5 Warhammer Kit Hacks: How to Get More Minis for Your Money

If you've ever stared at your hobby budget and muttered, "I swear these sprues used to come with more bits," you're not alone. Welcome to the thrifty side of the hobby — where saving money doesn't mean giving up your love for plastic glory.

Here are our top 5 kit hacks to squeeze maximum value (and fun) from your purchases.

1. The Ravager (Drukhari) — Free Kabalites for Days

The Ravager isn't just a skimmer of doom — it's secretly a Kabalite Warrior value pack.

Ignore the instructions and take those Kabalites seated on the pirate ship and kitbash them into a squad of Kabalite Warriors. If you're super-thrifty, pair those leftovers with bits from your friends' spare elf boxes, and boom — you've got an entire extra squad's worth of Drukhari.

2. The Necron Warrior Box — The Endless Bit Buffet

Necrons might sleep for millennia, but this box never rests when it comes to value. You get Gauss Flayers and Reapers for all 10 models, meaning whichever weapon you don't use becomes future conversion gold.

Build one full squad with Reapers and use the spare Flayers to kitbash your old Warriors — they'll rise again, cheaper than ever. Combine that with used bits from eBay, and you'll be fielding the dreaded silver horde for a fraction of the cost.

3. Space Marine Intercessors — Chapter of Endless Options

Each Intercessor sprue comes loaded with so many spare arms, helmets, and purity seals you could start a small relic shop. Combine them with leftover Assault Intercessor bodies and you'll have unique veterans ready to serve the Emperor.

As a Grey Knights player, I've bought my fair share of Space Marine bits online — and let me tell you, those extras are worth their weight in gold.

4. The Old Ork Boyz Box — Da More, Da Merrier

Sometimes, new ain't betta. The old Ork Boyz kit absolutely kicks da teef outta the newer one. A single box gives you more Orky goodness for kitbashing and spreading the WAAAGH.

You'll find an extra Ork body and a ton of wargear options to create the customized horde of your dreams. Grab one old Boyz box and one new — combine 'em for Da Bestest Boyz Mob this side of Armageddon.

5. Tyranid Warriors — The Biomorph Bonanza

Every sprue in this kit includes all possible biomorph weapons — bone swords, lash whips, venom cannons, and more. Build one loadout now and save the rest for magnetizing later or customizing smaller creatures.

If you're starting Tyranids, this is the value kit to anchor your swarm — both financially and tactically.

Bonus: Start Collecting & Combat Patrol Boxes — The Ultimate Hack

Sometimes the best hack is the most obvious — buy bundled boxes strategically. Combat Patrols often offer 30–40% more models for the same price compared to individual kits.

If you're strapped for cash, start with the Adeptus Custodes Combat Patrol — over 700 points of gold-clad demigods ready to punch holes through the legions of Chaos and Xenos alike.

Compare Combat Patrol prices across retailers right now on ThriftHammer.

Warhammer will always test both your tactical and financial skills — but with a little creativity and a sharp hobby knife, you can build beautiful armies and keep your wallet intact.

Whether you're kitbashing Orks or resurrecting Necrons, remember: every sprue hides a secret unit.