It’s finally happening – Warhammer: The Old World Roleplaying Game is on its way, and it’s bringing the full grimdark glory of the World of Legend with it.
Whether you’re a long-time Warhammer fan, a tabletop roleplayer looking to step into a harsher, more plague-ridden fantasy realm, or just someone with a soft spot for Rat Catchers and miracle-working zealots, this one’s going to be a big deal.
Coming soon to pre-order, this game launches with everything you need to get your group straight into the action. You’ll find rich books, deadly dice, reference cards for magic and mayhem, and some properly atmospheric maps to spread across the table.
Let’s break down what’s in the launch lineup—and why it’s worth diving in.
The Player’s Guide – Gritty Heroes Wanted
The Player’s Guide is your go-to for building and playing a character. This 192-page full-color hardback gives you everything you need to get started in the Old World. First up, you get six Origins and a massive 30 Careers, which range from grim classics like the Knight-Exile to fan-favorites like the humble Rat Catcher.
But it’s not just stats and gear. The rules use a d10 dice pool system – it’s fast, lethal, and unforgiving, just how Old World adventuring should be. You’ll also get 18 Skills to advance, a pile of Talents, and Lores to learn for your spellcasters. Between magic rules, prayers, and downtime Endeavours, there’s a ton of room for flavor. In short, you’re not just a sheet of numbers—you’re a walking disaster waiting to happen.
The Gamemaster’s Guide – Tools of Doom and Delight
On the other side of the screen is the Gamemaster’s Guide, another 192-page hardback that gives you everything you need to run a campaign. For new GMs, there’s clear, system-specific advice to help you steer through all the blood, corruption, and scheming.
One of the highlights is its focus on campaign tools like Grim Portents, Contacts, and Dark Threads, which help you weave deep, character-driven plots. There’s extra content on Talagaad, the shady port town near Talabheim, along with tips for adapting your story across the Empire. You also get downtime events, Paths to Corruption, and a huge Bestiary packed with NPCs, monsters, and plot hooks galore.
Basically, if you want to terrify your players while making them beg for more, this is your spellbook.
Collector’s Edition – For the Cultured Chaos Cultist
If you’re a sucker for presentation, the Collector’s Edition is for you. This gorgeous slipcase includes both the Player’s Guide and Gamemaster’s Guide with exclusive woodcut-style art, metallic foil, and spot UV to make it pop. It’s the kind of thing you leave on your shelf just to be smug about—until you need to crack it open mid-game.
Map Set – Know Thy Empire
You can’t plan a campaign without a map, and this Map Set delivers big. One rolled map shows Talabheim and Talagaad, your home base for many misadventures. The other reveals the Empire in 2276 IC, setting the stage for political turmoil, rival claimants, and good ol’ fashioned civil war. Perfect for pointing at while whispering, “You are here, and it’s about to go very badly.”
Dice Set – Praise Taal and Pass the Ammunition
The Dice Set includes six ten-siders themed for Taal, god of the wilds. While any d10s will work, there’s something special about rolling dice covered in devotional iconography when your hunter is begging the forest god to save them from beastmen. Consider them your holy implements of probability.
Card Decks – Game Night Efficiency Boosted
Let’s face it: flipping through a book mid-fight is a drag. These five card decks are made to keep things smooth and stylish:
- Spell Deck: 55 cards, covering Lores like Illusion, Necromancy, and Battle Magic.
- Prayers and Miracles Deck: Prayers and divine favors from ten gods, including Sigmar, Ulric, and Taal.
- Wounds and Conditions Deck: Every nasty injury your poor PC can suffer, with easy reference during combat.
- Weapons and Armour Deck: Quick access to all your gear stats, so you can hit fast and hit hard.
- Allies and Antagonists Deck: 80 oversized cards with NPC art and stat blocks – perfect for when the GM shuffles them ominously.
These decks speed up play and look good doing it. Plus, they’re lifesavers for newer groups who don’t want to memorize every page.
Character Sheet Pad – Ready for Anything (Including Death)
Last but not least, the Character Sheet Pad gives you 50 double-sided sheets. With one of these on hand, rolling a new character mid-session becomes part of the fun, not a setback. This is Warhammer, after all. Death is inevitable. Be ready.
Final Thoughts – Welcome Back to the Old World
This isn’t just a rehash of old ideas. Warhammer: The Old World Roleplaying Game combines sleek, modern systems with the brutal tone fans love. Whether you’re a battle-hardened Warhammer veteran or someone curious about grimdark fantasy, this launch lineup offers a complete toolkit to dive headfirst into the filth and heroism of the Empire.
With pre-orders on the horizon, now’s the time to sharpen your sword, ready your dice, and dust off your distrust of strangers. Because the Old World is back—and it’s more lethal, corrupt, and glorious than ever.
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