Gladiator 02 by Novaminis
Description
She has fought a dozen bouts and walked away from every one — sword arm raised, shield dented, and not a single drop of mercy left in her eyes.
- ✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK
- ✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime
- ✔ Compatible with D&D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs
- ✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf
This is Gladiator 02 from Novaminis — the second variation in their gladiator range, and where the first brought raw power, this sculpt brings something sharper: a fighter who has learned to read her opponent before she moves. She stands poised mid-engagement, broad sword raised high and a studded round shield held close to her core, ready to parry or press forward in the same breath.
Her armour tells her story in detail — studded leather torso armour adorned with embossed lion motifs across the belt, bracers strapped tight to her forearms, and hobnailed boots laced to the knee. Her hair is pulled back beneath a close-fitting helm, and her expression is one of absolute focus. Every surface on this sculpt rewards a careful painter: the riveted leatherwork, the worn boss of the shield, the faint texture of her greaves all hold paint beautifully.
As a 02 variant, this pose reads quite differently to the rest of the series — where other gladiators may be in the swing of attack or locked in a defensive stance, this figure is caught in the moment just before commitment, weight balanced and options open. That makes her equally compelling as an active combatant piece on the gaming table or as a standalone display figure mid-duel.
A great choice for adventurers who:
- Run arena campaigns, pit fight encounters, or colosseum-style set pieces
- Need a female fighter or barbarian miniature with strong visual presence
- Want a historically-inspired warrior who works in fantasy, sword-and-sandal, or gladiatorial settings
- Are building a display piece around a skilled, battle-worn human warrior
- Are collecting multiple gladiator variants for a full arena roster
Encounter Hook
The party enters the blood-soaked arena expecting easy coin — only to find their opponent is the undefeated Champion of the Crimson Sands, a woman who has survived seventeen consecutive bouts and knows every dirty trick the crowd has ever cheered for. She doesn't boast. She doesn't gesture to the stands. She just raises her sword, fixes her gaze on the nearest party member, and waits.
Details
Sculpted by Novaminis — visit their collection to explore more of their character range.
This miniature is supplied unpainted and unassembled where applicable. Bases may vary; we recommend a standard 25mm round base for this figure.
Pairs well with player character fighters and warriors and grassland and urban arena settings — or explore the full range from Novaminis.
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