Warhammer Beginner's Guide

Guide for complete beginners

New to Warhammer?

You're in the right place. You don't need to know the rules, the names of the armies, or even which box to buy. We'll help you choose your first Warhammer products so your journey starts off on the right foot.

No complicated terminology. In just a few minutes, you'll know where to start.
Let's keep it simple

Warhammer can look complicated. Getting started doesn't have to be.

At the beginning, don't worry about the best army, hundreds of rules, or buying every hobby tool at once. The most important thing is finding out which miniatures and which setting you genuinely like.

1

Choose with your eyes first

Browse the miniatures and armies. If certain models really catch your attention, that's much more important than knowing their rules.

2

Start small

You don't need to buy a huge army. There are starter sets, Combat Patrols and smaller games such as Kill Team.

3

If you're unsure, ask us

Send us the models you like, tell us your budget and what you're looking for from the hobby. We'll help you choose a suitable first step.

Step 1

First, choose the setting that appeals to you

Don't worry about the rules yet. Just look at the atmosphere and the miniatures. Which setting appeals to you more?

Dark science fiction

Space Marines, Orks, Tyranids, Chaos, enormous war machines and battles in the far future. If you enjoy science fiction, start here.

I want to start with Warhammer 40K →

Epic fantasy

Magic, gods, warriors, daemons, undead, monsters and fantastic armies. If fantasy appeals to you more, take a look here.

I want to start with Age of Sigmar →
Step 2

How do you want to get started?

You don't need to know what's “right”. Find the sentence that best describes what you're looking for.

Warhammer 40,000 – Starter Sets

Never played Warhammer before and simply want to give it a try? Starter sets are the first place to look.

Ideal if:
you're starting completely from scratch and want an easy introduction to Warhammer 40,000.
Browse 40K Starter Sets →

Age of Sigmar – Starter Sets

Interested in Warhammer, but prefer fantasy, magic and monsters to science fiction? Start with the Age of Sigmar starter sets.

Ideal if:
you want to start with fantasy Warhammer and are looking for a simple first step.
Browse AoS Starter Sets →

Combat Patrol

Already explored Warhammer 40,000 and know which army you like? Combat Patrol is a great place to start building that army.

Ideal if:
you've already chosen a Warhammer 40,000 faction and want to start with a cohesive group of models.
Choose a Combat Patrol →

Kill Team

Like the Warhammer 40,000 universe but don't want to build a large army straight away? Kill Team focuses on battles between smaller teams.

Ideal if:
you want fewer miniatures and like the idea of a game focused on small tactical teams.
Browse Kill Team →
Still not sure?

Find the sentence that sounds like you

You don't need to study the whole of Warhammer. Just find the situation that best matches what you're looking for.

“I know absolutely nothing and just want to try Warhammer.” → Start by looking at Starter Sets.
“I already know which 40K army I like.” → Take a look at Combat Patrol.
“I like 40K but don't want too many miniatures.” → Try Kill Team.
“I want warriors, monsters and fantasy instead of sci-fi.” → Start with Age of Sigmar.
You don't have to choose alone

Browse the miniatures. Then send us the ones you like.

If you're still unsure what to choose, that's absolutely fine. Browse our website, open the armies and models that catch your attention, and send us the links.

You don't need to know unit names or rules. If you include a few basic details with the links, we'll be able to recommend a much better starting point for you.

Which miniatures or armies do you like?
Are you mainly interested in playing, painting, or both?
Will you be starting on your own or with someone else?
What's your approximate starting budget?
You can simply write something like this

“Hello, I'm starting completely from scratch. I like Space Marines and Orks. We'll be playing at home as a pair and I'd like to spend around €120 to get started. What would you recommend?”

We're not just an online store You can see Warhammer products in person and we'll be happy to help you choose.
Prefer to visit us in person?

Come and see Warhammer in person

If you're in Brno or the surrounding area, visit us at our store. Simply tell us that you're new to Warhammer.

You can see the miniatures, boxes and paints in person, and together we can find the best way for you to get started.

The most important thing is simply to get started.

Choose the miniatures you like. Start small and learn everything else gradually. And if you're unsure, send us a message – we'll be happy to help you choose your first Warhammer products.