Orruks are the big green brutes of the Mortal Realms, who live for a good fight and follow the gods Gork and Mork into battle.
Faction guide, last updated November 4, 2026. We update it whenever the army gets news, new models or a new book.
Orruk Warclans at a glance
| Army | Orruks (Ironjawz, Kruleboyz and more) |
| Side | Destruction |
| Famous for | Waaagh!, giant pig-mounts, brute force |
| Playstyle | Big, tough, close combat |
| Beginner friendly | Yes |
| Classic colours | Green skin with yellow, red or swamp tones |
Who are they?
The orruks come in very different flavours: the Ironjawz are huge, armoured bruisers, and the Kruleboyz are swamp-dwelling tricksters who use dirty tactics. Their greatest warlord is Gordrakk, the Fist of Gork.
How they play
Orruk armies are tough and hard-hitting. Ironjawz smash straight through the enemy, while Kruleboyz play sneakier games with traps and poison.
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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Green skin, dirty metal and bright warpaint look great with simple washes. A paint set gets you going.
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