It seems almost fitting that the Orks are the first codex out of the gate for 7th edition as they may be the evil poster children of 40k!
Checking in at five pages under the “normal” codex size of 110 pages, this book features a new unit singular unit entry page with a half page picture of every unit in the book as well.
So now it’s even easier to construct an army without electronic aides.
All of the new wargear, special rules etc are now at the back of the army entries, as well as the normal fold out appendices. They also streamlined the painted figures gallery as each of the unit entries already have those new big half page images embedded in them as well.
There is also a ton of new artwork as well in the fluff section of the codex, that is very inspiring and quite possibly a huge part of the reason we even get involved in this hobby in the first place.
Plus for the first time in a “main stream” publication we have both a Lord of War, and a special formation included, as it seems Games Workshop is super serious about wanting us to play non-watered down 40k.
May we live in interesting times indeed!
Get your towels ready cause the Green Tide is coming! Check back soon for more on the new Orks! Waaaaaaaaaaaagh! -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
