There are three new starter sets for Warhammer 40k 10th Edition, with the miniatures from Leviathan broken up into smaller offerings.
Just like Games Workshop did with Indomitus, the minis in the Leviathan box have been broken up into three different start set offerings for 10th Edition Warhammer 40k.
Each will offer something different depending on how many models or accessories you want. If you remember, with Indomitus, some of the minis took a really long time to come out on their own, and there’s a chance we see the same thing this time around, so for some, this will be an excellent way to get the minis you like without paying $250 for a huge box!
We’re not sure about pricing yet, but if they follow suit with Indomitus, these should all have some decent value.
3 Starter Sets for Warhammer 40k 10th Edition
The latest on the three new 10th Edition Warhammer 40k starter boxes comes from Warhammer Community.
All of these datasheets and rules may seem a little overwhelming if you’re fresh to Warhammer, or even a returning player. For those who want a simpler introduction to the game, look no further than these three new boxed sets, designed to be the ideal first step into a hobby full of stunning miniatures and epic tabletop battles.
We’re always down for more starter boxes, as they usually save you a bunch of cash! Plus, if someone is trying to get into the game, the introductory set gives you paints, a hobby guide, and more.
Warhammer 40k Introductory Set
Let’s say you don’t know what a Warhammer is, never mind how there are 40,000 of them. You’ve never built or painted a miniature, but you’re enthralled by the idea of genetically enhanced soldiers battling with hyper-evolved alien horrors.
This set is for you. It contains five Infernus Marines, 10 Termagants, and a Ripper Swarm – all push-fit, so you won’t need any glue. The box also includes clippers, a starter brush, and five paints to get you started – Abaddon Black, Wraithbone, Balthasar Gold, Naggaroth Night, and Macragge Blue – making it the perfect intro for new Warhammer hobbyists.
The 48-page Introductory Handbook offers hobby guides and background information for your new models – plus an intro to the game, with tutorials and training scenarios. You can play out your first battles against friends or family on a paper playing mat with cardboard walls and tokens, plus a range ruler and six dice.
While this doesn’t have a ton of minis for new players, this is pretty cool, as you get minis for two armies, paints, hobby supplies, and plenty of rules!
Warhammer 40k Starter Set
The Starter Set is a middle ground – it’s perfect for people who know what tabletop games are and are ready to supply their own hobby paints and tools, but who might not have played a game like Warhammer 40,000. Alternatively, it’s also great for those who just want to pick up and play the new edition of Warhammer 40,000.
Alongside a 64-page Starter Handbook (with more advanced rules than the Introductory Set), you’ll find two rules reference sheets, 10 dice, two range rulers, and a cardboard gaming mat. Not to mention 38 plastic push-fit miniatures – a stalwart Captain in Terminator Armour leads five beefy Terminators and five Infernus Marines against a vile swarm of Tyranids, comprising a Winged Tyranid Prime, three sneaky Von Ryan’s Leapers, a Psychophage, 20 Termagants, and two very hungry Ripper Swarms.
This will probably be the most popular box set, with lots of minis but not a ton of accessories. So, if you missed out on Leviathan (or want more models), this should be a decent pickup.
Warhammer 40k Ultimate Starter Set
For players that want to tangle with the full Warhammer 40,000 experience from the very beginning, the Ultimate Starter set is exactly what it sounds like. It contains everything you’ll find in the Starter Set, as well as a Librarian in Terminator Armour and five Barbgaunts, topping both factions up to full Combat Patrol size. On top of that, it comes with an extra cardboard gaming board, an STC Hab-bunker, and eight stockades to create a fully-featured battlefield to play on.
The 72-page Ultimate Handbook is loaded with all the introductory information you’ll need. You’ll also get a 72-page Core Rules booklet that provides the full core rules for Warhammer 40,000, as well as the Combat Patrol rules and all six Combat Patrol missions from the Warhammer 40,000 Core Book, which you can play with just the contents of the box.
This comes with a few more minis (the exact contents of the supposed Combat Patrols) and a bunch of terrain. So, if you need the terrain and the models, this might be the best for you.
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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