Orc Army Drummer by Epic Miniatures

Before the warband crests the ridge, you hear it — the deep, bone-rattling beat of a war drum, and the orc beating it grins because he knows what it means for you.

• ✔ 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 broad, barrel-chested orc warrior strides forward with a drum slung at his hip and a mace raised high — every inch of him radiating the savage confidence of a seasoned battlefield musician who also moonlights as a brawler. His mohawked topknot, thick braided beard, and layered rope necklace give him a tribal chieftain's presence, while the woven fur skirt, wrapped leg bindings, and battered round shield speak to a warrior who has survived more than a few scraps. There is nothing ceremonial about this figure — he plays the drum because it makes his allies fight harder and his enemies' hands shake.

The detail across this sculpt is generous. The drum itself is convincingly textured, reinforced with a cross-hatched rope pattern. His mace hand is wrapped for grip, his shield arm keeps the beat steady, and the sash across his chest carries the clutter of a warrior who picks up trophies on the march. Assembled from multiple parts, the finished miniature carries real weight and dimension — a character that rewards careful painting as much as it rewards dropping on the table mid-encounter.

Whether you need a battlefield support character to buff orc warbands mechanically, a tribal herald announcing the arrival of a larger force, or a memorable NPC whose drumbeats the party first hears echoing through a mountain pass — this miniature earns its place in your collection on either the gaming table or the display shelf.

Adventurers who'll want this one:

• Dungeon Masters building orc raiding parties, warbands, or tribal encampments
• Players running an orc, half-orc, or tribal barbarian character with a flair for the dramatic
• Painters who enjoy expressive faces, layered textures, and tribal equipment details
• Collectors building out a fully characterful orc warband with support roles

Encounter Hook: As the party scouts the entrance to the ruined fort, a rhythmic drumbeat starts up from within the walls — slow and deliberate at first, then building in tempo. When they finally breach the gate, they find a lone orc drummer at the centre of the courtyard, grinning, surrounded by warriors who've been working themselves into a battle frenzy for the last ten minutes. Roll for initiative.

Details

Scale: 32mm. Base: available with a medium plain base (25.5mm) or without a base, allowing you to fit your own. Multipart assembly required. Supplied unpainted.

Sculpted by Epic Miniatures — a prolific independent studio producing characterful fantasy miniatures across a wide range of creature types and archetypes.

Pairs well with our orc warband collection and mountain highland encounters — or explore more sculpts 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.