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Warhammer Magnets: size guide, kits and carry cases
Magnets let you swap weapons and hold models in their case on the way to the table. This guide gives the magnet size for each base and each model, the kit that covers most builds, and how to carry a magnetised army.
Ultimate Wargaming Magnet Pack
160 neodymium magnets in a mix of sizes, for swapping weapons, arms and gear. An easy way to start if you're magnetising a whole army.
For bigger projects, choose a pack size on each product page.
£21.99 (£18.33 ex VAT)Read more
Magnet size by base
Each base shown with its magnets to scale, in gold.
Uneven undersides? On bases like Space Marine Heroes, or where there's a small gap, use epoxy putty to set the magnet flush with the base. For which glue to use and how to make it hold, see our guide to the best glue for magnets.
Will it hold through the plastic? Check with MagNet™, our free magnet calculator.
Magnet size by model
Magnet sizes for arms, weapons and turrets vary by model. For parts not listed, go by the size and weight of the part.
Warhammer 40k
Infantry
- Shoulder joints and backpacks3mm x 2mmor two 3mm x 1mm stacked; 3mm x 1mm if space is limited
- Wrists (Space Marines, Orks and similar)2mm x 1mm
Knights
- Arms5–6mm x 1–2mm
- Weapons4–5mm x 1–2mm
- Wrists3–4mm x 1mm
- Head3mm x 1mm
- Accessories and shields2–3mm x 1mm
- Torso (if detachable)6–8mm x 2–3mm
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5mm x 1mm Disc Neodymium Magnet N42 (0.23KG Pull)
From £6.36 (£5.30 ex VAT) -
4mm x 1mm Disc Neodymium Magnet N42 (0.16KG Pull)
From £6.26 (£5.22 ex VAT) -
3mm x 1mm Disc Neodymium Magnet N42 (0.11KG Pull)
From £6.26 (£5.22 ex VAT) -
6mm x 2mm Neodymium Disc Magnet N42 (0.59KG Pull)
From £6.55 (£5.46 ex VAT) -
8mm x 2mm Gold Plated Neodymium Disc Magnet N52 (1.08KG Pull)
From £7.50 (£6.25 ex VAT)
Baneblade
- Weapons and turrets10mm x 2mmFor longer barrels, 12mm x 1mm, or smaller sizes like 6mm x 2mm or 3mm x 2mm, depending on the size
- Sponsons6mmDepth adjusted for drilling
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10mm x 2mm Neodymium Disc Magnet N42 (1.16KG Pull)
From £6.07 (£5.06 ex VAT) -
12mm x 1mm Gold Plated Neodymium Disc Magnet N52 (0.90KG Pull)
From £7.88 (£6.57 ex VAT) -
6mm x 2mm Neodymium Disc Magnet N42 (0.59KG Pull)
From £6.55 (£5.46 ex VAT) -
3mm x 2mm Neodymium Disc Magnet Gold Plated N54 (0.28KG Pull)
From £6.64 (£5.53 ex VAT)
Rogal Dorn
- Turrets8mm x 1.5mm
- Sponsons8mm x 1.5mm and 6mm x 2mmA mix of the two
Age of Sigmar
Dracothian Guard and Stardrake
- Riders and weapons3mm x 2mmor two 3mm x 1mm stacked
Archaon
- Arms, weapons and head options6mm x 2mm
Maggoth Lords
- Riders and weapons5mm x 2mm
Carnosaurs and Stegadons
- Riders3mm x 2mmor two 3mm x 1mm stacked
- Weapons and platforms6mm x 2mm
Special models
Ogre Thundertusk
- Arm for Vulture or Chaintrap5mm x 1mm
Carry cases: magnets on the base, steel in the case
Put a magnet in each base and line the case with thin steel sheet. A magnet holds to steel whichever pole faces it, so there are no poles to match.
- Use steel
Aluminium won't hold a magnet, and many stainless steels won't either.
- Thin sheet holds less
Thin steel can't carry the whole field, so a magnet holds less on sheet than on thick plate (Six things that reduce magnet pull force). Step up a size or use two magnets per base.
- Keep it touching
Foam, paint or anything else between the magnet and the steel acts as a gap and weakens the hold.
Then the poles must face the right way every time. See our guide Polarity every time.
Can't find what you need?
If you can't see the grade or size you require, get in touch for a custom manufacturing quote.
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