New to Warhammer 40k? Here's how to start: pick tabletop, video games, books or lore, and choose the right starter set for your budget and time.
Getting Started
Newcomer guides: where to begin with Warhammer 40k, the timeline in plain English, and how the setting fits together.
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What Is Warhammer 40k
Warhammer 40k is a tabletop wargame of toy soldiers and dice, set in a grim far future. Here's what it is, how it plays, and why it matters.
Where to Start With Warhammer 40k
New to Warhammer 40k? Here's how to start: pick tabletop, video games, books or lore, and choose the right starter set for your budget and time.
Warhammer 40k Timeline Explained
Warhammer 40k timeline explained: the major eras from the Age of Terra to the Indomitus Crusade, and why the dates and events matter to the lore.
Warhammer 40k Setting Explained
Warhammer 40k setting explained for newcomers: the Imperium, the Emperor, Chaos, xenos, and why the grimdark far future still hooks millions.
Warhammer 40k Lore in Ten Minutes
Warhammer 40k lore in ten minutes: the Imperium, the Emperor, Chaos, xenos and the 41st millennium, explained simply and fast.
Warhammer 40k vs Age of Sigmar
Warhammer 40k vs Age of Sigmar explained: sci-fi shooting vs fantasy melee, release dates, rules, and which is easier for beginners.
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- Warhammer 40k Books Reading Order
- Warhammer 40k Factions Explained
- Warhammer 40k Factions Ranked by Difficulty
- Warhammer 40k Glossary
- Warhammer 40k Lore in Ten Minutes
- Warhammer 40k Setting Explained
- Warhammer 40k Timeline Explained
- The Warhammer 40k Timeline for Beginners
- Warhammer 40k Video Games for Beginners
- Warhammer 40k vs Age of Sigmar
- Warhammer 40k vs Star Wars and Halo
- What Is Warhammer 40k
- Where to Start With Warhammer 40k
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Warhammer 40k is a tabletop wargame of toy soldiers and dice, set in a grim far future. Here's what it is, how it plays, and why it matters.
Warhammer 40k vs Age of Sigmar explained: sci-fi shooting vs fantasy melee, release dates, rules, and which is easier for beginners.
A fan's guide to Warhammer 40k vs Star Wars and Halo: how the universes compare, why fans debate them, and what's actually canon.
New to Warhammer 40k video games? Here's where to start, from Space Marine 2 to Rogue Trader, plus what each game teaches you about the lore.
Warhammer 40k timeline explained: the major eras from the Age of Terra to the Indomitus Crusade, and why the dates and events matter to the lore.
Warhammer 40k setting explained for newcomers: the Imperium, the Emperor, Chaos, xenos, and why the grimdark far future still hooks millions.
Warhammer 40k lore in ten minutes: the Imperium, the Emperor, Chaos, xenos and the 41st millennium, explained simply and fast.
New to Warhammer 40k? This glossary unpacks the lore and tabletop terms you'll see everywhere, from Waaagh! to MEQ, in plain English.