Warhammer 40,000: Ultimate Starter Set

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.

Across the scattered worlds of the Imperium of Mankind, in a galaxy plagued by warp storms and endless conflict, the armies of humanity fight for survival. The Imperium already stands on the brink of annihilation, and the Tyranid Hive Fleets surge forth from the cold void between the stars. The Space Marines form the last line of defence between the insatiable xenos threat and the embattled worlds within the Emperor's realm.

Plunge into the 41st Millennium with the Warhammer 40,000 Ultimate Starter Set. It offers you the full introductory experience with many incredible models, a battlefield on which to fight your battles, helpful guides, and all the dice, tools, and rules you need for your first games. Choose between the noble Space Marines and the swarms of Tyranids, hand command of the other army to a friend or family member, and have hours of fun as you pit yourselves against each other. There is no better way to get started in the Warhammer 40,000 hobby – and this box is also an excellent way to expand your existing collections.

This box contains:

1x 72-page softcover Warhammer 40,000 Ultimate Starter Set Handbook – with construction instructions, rules tutorials, and initial missions so you can learn all the essentials without any hassle or headaches

1x 72-page softcover Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules Book – learn how to move your models, engage in close combat, and win games. You'll also find the full rules for Combat Patrol games, a fast and perfectly balanced version of the game where each side plays a fixed army. The armies in this box can be used as complete Combat Patrols for the Space Marines and Tyranids.

44x push-fit Citadel plastic miniatures – this box is brimming with many miniatures for you to build, paint, and play with. The box contains two starting forces with leaders, standard units, and support elements – all designed for assembly without glue, so you can get started with as little fuss as possible. All miniatures come with their corresponding bases, and the box includes:

12x Space Marines

Genetically enhanced soldiers created for war. Their already deadly abilities are further enhanced by their power armour, which increases their strength and endurance, and brutal weapons to annihilate any foe.

- 1x Captain in Terminator Armour: A veteran of a thousand wars, ready to lead a task force against any enemy

- 1x Librarian in Terminator Armour: All the power of a Space Marine, combined with terrifying psychic abilities

- 5x Terminators: Veteran warriors in nearly impenetrable armour, carrying heavy weapons

- 5x Infernus Marines: Armoured warriors wielding powerful flame weapons to keep enemy swarms at bay

32x Tyranids

Completely alien creatures from a distant galaxy, guided by a hive mind. Their sole purpose is to consume all life, absorbing it to form new, ever more monstrous creatures from its biomass.

- 1x Winged Tyranid Prime: A flying conduit for the will of the hive mind, connecting all nearby Tyranid creatures to it

- 1x Psychophage: A massive, highly specialised monstrosity that seeks to devour foes with its terrifying maw

- 3x Von Ryan's Leapers: Mantis-like hunters that strike from the shadows to ensnare unsuspecting prey

- 5x Barbed Gaunts: Living artillery creatures guided by their symbiotic weapons

- 20x Termagants: Swarming hordes of basic Tyranid creatures whose weapons fire living ammunition

- 2x Ripper Swarms: Small creatures whose task is to finish off weakened foes and gnaw on their bones

9x modular Citadel plastic terrain pieces – the frontier worlds of the Imperium are dotted with robust buildings, built to proven blueprints and capable of withstanding the fury of war. These push-fit plastic terrain pieces breathe life into your gaming table and include:

- 1x STC Hab-Bunker: A resilient shelter mass-produced on many Imperial worlds

- 8x Barricades: Spiked defensive walls that can be arranged and combined in various ways

2x reference sheets – one for each army, with simplified datasheets for each unit, helping to make your games run smoothly.

2x double-sided game boards measuring 30 inches by 22.4 inches – two thick cardboard game boards with different battlefields on each side, which you can fold for easy transport. Together, they provide a large playing area.

2x range rulers and 10 six-sided dice – you need these essential accessories for all games of Warhammer 40,000 for movement and shooting, close combat, and more.

These miniatures are unpainted and require assembly. We recommend using Citadel Colour paints. The terrain in this set needs to be glued – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue.