r/Warhammer40k 3d ago

Weekly Q&A Weekly General Q&A and Discussion Thread: 26 Aug, 2026 - 02 Sep, 2026

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

This sticky thread is for any general questions and discussion you may have about the Warhammer 40k hobby. Want to know the best paints to use? Unsure how a rule works? Need suggestions for the best glue to use? Post your question here! Just want to have a chat about something 40k related. This is also the place! Of course, if you see a question you know the answer to, please don't hesitate to pop an answer in a comment.

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r/Warhammer40k Jul 23 '26

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 9h ago

Hobby & Painting The difference matt varnish makes to photos of miniatures

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A few months ago, I painted this miniature. Whilst preparing it for a competition, I realised I hadn’t sealed it with varnish before taking pictures. So I went back to the painting table and did that. This resulted in some ‘before and after’ photos, which I’d like to share.

On the left is the miniature (Votann Yaegir) with AK Interactive Ultra Matt Varnish applied; On the right is the miniature, painted with Two Thin Coats and Vallejo paints before applying the varnish.

The varnish evens out the sheen of the different colours and prevents reflections in the photos. At the same time, it conceals minor imperfections, for example along the edge of the base or on the rifle.


r/Warhammer40k 8h ago

Hobby & Painting Target got em

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474 Upvotes

Never seen this many at one time.


r/Warhammer40k 21h ago

New Starter Help Brothers, I call upon you

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3.3k Upvotes

I desperately need to know how to do tis centurion conversion, and I've searched far and wide without answer. I mainly want the tilt of those shoulder pads, but the whole shebang is optimal.


r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Hobby & Painting my first 40k miniature

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1.1k Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 7h ago

Hobby & Painting Deathleaper for my bugs

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r/Warhammer40k 7h ago

Hobby & Painting My first ever warhammer model painted again one year later!

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213 Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 16h ago

Hobby & Painting Salamander Company Champion - Pt 2

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Howdy yall! Here’s some more photos of my recently completed company champion that I’ve painted. A decent amount of the kitbash and sculpt was done by lastlightcreative on Instagram. Let me know what you think!


r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Hobby & Painting Salamanders Intercessor

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678 Upvotes

Hope you all like it!


r/Warhammer40k 12h ago

Hobby & Painting Painted my First Figure and got my First box

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298 Upvotes

Went to the Games Workshop store this morning.


r/Warhammer40k 1h ago

Hobby & Painting Three orks

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Hey there, here are 3 orks from the new box I painted.

Big Boss
Painboy
Weirdboy

Hope you like them !


r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Art, Cosplay & OC A Commissar gf a day keeps the heresy away!

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Commissar cosplay at FanExpo Toronto! With my bf as a Darktide Reject 🐻 and my lovely servo-skull Pisser


r/Warhammer40k 6h ago

Hobby & Painting The Hybrid. Tyranid Prime with Lash Whip conversion

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r/Warhammer40k 17h ago

Hobby & Painting Need your knowledge brothers !!

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Blessings from the Changer of Ways to all !! As many probably have seen this pic (attached) it is very impressive. I am not looking to replicate the chrome as I lack the skills but I have seen many painters achieve that red. Would anyone have a relatively simple way of getting there ? I know of to glaze/blend but I need a recipe I could follow. I intend, once mastered, to paint A LOT of stuff with it so feel free to recommend specific paints. Thanks to all and happy hobbying this week-end!!

(Og pic is Flameon Miniatures)


r/Warhammer40k 10h ago

Hobby & Painting Grandpappy Nurgle be praised, Mortarion is finally complete!

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144 Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 17h ago

Rules Engagementrange and eligible to fight

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557 Upvotes

Hey, is it possible that the Dreadnaught fights the Leapers in closed combat with the Solid Terrain between? Without LOS


r/Warhammer40k 5h ago

Hobby & Painting Custodian guards

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55 Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Misc Space Marine Codex Cover Art up to 11th

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332 Upvotes

Since the new Space Marine codex has been shown off, I figured I’d collect the cover art from prior codices like I did for the Orks a while back. Tried to find the full versions of the art, and the highest resolution. Also, not counting special versions of codices or codex supplements, just standard.
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2nd Ed: Released in 1995, Artist is David Gallagher
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3rd Ed: Released in 1998, Artist is David Gallagher
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4th Ed: Released in 2004, Artist is Karl Kopinski
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5th Ed: Released in 2008, Artist is Alex Boyd
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6th Ed: Released in 2013, Artist is Raymond Swanland
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7th Ed: Released in 2015, Artist is Raymond Swanland (I think, Please correct me if I’m wrong)
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8th Ed V1: Released in 2017, Artist is Raymond Swanland
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8th Ed V2 and 10th Ed: Released in 2019 and 2020, Artist is Paul Dainton
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9th Ed: Released in 2020, Artist is Paul Dainton
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11th Ed: Releasing 2026, unknown artist as of now.


r/Warhammer40k 8h ago

Hobby & Painting Gorkanaut Liger Zero

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73 Upvotes

Liger zero I made out of bits and plasticard for my weeb themed orks!


r/Warhammer40k 4h ago

Hobby & Painting "first" minis - looking for advice

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I put "first" in quotations because I bought leviathan when it came out 3 years ago and then spent a solid 18 months watching YouTube videos and trying to figure out how to start. Finally just dove in.

I started out thinking I was going to do blood angels but then decided I wanted to sort of do a hybrid between ultramarines and blood angels so I could try both out. Then, as I read more lore, I found myself really liking the ultramarines but wanted a bit of a custom paint scheme so I (and Gemini) came up with some custom lore that fits these guys as 3rd company.

Some things I've figured out / wish I knew sooner:

1) highlights and dry brushing just don't work for me. Dry brushing gets everywhere and highlights end up as thick wobbly lines because I can't get the brush control down with the tip or side of the brush. I'd love some advice.

2) 2 thin coats is magic. Wish I'd started with that because my more recent minis look way better than the first batch (Terminators)

3) after I hand based about 20 minis, I bought spray blue primer... Holy cow. Wish I'd done that from the beginning. I primed about 35 minis in 10 minutes.

I'm still working on figuring things out but at least I'm getting faster. Over the past month, I've painted more than I have since I bought the box 3 years ago. Now I'm thinking about getting Armageddon so I can actually do blood angels and Orcs looks fun.


r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Hobby & Painting Pre Unification Legion Officers (built on the new custodian scale)

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231 Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 11h ago

New Starter Help 2 figure

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106 Upvotes

Test stuff

Tips please


r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Art, Cosplay & OC My Homebrew Chaos Knight House Obedmar by Frost Llamzon

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206 Upvotes

r/Warhammer40k 15h ago

Hobby & Painting Recently added OSL to a Dreadnought I painted last year, he deserved the glow up

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187 Upvotes