Alright fellow Warhammer enthusiasts, get ready to dive into the awesomeness that is the new edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar! The launch box is jam-packed with a ton of cool stuff, from shiny new Stormcast Eternals and Skaven miniatures to a complete set for the new Spearhead battles—a slick, strategic game mode you can play in about an hour. Let’s break it down!
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Core Book
This beast of a book has 272 pages crammed with everything you need. We’re talking rich lore, stunning miniature photography, and all the rules you’ll need to dominate the Mortal Realms. It includes:
- Core Rules and Advanced Rules: Essential for gameplay.
- First Blood and Path to Glory Battlepacks: Perfect for diving straight into battles.
- Background Info and Lore: Delve into the war-torn Mortal Realms, with a focus on the Hour of Ruin and the epic Vermindoom event.
- Detailed Realm Sections: Each realm is introduced by its natives, complete with a gorgeous fold-out map.
This book gives a fresh perspective on the Mortal Realms, from the Age of Myth to the current era, including the Realmgate Wars, Soul Wars, Era of the Beast, and the current Dawnbringers narrative.
General’s Handbook Cards
For those itching to jump into competitive play, the box includes a deck of 17 General’s Handbook Cards. These cards cover:
- 2024-25 Season Rules: Keeping you up-to-date.
- Battle Tactics and Battleplans: Covering universal and Grand Alliance tactics, with fan-favorite battle setups from previous editions.
A full General’s Handbook will also be released, packed with Core and Advanced Rules, endless spell updates, scoring sheets, and more.
Spearhead: Fire and Jade Book
The 144-page Spearhead: Fire and Jade book includes:
- Core and Spearhead Rules: For those strategic one-hour battles.
- Fire and Jade Battleplan: Detailed rules for every Spearhead army, including the mighty Sons of Behemat and new Spearheads from the Skaventide box.
Rules for Spearhead forces will be available in upcoming Faction Packs and online for free download shortly after the new edition launches.
And, don’t forget, shortly after Skaventide’s release, you can grab the Core Book separately with some new art and a Collector’s Edition for those who want something extra fancy.
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