Necron Host vs Ossiarch Bonereapers Battleforce: Which to Pick

Quick answer

Pick the Necron Host Battleforce if you want a larger, cheaper-per-model start to Warhammer 40,000; pick the Ossiarch Bonereapers Null Myriad Phalanx if you prefer Age of Sigmar, elite undead infantry, and a centerpiece leader in Arkhan the Black.

Model count and price per miniature

The Necron Host includes 37 plastic miniatures for USD 155.55, while the Null Myriad Phalanx includes 26 for USD 175.00. That works out to roughly USD 4.20 per model for the Necrons versus USD 6.73 for the Bonereapers, before any local discounts. If your budget is tight and you want the fullest possible tabletop army from one box, the Necron Host stretches further.

Two different games, two different rhythms

These boxes are not interchangeable: the Necron Host is a Warhammer 40,000 force, while the Null Myriad Phalanx is built for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The Necron Host is described as a balanced force of units, which suits players who want a mix of infantry and supporting elements to learn the 40k turn structure. The Null Myriad Phalanx is pitched as a large and balanced Ossiarch Bonereapers army, with Arkhan the Black as a named necromantic leader. If you already have a preferred ruleset or a regular opponent, that choice should outweigh raw model count.

The trade-off: volume versus character

The Necron Host gives you more models and a lower entry price, but it is a broader, more generic starting force. The Null Myriad Phalanx costs more and contains fewer models, yet it includes a recognizable centerpiece character and a tighter thematic identity. Neither box is a complete competitive list on its own; both are described as a way to start a new army or expand an existing collection while saving compared to buying kits individually. The real trade-off is whether you value a larger bench of units or a stronger centerpiece and theme.

Availability is part of the decision

Both products are limited stock items, so the “better” box is partly the one you can actually get. If one sells out while you are deciding, the comparison becomes moot. Check current stock before committing to either, and avoid buying both as a “try it and see” experiment unless you genuinely plan to build and play two separate game systems.

Decision trade-offs

• Choose the Necron Host if: You want the lower total price and the highest model count for a Warhammer 40,000 army. Accept that the force is a broad, balanced starter rather than a character-led collection.
• Choose the Null Myriad Phalanx if: You play or want to play Warhammer Age of Sigmar and value a named leader and a themed undead force over raw model count. Accept the higher price and smaller miniature count.
• Check stock before you commit: Both battleforces are limited-run products. Confirm availability first, because the practical winner is the box that is still in stock when you are ready to buy. If both are available, decide by game system first, then by model count and price.

Product facts at a glance

• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Battleforces: Death: Ossiarch Bonereapers: Null Myriad Phalanx: 26 plastic miniatures for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, including Arkhan the Black. A named leader gives the box a clear centerpiece and a stronger narrative hook for Age of Sigmar players.

  

• Warhammer 40000: Xenos: Battleforce: Necron Host: 37 plastic miniatures for Warhammer 40,000, described as a balanced force of Necron units. More models per box means more units to assemble, paint, and field, which suits players who want a fuller starting army.

  

Who each box suits

Best for

• New Warhammer 40,000 players who want a large, affordable first force
• Players expanding a Necron collection who want more units per purchase
• Hobbyists who prefer assembling and painting a bigger batch of miniatures

Not for

• Players set on Age of Sigmar or undead elite armies
• Buyers who want a named centerpiece character in the box
• Anyone who needs a complete, tournament-ready list from a single purchase