Cities of Sigmar are the ordinary people of the Mortal Realms fighting back: soldiers, knights, engineers and wizards defending the great free cities.
Faction guide, last updated November 4, 2026. We update it whenever the army gets news, new models or a new book.
Cities of Sigmar at a glance
| Army | Cities of Sigmar |
| Side | Order |
| Famous for | Soldiers, steam tanks, gunpowder |
| Playstyle | Lots of soldiers, guns and war machines |
| Beginner friendly | Yes |
| Classic colours | Any: each city has its own uniform |
Who are they?
The cities were built by Sigmar's followers as strongholds of civilisation. Their armies mix human soldiers (the Freeguild), steam-powered war machines and duardin and aelf allies.
How they play
Cities of Sigmar play like a classic fantasy army: blocks of soldiers, cavalry, cannons and steam tanks.
Where to start
Every Age of Sigmar army can start with a Spearhead box, a small ready-to-play force for quick games. Around Christmas, Games Workshop also releases discounted Battleforce boxes.
Painting tips
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Pick a uniform colour for your city and repeat it across the army for a sharp, organised look. A paint set gets you started.
Latest news
New to the hobby? Start with our Warhammer beginner's hub, and see the other faction guides.
Sources
- Warhammer Community warhammer-community.com
- Games Workshop warhammer.com