Warhammer 40,000: Combat Patrol Companion
The perfect first book for anyone stepping into Warhammer 40,000 for the first time. The Combat Patrol Companion is a 184-page softcover guide designed to walk new players through every aspect of the hobby — from picking up their first Combat Patrol box to understanding the factions, battlefields, and wars of the 41st Millennium. Whether you're brand new or helping a friend get started, this is the book to hand them first.
What's Inside:
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Introduction to the Hobby: The first 16 pages cover the four core pillars of Warhammer 40,000 — collecting, building, painting, and playing — giving total newcomers a clear picture of what the hobby actually involves.
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How Combat Patrol Works: A practical guide to preparing for battle, running missions, and what to do after the game — including guidance on expanding your collection once you're ready to move beyond your first box.
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Written Battle Report: A full written walkthrough of a three-turn game illustrating unit movement, terrain interaction, and mission scoring in action.
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Extensive Faction Coverage: Around 140 pages of lore covering the universe, key war zones, and every faction that currently has a Combat Patrol — including background, painted model photography, and tips on how to expand each Combat Patrol into a full army.
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184-Page Softcover Format: Accessible price point and portable format — a much lower barrier to entry than a full hardback core rulebook for players still deciding if 40k is for them.
Product Note: This book contains no rules content. The Core Rules for Warhammer 40,000 11th Edition are available separately here, or as a free PDF download from Warhammer Community and via the Warhammer 40,000 app.
