news | June 06, 2026

Is Chapter approved necessary?

We’re not saying that the core rulebook is completely pointless with the release of Chapter Approved. However, you shouldn’t need to bring both the core book and Chapter Approved with you on tournament day.

What is in Chapter approved?

Chapter Approved was a regular column in White Dwarf in which officially approved background and rules information created by the Warhammer 40,000 design team – often the head designer directly – were published. It also included looks ‘behind the scenes’ at the design process, as well as trial rules and FAQs.

What codex do I need for Warhammer?

Strictly speaking the barest minimum needed to play would be Index: Imperium 1 and Index: Chaos. If you already have the CSM Codex you can do w/out Index: Chaos. You do not actually need the Codex: SM for Blood Angels.

Do I need the rulebook to play 40k?

Technically, no you don’t need either one to play. The core rules are free from the website. Really all you need is the index/codex for the relevant faction you want to play.

When did chapter approved 2020 come out?

25TH OF JULY
Warhammer community has just confirmed that: Warhammer:Indomitus, Chapter approved 2020, The Narrative play journal and 9th editionOpen play cards will go on preorder on the 11TH OF JULY and will be released on the 25TH OF JULY.

How do you decide who goes first in 40k?

Roll dice to determine who deploy first and alternate until done, roll dice again and highest picks going first or second. No stealing initiative anymore. Also no +1 from finishing deployment first any more. The most humble player goes first.

How many points is a Space Marine Tactical Squad?

The squad consists of 1 Space Marine Sergeant and four Space Marines, with the option to increase the squad to up to 10 models. Each Space Marine costs 13 points each (so 65 pts for the base squad).

Who goes first in 9th edition?

The first turn now always goes to the player who wins the roll-off. The first few months of the new edition’s missions made it clear that choosing to have the first turn is a much bigger advantage than just getting it on a roll.

What does Meta mean in Warhammer 40k?

For our needs, meta is basically the current trends for armies and/or units in a particular area. In this realm of meta there are a few levels to be aware of and this can affect what army you play or how you build your army depending on how high of a level you want to go.

How does Codex affect the availability of supplements?

The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA) ensures that a broad array of dietary supplements are available to U.S. consumers. The Codex Guidelines for Vitamin and Mineral Food Supplements do not, in any way, affect the availability of supplement products to U.S. consumers.

Do you have to comply with the Codex standards?

All Codex standards and related texts are voluntary, and vitamin and mineral food supplement products sold in the U.S. would not be required to comply with provisions that are more restrictive than U.S. law (i.e., DSHEA).

Who are the Adepta Sororitas in the codex?

Members of the Adepta Sororitas belong to an , which is a sub-faction that will give them a special trait if all the units in an Adepta Sororitas Detachment belong to the same Order. As of the Codex, this now applies to vehicles as well, a big boost for the Valorous Heart in particular.

Is the DSHEA the same as the codex?

First, the DSHEA covers a much broader range of dietary supplements than the vitamin and mineral supplements that are the subject of the Codex Guidelines. Moreover, for supplements covered by these Guidelines, we note the following: The SPS Agreement does not require a country to adopt any international standard.