Warhammer 40,000 Core Book (Hardback)

In the far future, war is endless. Across a galaxy torn apart by betrayal, invasion, and daemonic corruption, countless factions clash in an unrelenting struggle for survival and dominance. The Warhammer 40,000 Core Book is your gateway into this vast and brutal setting, and the essential foundation for collecting, painting, and playing Warhammer 40,000.

This 220-page hardback combines rich background lore, stunning artwork, and the complete Core Rules needed to play games of Warhammer 40,000 at every scale – from fast introductory battles to massive, cinematic conflicts.

What’s Inside

The Warhammer 40,000 Hobby

Learn how to get started with the hobby through the four core pillars:

• Collect – Building your army of Citadel miniatures

• Build – Assembling your models

• Paint – Bringing them to life with colour

• Play – Commanding your forces on the tabletop

This section also introduces different ways to play, including Combat Patrol games, matched play, and narrative Crusade campaigns, alongside a full example battle report.

Dark Imperium – The Setting

Dive deep into the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium. Explore:

• The Imperium of Mankind and its fractured rule

• The God-Emperor, the High Lords, and the Inquisition

• Chaos, the Warp, and the Great Rift

• The Horus Heresy and millennia of galactic war

• The Era Indomitus, the Indomitus Crusade, and the galaxy’s current apocalyptic state

Includes a detailed galactic map and a sweeping historical timeline of Humanity and its enemies.

Factions of Warhammer 40,000

Discover every major faction fighting across the galaxy, with background lore, battlefield roles, and miniature showcases. This includes:

• Armies of the Imperium

• Forces of Chaos

• Xenos threats such as Orks, Aeldari, Necrons, Tyranids, and more

Each faction section highlights Combat Patrol forces to help new players get started.

Core Rules

The complete rules for playing Warhammer 40,000, covering:

• Datasheets and model characteristics

• The five phases of the game

• Universal Stratagems and abilities

• Terrain, Strategic Reserves, and aircraft

• Army mustering, missions, objectives, and victory conditions

Includes the Only War mission to start playing straight away.

Combat Patrol

A dedicated section introducing Combat Patrol, the fast and accessible way to play Warhammer 40,000 using boxed forces. Includes:

• Painting standards for tabletop play

• Six Combat Patrol missions with maps and objectives

Additional Features

• Comprehensive Core Rules index for quick reference

Product Details

• Format: Hardback

• Page count: 220 pages

• Game system: Warhammer 40,000

• Required for: All standard games of Warhammer 40,000

This book is the definitive starting point for new players and an essential reference for veterans of the 41st Millennium.