Company of Heroes (2nd Edition): Core Set
Command infantry, armor, and battlefield support in Company of Heroes (2nd Edition): Core Set, the main entry point into the tabletop adaptation of the iconic World War II strategy experience. This complete standalone game translates the tactical decision-making of Company of Heroes into a miniature wargame built around positioning, combined arms, resource management, and battlefield control.
The 2nd Edition refines the original tabletop game with updated rules, improved balance, and smoother gameplay. Infantry and vehicles fight across modular battlefields where commanders must decide when to advance, where to concentrate their forces, and how best to use limited resources.
With opposing forces, miniatures, terrain, cards, dice, and the core rules included, the Core Set provides everything two players need to begin fighting battles straight from the box.
Features
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Complete Company of Heroes (2nd Edition) Core Set
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Standalone tabletop miniatures game
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Designed for 2 players
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Inspired by World War II combined-arms combat
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Features infantry and armored vehicles
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Tactical resource management
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Modular battlefield design
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Includes opposing forces
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Includes terrain and gaming components
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Updated 2nd Edition rules
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Improved balance and streamlined gameplay
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Suitable for competitive and narrative battles
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Excellent starting point for new players
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Expandable with additional Company of Heroes releases
World War II Combined-Arms Combat
Success requires more than simply sending every available unit directly toward the enemy.
Company of Heroes emphasizes the interaction between different battlefield assets, with infantry, vehicles, terrain, and tactical abilities working together as part of a larger strategy.
Players must consider:
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Unit positioning
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Battlefield objectives
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Cover and terrain
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Resource management
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Infantry support
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Armored vehicles
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Timing
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Tactical abilities
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Enemy movement
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Reinforcements
Making the right decision at the right moment can be just as important as raw firepower.
What's New in 2nd Edition?
The Second Edition builds on the original Company of Heroes tabletop game with refinements intended to make battles easier to manage and more satisfying to play.
Updates focus on:
The result maintains the depth expected from a strategy wargame without making unnecessary bookkeeping the focus of the experience.
Complete Two-Player Starting Point
The Core Set is designed to get two players onto the battlefield without requiring a collection of separate expansions first.
The box includes the essential components for play, including:
This makes the Core Set the natural starting point for anyone entering Company of Heroes tabletop gaming.
Modular Battlefields
The included modular components allow players to create different battlefield configurations rather than fighting across an identical map every game.
Changing terrain and positioning can dramatically alter:
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Lines of advance
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Defensive positions
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Vehicle movement
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Firing opportunities
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Objective control
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Tactical priorities
This helps keep repeat games varied while allowing players to develop their own scenarios and battlefield layouts.
Miniatures & Hobby Appeal
The included miniatures represent the infantry and vehicles fighting across the game's World War II battlefields.
Models are supplied unpainted, allowing hobbyists to customize their armies with historically inspired or personalized color schemes.
They're excellent for techniques such as:
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Military camouflage
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Uniform painting
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Vehicle weathering
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Mud and dust
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Battle damage
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Unit markings
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Metallic effects
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Scenic detailing
Players interested primarily in gameplay can use the miniatures without needing to complete an elaborate painting project first.
Why Choose the Company of Heroes Core Set?
Complete Standalone Game
You don't need an existing Company of Heroes tabletop collection to begin playing.
Built for Two Players
The included opposing forces make the Core Set suitable for two people starting the game together.
Tactical Depth
Positioning, timing, resource management, and combined-arms tactics reward thoughtful decisions rather than relying entirely on dice rolls.
Flexible Battlefields
Modular terrain and components allow players to create different scenarios and layouts.
Expandable
Once you've learned the game, additional Company of Heroes releases can be added to increase your available forces and tactical options.
Product Information
Miniatures are supplied unpainted. Exact assembly requirements and component quantities are as supplied by the manufacturer.
Meta Title:
Company of Heroes 2nd Edition Core Set
Meta Description:
Command infantry and armor in Company of Heroes 2nd Edition Core Set. This complete two-player WWII miniatures game includes opposing forces, modular terrain, cards, dice and core rules for tactical combined-arms battles.
