Your guide to all the free Space Marine chapter 10th Edition Warhammer 40k index and datasheet cards for Dark Angels, Blood Angels, Black Templar, and Space Wolves rules released as PDF community downloads!
Update: December 24th, 2024. The new Deathwatch Index rules for Warhammer 40k have been released. Visit our breakdown article on the changes here.
These Space Marine datasheets for the new 10th Edition 40k rules include everything other than the points, but you can find all those here! While all the chapters don’t have their codexes yet, you can still download these and get to playing your favorite chapter!
Free 10th Edition 40k Rules Resources:
Here are all the 10th edition 40k Space Marines Chapters index cards and datasheet rules, where dreams of galactic domination are printed on cardboard gold.
There are a few chapters that prefer their own rules over Roboute Guilliman’s: the Dark Angels, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Black Templars, and Deathwatch. They’ve finished shining their swords and loading their boltguns and are ready to join the fray.
Whether you’re a master who’s seen more battles than an Ork at a free-for-all or still figuring out how to roll dice without jinxing yourself, these index cards are your new best friends. We’ll also start with some of the generic Space Marines rules, so you can actually play the faction (since you need those rules as well)!
The Space Marines: Adeptus Astartes Index, Codex, and 10th Edition 40k Datasheets Rules
The Adeptus Astartes or Space Marines index is a goldmine of power-armored goodness. From the basic tactical squad to the devastating firepower of a Land Raider, this index is your ticket to commanding the Emperor’s finest.
The Space Marines codex was released in October 2023. While you can still download the index datasheets, the codex rules now take precedence over them. Either way, rules are great, but if you want the lowdown on how to play the army, check out our guide here!
Download The Adeptus Astartes Index
40k Blood Angels Space Marine Index Cards, Rules, & Codex
Blood Angels are all about that glorious melee mayhem! Led by the angelic but fierce Commander Dante, their Death Company is ready to turn any battlefield into a crimson spectacle. Expect your Blood Angels to gain an extra attack and strength, turning them into veritable monsters in close combat.
The Blood Angels codex was released in October 2024. While you can still download the 40k Blood Angels index datasheets, the codex rules now take precedence over them. Either way, rules are great, but if you want the lowdown on how to play the army, check out our guide here!
Download The Blood Angels Index
40k Dark Angels Space Marine Rules, Index Cards, & Codex
Ah, the Dark Angels. The first Legion shrouded in secrecy and burdened with a dark past. Their index is packed with the stoic warriors of the Lion and the enigmatic Fallen. Command the might of the First Legion and balance between honor and mystery as you bring the Emperor’s justice to the stars.
The Dark Angels codex was released in March 2024. While you can still download the 40k Dark Angels index datasheets, the codex rules now take precedence over them. Either way, rules are great, but if you want the lowdown on how to play the army, check out our guide here!
Download The Dark Angels Index
Space Wolves Space Marine Index Cards & Rules
Space Wolves aren’t your run-of-the-mill Space Marines. These guys are a pack of snarling, howling warriors who’d rather smash through their enemies than outmaneuver them. Their savage assaults are legendary, relying on sheer brute force to overwhelm opponents.
Every swing of their axe or thrust of their spear is backed by the raw strength of a warrior who’s seen countless battles and emerged victorious.
Download The Space Wolves Index
40k Black Templars Datacards, Index, & Rules
Courtesy of Grotmas 2024. the new Wrathful Procession Detachment for Black Templars focuses on aggressive melee tactics, leveraging Zealous Litanies to boost movement, melee strength, and survivability.
Key rules include Relentless Momentum, allowing units to fight from 3″ away, and Sacred Rage, granting Fights First for devastating charges. Find out more about these new rules in our Wrathful Procession article.
The Black Templars aren’t your typical Space Marines who stick to the rigid guidelines of the Codex Astartes. No, these guys are the rebellious knights of the Imperium, refusing to be confined by the traditional rules and regulations.
