r/Warhammer30k 3d ago

Announcement ++ Mod Post ++ 'New Edition' questions.

162 Upvotes

Hi all!

Just a quick one today. We've seen an uptick in questions about a new edition/4th edition/edition cycles.

Whilst it's natural we want to think about the future, it is worth remembering we have only had this edition for **one year**. Even if we are on a 3 year cycle, we're not even halfway through it. Plus these discussions just tend to end up in the same place - either egregiously hopeful that GW will magically fix any issues, or incredibly downtrodden that a new edition will simply upset all the established rules again, because GW don't understand the concept of 'light touches'.

So lets all calm down on the fearmongering/wishing away the present, and just focus on hobbying and enjoying what we have.

Consequently we will be removing any more 'new edition' posts as low effort for the time being, as they're not exactly enriching the hobby space.


r/Warhammer30k 17d ago

Discussion ++ Monthly FAQs ++ July Edition

14 Upvotes

Oh shit it's July.

Are you driven with a desire to ask questions and worried someone will call 'em stupid?

Then ask away here!


As ever, ask queries in here, and players will try to answer as best they can. Or point you in the direction of where you can learn more.


Please DO:

  • Ask about rules queries

  • Ask about Legions/Fluff etc

  • Ask about hobbying and modelling etc.

Please DON'T:

  • Ask for copyrighted material.

  • Cause arguments for the sake of it.

  • Act like a prat to each other.


r/Warhammer30k 7h ago

Picture First dark angels bike

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174 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 8h ago

Picture Transfers can really make a model

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175 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 2h ago

Picture What Heresy models still use the Hellstorm template.

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47 Upvotes

Found this in storage, haven't used it since Apocalypse 1st edition. I think my record was roasting six units of Soraritas at once with it.

Anything other than Knights still use this?


r/Warhammer30k 10h ago

Picture Iron Warriors Legion Champion

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164 Upvotes

I didn’t use the shoulders/cape, head, or backpack of my 1st legion champion so I decided to throw em on a spare mkiii body. Grabbed a powersword from the melee weapons sprue in addition to a centurion combi-melta and halo from the new cataphractii box. Shoulders are a bit big on him, but otherwise I quite like the final product!


r/Warhammer30k 2h ago

Picture No Stache or you!

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37 Upvotes

Unfortunately it looks like no moustache for Torgaddon. Shame.


r/Warhammer30k 54m ago

Picture The Immortal IX

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30 tactical Marines done it may be a small accomplishment for some, but for me this is a very big step in completing my army or at least part of it. This is the most marines I’ve ever painted in a single go, and I’m very happy how that came out not used to photographing this many marines. I usually only photograph Kill Team so my photo box isn’t big enough. The sets painted are the new mark iv and the mark vi. I have 21 more marines to finish before Saturday so this short break it’s time to get back to work. Also highly recommend paint markers for rimming bases.


r/Warhammer30k 20h ago

Picture Death Guard Breacher Sergeant kitbash. Siege of Terra/ Lions Gate themed.

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530 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 7h ago

Picture WIP World Eater

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39 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 16h ago

Picture Delegatus / Herald

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177 Upvotes

Although that banner is supposed to depict the fall of Caliban (and back then that it was the story of Two Heads Talking), I simply like it too much to not have it.


r/Warhammer30k 10h ago

Discussion Horus Heresy transfer sheets

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55 Upvotes

Hi guys!

What's the general consensus on the quality of the different transfer sheets for Horus Heresy? I think one of the best ones is Death Guard with the amount of stuff you get.


r/Warhammer30k 18h ago

Picture Help deciding on colour scheme

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204 Upvotes

Hiya folks. Divided on which colour scheme to follow for my 3rd SoH Saturnine Termie. So thought to ask your good people. Left or Right?


r/Warhammer30k 14h ago

Picture Blood angels legionary

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87 Upvotes

Pictures might not be the best quality I took them on my phone. I forgot my camera at work. This is my blood angels Legionnaire. I get the decal sheet on Friday so I’m excited to put the final touches on it. The bases aren’t done and he’s not even glued down yet. Just wanted to take a picture cause I was very proud of how this came out. I had lots of fun painting these guys especially the faces. That was a fun process to learn. I may make the bases a bit more interesting but I’m pretty happy where they are right now anyway, this post is long enough. I’ll be posting the whole squad later today.


r/Warhammer30k 11h ago

Question/Query Just got resin vanguard Veletaris, anything I should know?

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33 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 15h ago

Scouring Era Night Lords Assault Marine: landing from deepstrike

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66 Upvotes

Trying to give as much motion and variation as possible to my interpretation of the 8th legion.

Feedback very much welcomed.


r/Warhammer30k 15h ago

Picture My first Horus Heresy Contemptor finally got some proper photos of him.

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59 Upvotes

Finished this Ultramarines Contemptor a little while ago, but until now the only photos I had were taken on my dining table under the world’s worst lighting.
I finally picked up a cheap light box and realised the model actually looks… considerably better than I thought.
This is only my third miniature, so I’m still learning everything from thinning paints to weathering and taking decent photos.
Looking back now, I can already see things I’d improve on (edge highlights, smoother whites and maybe a bit more contrast), but I’m really pleased with how he turned out overall.
Constructive criticism is very welcome


r/Warhammer30k 3h ago

Discussion Oversee with out allies.

4 Upvotes

Are oversee worth taking if you're not doing allies' stuff. because they are prefect for my rogue trader's theme army, since there based on field police. but look at their rules. they are more for leading allies so. if I'm not doing allies stuff is there a point.


r/Warhammer30k 18h ago

Picture Night lord contemptor dreadnought

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53 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 9h ago

Discussion Accidentally creating a lore relevant character when Mini Building

8 Upvotes

So i just realized that i accidentally built Soukhounou. I built a Raven Guard Praetor with a Raptor Imperialis on his Jump Pack... To my knowledge there is only one Officer of the XIXth during the Heresy that can wear the Raptor and is of high enough rank to function as a Praetor and that is Soukhounou.

Has something like this happened to you before that through a coincidence in the details of your minis there is only one Person that it could be lore wise?


r/Warhammer30k 5h ago

Question/Query Would this be to stingy to get replaced?

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4 Upvotes

r/Warhammer30k 8h ago

Battle Report 10min Battle Report - Blood Angels vs Imperial Fists

6 Upvotes

Relatively quick battle report. With inferno pistols and meltabombs, I think the blood angels did a good job featuring the strength of aggressive assault marine play (the terrain layout certainly helped too!)

Blood Angels vs Imperial Fists


r/Warhammer30k 17h ago

Picture Standard bearer for my 306th Adeptus Ministorum Militia company Command squad.

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26 Upvotes

Will run these guys as militia in HH also.


r/Warhammer30k 19h ago

Discussion How to make shotguns useful

41 Upvotes

I know this is a perennial question. We like shotguns, they are cool. But they do not appear especially useful.

Has anyone found a way to make them really work on the table?

I am currently thinking about trying a unit of 10 vets in a LR Exploritor to cause some problems in the opponents deployment zone for line units holding objectives.


r/Warhammer30k 23m ago

Question/Query How serious are baseplates?

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I’m aware Horus heresy is a much more relaxed setting so far, and I’ve remained within the parameters of baseplates until now, where my veteran despoiler sergeant is a little big for 32mm, would it be bad practice to put just the sergeant on a 40mm?