Vexillarius Rules & PDF Bundle (PRE ORDER)

This product will ship on the 4th of December, the PDF will release on the 30th of November. This bundle comprises the following:

1. Hard copy rule book
2. PDF Version of the rules.

Vexillarius is David Brown’s tabletop wargames rules for fighting the great battles of the ancient world. Lead the armies of Greece and Rome, command the forces of Persia and Carthage, or unleash the warriors who challenged the empires.

What size battles can you fight?

Vexillarius is designed for big battles, with whole armies contesting the field. Each infantry stand represents approximately 500–1,000 men, while a cavalry stand represents around 250–500 riders. Stands fight together in Commands representing substantial formations such as a legion, phalanx or tribal warband.

A standard game gives each player an army led by an Army Commander and two subordinate Generals. Larger games add a third General, while the Grand Battle rules allow several players on each side to command the wings and divisions of a much larger force.

What is your role?

You are the Army Commander, responsible for the deployment, direction and fighting spirit of your army. Decide where to concentrate your strength, how to protect your flanks and when to commit your reserve. Once battle begins, your attention is a precious resource: where will your intervention make the greatest difference?

Your troops have their own strengths, limitations and fighting traditions. Some will stand firm; others may hesitate or surge forward at an inconvenient moment. Your task is to keep the army working together while creating opportunities your opponent cannot afford to ignore.

And when the crisis comes, you can join the fighting yourself. Your presence may inspire a decisive effort, but leading from the front comes at a price: your ability to control the wider battle is reduced.

Why choose Vexillarius?

A game that puts generalship at the centre. Success depends on deployment, timing and the decisions you make under pressure. Coordinate your battle line, win the struggle on the flanks and recognise the moment to strike.

Armies with character. Disciplined legionaries, formidable phalanxes, fierce warbands and elusive horse archers bring different challenges to the table. Armour, training and fighting style shape how your army performs and how you command it.

Uncertainty and opportunity. Limited orders, concealed reserves and cunning stratagems keep both commanders thinking. A sound plan matters, but so does the nerve to adapt when the battle takes an unexpected turn.

Use the armies you already own. Flexible basing allows you to field your existing collection without rebasing, provided stands can be clearly identified and both sides use consistent stand dimensions.

The book includes 23 army lists, two introductory scenarios and rules for larger multiplayer battles, giving you plenty of scope to explore ancient warfare with friends.

Raise your standards. Take command. Make your own history.