Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game: The Burning of the Westfold

March out from the gates of Isengard to put the lands of Rohan to the torch, or stand as a brave shield of the Mark to defend your homeland from absolute devastation.

Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: The Burning of the Westfold is an explosive, narrative-driven campaign sourcebook for the premier tabletop miniatures game of J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium. Released in 2025 by Games Workshop, this volume brings players directly into the desperate opening skirmishes of the War of the Ring. The book chronicles Saruman the White’s brutal campaign to break the spirit of Rohan before his main armies march on Helm’s Deep. It provides a gritty, comprehensive look at the tragic burning of villages and the fierce defensive actions led by Erkenbrand and Grimbold, making it an essential guide for any hobbyist looking to recreate the desperate clashes of the Westfold on their gaming table.

The book functions as an immersive campaign toolkit, expanding both the narrative and mechanical scope of your matched play and narrative games. It features a unique, branching campaign system where the outcomes of early village skirmishes directly impact the resources and terrain available in the final, climactic battles. Beyond the scenarios, the guide introduces detailed legendary legions, allowing players to field highly thematic armies like the desperate Dunlending Raiders or the elite, ax-wielding defenders of the Westfold. Packed with painting guides, terrain-building tips for Rohan homesteads, and rich historical lore, this book provides everything needed to forge your own epic sagas in the war-torn Riddermark.

Faction Options & Content:

• The Defending Host of Rohan: Command the grim survivors of the Westfold under Erkenbrand, utilizing defensive shieldwalls and desperate peasant levies to hold the line.
• The Raiding Roces of Isengard: Lead the brutal vanguard of Saruman, commanding wild Dunlendings, torch-bearing Uruk-hai scouts, and ferocious Warg Marauders.
• New Legendary Legions: Special army-building rules that grant unique tactical bonuses to highly specific historical forces from the Westfold campaign.
• Thematic Campaign Rules: A linked narrative system where tactical victories grant strategic rewards, culminating in a final breakthrough battle.

Book Contents:

• 12 Narrative Campaign Scenarios
• Detailed History of the Westfold Campaign
• 4 New Legendary Legions
• Comprehensive Painting and Hobby Guides
• Rohan Village Terrain Templates
• Updated Matched Play Points and Profiles

Book Information:

• Publisher: Games Workshop
• Release Year: 2025
• Game Type: Tabletop Miniatures Strategy Game Supplement
• Age Range: 12+
• Primary Genre: High Fantasy / Miniature Wargaming