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Gothic Pulp Skirmish Wargame Est. 2009

Malifaux

Malifaux is a card-driven skirmish game set in a gothic steampunk alternate Earth where magic and technology collide. Miniatures are 32mm heroic scale, produced in high-quality plastic since the 4th Edition relaunch, with a distinctive artistic style that blends horror, western, and Victorian aesthetics.

Scale Details

Miniature Scale
32mm
Ratio Equivalent
1:50
Measurement
eye level
Eye Level Height
32.0mm

Malifaux miniatures are 32mm heroic scale — compatible in size with modern Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar. The artistic style is more exaggerated than GW, with larger heads and more expressive faces designed to convey character personality at tabletop distance.

Publisher: Wyrd Miniatures · Base Sizes: 30mm, 40mm, 50mm

Scale Conversions for Malifaux

Slicer percentages for converting between Malifaux and other common miniature scales.

Conversion Description Slicer %
28mm → 32mm Classic to Malifaux Scale 114.3%
32mm → 28mm Malifaux to Classic Scale 87.5%
32mm → 35mm Malifaux to MCP/Legion 109.4%
32mm → 75mm Tabletop to Display 234.4%

3D Printing Tips for Malifaux

Malifaux miniatures are known for expressive faces and intricate clothing details. Use 0.2mm nozzle at 0.06mm layers for the best results on character models. The 4th Edition plastic range is well-suited for kitbashing with 3D printed alternative parts. Resin printing is strongly recommended for this range due to the fine detail on accessories and weapons.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale is Malifaux?
Malifaux miniatures are 32mm scale (1:50 ratio), measured eye level. Malifaux miniatures are 32mm heroic scale — compatible in size with modern Warhammer 40k and Age of Sigmar. The artistic style is more exaggerated than GW, with larger heads and more expressive faces designed to convey character personality at tabletop distance.
What base sizes does Malifaux use?
Malifaux uses the following base sizes: 30mm, 40mm, 50mm.
What nozzle and layer height should I use for Malifaux miniatures?
Malifaux miniatures are known for expressive faces and intricate clothing details. Use 0.2mm nozzle at 0.06mm layers for the best results on character models. The 4th Edition plastic range is well-suited for kitbashing with 3D printed alternative parts. Resin printing is strongly recommended for this range due to the fine detail on accessories and weapons.

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