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Warhammer 40,000 evolved from Rogue Trader’s wild 1987 origins

Warhammer 40,000 evolved from Rogue Trader’s wild 1987 origins

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Games Workshop maps Horus Heresy releases for summer 2026

Games Workshop maps Horus Heresy releases for summer 2026

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Exodites join Kill Team in Warhammer 40,000 summer preview

Exodites join Kill Team in Warhammer 40,000 summer preview

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What is the difference between Shades and Contrast paints?

What is the difference between Shades and Contrast paints?

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New Warhammer 40,000 tanks promise fresh options for collectors and lists

New Warhammer 40,000 tanks promise fresh options for collectors and lists

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Warhammer World tickets for July events go on sale soon

Warhammer World tickets for July events go on sale soon

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Warhammer Open 2026 swag boxes add exclusive value for attendees

Warhammer Open 2026 swag boxes add exclusive value for attendees

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Warhammer 40,000 marks 35 years with Warhammer Day preview

Warhammer 40,000 marks 35 years with Warhammer Day preview

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Warhammer 40,000 July update covers rules, app, and points changes
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Warhammer 40,000 July update covers rules, app, and points changes

The July update is the 40k checkpoint that can change your list overnight, so the key move is to verify points, rules, and app access before your next game.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Combat Patrol arrives in the Warhammer 40,000 app with mission support
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Combat Patrol arrives in the Warhammer 40,000 app with mission support

Combat Patrol is now live in the Warhammer 40,000 app, with War Journal mission support and in-app score tracking for each army. It trims setup friction for pickup games and first-time players.

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Warhammer 40,000 evolved from Rogue Trader’s wild 1987 origins
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Warhammer 40,000 evolved from Rogue Trader’s wild 1987 origins

Rogue Trader launched 40k in September 1987 as a Rick Priestley rulebook, and every later edition reshaped the same brutal core.

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Why painting slower can finish your Warhammer 40k army faster
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Why painting slower can finish your Warhammer 40k army faster

The quickest way to finish a 40k army is to slow down on the few steps that cause rework. Clean edges, proper thinning, and controlled brushwork keep squads moving.

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Games Workshop maps Horus Heresy releases for summer 2026
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Games Workshop maps Horus Heresy releases for summer 2026

Summer 2026 points Horus Heresy players toward Saturnine, new battle groups, plastic tanks and campaign books, with GW backing the line through downloads and expansions.

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Exodites join Kill Team in Warhammer 40,000 summer preview
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Exodites join Kill Team in Warhammer 40,000 summer preview

Exodites finally reached Kill Team in the Big Summer Preview 2026, with Aeldari Dragon Lords, Dracolites and Ork NPCs giving the faction a real tabletop shape.

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Power armour through the ages, a history of Space Marine marks
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Power armour through the ages, a history of Space Marine marks

Every mark of Space Marine armour is a clue to era, battlefield role, and kitbash potential, from Thunder Armour to the Primaris reset.

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From Squats to Leagues of Votann, Warhammer 40k’s lost faction returns
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From Squats to Leagues of Votann, Warhammer 40k’s lost faction returns

The Squats came back as the Leagues of Votann, keeping the mining-dwarf core while 40k rebuilt them into a clone-based army with new lore and units.

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What is the difference between Shades and Contrast paints?
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What is the difference between Shades and Contrast paints?

The easiest rookie mistake is treating Shade and Contrast as the same pot. One deepens recesses after basecoating, while the other can do base, shade, and highlights in a single pass.

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Hammer of Math shows how reliable charges are in 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000
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Hammer of Math shows how reliable charges are in 11th Edition Warhammer 40,000

The sneakiest 11th Edition shift is how charge targets are chosen after the roll, making melee threat ranges easier to manage and easier to misjudge.

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Ruleshammer explains 11th edition shooting, range and visibility
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Ruleshammer explains 11th edition shooting, range and visibility

11th edition shooting gets messy fast, and this Ruleshammer guide tackles the exact visibility and range calls most likely to spark arguments.

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Land Raider turns 25, the iconic Space Marine assault tank
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Land Raider turns 25, the iconic Space Marine assault tank

A 25-year-old plastic kit and a 1987 origin story explain why the Land Raider still defines how Space Marine forces look, paint, and deploy.

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Adeptus Mechanicus Explorator Maniple guide explains new detachment strategy
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Adeptus Mechanicus Explorator Maniple guide explains new detachment strategy

Explorator Maniple suits Mechanicus players who want one objective to become the fight, rewarding durable guns, transport tricks, and tight target priority.

