Here’s how the Epic Scale of Legions Imperialis miniatures and tanks compare to the normal-sized Warhammer 40k ones!
Obviously, the Epic Scale of Legions Imperialis is much smaller than the usual 40k miniatures. Now we have a ton of size comparisons for both and can see just how big the details will be for painting.
Games Workshop shows off everything from tanks to infantry, so there is plenty to sink your teeth into.
If you want to check out the starter set coming later this year, you can click here. For now, let’s jump into the new details about the game!
The Epic Scale of Legions Imperialis Miniatures vs. Warhammer 40k
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Legions Imperialis miniatures are roughly a quarter of the size of the original models, and this is universal across the range. That means all dimensions have been reduced, and things have been engineered slightly differently to make sure that the right details stand out on the tabletop. To get an idea of the change, here’s a comparison between a base of MKVI Tactical Marines, and the full-sized version.
Having five Marines on one base is just awesome, so the scale of that looks good to us!
There’s no tech-heresy interfering with these images, they truly are correctly scaled. If it helps, try to imagine four smaller Astartes standing on each other’s heads to match the regular sized Space Marine. It’s not only funny, it’s a smart way of visualising the scale difference.*
They aren’t kidding about the 1/4 size, as they even stack up four of those little marines to make the height of one. Shockingly you can do the same thing with Warlord Titans compared to the Forge World models if you have both!
Even more exciting than pint-sized superhuman soldiers are tanks and Dreadnoughts in pocket-friendly dimensions. Gaze in wonder upon the imposing Contemptor Dreadnought – you could almost claim it was adorable, if not for the guns and deep sense of duty in death.
That’s quite a small Contemptor, but this means you can get a ton of them in your army!
Tank Sizes For Legions Imperialis
This scale is perfect for realising the armoured columns of your dreams, as you usually take most tanks in detachments rather than on their own. The Sicaran has the same details as its larger counterpart, right down to your choice of heavy bolter or lascannon sponsons. Thanks to the scale of Legions Imperialis, you can feasibly have dozens of these rapid battle tanks racing forward to flank your foes.
This is the thing that makes Epic size awesome; you can field gigantic armies with all the tanks!
The core box contains a healthy contingent of Solar Auxilia. These are well known for their exceptional (but also fairly expendable) foot soldiers and endless ranks of tanks. The mighty Leman Russ is rendered no less fearsome after being shrunk down by a considerable amount, and it’s still dotted with rivets all over.
If you’re playing the Auxilia, you will need a ton of tanks to smash through those traitor lines as well!
Equally impressive are the Malcador heavy tanks, whose design stretches back to the Age of Strife. These cantankerous goliaths are less flexible than the Leman Russ, but bristle with heavy armaments making them exceptionally valuable. Legions Imperialis is the perfect way of fielding multiple of these lumbering tanks, with their fuel stowage tail construction to ease trench crossing lovingly represented even at this scale.
This is the last tank size we have, but this gives you a great read on the size of all the models for the game, and of course, you can still use your Adeptus Titanicus and Aeronautical Imperialis minis.
While they will fit in perfectly with the game’s scale, don’t forget it looks like the bases for Legions Imperialis will be a bit thinner, so you may want to rebase your minis for both games!
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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