{"product_id":"games-workshop-warhammer-40-000-codex-astra-militarum-essential-rules-background-eng","title":"Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Astra Militarum – Essential Rules \u0026 Background (ENG)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCodex: Astra Militarum is the essential guide for hobbyists who want to plan, paint, and play with Humanity’s iconic regiments on the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop. This 168-page hardback blends lore, evocative photography, and practical rules to help you bring the Emperor’s hammer to life in your games. The book invites you to explore varied regiments, their colours, and their histories while delivering a clear framework for battles of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll discover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVital background material for a variety of regiments, including colours, heraldry, and history to guide your army’s identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStunning artwork and photography that conveys the scale of Astra Militarum forces on the tabletop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull rules for Warhammer 40,000 play, featuring five Detachments and 64 datasheets to cover each available unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCore rules for Combat Patrol skirmishes and Crusade campaigns, plus a narrative Tour of Duty system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical uses and play ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlan cohesive regimental colours and heraldry to enhance display models and on-table cohesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign fast, action-packed Combat Patrols or longer Crusade campaigns tailored to your playgroup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExperiment with Detachment strategies and mission setups to suit different battlefield layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond a catalog of rules, the codex offers a tactile, immersive experience—an invitation to curate a visual story, organize units with clear roles, and enjoy accessible, well-structured gameplay. While the material can’t guarantee victory, it provides a solid toolkit for planning, painting, and playing with a longer horizon in mind. Readers may find that the combination of lore, art, and practical rules sparks fresh ideas for army-building, hobby projects, and tabletop sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What content does Codex: Astra Militarum provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Background material, artwork, and 64 datasheets with Combat Patrol, Crusade, and matched play rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who is this codex designed for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Hobbyists building armies, painting, and playing Warhammer 40,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Games Workshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56929127006590,"sku":"1804574767","price":68.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1317\/4398\/files\/games-workshop-warhammer40k-codex-astramilitarum-cover.jpg?v=1771188403","url":"https:\/\/playvia.co.uk\/products\/games-workshop-warhammer-40-000-codex-astra-militarum-essential-rules-background-eng","provider":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}