Moderate
Mixed
The widest variety of unit types of any force in the game.
Easy
$127.78
Bot War · Faction guide
Which faction should you play?
Seventeen factions, described the same way so you can actually compare them. Pick on looks or pick on playstyle: both are good reasons.
BeastlordsGood
Slow
Melee
Powerful dragon alt-forms
Moderate
$127.78
Moderate
Mixed
Each C.O.I.L.S force could look and feel wildly different depending what General you choose to lead your force.
Moderate
$127.78
Slow
Melee
Powerful Beastnoble Alt Forms, immovable Stone golems
$127.78
$127.78
Fast
Ranged
Getting all the elements of the force to work together is a challenge but very powerful when it works.
Advanced
$127.78
Slow
Ranged
Used correctly this force will shut down your opponents reliance on big general class hitters with lots of energy.
Easy
$127.78
Fast & Slow split
Mixed
Evil fire elementals
Moderate
$127.78
Fast
Mixed
The Corrupted: zombie bots in a horde
Easy
$127.78
Moderate
Ranged
Any scarcity of terrain will see this force dominate at long range. Great Symbiotes allow the Mercs to make the most of their artillery forms.
Easy
$147.95
Moderate
Mixed
This force has very little reliance on energy as they are all organic creatures, however they have the tools to really put pressure on the opponents energy game.
Moderate
$127.78
Slow
Mixed
A strong tanky faction that requires extra thought when allocating energy in the Power Up Phase. If down correctly they are hard to beat.
Moderate
$127.78
Fast
Ranged
Fast and agile with good shooting, perfect for those wishing to avoid close combat.
Moderate
$127.78
Moderate
Melee
Easy
$127.78
Fast. Very.
Shock Attack
Blue Energy allowing for fast movement and hit and run tactics
Easy
$127.78
Moderate
Mixed
Easy
$174.85
Moderate
Mixed
Scouting and hidden deployment
Moderate
$147.95
Moderate
Ranged
Faction with the longest short range attacks in the game
Easy
$127.78
Moderate
Mixed
Easy
$127.78
Click a faction to see its models, starter box and expansion sets. Some details are still being filled in.
Still deciding?
Start with two
The BotWar 3 Two Player Starter Set has two 80-point factions, dice, a tape measure, Energy Points and the rules. Play both sides, then pick your favourite.