Warhammer Army Point & Cost Calculator
Total army points against a game size, or switch to Cost mode to estimate purchase price and paint supply budget for your Warhammer force.
Last updated: 2026-03-27
Warhammer army calculator
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Total army points and estimate purchase + paint cost. Use Points mode for list totaling or Cost mode for budgeting.
Army Summary
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Enter up to five unit blocks. Switch to Cost mode and add prices to see the full army budget.
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Example calculations
Tap an example to prefill the calculator with sample values.
1,000-point patrol (points)
A smaller force totaled against the game-size cap
Use Points mode for quick list totaling. Price and owned fields are ignored.
Result: A compact list showing spare points for upgrades
Space Marine 2K — full cost
2,000-point army with GW retail prices and paint budget
Cost mode reveals the real investment. This example shows a mid-tier paint budget with some units already owned.
Result: Total army cost including purchase savings from owned models + paint supplies
Ork horde budget check
Lots of cheap units — cost adds up fast
Horde armies are point-efficient but expensive to buy and paint. Budget paint tier keeps costs down.
Result: Horde lists are cheap per point but the model count drives paint costs up
How the army budget is calculated
In Points mode, the calculator totals each unit block and compares against the game size. In Cost mode, it adds GW retail prices per unit, subtracts owned models, and estimates paint supply cost by quality tier.
This is the uncontested angle — while BattleScribe and GrimSlate handle army list building, nobody calculates the real-world dollar cost of entering the hobby or expanding a collection.
Warhammer army cost FAQs
How the calculator handles points, pricing, paint tiers, and owned models.
How much does a Warhammer army cost?
A typical 2,000-point army costs $400-$800 at GW retail for models, plus $50-$200 for paint supplies depending on your painting tier. Use Cost mode with your unit prices to get an exact estimate.
What do the paint tiers mean?
Budget (~$4/model) covers spray primer and basic paints. Mid (~$9/model) adds contrast paints, washes, and basing. Premium (~$18/model) includes full layering, edge highlights, and display basing materials.
Does this include a built-in unit database?
No. You enter points and prices per block yourself. That keeps the calculator useful across editions, updates, and third-party sellers with different pricing.
Does it check detachment or mission-pack legality?
No. It checks army points against a target game size and estimates cost. It does not validate faction-specific list rules or detachment restrictions.
Can I mark units I already own?
Yes. Use the "already owned" field on each block. Owned units are excluded from the purchase cost but still included in points and paint estimates.
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