How to Play the Armies of Warhammer 40,000

Play Any Army With Confidence — Throughout 10th Edition

New Codex. New rules. Same feeling of uncertainty?

If you’re tired of feeling caught out by unfamiliar armies, overwhelmed by constant updates, or unsure whether you’re getting real value from the models you already own, you’re in the right place.

The Vanguard Tactics How to Play The Armies of Warhammer 40K Subscription gives you clarity and confidence across every army in Warhammer 40,000 — without chasing trends or constantly rebuilding your collection.

This is about understanding how armies actually function on the tabletop, so you can make better decisions in every game.

Built for the Entire 10th Edition

This series will be actively updated for the full lifespan of Warhammer 40,000: 10th Edition.

As new Codexes, Detachments, and balance updates are released, relevant courses will be reviewed and updated so your knowledge stays current — without starting from scratch every few months.

The Signature Series — Focused, Competitive, In-Depth

Within each army, we identify the most competitive and reliable Detachments and treat them as part of our Signature Series.

This is where we go deep.

Rather than spreading attention thinly across every possible option, the Signature Series focuses on the strongest, most proven way to play the army and breaks it down in detail.

You’ll learn:

• Why this Detachment works

• What it asks of you as a player

• How to pilot it effectively across missions and matchups

• How to get maximum value from the models you already own

If you want a clear, tournament-viable way to play an army — this is where you start.

Why This Subscription Exists

Warhammer 40K is deep — and it keeps changing.

That leads to common frustrations:

• Feeling overwhelmed every time a new Codex drops

• Losing games to rules or interactions you didn’t anticipate

• Owning strong models but not knowing how to use them well

• Lacking confidence when facing new opponents or events

The How to Play Series removes that uncertainty by giving you structured, faction-by-faction understanding — with deeper focus where it matters most.

What You Get with the How to Play Series

Ongoing access to our entire How to Play library, covering every major Warhammer 40K army.

Every course helps you:

• Understand what an army wants to do

• Translate rules into practical decisions

• Recognise common threats, plays, and mistakes

• Get the most from the models you already own

Whether you’re learning a new faction or preparing to face one, this series gives you a reliable framework for play.

Inside Each How to Play Course

Playing the Faction Module

A complete breakdown of the army’s identity and playstyle:

• Core strengths and weaknesses

• How the army scores and applies pressure

• Deployment principles and early-game priorities

• How to approach common matchups

The focus is on decision-making, not memorisation.

Detachment Breakdowns

Each Detachment includes:

Overview

• Rules, Enhancements, Stratagems, and key unit choices

• Clear context so you understand the Detachment’s purpose

Example List

• A practical list showing how the Detachment functions

• Built to demonstrate principles, not force purchases

Advanced Tactics

• On-table plays and sequencing

• Combos and interactions

• How to make the army’s tools work together in real games

Signature Series Detachments receive significantly deeper coverage, with more examples, match-up context, and gameplay guidance.

Armies Included

• Adepta Sororitas

• Adeptus Custodes

• Adeptus Mechanicus

• Aeldari

• Astra Militarum

• Black Templars

• Blood Angels

• Chaos Knights

• Chaos Space Marines

• Dark Angels

• Death Guard

• Deathwatch

• Drukhari

• Emperor’s Children

• Genestealer Cults

• Grey Knights

• Leagues of Votann

• Necrons

• Orks

• Space Marines

• Space Wolves

• Thousand Sons

• Tyranids

• T’au Empire

• World Eaters

(Content updated throughout 10th Edition.)

Pricing & Access

• £17.50 per month

• 7-day free trial — full access

• Cancel anytime

This is a digital subscription.
No refunds are available once a payment has been taken.

Important Subscription Notes

• Cancelling during the trial prevents the first charge

• Cancelling after payment ends access at the end of the billing period

• Any subscription cancelled within the first month where a coupon was used will result in immediate loss of access (Kajabi limitation)

For billing or access issues, contact: [email protected] 

Ready to Play With Clarity?

If you want to:

• Feel confident into any matchup

• Stop being caught out by unfamiliar rules

• Learn a competitive, reliable way to play your army

• Get more value from the models you already own

This is where you start.

Start your 7-day free trial today.

If you want next:

• A short checkout-page version

• A comparison box (Signature vs standard Detachments)

• Or copy tailored specifically for tournament players

Say the word.