White Dwarf is the official Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content – including new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more. Here’s what you can look forward to in November's issue: Planet WarhammerModels, letters and questions sent in by you. Plus, we say goodbye to eight warlords. THE WHITE DWARF BUNKER Access Granted!Wade Pryce talks about narrative campaigns and player immersion. ChallengesIt’s a monster of a painting challenge this month. Or a machine… Trouble in ParadyceWade continues with an update on the first stage of the studio’s Crusade campaign. Scenarios of the MonthNew scenarios for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Basic TrainingSam delves into battle tactics and how to go about scoring them. Hobby HangoutMake no bones about it, this month’s painting tips are all about skeletons. Satellite UplinkIt’s big stuff month! We look at monsters and machines from the painting community. Bunker BingoIt’s the penultimate month of the year, which means Bunker Bingo is almost over! WARHAMMER 40,000 Brutal RaidersOrk pirates (in spaaaaace!) join the ongoing war on the Chalnath Expanse. Yaaargh! Shokk AssaultA Big Mek on a hunt for loot tries out his latest invention and discovers that it is good. Cauldron of WarTeam up or stab ’em in the back? New multiplayer rules for Warhammer 40,000. Echoes From the WarpInsights on Detachments and how they’re designed, straight from the rules team. WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR Battle Report: Blood & ThunderThe studio’s top Spearhead players battle in a clash of Stormcasts and skellies. The Duardin AscendantFancy fielding Fyreslayers, Kharadron, and Dispossessed in one army, led by Grombrindal? Flashpoint Lethis: The Petrifex EliteLearn about the Ossiarch Bonereapers of the Petrifex Elite before they crush Lethis into dust! Flashpoint Lethis: The Necro-forgedArmy of Renown rules for the Petrifex Elite and their mysterious shape-shifting leader. Brush TipsThe ’Eavy Metal team discuss how they came up with their colour schemes for the Skaven. Briar and BoneWarcry rules for the Twistweald Sylvaneth and the Teratic Cohort of the Ossiarch Bonereapers. OTHER ARTICLES Armies of the Old WorldFour fledgling armies prepare to defend or destroy the World of Legend. SPECIAL FEATURE Tatters of Hope: Part 1A strike force of Kasrkin find themselves hunting a band of traitors and heretics.Part 1 of 5 written by William Crowe. Each copy of White Dwarf 506 also comes with a cardboard insert which includes a double-sided card for the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar Scenarios of the Month, 1x Warscroll Card for Grombrindal, 1x Warscroll Card for the Grand Necromystic, 2x Age of Sigmar Reference Cards, 6x Stratagem cards for multiplayer games of Warhammer 40,000 and 2x Bunker Achievement Cards. Also included is a code for unlocking the character Isabella Mariken in the Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus mobile game.

This multipart plastic kit builds 24 Rohan Warrior infantry, ideal for defending positions while the nimble cavalry attacks. They can be taken by a variety of Good armies, including Kingdom of Rohan, Defenders of Helm's Deep, Army of Edoras, Defenders of the Hornburg, Men of the West, and Realms of Men. They can also be used to represent an Evil Rohirrim Traitor unit. Well equipped and trained, they retain individual character without a formal uniform. Armed with a mix of weapons and gear, eight of them carry a spear and shield, another eight wield a mix of hand weapons and shields, and the last eight hold bows. The shields have a mix of Rohan-themed markings, and are fully interchangeable across the miniatures that can take them. This kit contains 182 plastic components and 24x Citadel 25mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted.

