Axe Skeleton by Epic Miniatures

Once a warrior, now a hollow thing of rattling bone and grim purpose — the axe still swings, even if the hand that holds it has long since forgotten why.

• ✔ Multi-miniature bundle — multiple variations in one order
• ✔ 32mm scale resin, printed fresh to order in the UK
• ✔ All pieces supplied unpainted and ready to prime
• ✔ Great value for building out encounter groups or display collections

The skeleton is one of the most enduring threats in the dungeon-master's arsenal — cheap to raise, relentless to face, and satisfying to paint. This medium-sized axe-wielding skeleton from Epic Miniatures captures that classic undead warrior silhouette with real sculptural flair: the exposed ribcage, the elongated reaching arm levelling the weapon forward, the tattered cape billowing behind as though caught mid-charge. There's a dynamic tension to the pose that reads instantly across a crowded battlemat.

This bundle brings together the supported and unsupported variants of the sculpt, alongside both a decorative base and a plain base option, giving you full flexibility whether you're painting for the table or building a display piece. The multipart nature of the kit means you have control over your final assembly, and the supported variant makes printing smooth even on a busy build plate.

Whether you're fielding a lone tomb guardian or populating a crypt with ranks of the risen dead, this skeleton holds its own as a focal piece. The forward-lunging stance and extended axe arm create a strong silhouette that paints up well with drybrushing, ink washes, or object source lighting on the bone.

• Adventurers running undead-heavy dungeon crawls who want a skeleton with genuine character
• DMs building crypt, tomb, or graveyard encounter maps who need a mid-tier undead threat
• Painters who enjoy working on skeletal anatomy and want a sculpt that rewards the effort
• Collectors assembling a display shelf of classic D&D creatures done properly

Encounter Hook: The party descends into the burial vaults beneath Ashenmere Keep, following the trail of stolen grave goods. As they round a corner into the main ossuary, a single skeleton detaches itself from the wall — armed, animated, and moving with unsettling deliberation. Behind it, more are stirring from their alcoves. The axe rises. Initiative is called.

Details

Scale: 32mm | Supplied unpainted and unassembled | Includes supported and unsupported variants | Includes decorative base and plain base options | Multipart kit

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Pairs well with other undead warbands and graveyard and crypt encounters — or explore the full range from Epic Miniatures.

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Ready to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.