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Genestealer Cults gain ground as 11th Edition reshapes 40k tactics
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Genestealer Cults gain ground as 11th Edition reshapes 40k tactics

11th Edition gives Genestealer Cults a cleaner, meaner game plan: better mission play, tougher hero pressure, and fewer dead draws in list building.

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10 ways Orks got better in 11th Edition
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10 ways Orks got better in 11th Edition

Orks are getting more than a rules refresh in 11th Edition. A new Waaagh!, 15 detachments, and fresh vehicle support are already changing how the horde builds and plays.

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Ciaphas Cain gets Legends rules for Astra Militarum in Warhammer 40,000
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Ciaphas Cain gets Legends rules for Astra Militarum in Warhammer 40,000

Ciaphas Cain finally hit the 40k tabletop as a 70-point Legends pick, but his rules look built more for theme than tournament efficiency.

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Games Workshop unveils new Nazdreg miniature for Total War: Warhammer 40,000
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Games Workshop unveils new Nazdreg miniature for Total War: Warhammer 40,000

Nazdreg Ug Urdgrub is back with a new miniature and a playable role in Total War: Warhammer 40,000, putting a long-requested Bad Moons boss back on center stage.

Jamie Taylor2m read
10 things that got better for Drukhari in 11th edition
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10 things that got better for Drukhari in 11th edition

11th edition finally gives Drukhari the tools their speed game needs: real detachment choices, a smarter Power from Pain, and cleaner list-building.

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Updated 40k base-size guide covers Armageddon Starter Set models
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Updated 40k base-size guide covers Armageddon Starter Set models

Armageddon Starter Set kits put base size back on the critical path for 11th Edition. The updated reference helps you avoid rebasing mistakes, event disputes, and transport headaches.

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Games Workshop updates Warhammer 40,000 app with War Journal tools
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Games Workshop updates Warhammer 40,000 app with War Journal tools

Games Workshop’s updated 40,000 app now handles scores, opponent lists, Force Dispositions and War Journal missions, turning it into a real table-side tool.

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New Warhammer 40,000 tanks promise fresh options for collectors and lists
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New Warhammer 40,000 tanks promise fresh options for collectors and lists

These tank pre-orders matter if you build lists around durability, mobility, or armored support. They also signal another push for mechanized hobby projects.

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Warhammer 40k experts show how to expand Space Marines armies
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Warhammer 40k experts show how to expand Space Marines armies

The smartest next buy after a Space Marines starter set is a command core, scoring bodies, and one hard melee brick. Siegler and Lennon show why.

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Warhammer 40,000 starter set puts new Lieutenant in cheapest box
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Warhammer 40,000 starter set puts new Lieutenant in cheapest box

The cheapest 40k starter box gets the launch’s new Lieutenant and Ork sculpts first. That makes the Introductory Set the smartest buy for beginners and collectors alike.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Games Workshop says no armies are squatted in Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition
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Games Workshop says no armies are squatted in Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition

Games Workshop kept every army in play as 11th Edition took shape, with free core rules, over 70 detachments and Armageddon as the launch box.

Jamie Taylor2m read
How to magnetize 40k models for quick weapon swaps
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How to magnetize 40k models for quick weapon swaps

A practical how-to that walks you through magnetizing miniatures so weapon and upgrade swaps are fast and durable. Useful for conversions, tournaments, and adaptable armies.

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How to paint Ork Goffs, the classic black-and-white clan look
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How to paint Ork Goffs, the classic black-and-white clan look

Goff Orks live or die on contrast, and that makes them one of the fastest Ork clans to paint well. A few black, white, and grime choices turn a horde into a proper Waaagh.

Sam Ortega5m read
Workshop primer: essential first steps for Warhammer 40k hobbyists
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Workshop primer: essential first steps for Warhammer 40k hobbyists

A clear step-by-step workshop primer that walks you through unboxing, assembly, basing, priming, and first paint layers to get models tabletop-ready.

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Fast Tabletop Ready Warhammer 40k Minis, A Practical Primer
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Fast Tabletop Ready Warhammer 40k Minis, A Practical Primer

This compact primer lays out a step by step workflow to get Warhammer 40k miniatures tabletop ready quickly and reliably. It matters because efficient prep saves time, preserves detail, and helps you meet tournament base and marking rules before you travel.

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Tacoma Open reveals the early 11th edition Warhammer 40,000 meta
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Tacoma Open reveals the early 11th edition Warhammer 40,000 meta

Tacoma showed that early 11th-edition 40k rewards durability, cheap scoring bodies, and stratagem denial, with Custodes and Aeldari shaping the next list-building decisions.

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