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Christian Hoffer

How to choose the right Star Wars: Legion army for you

Two Star Wars: Legion Starter Set boxes beside each other on a wooden table.

Looking to jump into Star Wars: Legion in 2026? Four new Starter Sets provide an easy entry point into the game, complete with units that showcase each faction’s unique style of play. But which one should you choose? I've been hands-on with all of them, so am ready to give you some advice before you hit the battlefield.

Following the launch of the game's second-edition ruleset which streamlined gameplay and fixed some lingering exploits, Star Wars: Legion publisher Atomic Mass Games has been releasing a robust line of new miniatures featuring fresh versions of most units in a hard plastic medium that’s more detailed and easier to build. That also goes for official Starter Sets, which give newcomers an on-ramp into the hobby fdor each of the game's main factions. (A fifth group – the Shadow Collective – can be played separately or as mercenary add-ons to an existing army.)

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