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Robin Valentine

Confused about what's what in Warhammer? Let me introduce you to the Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, and Warhammer Fantasy settings in one easy beginner's guide

An illustration of a squad of Space Marine terminators firing storm bolters.

Warhammer is enjoying about as big a renaissance of popularity as it's ever had, with a tabletop wargaming boom, popular videogames, and even a TV series or two on the way. But if you're a newcomer to Games Workshop's worlds, it's still not the easiest thing to wrap your head around.

With three different core settings and decades of accumulated lore, figuring out what's what in Warhammer can be seriously confusing. If your curiosity's been piqued by Total War: Warhammer or Space Marine 2, but you're not sure where to start, never fear. I've put together just the primer for you, based on my 20 years of experience reading army books, painting miniatures, and geeking out over the latest Dan Abnett novels.

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