Loading...|Loading...
Warhammer 40k background

Warhammer 40k

Hobby Community

More News

Warhammer 40,000 begins new Armageddon lore series, exploring the war world’s system
Analysis

Warhammer 40,000 begins new Armageddon lore series, exploring the war world’s system

Armageddon is back in the spotlight, and the new lore series turns the whole system into the map for 40k’s next major narrative push.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Golden Demon 2026 US finalists shine at AdeptiCon, more coverage ahead
Community

Golden Demon 2026 US finalists shine at AdeptiCon, more coverage ahead

The first Golden Demon finalist gallery from AdeptiCon is a painter’s reference pack, with more finalist pins coming next week and SPIEL Essen next on the calendar.

Sam Ortega5m read
New 40k edition ties objectives to terrain and battlefield cover
Updates

New 40k edition ties objectives to terrain and battlefield cover

Objectives now live on ruins, relics, and rubble, turning every mission into a fight for actual ground. The new edition also gives midfield units more cover and less punishment.

Nina Kowalski5m read
How to magnetize 40k models for quick weapon swaps
Analysis

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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Complete Sisters of Battle starter guide for buyers, painters, and players
Analysis

Complete Sisters of Battle starter guide for buyers, painters, and players

A faction-focused primer lays out purchases, paint recipes, and list-building advice to start a Sisters of Battle army. It combines hobby and tactical steps so readers can build, paint, and play with confidence.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Warhammer 40,000 reveals Blood Angels Vanguard Veteran for Armageddon launch wave
Releases

Warhammer 40,000 reveals Blood Angels Vanguard Veteran for Armageddon launch wave

A gold-helmeted Blood Angels Vanguard Veteran shows Armageddon is leaning hard into iconic infantry, not just headline monsters, as Games Workshop teases the next edition.

Sam Ortega2m read
Workshop primer: essential first steps for Warhammer 40k hobbyists
Analysis

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.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Practical Guide to Building and Basing Durable Modular Warhammer 40k Terrain
Analysis

Practical Guide to Building and Basing Durable Modular Warhammer 40k Terrain

Learn practical steps to plan, build, paint and base durable modular 40k terrain that’s reusable, tactical and tabletop-proof.

Jamie Taylor4m read
A Fast Reproducible Workflow to Paint Tabletop Ready Miniatures
Analysis

A Fast Reproducible Workflow to Paint Tabletop Ready Miniatures

I outline a concise painting workflow that turns assembled miniatures into tabletop ready models in a few hours each, with simple weathering techniques to add realism. This approach matters because it balances speed and durability, letting you field completed armies for events and pick up games without sacrificing satisfying finished looks.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Red Corsairs return with new plastic kits and battleforce box
Releases

Red Corsairs return with new plastic kits and battleforce box

Huron Blackheart's Red Corsairs are back as a full release with new plastic Raider infantry, a Reave-Captain leader, upgrades and a Lords of the Maelstrom battleforce. Rules for running a themed force will appear in The Maelstrom: Lair of the Tyrant.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Competitive Warhammer 40k Tournaments: What New Players Need to Know
Analysis

Competitive Warhammer 40k Tournaments: What New Players Need to Know

Forget the netlist rabbit hole — your first competitive 40k event is won with the right ruleset, a list you actually know, and a mission-first mindset that most casual players never develop.

Jamie Taylor8m read
New Player Tournament Guide: Checklists for List Building and Event Day
Analysis

New Player Tournament Guide: Checklists for List Building and Event Day

Your first GT is 30 days away; here's the exact prep pipeline TOs and veteran players wish every first-timer had read before round one.

Nina Kowalski6m read
How to Paint Warhammer 40k Miniatures, From Basics to Advanced Techniques
Analysis

How to Paint Warhammer 40k Miniatures, From Basics to Advanced Techniques

From basing your first Intercessor to mastering glazes, painting 40k minis is a craft with a clear learning path — here's how to walk it.

Nina Kowalski6m read
Painting Imperial Knights and Defilers, a Step-by-Step Workflow Guide
Analysis

Painting Imperial Knights and Defilers, a Step-by-Step Workflow Guide

Big models punish bad planning and reward good habits. Here's the exact workflow, from sprue to tabletop, for Imperial Knights and Defilers.

Sam Ortega7m read
AdeptiCon 2026 Champs Top 8 Lists Reveal the New 40k Meta
Analysis

AdeptiCon 2026 Champs Top 8 Lists Reveal the New 40k Meta

Conan Jennings won back-to-back AdeptiCon titles with Ultramarines while Folger Pyles shocked 375 players by reaching the semis with the game's worst-ranked faction.

Jamie Taylor4m read
Owlcat Games Opens Pre-Orders, Alpha Access for Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy cRPG
Releases

Owlcat Games Opens Pre-Orders, Alpha Access for Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy cRPG

Owlcat is rebuilding every RPG system from scratch for Dark Heresy, with an open alpha already live for pre-order buyers starting at $79.