This multipart plastic kit builds 24 Hill Tribesmen infantry, ideal for flooding the battlefield with overwhelming numbers. They can be taken in a variety of Evil armies, including the Army of the White Hand, Usurpers of Edoras, and Besiegers of the Hornburg, and they can also be used to represent the Wildmen of Dunland. As they're not part of a standing army, they're equipped with a mix of different types of weapons, some of them improvised. Eight of the models may carry spears or two-handed weapons, another eight can wield flaming brands or hand weapons, along with optional shields. The last eight can be armed with bows. This kit contains 226 plastic components and 24x Citadel 25mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This 176-page hardback rules manual is a comprehensive guide to the hobby of building, painting, and playing games with your miniatures – whether you choose the forces of Good or Evil. Contents: IntroductionAn overview of the wider hobby of collecting, painting, and playing with your miniatures. RulesThe core of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game: – Code of Conduct and Basic Principles: A framework for players to adhere to, and a primer on the fundamental concepts and terms used in the manual. – Turn Sequence: Learn about the five phases – Priority, Movement, Shoot, Fight, which covers close combat, and Courage and Intelligence. – Unit Types: How Cavalry, Heroes, Monsters, Warbeasts, and Chariots work. – Weapons and Wargear: This section explains the variety of equipment available to your warriors, and the impact your choices will have on your tactical decisions. – Magic: This section explains targeting, casting, and resisting magical powers. – Special Rules: This section collects together 44 common Special Rules for easy reference. – Advanced Rules: Found in certain scenarios, these rules are handy when recreating scenes from the history of Middle-earth. – Siege Engines: Rules for fielding these immense threats, covering their movement, firing, upgrades, and crew (and their ability to launch severed heads as ammunition…). – Sieges: Throughout the history of Middle-earth, many sieges have taken place – these are the basic rules for creating your own sieges with your models. Narrative PlayRecreate your favourite battles and scenes from the movies! These scenarios are also great to play as part of a campaign, where you can re-enact a chain of events, from short scenarios, to massive Sieges. Matched PlayIn Matched Play games, you and your opponent gather your forces of heroes and warriors from your collection, up to an agreed points limit, before unleashing your armies for the fate of Middle-earth. ScenariosThis section includes six Matched Play Scenarios, each with their own layout, starting positions, initial priority, objectives, victory points, and special rules. Model ShowcasePhotography of armies and miniatures playable in the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. IndexThe Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules manual concludes with an alphabetised rules Index for readers to reference and quickly find the rules they need during games.

This 160-page hardback gaming supplement features over 120 profiles, 15 forces of Good Army lists, and 7 forces of Evil Army lists for all your favourite heroes and villains from The Hobbit™. Contents: Forces of Good: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 41x Dwarven Holds profiles– 16x Kingdoms of Men profiles– 17x Elven Kingdoms profiles– 8x Free Peoples profiles Good Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, additional rules, and special rules for the following 15 armies – Thorin's Company, Army of Thrór, Iron Hills, Erebor Reclaimed, Army of Lake-Town, Survivors of Lake-Town, Garrison of Dale, Erebor & Dale, Rivendell, Halls of Thranduil, Rangers of Mirkwood, The Battle of Five Armies, Radagast's Alliance, and The White Council. Forces of Evil: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 24x Gundabad and Dol Guldur profiles– 9x Misty Mountains profiles– 1x Smaug profile Evil Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, and additional rules for the following 7 armies – Army of Gundabad, Pits of Dol Guldur, Azog's Hunters, Rise of the Necromancer, Goblin-Town, The Three Trolls, and Desolator of the North. You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, available separately, to use this gaming supplement.

This 240-page hardback gaming supplement features over 150 profiles, 27 forces of Good Army Lists, and 19 forces of Evil Army Lists for all your favourite heroes and villains from The Lord of the Rings™: Motion Picture Trilogy and The War of the Rohirrim™. Contents: Forces of Good: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 25x Free Peoples profiles– 22x Rohan profiles– 25x Gondor profiles– 15x Elven Kingdoms profiles Good Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, additional rules, and special rules for the following 27 armies – The Fellowship, The Shire, Road to Rivendell, Breaking of the Fellowship, Kingdom of Rohan, Road to Helm's Deep, Defenders of Helm's Deep, Ride Out, Riders of Éomer, Riders of Théoden, Army of Edoras, Defenders of the Hornburg, Minas Tirith, Garrison of Ithilien, Reclamation of Osgiliath, Atop the Walls, Return of the King, Defenders of the Pelennor, Men of the West, Númenor, Lindon, Rivendell, The Last Alliance, Lothlórien, Fangorn, The Eagles, and Realms of Men. Forces of Evil: Unit profiles, special rules, wargear, options, and Heroic Actions for the following units.– 25x Mordor profiles– 23x Isengard profiles– 8x Hill Tribes profiles– 5x Misty Mountains profiles– 8x Fallen Realms profiles Evil Army Lists: Photography, background information, army composition, and additional rules for the following 19 armies – Barad-dûr, The Black Riders, Wraiths on Wings, Army of Gothmog, Legions of Mordor, Minas Morgul, Cirith Ungol, The Black Gate, Army of the White Hand, Lutz's Scouts, Uglúk's Scouts, Wolves of Isengard, Muster of Isengard, Assault Upon Helm's Deep, Usurpers of Edoras, Besiegers of the Hornburg, Depths of Moria, Harad, and Corsair Fleets. You will need a copy of the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, available separately, to use this gaming supplement.

