White Dwarf - Issue 518 (NOV 2025)
White Dwarf is the official Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content – including new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Planet Warhammer
Miniatures, letters, and questions sent in by readers. Plus, Troggoths in the Pantry.
WARHAMMER 40,000
The Blessed Boltgun
For 38 years, the boltgun has reigned supreme as the iconic firearm of the 41st Millennium. We take a closer look at it (not down the barrel).
Battle Through the Ages
Classic box sets of Warhammer 40,000, but played with modern rules. Bring your blast templates, kids! Are we mad? Yep!
Battle Report: The Battle for Kasr Kraf
Writer Dan and photographer Adam recreate one of Warhammer 40,000's most epic events in a Battle Report. It took them ages!
WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR
Wasteland Death Race
Rev your… horses? The Mortal Realms celebrates 50 years of Games Workshop with rules for chariot racing!
Death on Wheels
Bit of wood, couple of wheels, something to pull it (preferably quickly). Beware the chariot!
Legions of Fire
An in-depth look at the Helsmiths of Hashut miniatures, with glorious pictures, insights from the designers, and some big ol’ hats.
Paint Splatter
Fancy painting some Helsmiths? Here's a handy guide showing you how.
OTHER ARTICLES
Black Library: A Tale of Many Tales
Black Library joins in our 50-year celebrations with a look at its many stories over the years.
50 Years of Games Workshop
Since 1975, Games Workshop has brought Warhammer, Citadel Miniatures and White Dwarf to the world. We take a look at what makes Games Workshop... Games Workshop!
White Dwarf Bunker
Welcome to the Bunker, a worldwide Warhammer club made for you!
Access Granted!
Here you will find painting challenges and the latest Bunker news.
Satellite Uplink!
A 50-year celebration of some classic miniatures from back in the day.
Bunker Bingo!
It's the penultimate month, and some of the team have completed their bingo sheets!
Each copy of White Dwarf 518 also comes with a cardboard insert containing a punch-out 5th Edition board overlay and a story card for the Talisman board game, which sees players take on The Dead King. You'll also find a Tacticus card for the Tacticus app game that unlocks Nicodemus – Sanguinary Priest, and one double-sided card showing the scenarios of the month for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Also included is 1x racing card (12.8cm by 17.2cm), 1x pivot template (16.7cm by 10.3cm), 12x artefacts of power, and 12x boosted tokens (2.2cm diameter) for the Chariot Racing Game. Finally, 1x Circular blast template (7.3cm diameter), and 1x long blast template (20.5cm) for classic Warhammer 40,000 are also included. Scissors are required to cut out and use these cards, tokens, and templates.
White Dwarf is the official Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content – including new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.
IN THIS ISSUE:
Planet Warhammer
Miniatures, letters, and questions sent in by readers. Plus, Troggoths in the Pantry.
WARHAMMER 40,000
The Blessed Boltgun
For 38 years, the boltgun has reigned supreme as the iconic firearm of the 41st Millennium. We take a closer look at it (not down the barrel).
Battle Through the Ages
Classic box sets of Warhammer 40,000, but played with modern rules. Bring your blast templates, kids! Are we mad? Yep!
Battle Report: The Battle for Kasr Kraf
Writer Dan and photographer Adam recreate one of Warhammer 40,000's most epic events in a Battle Report. It took them ages!
WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR
Wasteland Death Race
Rev your… horses? The Mortal Realms celebrates 50 years of Games Workshop with rules for chariot racing!
Death on Wheels
Bit of wood, couple of wheels, something to pull it (preferably quickly). Beware the chariot!
Legions of Fire
An in-depth look at the Helsmiths of Hashut miniatures, with glorious pictures, insights from the designers, and some big ol’ hats.
Paint Splatter
Fancy painting some Helsmiths? Here's a handy guide showing you how.
OTHER ARTICLES
Black Library: A Tale of Many Tales
Black Library joins in our 50-year celebrations with a look at its many stories over the years.
50 Years of Games Workshop
Since 1975, Games Workshop has brought Warhammer, Citadel Miniatures and White Dwarf to the world. We take a look at what makes Games Workshop... Games Workshop!
White Dwarf Bunker
Welcome to the Bunker, a worldwide Warhammer club made for you!
Access Granted!
Here you will find painting challenges and the latest Bunker news.
Satellite Uplink!
A 50-year celebration of some classic miniatures from back in the day.
Bunker Bingo!
It's the penultimate month, and some of the team have completed their bingo sheets!
Each copy of White Dwarf 518 also comes with a cardboard insert containing a punch-out 5th Edition board overlay and a story card for the Talisman board game, which sees players take on The Dead King. You'll also find a Tacticus card for the Tacticus app game that unlocks Nicodemus – Sanguinary Priest, and one double-sided card showing the scenarios of the month for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar.
Also included is 1x racing card (12.8cm by 17.2cm), 1x pivot template (16.7cm by 10.3cm), 12x artefacts of power, and 12x boosted tokens (2.2cm diameter) for the Chariot Racing Game. Finally, 1x Circular blast template (7.3cm diameter), and 1x long blast template (20.5cm) for classic Warhammer 40,000 are also included. Scissors are required to cut out and use these cards, tokens, and templates.