Nina Kowalski2m read
Games Workshop Surpasses Mattel in Market Cap, Cementing Warhammer's Rise
News

Games Workshop Surpasses Mattel in Market Cap, Cementing Warhammer's Rise

Games Workshop's market cap hit ~£5.9 billion, eclipsing Mattel's £4.3 billion, as record revenue and Space Marine 2's 7M+ sales rewrote what a tabletop company can be worth.

Jamie Taylor2m read
Warhammer 40k 11th Edition Reveals Sweeping List-Building Overhaul for 2026
Updates

Warhammer 40k 11th Edition Reveals Sweeping List-Building Overhaul for 2026

Locking character-unit pairings at list-writing, not game start, is the sleeper rule change of 11th Edition, and it reshapes how every army builds.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Checklist for Navigating Dataslates and Balance Updates in Warhammer 40,000
Analysis

Checklist for Navigating Dataslates and Balance Updates in Warhammer 40,000

A practical checklist to turn quarterly dataslates, balance updates, and ad-hoc rulings into predictable workstreams so your lists, events, and hobby time survive the next change.

Jamie Taylor5m read
Kravek Morne Debuts with Iron Mantle, Last Argument, Hobby Upgrade Set
Releases

Kravek Morne Debuts with Iron Mantle, Last Argument, Hobby Upgrade Set

Games Workshop revealed Kravek Morne, an Iron Warriors Warsmith in Cataphractii Iron Mantle with the thunder hammer Last Argument, plus a hobby upgrade sprue for IV Legion models.

Jamie Taylor2m read
New List Engine Tool Tracks Tournament Results, Army Builds, and Undefeated Lists
Releases

New List Engine Tool Tracks Tournament Results, Army Builds, and Undefeated Lists

List Engine launched with March 14–15 tournament data, letting players browse undefeated lists and army detachments from recent regional events at a glance.

Nina Kowalski1m read
Wētā Workshop Teams With Games Workshop on Epic 1:6 Scale Statues
Releases

Wētā Workshop Teams With Games Workshop on Epic 1:6 Scale Statues

Wētā Workshop's Jules German reveals the film-grade craft behind 1:6 scale statues of Mephiston, Lieutenant Titus, and Skragrott in a new Warhammer+ episode.

Jamie Taylor2m read
David Arroba's 800-Hour Slayer Sword Diorama Sets a New Golden Demon Standard
Analysis

David Arroba's 800-Hour Slayer Sword Diorama Sets a New Golden Demon Standard

David Arroba spent 800 hours on a Soulblight Gravelords diorama that won Golden Demon 2026's Slayer Sword, and the build is a masterclass in what judges actually reward.

Jamie Taylor3m read
Games Workshop Opens Four New Warhammer Stores Across the US and Poland
Updates

Games Workshop Opens Four New Warhammer Stores Across the US and Poland

Games Workshop opens four stores this month: South Bend (April 11), Arlington (April 18), Szczecin (April 11), and Poznan (April 25).

Sam Ortega2m read
Your Complete Checklist for Transitioning From 40k 10th to 11th Edition
Analysis

Your Complete Checklist for Transitioning From 40k 10th to 11th Edition

11th Edition arrives in June with over 70 new detachments and terrain-replacing objectives. Here's how to audit, budget, and paint your way to launch-day readiness without the chaos.

Jamie Taylor6m read
Darktide Gets a Cooperative Card Game Bringing Hive Combat to the Table
Releases

Darktide Gets a Cooperative Card Game Bringing Hive Combat to the Table

Cubicle 7's Darktide card game released January 21, 2026, dropping 1-4 condemned Rejects into Hive Tertium across six missions with 260+ cards and four archetypes from Fatshark's video game.

Sam Ortega2m read
Berehk Stornbrow, Twin Lance and Tyranid Prime: Rules and Models Reshape Lists
Analysis

Berehk Stornbrow, Twin Lance and Tyranid Prime: Rules and Models Reshape Lists

TechRaptor's March 7, 2026 review finds the Twin Lance outshines Berehk Stornbrow and the Tyranid Prime, and the £67 Tau kit promises "insane mobility" on the tabletop.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Goonhammer Names Q1 2026 Dataslate Winners and Losers, Predicts Meta Shifts
Analysis

Goonhammer Names Q1 2026 Dataslate Winners and Losers, Predicts Meta Shifts

Goonhammer's Q1 2026 roundtable names Chaos variants and Fell Ravagers as big winners after no nerfs, flags Shadeunner dash+warp-jump and CSM Raptors two power-fist option with a +20 points cost.

Nina Kowalski3m read
Goonhammer Unveils Gun Lugger Ogryn Build, Reconciles Darktide Differences
Analysis

Goonhammer Unveils Gun Lugger Ogryn Build, Reconciles Darktide Differences

Goonhammer’s Necromunday build bumps an Ogryn’s Ballistic Skill to 4+, drops Weapon Skill to 4+, and promises a path “beyond a 50% hit rate” with heavy stubbers, autocannons, and precise arms selection.

Sam Ortega3m read