The well of Etsy wargaming terrain is a bottomless one. You can get lost on there pouring over the various offerings, from Dwarven mines, to scorched gothic ruins. On Etsy, you’ll spot companies and manufacturers you’re familiar with, and many more that you’re not. It’s an abundance of talent and beautiful products all in one place.
After spending way too much time on there (yet again), I thought it’d be useful to pull together some of the best stuff I’ve found so far in one handy roundup.
So whether your jam is leading a small party of adventurers through dark and narrow dungeon corridors, or leading huge regiments of troops into an epic conflict, you’ll find something to suit your needs right here.
To be up-front, I do use affiliate links here, which means I may earn a commission if you were to buy through them. This is at no extra cost to yourself, and helps support the running costs of this humble blog. If you don’t want to use my affiliates though, then here’s a straight-up link to the Etsy marketplace 🙂
Etsy D&D Terrain
There’s a lot of terrain on Etsy that’s perfect for your D&D adventures. Perhaps your adventure begins (as it does for many) in the tavern bar (or even kitchen?). Or maybe your party has just escaped from prison? In any case, once your quest is underway, what kind of dungeon would you like to explore? Will you pave the way with some dungeon tiles and doors, or will you opt for the full immersion of a cavern/dungeon set? A cheaper “all in one” option is this MDF Deep Dark Dungeon kit, but that’ll require a bit more work on the building and painting side of things.
Etsy 40k Terrain
More of a Warhammer 40k player? Prefer to lead squads of Space Marines across shell blasted battlefields on ruined worlds? Ruins are ubiquitous in any game of 40k, whilst some industrial-looking scatter terrain will never go amiss either. Ammunition dumps, Sci-fi walkways, and jutting rocks paint a realistic picture of a futuristic warzone. This two-level gothic tower makes for an ideal centrepiece or scenario objective, too.
Etsy Warhammer Fantasy Terrain
Are you a bit of a rank and flanker? Whether you’re playing in the Warhammer Old World sandbox, or in Mantic’s Kings of War, there’s a lot of great fantasy terrain on Etsy that’ll make your table look stunning. You can never go wrong with some houses, and this fishing village set is perfect for your Empire army to defend against the tides of Chaos. No settlement is complete without a blacksmith’s forge, and as ever, some scatter terrain adds an extra dimension to your setup. Heading out into the wilderness, you might choose to fight over some ruins, or even a crumbling castle. These dead forest and goblin outpost sets are well worth a look, too.
Summary: Buying Etsy Wargaming Terrain
The thing I love most about the Etsy wargaming terrain offerings, is the individuality. If you’re buying buildings or scenery from one individual company, then there’s always going to be a particular look or “theme”. But because the creators and sellers on Etsy are all independent of one another, it’s akin to walking round a boutique market.
The sheer variety of Etsy wargaming terrain also means you’re more likely to find the exact piece you had in mind to bring your table to life. This is opposed to when buying from companies with a limited range, where you’ll often get something on the basis that it isn’t quite 100%, but “it’ll do”.
With that said, Etsy is far from the only place to pick up buildings, scenery, and furniture for your miniature adventures. Check out my roundup on the best places to buy miniature wargame terrain for even more options.