Feudal Japan 1467-1603

Daimyos

Lead your samurai and ashigaru into battle with these Daimyo commanders! The daimyo were powerful feudal lords who controlled huge swathes of territory across medieval Japan. Although nominally subordinate to the Shogun and...

The 7 Spears of Shizugatake

Strike the decisive blow for victory with the Seven Spears of Shizugatake! This Warlord Resin boxed set collects seven vassals of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the legendary ‘Second Great Unifier’ of Japan, who won everlasting fame and...

Wars of the Samurai - Pike & Shotte Supplement with Yasuke, the Black Samurai special miniature

Battle through the turbulent Sengoku jidai (warring states) period of Japanese history with Wars of the Samurai, the essential guide for recreating 15th and 16th Century Japanese warfare with Pike & Shotte! Packed with a wealth of...

Samurai Horsemen

The Samurai began life as retainers to the nobility and over time became known as the main warrior body of Japan. Initially, they were cavalry, armed with hand weapons and missile weapons. Hard hitting and superbly trained they were a professional force...

Samurai Infantry

The Samurai is an almost mythical warrior caste of Japanese history. Their most famous exploits occurred during the Sengoku period between 1467 and 1603. With the Emperor and the Shogun unable to control the many Daimyos, there was near constant fighting...

Ashigaru Missile Troops

The biggest change in the Sengoku period (1467-1603) would affect the role of missile troops in battle. At the start of the period, these were all armed with the yumi (bow) and fought in coordinated units to pepper the enemy with their arrows. This bow,...

Ashigaru Yari Spearmen

Ashigaru (literally “light foot”) were so named as they had lighter armour than the Samurai. They also formed the bulk of the armies of the day. Each Samurai was expected to provide two armed Ashigaru. Many of these would be armed with the...

Samurai Starter Army

The Samurai are the almost mythical warrior caste of Japanese history. Their most famous exploits occurred during the Sengoku period between 1467 and 1603. With the Emperor and the Shogun unable to control the many daimyos, there was near constant...