Warhammer 40,000: Combat Patrol Companion

Your Guide to Combat Patrol and the Wider Warhammer 40,000 Hobby

The Warhammer 40,000: Combat Patrol Companion is a 184-page guide designed to help newer players take their next steps into Warhammer 40K, from getting miniatures ready for the tabletop to playing Combat Patrol games and expanding their collection.

Combat Patrol is an accessible way to play Warhammer 40,000 using smaller, ready-made armies. This book introduces the format, explains how to prepare and play your games, and provides guidance on where to go next as your collection grows.

It also introduces the wider Warhammer 40,000 universe, its major war zones and the factions of the Imperium, Chaos and Xenos – making it particularly useful for anyone still deciding which army they want to collect.

Who is this book for?

• New players moving on to Combat Patrol games
• Beginners deciding which Warhammer 40K army to collect
• Players who want guidance on building, painting and playing with their first army
• A useful gift for someone who has recently started Warhammer 40K

What's Inside?

• What is Combat Patrol? – An introduction to the Combat Patrol game format
• The Hobby – Guidance on taking your miniatures from the box to the tabletop
• Playing Combat Patrol – Missions, preparing for battle, playing games and what happens afterwards
• Expanding Your Collection – Advice on where to go after your first Combat Patrol
• A Galaxy at War – An introduction to important locations and seven contested war zones
• The Factions – An overview of the armies of the Imperium, Chaos and Xenos

Do I Need Anything Else?

This is a companion book rather than a complete game. You'll need a Combat Patrol army and the appropriate rules and gaming accessories to play.

Looking for your first army? Explore our Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol collection, or visit our Warhammer 40K beginner range for starter sets, paints, tools and other ways to get started.

Still not sure what you need? Ask the Mighty Melee team or jump into our community Discord. We're always happy to help new players get started with Warhammer 40K.

184-page softcover book.