Charge into the heart of battle with the Warhammer: The Old World High Elf Realms Silver Helms, an exceptional multipart plastic kit that brings the legendary elite cavalry of Ulthuan to your tabletop battlefield. This comprehensive set contains 12 exquisitely detailed plastic miniatures that represent the finest heavy cavalry warriors in the High Elf military hierarchy.
The Silver Helms stand as the perfect exemplars of mounted martial grace and valor that young Elves throughout the ten realms of Ulthuan aspire to emulate. Unlike the distant and aloof Dragon Princes or the wild and uncivilized Ellyrian Reavers, Silver Helms embody the ideal balance of pride without haughtiness and bravery without recklessness. These noble warriors are recruited exclusively from families of noble blood, representing the sons of Ulthuan's aristocracy who have chosen to take up arms in defense of their homeland.
Each Silver Helm is magnificently equipped for war, featuring gleaming scale mail armor that catches the light as they thunder across the battlefield. Their tall ceremonial helmets (ithiltaen) are crafted from precious ithilmar and serve as both protection and symbols of their noble status. The kit includes beautifully sculpted tall shields bearing High Elf heraldry and deadly lances that can pierce even the heaviest armor when delivered in a thunderous cavalry charge.
The horses accompanying these elite warriors are equally impressive, bred from the finest steeds of Ulthuan and trained to perfection. Each mount is clad in protective barding and displays the same martial bearing as its rider. The attention to detail extends to flowing manes, muscular haunches, and dynamic poses that capture the moment just before impact.
This versatile kit provides exceptional customization options with parts to create optional champions (High Helms), standard bearers, and musicians. The High Helm champion can be distinguished by special helmet decorations including the coveted eagle feathers that mark a born leader. Standard bearers carry the proud banners of their regiment, while musicians sound the charge with traditional Elven war horns. These command elements add both tactical flexibility and visual appeal to your regiment.
Assembly and Painting: The multipart plastic construction ensures easy assembly while maintaining the highest quality detail. Each component is designed for secure fit and allows for pose variation within the unit. The miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted, providing the perfect canvas for your own color schemes and weathering effects.
Gaming Applications: In Warhammer: The Old World, Silver Helms serve as elite Core units for High Elf Realms armies. Their combination of heavy armor, shields, and lances makes them formidable in frontal assaults, while their mobility allows for flanking maneuvers and supporting charges. They excel at breaking enemy formations and pursuing routed foes, making them essential components of any balanced High Elf force.
Tactical Role: These warriors are designed to charge headlong into the most dangerous battles, confident in their martial prowess and believing they can succeed against any odds. Their training emphasizes regiment pride over individual glory, creating cohesive units that fight as one. Silver Helms are particularly effective against enemy cavalry, light infantry, and war machines, though they can struggle in prolonged combats without support.
Lore and Background: The traditions of the Silver Helms stretch back millennia, with each regiment carrying battle honors earned in conflicts across the Old World. Status within Silver Helm regiments is denoted by the decorations added to their helmets over years of service - silken ribbons for acts of valor, gemstone icons for slaying daemons, and countless other honors for martial achievements. This creates units where veteran warriors display incredibly ornate and impressive headgear that tells the story of their military careers.
Collector's Value: This set represents exceptional value for Warhammer collectors and gamers alike. The high-quality plastic construction ensures durability while maintaining fine detail rivaling metal miniatures. The kit's versatility allows for creation of multiple different regiment configurations, and the timeless design means these miniatures will remain relevant across different editions and gaming systems.
Compatibility: Designed specifically for Warhammer: The Old World, these miniatures maintain compatibility with other Games Workshop systems including Age of Sigmar (as Phoenix Temple units) and can serve as impressive display pieces for collectors who appreciate the rich lore and stunning aesthetics of the Warhammer universe.
Whether you're building your first High Elf army, expanding an existing force, or simply collecting these magnificent miniatures for display, the Silver Helms represent the pinnacle of Elven martial nobility and provide endless opportunities for modeling, painting, and gaming excellence.