Getting started with OPR, Part One: Build Your First Army
⚔️ Getting Started with OPR: Build Your First 500–750pt Army
Featuring Orc Marauders & Battle Brothers from Artifex Fabricatum
New to One Page Rules (OPR)? You’re in the right place.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through creating a fun, balanced beginner army using two great factions: Orc Marauders (Orks) and Battle Brothers (our take on sci-fi knight-armoured warriors). And yes—you can grab miniatures for both directly from our store.
🛠️ What’s a 500–750pt Army?
OPR uses points to balance games. A 500–750pt game is the ideal size for:
- Beginners
- Quick matches (under 1 hour)
- Painting motivation without burnout
We’ll walk you through example army lists using actual OPR unit profiles and show you what to buy from our shop to get started.
Orc Marauders – WAAAGH!
Orcs are chaotic, aggressive, and love getting stuck in. They’re perfect for players who like melee combat, wild units, and a reckless playstyle.
🔰 500pt Orc Starter List
| Unit | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Orc Leader | Basic melee hero | 35pts |
| Orc Warriors (x10) | Tough, scrappy troops | 165pts |
| Berserkers (x5) | Hard-hitting melee squad | 95pts |
| Specialists (x3) | Burn the enemy! | 100pts |
| Jump Pack Orcs (x5) | Fast-moving assault squad | 105pts |
| Total | 500pts |
🛒 Buy the models:
Make your own with the OPR Army Forge Orc Marauders Army Builder
🔵 Battle Brothers – Honour & Firepower
Battle Brothers are elite, disciplined warriors with balanced firepower and durability. They’re a great “control” faction that rewards good positioning and movement.
🔰 500pt Battle Brothers List
| Unit | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Master Brother | Flamer pistol leader | 55pts |
| Battle Brothers (x5) | Solid ranged infantry | 150pts |
| Assault Brothers (x5) | Melee specialists | 165pts |
| Veteran Battle Brothers (x3) | Elite shooters | 120pts |
| Total | 490pts |
🛒 Buy the models:
Make your own with the OPR Army Forge Battle Brothers Army Builder
🎯 Beginner Checklist
- ✅ Choose one Hero
- ✅ 2–3 Core Units (troops or melee squads)
- ✅ 1 Support or fun unit (like jump pack or veterans)
- ✅ Total under 500–750pts
🎲 Exercise: Build Your Own List
Use the Army Forge Builder to experiment with your own combos.
✅ What’s Next?
In Part 2, we’ll walk through your first battle exercise, with clear diagrams and a solo-friendly turn-by-turn walkthrough.