Star Wars: Legion – Ground Warfare Across the Galaxy Far, Far Away
Command squads of Stormtroopers, Rebel troopers, AT-RTs, and Speeder Bikes in a true miniatures wargame — assemble, paint, and battle with 33 iconic Star Wars figures right out of the box.
📋 Game Details
Star Wars: Legion is the miniatures wargame that Star Wars fans have been waiting decades for. Designed by Alex Davy and originally published by Fantasy Flight Games (now Atomic Mass Games) in 2018, it brings infantry-scale ground warfare to the Star Wars universe — Stormtroopers, Rebel troopers, AT-RTs, Speeder Bikes, and the galaxy's greatest commanders all clashing across tabletop battlefields of your own creation.
This is not Imperial Assault. Legion operates without a board — movement is measured with physical rulers across open terrain you build yourself, battles are decided by custom dice and tactical card play, and the game scales to a full army-building wargame with dozens of available expansions. The core set gives you 33 unpainted miniatures and everything you need to play your first battle, but the true depth reveals itself as you expand your forces.
Players who discover Star Wars: Legion consistently describe the same transition — buying the core set to play a game, then spending hours assembling and painting miniatures, then building a second army, then buying terrain. It becomes a hobby, not just a game. For many, that's exactly the appeal.
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What Is Star Wars: Legion?
Star Wars: Legion is a two-player miniatures wargame. Each player builds an army from a point budget — selecting unit cards representing squads, vehicles, and commanders — then battles across a tabletop representing a Star Wars battlefield. The core set includes the iconic original trilogy conflict: Galactic Empire vs Rebel Alliance.
Games are played across six rounds of alternating activations. Each round, both players secretly choose two command cards and reveal simultaneously — the card with fewer pips activates first, creating a genuine tactical mind game around initiative. Units are then activated one at a time, moving across terrain and engaging in ranged and melee combat using custom dice that capture Star Wars' chaotic, cinematic battle feel.
Unlike most miniatures games, Legion's movement system is notably streamlined. Only the unit leader measures movement — other squad members simply maintain cohesion around the leader. This eliminates the most tedious aspect of traditional wargames and keeps the focus on tactical decisions rather than fiddly measurement.
What's in the Core Set
33 Miniatures
Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Stormtrooper squads, Rebel troopers, AT-RT, and Speeder Bikes — all in detailed 35mm scale.
Movement Tools
Jointed plastic rulers replace tape measures — fast, organic, and more intuitive than traditional wargame movement.
Custom Dice
Attack and defense dice with Star Wars-specific symbols — hits, blocks, surges, and crits create cinematic combat outcomes.
Command Cards
Each commander has unique command cards — secret simultaneous reveal determines initiative and unlocks special abilities.
Core Set Units
The core set provides two complete starter forces for the original trilogy conflict:
Rating Breakdown
Pros & Cons
✅ What We Love
- The best Star Wars ground combat experience available
- 35mm miniatures are highly detailed and paint beautifully
- Movement tool system eliminates wargame tedium
- Command card system creates genuine tactical mind games
- Vast expansion library — dozens of factions and units
- Luke vs Vader right out of the core box
- Active competitive community and organized play
❌ What Could Be Better
- Assembly required — superglue not included
- Core set alone feels incomplete for competitive play
- Expansions are necessary and add significant cost
- Terrain not included — requires separate purchase
- Rules can feel dense for wargame newcomers
Who Is This Game For?
🎯 Perfect For:
- Star Wars fans who want the most immersive ground battle experience
- Warhammer 40K players who want a faster, more accessible system
- Hobby gamers who enjoy assembling and painting miniatures
- Competitive players — Legion has active organized play and tournaments
- Imperial Assault fans ready to graduate to a full wargame
❌ Not Ideal For:
- Players who want a ready-to-play game out of the box
- Anyone who dislikes assembly or painting miniatures
- Players without terrain or a dedicated play space
- Groups of more than 2 — strictly a two-player game
- Anyone unwilling to invest in expansions beyond the core
⚔️ Final Verdict
Star Wars: Legion is the best Star Wars ground combat game ever made — a true miniatures wargame that captures the scale, chaos, and iconic characters of the original trilogy in a system that's more accessible than Warhammer without sacrificing tactical depth. The core set is a strong starting point, the hobby aspect is genuinely rewarding, and the expansion library is vast. Go in with realistic expectations about assembly, terrain, and additional investment — and you'll find one of the most immersive Star Wars experiences available.
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