The Complete Way to Start Playing Warhammer 40,000
Want to start playing Warhammer 40K properly? The Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set gives two players everything they need to build their armies, learn the rules and start battling across a full tabletop battlefield.
Inside you'll find 46 push-fit miniatures forming two complete Combat Patrol armies – Space Marines and Orks – plus 15 pieces of terrain, two game boards, the Core Rules, a beginner-friendly handbook, dice, rulers and reference sheets.
The miniatures and terrain are push-fit and can be assembled without plastic glue. Whether you're completely new to Warhammer, starting the hobby with a friend or looking for a substantial first 40K gift, this is the complete starting point for playing the game.
Who is this set for?
- Two people who want to start playing Warhammer 40K together
- Complete beginners looking for a comprehensive first set
- Players who want two complete Combat Patrol armies
- Families looking for a Warhammer set they can build and play together
- An impressive gift for someone starting Warhammer 40K
Two Complete Combat Patrol Armies
13 Space Marines:
- 1 Captain with Relic Shield
- 1 Librarian
- 5 Intercessors
- 5 Vanguard Veterans with Jump Packs
- 1 Land Speeder
33 Orks:
- 1 Warboss
- 1 Weirdboy
- 20 Ork Boyz
- 10 Gretchin
- 1 Wartrakk
Both forces contain a mix of leaders, infantry and support units and form complete Combat Patrol armies, giving you two playable forces straight from the box.
A Battlefield in the Box
The Starter Set includes 15 push-fit terrain pieces to create your battlefield:
- 4 large Manufactorum Ruins
- 4 small Manufactorum Ruins
- 1 Shock Array
- 1 Capacitor Stack
- 2 Rockcrete Barricades
- 1 Generator Shrine
- 2 Galvanic Pylons
You also get 2 foldout game boards, each measuring 762mm x 559mm when unfolded.
Rules & Gaming Essentials
- 88-page softcover Core Rules booklet
- 88-page softcover Starter Set Handbook
- 2 double-sided Combat Patrol reference sheets
- 2 transparent 12-inch range rulers
- 10 six-sided dice
The Starter Set Handbook guides new players through building, painting and playing with their miniatures, while the separate Core Rules booklet contains the rules you need to continue playing Warhammer 40,000.
Do I Need Anything Else?
You'll need a pair of hobby clippers to remove the miniatures from their frames. The models and terrain are push-fit, so plastic glue isn't required.
Paints and brushes are not included. If you're starting from scratch, add a Warhammer 40,000 Paints & Tools Set for the essential paints, brush, clippers and hobby tools you'll need to get your armies ready for battle.
Explore our Warhammer 40K beginner range for paints, hobby essentials and other ways to get started, or browse our Warhammer 40K Combat Patrols when you're ready to expand your forces.
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.
Contains 535 plastic components and appropriate Citadel bases. Miniatures and terrain require assembly. Miniatures are supplied unpainted.
