All The AoS Vanguard Boxes: Pricing & Value Breakdown

By Travis Pasch | September 20th, 2022 | Categories: Age of Sigmar, Fyreslayers, Games Workshop, Idoneth Deepkin, Nighthaunt, Tabletop Gaming News

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

Remember, these are mostly designed for new players to the latest faction and are marketed as a quick way to get an army on the table to play some small games fast.

Now that GW has finally switched enough over from the Start Collecting boxes to the Vanguard box sets for Age of Sigmar, we know the pricing, value, and what to expect in future offerings.

Plus, these are updated with the newer price increases from February 2022. If you want to see all the Games Workshop Warhammer price increases for yourself, click here to check that out.

All The Age of Sigmar Vanguard Boxes Pricing & Value

So we’ve seen quite a few of these Vanguard box sets value so far, with everyone being $130 retail. So we can hope that they will all stay at that price until the next increase of the full line happens.

Overall 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!

Maggotkin Vanguard Box Set Pricing & Value Breakdown

Scrivener $34
2x Pusgoyle Blightlords $65
Blightkings $57
10x Plaguebearers $36

MSRP: $192

Savings Versus Box Price: $67

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.

Battlesmith $35
20 Vulkite Berzerkers $120 ($60 for a box of 10)
5 Hearthguard Berzerkers $50

Total MSRP: $205

Savings Versus Box Price: $75

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.

Namarti Thralls $55
Isharaan Soulscryer $32
Akhelian Allopex $50
Akhelian Ishlaen Guard $55

Total MSRP: $192

Savings Versus Box Price: $62

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.

5 Blood Stalkers $60
5 Doomfire Warlocks $42
10 Witch Aelves $60
Melusai Ironscale $35

Total MSRP: $197

Savings Versus $130 Box Price: $67

This isn’t bad value at all, and only a little less than the recent Fyreslayers’ box. So, if you need the units inside, you basically get the Blood Stalkers for free. Even if you already have some units, the nice thing about this box is there are actually useful units inside, so should be a decent pickup.

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.

Grey Seer $27
20 Clanrats $42
3 Stormfiends $70
Warp Lightning Cannon $38

Total MSRP: $177

Savings Versus $130 Box Price: $47

Unfortunately, the Skaven doesn’t grab a great box. While the minis inside are useful, this is one of the lowest values we’ve seen in a while. Still, if you need all of the minis inside, it’s still cheaper than buying them on their own, and you basically get the Clanrats for free.

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.

20 Chainrasps $84 ($42 for 10 push-fit models)
10 Grimghast Reapers $50
3 Spirit Hosts $32
Knight of Shrouds $35

Total MSRP: $201

Savings Versus $130 Box Price: $71

Now, this box has some great value! Almost as good as we’ve seen, so if you need the minis included, this is a buy every time. Plus, the Chainrasps are still push-fit, so building this box shouldn’t be too hard.

Disciples of Tzeentch Vanguard Box: $130

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.

Magister on Disc of Tzeentch $38
10 Tzaangors $50
10 Kairic Acolytes $55
3 Flamers of Tzeentch $35
3 Screamers of Tzeentch $35

Total MSRP: $213

Savings Versus $130 Box Price: $83

Is the Box Worth it?

This actually is a great box, in our opinion. You get a ton of minis, all of which make for a good starter force. Then, the value itself is really high. For $130, getting $83 in value is one of the highest values we’ve seen in a while! If you’re looking at getting into the army or just want to expand your forces, pick this one up.

While Tzaangors have been in like every box, luckily, they aren’t the major focus of this one. So while you might already have a lot of them, there is other value still inside this box.

Based on each of the value and pricing, what is your favorite of the new Age of Sigmar Vanguard box set breakdowns?

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