The War of the Rohirrim – Battle of Edoras, is the ideal way to begin, or continue, your adventures in Middle-earth. Take command of the mighty warriors of Rohan, or the bitter and aggressive tribesmen of the hills, both led by characterful heroes, and reenact your favourite scenes from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim™. This box contains 56 miniatures split into two balanced armies – one Good, one Evil – and everything you need to play, including a rules manual, dice, and accessories. The Miniatures The Forces of Good– 1x Haleth, Prince of Rohan on foot– 1x Haleth, Prince of Rohan mounted on an armoured horse– 1x Háma, Prince of Rohan on foot– 1x Háma, Prince of Rohan mounted on a horse– 24x Warriors of Rohan, armed with a mix of spears, hand weapons, shields, and bows The Forces of Evil– 1x Wulf, High Lord of the Hill Tribes on foot– 1x Wulf, High Lord of the Hill Tribes mounted on a horse– 1x General Targg on foot– 1x General Targg mounted on a horse– 24x Hill Tribesman, armed with a mix of weapons, flaming brands, and bows The Scenery– 2 sets of modular Rohan Houses, building two large pieces, plus a variety of accessories and fences The RulesThis box contains the complete, unabridged 176-page hardback Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game Rules Manual, covering both Narrative and Matched Play games with your Middle-earth miniatures. Everything from the basic fundamentals of movement and combat, through to fielding siege engines and casting magical powers is here, in an updated format, plus photos of beautifully-painted armies to inspire you! The box also contains a 48-page booklet containing all the scenarios and profiles you need to recreate the Battle of Edoras with your miniatures. Four Scenarios allow you to play through a linked mini campaign – The First Assault, The Gates Fall, Torch the City, and Last Stand of the Princes. For full unit profiles, you'll need a copy of Armies of The Lord of The Rings, available separately. The Accessories– 12 6-sided dice in two colours– 1x range ruler– 1x 3'x3' square double-sided play mat– 2x Quick Reference Guides This kit contains 678 plastic components, and 2 Citadel 40mm Round Bases with Hex Holes and 52x Citadel 25mm Round Bases. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

horitative leaders of the Astra Militarum's forces bear a panoply of armaments and insignia that mark their high office, wielding their array of weapons as skilfully as they command the countless soldiers beneath them. This multipart plastic kit builds a Cadian Castellan – a senior leader of the Astra Militarum. This hugely customisable miniature can be armed with a las pistol, bolt pistol, or plasma pistol in one hand, or instead point sternly forward. In the other hand, they can wield a chainsword, power sword, boltgun, or a power fist with a back-mounted generator. The kit also includes a variety of aesthetic options, including a choice of two torso poses, various arm poses, four distinctive heads, and accessories such as pistol holsters, purity seals, pouches, and a sheathed sword. The miniature also features a scenic base, allowing the Castellan to be posed in an appropriately commanding and heroic manner. This kit comprises 38 plastic components and comes with 1x Citadel 28.5mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unassembled and unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This 128-page hardcover book contains:– Background material detailing the history, culture, and organisation of the Slaves to Darkness, and how these mortals came to be followers of Chaos– A thorough description of each unit, combining detailed photography, artwork, and background material– Faction rules including seven battle traits, four battle formations, three heroic traits, and three artefacts of power– Three Spells, three Manifestations, and five Ensorcelled Banners– 43 warscrolls for units, terrain, and Manifestations– A Spearhead guide, including gameplay and hobby advice for the Darkoath Raiders, along with its own set of warscrolls and army abilities– Narrative Path to Glory rules, including the Anvil of Apotheosis, allowing you to create your own hero– Rules for one thematic Army of Renown and two Regiments of Renown that can be added to other Chaos armies– A handy reference section with army abilities, spells, and battle traits This book contains a unique digital code for use with Warhammer Age of Sigmar: The App.

This kit includes a full Grandfather's Gardeners warband for use in games of Warhammer Underworlds, along with fighter cards and warscroll cards for the warband. This set contains 5 plastic miniatures:– 1x Phleghmus Potbelly– 1x Slunge– 1x Maggoty Strewg– 1x Bug-eyed Dripterus– 1x Squort This set also includes:– 5x double-sided fighter cards– 7x warscroll cards (in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese) The double-sided fighter cards measure 63mm x 88mm, and the double-sided warscroll cards measure 106mm x 145mm. This kit contains 21x components, including 5x integrated scenic bases, in green pre-coloured plastic. These push-fit miniatures can be assembled without glue and are supplied unpainted.

