While GW doesn’t have an official base size reference for Warhammer 40k models, this guide is the perfect reference instead!
Blasted Horizons really put some effort into this and it shows. Making an entire Warhammer 40,000 base reference guide is no small task, but they still got it done!
From 25mm Round (1″) the standard base for 40k and guardsmen, etc. to 32mm round (~1 1/4″) which is the “new” infantry base size on up. This Warhammer 40k base reference guide has it all!
Warhammer 40k Base Size Reference Guide Updated!
When it comes to scratch-building, kit-bashing and deep conversions it is often necessary to know a size of a base the finished model is supposed to be put on. While it wasn’t a big problem up to a while ago, many recent GW models use unusual (and often unique) bases. Thus I’ve had a feeling that some king of basing guide could be useful. Maybe some fellow hobbyists might find this helpful as well. So let’s see what each base is used for.
This is a living article: I update it as new releases hit the shelves.
Latest update – 19.11.2021
This 40k Base Size Reference Guide Makes All The Difference
Most of the time it’s near impossible to find the exact “official” base size for Warhammer 40k models! You have to use other online resources like here or GW’s own website if the items are listed still, or even updated…
It’s very curious that there isn’t an official 40k reference for base sizing, even though there is one for Age of Sigmar:
Games workshop actually regularly updates the FAQ for base sizes in the Age of Sigmar. So if there’s a change you just need to check the FAQ and you’re good to go! Warhammer 40,000 base size are unfortunately a little bit more of a guessing game.
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A nice thing to point out is that so long as you discuss with your buddies that you play with, you can use any base you want in 40k usually. Unless you’re in a competitive tournament environment, base sizes don’t really matter all that much assuming you are reasonable with it. I.e. don’t go putting an Ork boy on a Primarch base.
If you want to check the most sizes possible, be sure to check out Blasted Horizons’ article as they’ve got everything listed out for us all to reference by unit and size!
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“Unofficial” Warhammer 40k Base Reference Guide Link
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