Warhammer 40,000: Core Rules

The Essential Rules for Playing Warhammer 40,000

The Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules is an 88-page softcover rulebook containing the essential rules you need to play games of Warhammer 40K.

Compact and easy to reference at the gaming table, it covers everything from moving and attacking with your miniatures through to terrain, objectives, Stratagems, advanced rules and universal abilities.

It's an ideal rules reference for newer players learning Warhammer 40K, or for anyone who wants a convenient physical copy of the Core Rules to keep with their gaming gear.

Who is this book for?

• New players learning how to play Warhammer 40K
• Players who want a physical copy of the Core Rules
• Anyone looking for a compact rules reference to use during games
• A useful addition for someone building their first Warhammer 40K army

What's Inside?

• Basic Rules – Essential concepts including datasheets, movement and attacking with your miniatures
• The Battle Round – The Command, Movement, Shooting, Charge and Fight phases explained
• Battlefield and Tactics – Terrain, objectives, Stratagems and actions
• Advanced Rules – Rules for more specialised units and bringing reinforcements onto the battlefield
• Reference – Universal abilities and weapon rules, plus an introduction to reference material available in the Warhammer 40,000 App

Do I Need Anything Else?

This is the Core Rules book only. You'll also need a Warhammer 40K army and the appropriate rules for your chosen force, along with dice, measuring tools and a battlefield to play a game.

If you're completely new to the hobby, explore our Warhammer 40K beginner range for starter sets, beginner armies, paints, tools and everything you need 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.

88-page softcover rulebook.