Starting A 40K Army

Starting a Warhammer 40,000 army involves several key steps:

1. Choose a Faction: Decide which faction you want to collect and play as Warhammer 40,000 offers a wide range of factions, each with its own unique play style, lore, and models. Some popular factions include Space Marines, Necrons, Aeldari (Eldar), Orks and Tyranids. If you need help pinpointing an army, come talk to us at Wandering Adventures.
2. Learn the Lore: Familiarize yourself with the lore and background of your chosen faction. Understanding the history, motivations, and characteristics of your faction will add depth and immersion to your gaming experience. There are a ton of online resources for this, plus Black Library has an amazing range of novels.
3. Get the Core Rulebook: Acquire the core rulebook of the current edition (in your case, the 10th Edition rulebook. This book contains the rules for game-play, army building, and other essential information.
4. Build Your Army: Start by building a small force according to the points limit you and your potential opponents decide to play with. Armies are typically built using a points system that assigns values to each unit, allowing for balanced matches. Begin with a HQ unit and a few troop choices as a foundation. A Combat Patrol box is a great starting point. At Wandering Adventures, we can order in any Combat Patrol box or unit box you might want!
5. Assemble and Paint: Build your models following the instructions provided in the kit. Once assembled, you can paint them to match the color scheme of your chosen faction. Painting is a creative and enjoyable aspect of the hobby. We love to paint, and if you ever get stuck or need advice, come talk to us!
6. Learn the Rules: Study the rules of the game, both the basic rules in the core rulebook and any faction-specific rules found in their codex or supplement. Understanding the mechanics of movement, shooting, combat, and special abilities is crucial. We can run you through a demo game to learn the rules.
7. Play Games: Start playing games with your friends or at a local gaming store. Learning the rules is important, but practice is key to becoming a skilled player. As you play, you'll also get a better sense of how you want to expand your army
8. Expand Your Army: As you become more familiar with the game and your faction, you can gradually expand your army by adding new units and experimenting with different strategies.
9. Participate in the Community: Engage with the Warhammer 40,000 community. This could involve joining online forums, attending local events and tournaments, and sharing your hobby progress on social media.

Remember that Warhammer 40,000 is not just a game but also a creative hobby. Enjoy the process of building, painting, and playing with your army. If Warhammer 40,000 has indeed transitioned to the 10th Edition, be sure to stay updated with the latest rules and FAQs from Games Workshop to ensure you have the most accurate information for your games.

If you need help getting started at all, come see us at Wandering Adventures and we would love to help you out!