Anime Action on the Tabletop: Getting Started with Infinity N5

 

What is Infinity N5?

Welcome to Infinity, Corvus Belli’s flagship tabletop skirmish game—where cyberpunk aesthetic, tactical precision, and high-octane sci-fi collide. When you set up a battleground full of futuristic terrain and place these highly dynamic, finely crafted miniatures across it, the table transforms into a living, breathtaking diorama straight out of a Hollywood action masterpiece.

 

What Makes the Gameplay Stand Out?

Set in the Human Sphere—a universe rich with deep lore and sprawling factions—Infinity pits small tactical strike forces against one another in objective-based missions.
What truly sets Infinity apart is its reactive turn system. Unlike traditional wargames where you sit back and watch your opponent play, Infinity ensures you are always engaged:

• Simultaneous Action (Automatic Reaction Orders): If an enemy soldier sprints across an alleyway during their turn, any of your troopers with line of sight can react immediately—firing a burst or dodging incoming shots. It's never "just" the other player's turn.
• Flexible Order Pools: Tactical freedom is at the heart of every round. Instead of activating every model once, your army shares a pool of orders. Want to spend all ten orders driving a single elite specialist down the flank? You can. Prefer a coordinated group push? The choice is entirely yours.
• Field Medicine: Falling in battle doesn't mean a trooper is out for good. Downed models fall unconscious first, giving your Doctors and Paramedics the chance to dash in, apply a MediKit, and get them right back into the fight.

 

How Easy Is It to Pick Up?

Learning Infinity has never been smoother thanks to the Infinity Essentials range. Designed specifically as a low-cost, high-value entry point into N5, these sets guide you through the basics step-by-step. Each box features scannable QR codes right on the packaging, linking you directly to quick video walkthroughs for every rule. With the Essentials: Start Here box you'll start with quick, 3-on-3 skirmishes to master the core concepts before gradually introducing advanced tactics at your own pace.

What Do I Need to Know About Building the Models?

While Corvus Belli uses high-quality Siocast for larger centrepiece models, standard troopers remain in crisp, detailed metal. If you’ve only ever assembled plastic kits, don't worry—metal miniatures are surprisingly simple to work with:

1. Quick Assembly: Most figures consist of just a few pieces, so you can build an entire squad in an evening with standard super glue.
2. Unmatched Detail: Metal holds fine edge details brilliantly, making them a dream to paint whether you prefer quick speedpaints/contrast methods or detailed display painting.

 

Is Infinity Budget-Friendly?

Compared to most major tabletop wargames, Infinity is extremely wallet-friendly:

• Low Model Count: Standard N5 games are capped at 15 models (and even fewer in starter games), so you don't need to spend hundreds just to field a complete force.
• Free Official Rules: Corvus Belli offers the full N5 rulebook online completely free of charge.
• Free Army List Builder: The official Infinity Army app (available on web and mobile) is 100% free. It handles all list creation, unit profiles, skill lookup, and weapons stats with zero subscription fees or codexes required.
• Free Printables: Tokens, templates, and markers can all be printed directly at home for free.

 

Fresh Releases & Ordering

Corvus Belli drops brand-new miniatures every single month, keeping the game world constantly expanding without overwhelming your wallet.

Looking for a specific model or a faction unit that isn't currently on our shelves? As long as it's still in production, we can special order it in for you anytime.

Ready to deploy into the Human Sphere? Grab an Infinity Essentials Start Here box and jump into N5 today! We’re always happy to chat about the game.