GW 40-05 Warhammer 40k - Ultimate Starter Set

Ultimate Starter Set – your complete entry into Warhammer 40,000

In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Across the Imperium’s fractured worlds, the superhuman Space Marines stand as humanity’s last defence against the ravenous Tyranid hive fleets. The Ultimate Starter Set plunges you straight into this desperate conflict, offering everything you need to begin your journey into the 41st Millennium.

This comprehensive box provides two complete forces, a full suite of terrain, accessories, and two English-language books: the Combat Patrol Starter Set Handbook and the Core Rules Booklet. Both armies function as full Combat Patrols, letting you jump immediately into fast, balanced, tactical games.

Set contents

• 44 plastic push-fit miniatures
• 9 modular terrain pieces (glue required)
• 72-page Combat Patrol Starter Set Handbook (English)
• 72-page Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules Booklet (English)
• 2 double-sided 30" × 22.4" gaming boards
• 2 reference sheets, 2 range rulers, 10 D6 dice
• All required Citadel bases included
• Miniatures are push-fit; terrain requires glue

Included miniatures – Space Marines (12)

• 1× Captain in Terminator Armour
• 1× Librarian in Terminator Armour
• 5× Terminators
• 5× Infernus Marines

Included miniatures – Tyranids (32)

• 1× Winged Tyranid Prime
• 1× Psychophage
• 3× Von Ryan’s Leapers
• 5× Barbgaunts
• 20× Termagants
• 2× Ripper Swarms

Assembly and building

This Citadel kit includes push-fit miniatures for fast assembly without glue, while the modular terrain pieces require plastic glue. The set is ideal for beginners looking to learn modelling, painting, and gameplay at their own pace.

Required tools

• Hobby knife or sprue cutters
• Files or sandpaper
• Brushes
• Plastic glue (required for terrain)
• Citadel Colour acrylic paints (or equivalents)

About the Space Marines

The Space Marines are genetically enhanced super-soldiers who defend humanity with unyielding resolve. Clad in power armour and armed with devastating weaponry, they are the Imperium’s ultimate warriors, leading strikes against the galaxy’s deadliest foes.

About the Tyranids

The Tyranids are a voracious extragalactic species guided by the Hive Mind. Their creatures adapt rapidly, evolving specialised forms to overwhelm their prey. From swarming Termagants to towering monsters, they are an unstoppable force of consumption.

About Warhammer 40,000

Warhammer 40,000 is a tabletop wargame set in a dystopian far future dominated by relentless warfare. Players command armies of intricately crafted miniatures, using strategy, heroic abilities, and powerful weapons to achieve victory. The Ultimate Starter Set is the perfect first step, offering balanced Combat Patrol armies and all the tools needed to learn the game.

About the manufacturer

Games Workshop is the global leader in tabletop wargaming, known for the expansive Warhammer universes. Their detailed miniatures, immersive rule systems, and rich lore inspire hobbyists and players worldwide.