammer: The Old World — ancient, haughty warriors from the island continent of Ulthuan, equally at home unleashing devastating magic or cutting through enemy lines with elegant, razor-sharp blades. On the tabletop they play as a precision army: fragile compared to some foes, but hitting hard and fast with elite infantry, swift cavalry, and powerful mages. Whether you're building a disciplined regiment of Swordmasters or a glittering line of Silver Helms, the aesthetic is consistent — tall ornate helms, flowing robes, and the unmistakable heraldry of the Phoenix King's realm.
What to Look For
High Elf miniatures have a very distinctive visual language, and it's worth keeping that in mind whether you're buying official kits or seeking alternatives. Look for:
- 25mm square bases for infantry and cavalry bases for mounted units — correct basing matters for rank-and-flank play
- Elegant, elongated armour with crested helms and flowing cloaks rather than the bulky look of, say, Empire troops
- Unit-appropriate weapons — halberds and great weapons for elite infantry, spears and shields for line troops, lances for cavalry
- A coherent visual style across your regiment — High Elves look their best ranked up in neat blocks, so consistency in sculpt height and design pays dividends on the table
Where to Find High Elves Miniatures
The best place to start is always the official Games Workshop range, which has seen significant investment since The Old World's relaunch. Several of the new plastic kits are genuinely excellent, and the classic metal sculpts still hold up beautifully. Here's where to find them:
Wayland Games — High Elf Realms: Silver Helms
Wayland Games stocks the Silver Helms box, which the community rates as great value. You get everything you need for a core cavalry regiment straight out of the box — a solid starting point for any High Elf general.
Wayland Games — High Elf Realms: Swordmasters of Hoeth
The Swordmasters of Hoeth kit captures the disciplined warrior-scholar aesthetic perfectly. Community members highlight it as exactly the right look for rank-and-flank fantasy, and it's easy to see why — these are some of the sharpest sculpts in the range.
Wayland Games — High Elf Realms: Phoenix Guard
If you want a centrepiece regiment that commands attention across the table, the Phoenix Guard are hard to beat. These classic Old World sculpts look outstanding ranked up in large units, with their distinctive masked helms and ceremonial halberds making them immediately recognisable.
Wayland Games — High Elf Realms: Lothern Sea Guard
The Lothern Sea Guard kit is one of the standout releases from The Old World relaunch — new plastics that represent a genuine quality step up from older versions. Versatile dual-role warriors that pull double duty as spearmen or archers, they're a staple of many High Elf lists.
The High Elves range has never been in better shape, and with a mix of new plastics and beloved classic sculpts available through retailers like Wayland Games, there's never been a better time to raise the Phoenix Banner. Found a great alternative sculpt or a third-party miniature that fits the Ulthuan aesthetic? Head over to FindMyMinis and submit your find to help fellow collectors build their dream armies.