Warhammer 40K Command Edition Starter Box
Couldn't load pickup availability
Build and Battle with the Warhammer 40,000 Command Edition
The Warhammer 40,000 Command Edition Starter Box is a comprehensive introduction to the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000. It features two opposing forces—Space Marines and Necrons—along with rules, guided missions, a gaming board, push-fit terrain, dice, rulers, and other accessories needed to begin playing tabletop battles.
With 27 push-fit Citadel miniatures, this set gives new players two distinct factions to build and command. The models are designed for straightforward assembly without glue, making the Command Edition a practical starting point for learning the Warhammer 40,000 hobby .
Warhammer 40K Command Edition Contents
- 27 push-fit plastic Citadel miniatures featuring Space Marines and Necrons
- Warhammer 40,000: The Rules softcover rulebook
- Warhammer 40,000 Command Manual with building guides, rules tutorials, and introductory missions
- 30-inch by 22.4-inch double-sided gaming board
- Push-fit plastic terrain featuring gothic ruins and industrial pipes
- Two range rulers
- Dice
- Unit datasheets
- Space Marines transfer sheet with more than 600 transfers
Two Armies Included
Space Marines
- 1 Primaris Captain
- 5 Assault Intercessors
- 3 Outriders
The Space Marines are genetically enhanced warriors equipped with advanced armor and powerful weapons. Their force combines a commanding officer, close-combat infantry, and fast-moving bike-mounted Outriders.
Necrons
- 1 Necron Overlord
- 10 Necron Warriors
- 3 Canoptek Scarab Swarms
- 3 Skorpekh Destroyers
- 1 Canoptek Plasmacyte
The Necrons are an ancient mechanical force led by a powerful Overlord. Their army combines disciplined Warriors, fast Scarab Swarms, and devastating Skorpekh Destroyers.
Learn to Play Warhammer 40,000
The Command Manual introduces the game through step-by-step building instructions, rules tutorials, and guided missions. Players can gradually assemble their forces, learn the main phases of a turn, and put new rules into practice as the battles become larger and more detailed.
The included Warhammer 40,000 rules book provides the full rules needed to continue playing after completing the introductory missions and begin exploring larger narrative, matched, and open-play battles.
Create a Complete Battlefield
The double-sided gaming board and push-fit terrain transform a table into a detailed battlefield. Gothic ruins, industrial pipes, and other terrain elements provide cover, obstacles, objectives, and tactical choices during every game.
Build, Paint, and Expand Your Forces
The miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly. Paints and hobby tools are sold separately. Expand your color selection with products from the Citadel Paint collection , or add more units from the Warhammer 40,000 range .
Who Is the Command Edition For?
This set is suitable for new Warhammer 40,000 players, two-player starter games, Space Marines collectors, Necron collectors, miniature painters, tabletop gaming beginners, and hobbyists interested in the 9th edition of Warhammer 40,000.
Edition note: This is the previous Warhammer 40,000 Command Edition featuring Space Marines and Necrons.
For the newest beginner box featuring Space Marines and Orks, view the Warhammer 40,000: Starter Set (2026) .
Explore More Games Workshop Products
Browse additional miniatures, paints, terrain, tools, and gaming supplies in the Games Workshop collection .