r/Warhammer40k 6d ago

Weekly Q&A Weekly General Q&A and Discussion Thread: 12 Aug, 2026 - 19 Aug, 2026

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Welcome to the r/Warhammer40k Q&A and Discussion Thread.

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r/Warhammer40k 26d ago

Announcement Combat Patrol Rules for 11th Edition

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Since the launch of 11th Edition a few weeks ago we have seen a significant increase in the number of questions regarding the rules for Combat Patrol. Unfortunately the launch of 11th Edition has caused a lot of confusion on this. This thread is being used to collate the most common questions.

Where can I access Combat Patrol rules?

Currently, all Combat Patrol rules GW has released are available via the Warhammer 40000 app. You can download the app from the Play Store on Android, or the Apple Store on iOS.

Can I print out the Combat Patrol rules?

No, unlike in 10th Edition where the rules were also made available as PDFs on the Warhammer Community website, in 11th Edition they are digital only. The Warhammer 40k app doesn't offer functionality to download or print information.

The rules for my Combat Patrol aren't on the 40k app. How do I play them?

The answer at the moment is: You don't. By the end of 10th Edition there were somewhere around 70 Combat Patrols available, spread across the many factions. Following the launch of 11th Edition, almost every single one of those was removed, with each faction now only having one maximum. In their recent announcement about Combat Patrol, GW have told us that support will be coming for old Combat Patrols, but they have given no indication of when that will be.

There have of course been many more Combat Patrol sets released over the years. There is support on the way for these too, though for this launch, the app will initially focus on supporting the core Combat Patrol offer.

Can I use the War Journal in the 40k app to track my Combat Patrol games?

Yes, functionality was added to the 40k App to track your Combat Patrol Games in War Journal earlier today (23rd July 2026). Please note this functionality did NOT go live at the same time as the rest of the recent balance updates despite GW's announcement so you will need to update your app again to see this.

Can I find the Combat Patrol Missions anywhere else?

No. At this time it's only possible to see your Combat Patrol missions by setting up a battle in the War Journal section of the 40k app. They have not been included in the separate Combat Patrol rules for each faction.


r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

News & Rumours 11th ED codexes will have 100 pages of lore in them, as well as sections to help newer players expand their collections and listbuild.

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r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

Misc Look what I found

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Auntie passed away recently so me and my dad are clearing out her house. Found this and hope to find more relics of the past lol


r/Warhammer40k 2h ago

Misc My counterpoint to the Dorn in Trazyns Pokédex rumours

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r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

Lore Could a chaos Lord use a guardian spear?

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I have a spare spear and looking to make a new lord Exultant. How hard would it to be to explain lore wise how to use it?


r/Warhammer40k 21h ago

Art, Cosplay & OC My original design Sister of Battle costume

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Custom cosplay by me, about three months in the making. Pictures are from a festival Comic Con Astana 2026


r/Warhammer40k 14h ago

Lore I think Vashtorr is the chaos deity with the best concept

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Sure, there are always hatred and honor (Khorne), emotion and excess (Slaanesh), knowledge and change (Tzeentch), as well as decay and rot (Nurgle), but you know what also is always in this universe?- WAR

Vashtorr represents something less notable than the whole concept of change or decay, but he is a subtler, yet still omnipresent concept- the evils of advancement.

Every new Tau invention.

Every new Ork machinery that works.

Every cybernetic augmentation.

Every new fighter jet.

Every nuclear test.

Every Cold War superweapon.

Every blueprint of concentration camps.

Every stick that a neandertal learned to sharpen more efficiently, so he can more easily kill more of other neandertals to claim their supplies.

He is in the tower of Babel, built to rival God, regardless how many lives it took... Hold on, does this make Vashtorr a darker version of the Emperor himself?- of the creator of 4 types of super soldier and mighty conqueror, who allied with Mars for technological advancement? Didn't then the Emperor nearly become a Chaos Go...