This kit includes a full Jaws of Itzl warband for use in games of Warhammer Underworlds, along with fighter cards and warscroll cards for the warband. This set contains 4 plastic miniatures:– 1x Kro-Jax, the Aegis– 1x So-Kar– 1x Ro-Tak, the Guardian– 1x Sotek's Venomites This set also includes:– 4x double-sided fighter cards– 7x warscroll cards (in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese) The double-sided fighter cards measure 63mm x 88mm, and the double-sided warscroll cards measure 106mm x 145mm. This kit contains 19x components, including 4x integrated scenic bases, in green pre-coloured plastic. These push-fit miniatures can be assembled without glue and are supplied unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Colour paints.

This multipart plastic kit builds the towering Abraxia, a mighty hero to lead your Slaves to Darkness. Seated atop the Thanatorg, a formidable opponent on its own, she's ready to get stuck in where the fighting is thickest, inspiring her fellow warriors by example. She wields Gorbolga, a fickle but powerful spear, and a towering shield. You'll find options for both a helmeted and bare head in the box, revealing that those horns aren't just a decoration on the helmet. This kit contains 49 plastic components, and 1x Citadel 100mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unassembled and unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This multipart plastic kit builds a Chaos Sorcerer Lord, a savage-looking warrior-wizard to bolster your Slaves to Darkness armies. Wearing heavy armour, and wielding a heavy runeblade and blade-tipped Sorcerer Staff, they are prepared to crush their enemies from the frontlines. In the box you'll find two equally terrifying heads, as well as two distinct toppers for the staff – making it easy to customise your miniature. This kit contains 16 plastic components, and 1x Citadel 40mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unassembled and unpainted – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This set of Slaves to Darkness Warscroll Cards offers a handy set of references to use during games of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. You'll find cards for your units, faction terrain, endless spells, the First Prince Army of Renown, and Spearhead cards for the Darkoath Raiders. Packed with detail, they'll make it a breeze to find your stats, weapon profiles, and special abilities during your game, so you can focus on the action instead of flipping through rulebooks. They've been designed to put the most important information front and centre, measuring 70mm by 121mm. Some of these cards are double-sided, featuring colour-coded rules and abilities on one side, with an explanation of each on the reverse. This set of 57 cards includes:– 43x Warscroll Cards– 8x Legion of the First Prince Army of Renown Warscroll Cards– 6x Spearhead Cards with battle traits, regiment abilities, and enhancements for the Darkoath Raiders To use these cards fully, you will need a copy of Chaos Battletome: Slaves to Darkness, available separately.

An Ufthak Blackhawk Novel Ufthak Blackhawk reckons he’s in for it. Da Meklord has summoned him, and the Gargantsmasha just knows his boss wants to kick his teef in and be done with it. READ IT BECAUSE Follow Ufthak Blackhawk as he faces the drukhari in the teeming fighting pits of their dark city of Commorragh and he finds himself challenged to gladiatorial combat against the masters of pain. THE STORY Out of options, Ufthak leads his Waaagh! through the mysterious webway, to a place where kunnin’, sneakin’, and thinkin’ are the name of the game. A place with little truck for muscle and brawn – Commorragh, the Dark City. Here, where kabals and haemonculus covens pump psychic viscera into the warp, Ufthak is thrown into gladiatorial combat and soon finds himself up against an archon who will stop at nothing to prove she deserves to rule the Dark City – even if it means bringing Commorragh down around her. But the drukhari are about to discover that while orks may be simple, very little about them is ever straightforward. Written by Mike Brooks.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Since the T’au Empire annexed the world of Cao Quo, its benighted human population has caused setback after setback for their new rulers, resisting the light of the Greater Good. Now, an armed rebellion has taken root, led by the ruthless but brilliant Artamax – a Space Marine of the Raptors Chapter. READ IT BECAUSE Explore the inner workings, politics, and challenges facing members of the T'au as they face a full-scale planetary insurrection from within their own empire. Can a selection of experts from across the castes come together to defeat this insurgency? THE STORY In a moment of crisis for the T'au Empire, the enigmatic ethereal Yor’i assembles an elite Elemental Council – a veteran Fireblade, a water caste spy, a peerless air caste pilot, and a maverick earth caste engineer – in the hope of curtailing the growing insurgency on the planet Cao Quo. But as a full-scale planetary insurrection looms, enemies more cunning than Yor’i’s council could have imagined begin to surface from both sides, and Cao Quo soon finds itself teetering on the brink of being plunged back into a dark age of ignorance, and all-out war. Written by Noah Van Nguyen.

