Warhammer 40k

The Horus Heresy – Legion Overview – The Iron Hands

The Space Marine Legions of the First Founding make up the core factions and conflict of the Horus Heresy. In this article - the second in our series - we delve into the background and rules for the Iron...

Hammer of Math: I’ve Run Out of T’au P’uns

Welcome back, statheads! This week we’re finishing up our T’au c’hat series by looking at a question that was repeatedly asked by non-Tau players over the last two articles: When shooting at a Riptide, should you target the battlesuit...

Chapter Approved 2019 Balance Changes – The Goonhammer Review

With the release of Chapter Approved 2019 comes Games Workshop’s annual points review of Warhammer 40,000. And while previous years have seen only changes published in the Chapter Approved Book, this year we’re getting our own standalone book with...

Horus Heresy Hot Take: The Legion Sabre Strike Tank

In Goonhammer Hot Takes, we do quick-pass reviews and reactions to new releases, rules, and events. In today's Hot Take, we're covering the the newest addition to the Space Marine Legion armoury - the rapid, manoeuvrable, (adorable) Sabre Strike...

Psychic Awakening II: Faith and Fury Review, Part 4: The Lore

Faith & Fury is Book 2 in the Psychic Awakening story, and it comes packed with rules for various factions. We've covered the Adeptus Astartes, the Black Templar, and the Forces of Chaos already, so if you've missed that coverage be...

Hammer of Math: Riptide Arithmetic

Last week we looked over a few considerations for T'au forces including the efficacy of Drones and Saviour Protocols, what scenarios it was preferable to use the Automated Targeting System, which weapon was preferable for the XV88 Broadside, and...

Codex: Sisters of Battle – The Goonhammer Review

It's been more than a year since the Sisters of Battle were first announced at the 2018 Adepticon preview seminar but this holiday season we're finally getting the release of Codex: Sisters of Battle alongside some new plastic model...

Start Competing: Adeptus Custodes Tactics

This page now references an out of date edition of the game. For Start Competing: Adeptus Custodes in 10th edition and onwards, please click here. Overview Welcome, Defender of the Imperium, to Start Competing: Adeptus Custodes Tactics! If you've ever looked...

Imperial Fists and Salamanders FAQ – The Goonhammer Hot Take

We awake to a bright new day........and a couple new FAQs! Huzzah! Today brings us updates to the last round of Space Marine supplements, getting some adjustments for the Imperial Fists and Salamanders. We're taking a look at what's...

HMOC Presents: The Road to Renegade – Part Two (A Gunum and Naramyth Presentation)

The Road to Renegade: The Swine-venture Continues Hello everyone! Welcome to part two of our adventure to the Renegade Open (part 1 is here for those of you interested). The Renegade Open 2019 Grand Tournament starts on Saturday, Nov 23rd,...