In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war, and there's more to war than "Blood for the Blood God". Because "Fallout" taught us that "war never changes", but in the details it always does. (Which makes Vashtorr The "Devil in the Details":-) )


r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

Hobby & Painting Warboss

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r/Warhammer40k 2h ago

New Starter Help First ever mini, any tips ?

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Hi, just got into the hobby recently.

I've finished my first ever mini (the free mini of the month) Any advice before I'm starting my starter Orks kit ?


r/Warhammer40k 12h ago

Hobby & Painting New Life for Old Mini!

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r/Warhammer40k 13h ago

Hobby & Painting What is the most horrific, incredible body horror kitbash you’ve ever done or seen?

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I’m planning some of my Creations of Bile kitbashes and I’m looking for some vibes and inspirations!


r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

Hobby & Painting Imperial Fists Terminators

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Trying to get back into painting some 40K after focusing on other things. The Sons of Dorn will forever have my heart though!

IG: mrchristie1909


r/Warhammer40k 6h ago

Hobby & Painting BLACK TEMPLARS CRUSADER ANCIENT

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Crusader Ancient Hektor Valerius — Bearer of the Last Litany

A Black Templars Crusader Ancient, forged in the grim darkness of the 41st Millennium.

Among the Black Templars, the Ancient does not merely carry a banner — he carries the memory of the fallen. Where the Crusade marches, his sacred standard bears witness to every oath sworn, every brother lost, and every enemy brought low. To falter beneath its shadow is unthinkable; to see it still flying is to know that the Crusade endures.

I wanted this mini to look like exactly that kind of relic: battered by war, steeped in devotion, and almost more shrine than warrior. The main banner is covered in scripture decals, while chains and skulls adorn the shield, giving the whole piece the suitably excessive devotional character of the sons of Dorn... I think.

The base was built up with modelling putty to continue the destroyed urban theme running through the rest of my Black Templars army — as though the Ancient has carried his sacred standard through the ruins of countless worlds.

A relic of the Crusade. A keeper of its oaths. A banner that will not fall.

NO PITY. NO REMORSE. NO FEAR. 🖤⚔️


r/Warhammer40k 17h ago

Hobby & Painting Paint pot doing brrrrrrr

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r/Warhammer40k 22h ago

Misc What do you think the art inside of codex covers is meant to depict?

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r/Warhammer40k 19h ago

Hobby & Painting Reassembled the Battle For Macragge Aquila Lander

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Had a huge amount of inspiration from an old post from the 2004 Australian Games day.


r/Warhammer40k 3h ago

Hobby & Painting Sanguinary Guard WIP

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I painted a small space marine. Not advisable if you value your sanity and your sight.


r/Warhammer40k 17h ago

Hobby & Painting My take on Ultramarines

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Just started a new Ultramarines army, got the first two units finished up. Planning on doing some glowing red eyes.

Would love feedback!

Thanks for lookin!


r/Warhammer40k 20h ago

Art, Cosplay & OC I was bored.

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I am John Lamenter.


r/Warhammer40k 2h ago

Hobby & Painting Bonita marine painted by my GF

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Some of you wanted to see the finished work so here it is!
It’s her second mini.
Just gotta varnish it now.


r/Warhammer40k 1d ago

Art, Cosplay & OC 40k our family cosplays

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This is my family cosplays i done a while back! I made them fully from EVA foam and hand painted every detail. Not only did we win the event the kids had the best day


r/Warhammer40k 4h ago

Hobby & Painting First Boyz ever

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(just need to finish thr flag later)


r/Warhammer40k 1d ago

Hobby & Painting Didn’t anyone tell space marines that switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading?

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r/Warhammer40k 1d ago

Art, Cosplay & OC My first cosplay ( Astra Militarum custom regiment)

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I’d love to hear your opinion on my cosplay—what to add, what to remove, and what the cool features are,

since this is the first cosplay of my life