Trench Crusade is a grimdark skirmish wargame and miniature range set in a cursed version of World War I, where holy orders, heretics, and demonic forces wage eternal war. It blends historical aesthetics with dark fantasy and religious horror.

It is both. Trench Crusade supports narrative and competitive skirmish gameplay, while also offering highly detailed miniatures that many hobbyists collect purely for painting, kitbashing, or display purposes.

The miniatures are typically designed around 28–32mm heroic scale, making them compatible with many popular skirmish games and ideal for detailed painting and conversions.

Yes. Models are supplied unassembled and unpainted, allowing full customization. They are well-suited to grimdark painting styles, weathering, and heavy texture techniques.

Factions typically include holy crusaders, damned heretics, cultists, infernal beings, and corrupted soldiers. Each warband emphasizes distinct visual themes, religious symbolism, and battlefield roles.

The rules are approachable for skirmish gamers, but the setting is best enjoyed by players who appreciate narrative depth and thematic play. Hobbyists of all levels can enjoy the models regardless of rules experience.

Grimdark techniques shine here—oil washes, streaking grime, rust effects, muted palettes, heavy weathering, and glowing occult elements. These models reward layered texture and storytelling through paint.

Absolutely. The range is highly compatible with grimdark and historical bits, making it perfect for kitbashing. Many hobbyists combine parts with WWI, gothic, or fantasy ranges to create unique warbands.

Yes. Trench networks, ruined churches, shell craters, barbed wire, and no-man’s-land terrain greatly enhance gameplay and immersion. The game thrives on dense, atmospheric battlefields.

Trench Crusade is ideal for grimdark enthusiasts, narrative gamers, display painters, and collectors who want a darker, more artistic alternative to mainstream tabletop systems.