A Warhammer 40,000 Novel Across the warp storms of the Great Rift, a distress beacon calls for aid. The Rock is listening, for the Dark Angels have only their oaths to remind them of who they are. READ IT BECAUSE See what happens when the Dark Angels encounter a planet that might have even more secrets than they do! Can Master Lazarus cope with discovering what it really means to be defined by your oaths? THE STORY Supreme Grand Master Azrael summons Lazarus and his Fifth Company to honour an old debt on the Knight world of Reis – a planet upon which the warp has set its hungry gaze. But Lazarus is not so sure Reis wants to be saved – its Knights are long lost, its governance is dogged by political strife, and internecine conflict hampers the world’s defence against an ancient evil. ­An evil which, like Lazarus himself, refuses to die. Written by Gary Kloster.

This plastic upgrade kit can be used to equip Legionaries from the MKIII and MKVI miniatures with a versatile set of melee weapons, suitable to arm squad leaders, and equip a 10-man Despoiler Squad. You'll find a huge variety, allowing you to choose weapons that fit your Legion's style of war and add character to your army. You'll also find a set of arms that can be used to vary your poses and hold two-handed weapons. This kit contains: – 2x Sheathed chainswords– 2x Heavy chainswords– 2x Charnabal sabres– 2x Thunder hammers– 2x Power swords being drawn– 2x Power swords– 2x Power lances– 2x Hand flamers– 2x Plasma pistols– 2x Augury scanners– 2x Melta bombs– 2x Slung boltguns– 4x Power axes– 4x Power mauls– 4x Power fists– 4x Lightning claw components– 4x Volkite serpenta– 4x Phobos bolt pistols– 4x Umbra bolt pistols– 4x Tigrus bolt pistols– 10x Chainswords– 8x Hands (2 sets of four variants)– 10x Heads (2 sets of five variants)– 42x Arms (2 sets of 21 variants) This upgrade kit comprises 130 plastic components and is designed to be assembled with the plastic MKIII and MKVI Space Marines kits, which are sold separately. These components are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This kit is packed with detail and offers loads of ways to customise your Titan. You'll find four different faceplates for the head, as well as three pairs of pauldrons – one with sculpted Loyalist designs, one with Traitor imagery, and one left blank. The kit features joints at various points, allowing you to pose your Titan right down to its tank-crushing toes. Many of its weapons are also adjustable, meaning you can aim them appropriately. This model can be used in games of Legions Imperialis, as well as games of Adeptus Titanicus using the included Adeptus Titanicus Command Terminal. The set includes:- 1x Warmaster Iconoclast Heavy Battle Titan- 1x Krius siege drill or Krius grav-imploder- 4x Anvilus-pattern defence batteries or ardex-defensor bombard turrets- 2x apocalypse missile arrays- 2x melta cannons- 2x inferno guns- 2x vulcan mega-bolters- 2x turbo-laser destructors- 2x plasma blastguns- 1x Legions Imperialis 120mm Oval Base- 1x Adeptus Titanicus Warmaster Titan Transfer Sheet- 1x Adeptus Titanicus Warmaster Iconoclast Titan Command Terminal- 18x Warmaster Titan Weapon Cards This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.

This multipart plastic kit builds two epic scale Dire Wolf Heavy Scout Titans, swift and highly destructive god-engines. Each of these roving hunters is equipped with a pair of arm-mounted Ardex mega-bolters, and features a single super-heavy weapon mounted on its hunched carapace – the kit includes a choice of neutron laser, volcano cannon, and conversion beam dissipator for each Titan. The kit also allows you to customise your Heavy Scout Titans with different leg poses and glueless adjustable positions for the arm weapons, as well as a transfer sheet featuring 118 high-quality transfers to decorate their armour. These models can be used in games of Legions Imperialis, as well as games of Adeptus Titanicus using the included Adeptus Titanicus Command Terminals and Weapon Cards. The set includes:- 2x Dire Wolf Heavy Scout Titans- 4x Ardex mega-bolters- 2x neutron lasers- 2x volcano cannons- 2x conversion beam dissipators- 2x Legions Imperialis 80mm Oval Bases- 1x Adeptus Titanicus Warhound Titan Transfer Sheet- 1x Adeptus Titanicus Dire Wolf Heavy Scout Titan Command Terminals- 1x Adeptus Titanicus Dire Wolf Heavy Scout Titan Weapon Card Sheet This kit comprises 148 plastic components and a transfer sheet. These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Colour paints.