Warhammer 40,000: Core Rules

The galaxy is consumed by constant conflict. Vast empires clash across countless worlds as humanity struggles to survive against alien civilizations, traitorous warlords, and nightmarish threats from beyond reality. In this age of endless warfare, mighty armies battle for dominance in a future where survival is never guaranteed.

Warhammer 40,000 is a tabletop miniatures game that allows players to command armies representing the Imperium and its many rivals. This rulebook contains the core gameplay systems needed to collect forces, fight battles, and experience the warfare of the 41st Millennium.

Inside This 88-Page Softcover Book

Core Rules

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  Learn the fundamental mechanics of the game, including unit profiles, movement, combat, and battlefield interactions.

The Battle Round

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  A detailed guide to the sequence of play, covering each phase of a turn:

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    Command Phase

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    Movement Phase

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    Shooting Phase

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    Charge Phase

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    Fight Phase

Battlefields and Strategy

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  Guidance for creating engaging battlefields using terrain and objectives.

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  Rules for tactical options, special actions, and battlefield strategies.

Advanced Gameplay

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  Expanded rules for specialized unit types and battlefield roles.

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  Instructions for deploying reinforcements and bringing reserve forces into battle.

Reference Section

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  A collection of commonly used abilities, weapon rules, and universal game mechanics.

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  Information on additional digital reference resources available through the Warhammer 40,000 app.

Whether you're learning the game for the first time or need a compact reference for your battles, this rulebook provides the foundation for playing Warhammer 40,000.

Orders containing this item will ship on or after 2026-06-27.