Their zealous nature fuels their endless crusades across the galaxy, driven by a burning desire to vanquish the enemies of the Emperor wherever they are found.
Download The 40k Black Templars Index
Deathwatch Datacards & Index Rules:
The Deathwatch are the elite alien hunters of the Space Marine chapters, known for their adaptability and unmatched prowess against xenos threats. Unlike other chapters, the Deathwatch is a brotherhood of the most skilled warriors from various Space Marine chapters, united by their mission to defend the Imperium from alien menaces.
The Deathwatch are back and ready to party—by which we mean hunting xenos with all the tactical flair and specialized firepower they’re known for. Their updated Index brings new Kill Teams, enhanced rules, and plenty of opportunities for creative gameplay.
The Black Spear Task Force remains a solid Detachment option, offering adaptability against all kinds of foes. While being part of the Imperial Agents codex, they have a downloadable index as well now, courtesy of Grotmas 2024.
Perfect Fit: Re-Formatted 10th Edition 40k Index Cards for Hassle-Free Printing
GW confirmed the actual size of the cards is 190 x 126mm, which is bigger than the existing AoS warscroll cards and is the actual print size of the free pdf downloads (roughly one per standard printer paper size). This means printing out your entire army of cards will take up all kinds of paper and ink and may be hard to carry around!
With over 100 cards for certain armies (we’re looking at you, Space Marines Index), the existing sizes from GW could make this worse than carrying codexes around! But there is a better way!
Magic-sized Index Cards for Warhammer 40k 10th Edition
This is the stack of just Imperial Guard cards! Imagine having to carry this around as one full page per unit; it would be just as big or more than the codex.
If you want to play something like Space Marines Index, this is about half the amount you would need. Not to mention, if you play a specific chapter, like Blood Angels, then it could get even crazier!
You’ll have to do a little work and cut them out yourself, but it’s much easier than what we currently have from Games Workshop. However, if you want them a little bit bigger, there is a set of downloads for that too.
10th Edition 40k Index Datacards Formatted Two Per Page
You can also make your own from the Warhammer 40k Datasheet PDF Converter, which lets you upload the index PDF and convert them to a printable two or four-page format.
If the Magic card size is too small, this two and four-per-page format is also available. While they won’t fit in sleeves as efficiently, they are bigger and easier to read.
This might not be a bad option if you’re playing one of the smaller armies. Something like the Chaos Knights index is condensed down to only ten pages. Click here for the two or four per page format!
Latest Updates & New Rules For Warhammer 40k 10th Edition
GW is keeping the Balance Dataslate updates going for Warhammer 40k in 10th Edition; click any of the links below to get the info you need the most!
- Balance Dataslate
- Points Changes
- Reformating index cards
- Pariah Nexus Mission Pack & Tournament Companion!
- Full 10th Edition Warhammer 40k Core Rules Book
Final Thoughts on the 10th Edition Space Marine Index Card & Codex Rules
And there you have it. Whether you’re diving into the detailed profiles of datasheets, downloading all the latest indexes, exploring new army-wide rules, or getting your index cards perfectly printed, 10th Edition Warhammer 40k has something for everyone.
This edition promises to redefine how we play and enjoy the game, making every battle a fresh and exciting challenge; plus, all the free downloads from Warhammer Community are the cherry on top! Here are the latest updates from the Warhammer 40k universe and tabletop game!
- Latest Warhammer 40k Rumors
- New Release Roadmap For Warhammer 40k
- Warhammer 40k 10th Edition Balance Dataslate Updates
- Lore & Faction Guides
- New Warhammer 40k Codex Release Order
- Warhammer 40k Combat Patrol Box Set Guide: Pricing & Values
- Best Warhammer 40k Armies
- Exclusive Warhammer Miniatures
- 40k Base Sizes Resource Guide
What do you think about the new Warhammer 40k 10th Edition index datasheet cards and rules downloads for the Space Marine (Dark Angels, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, Black Templar, and Deathwatch) Chapters?
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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.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
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