40K - Core Rules (2026)

This 88-page softcover book contains:
– Basic rules: Essential rules concepts, including how to use datasheets, move, and attack with your miniatures.
– The Battle Round: An explanation of the five phases of turn, including the Command Phase, Movement Phase, Shooting Phase, Charge Phase, and Fight Phase.
– Battlefield and Tactics: This section explains how to create an exciting battlefield using terrain and objectives, and how to use tactical tools in the form of stratagems and actions.
– Advanced Rules: This section explains how to use more specialised types of units, as well as how to reinforce your army with units that are not yet on the battlefield.
– Reference: Abilities that are universal to many units and weapons are presented here, along with an introduction to the reference materials found in the Warhammer 40,000 App.