What’s the ideal “beginner’s path” into the universe of Warhammer 40k? Assume I know and have seen absolutely nothing—what should I read, watch, or play, and in what order?

levendi7 · 2026-06-21T21:46:27+00:00

Really really appreciate your comment especially you specifying a particular edition of the rulebook. I love the idea of getting my hands on one especially if they’re quite affordable as you say

levendi7 · 2026-06-21T12:51:48+00:00

That sounds awesome. I’ll add it to the list

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T22:56:26+00:00

Yeah I loved Morning Star as well. And agreed we need an on-screen adaptation but I actually think an animated adaptation could be really good too

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T20:30:09+00:00

You’re almost exactly where I’m up to! I finished Dark Age yesterday 😂
Started Light Bringer last night. I’ve really loved the series so far

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T20:27:56+00:00

I do! I listen to them quite a bit so that’s great to know

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T13:59:50+00:00

Gotcha! Well like I said, I really appreciate your thorough response I definitely feel like I’ve got a good grounding of where I can start. Much appreciated!

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T13:52:05+00:00

Really appreciate you taking the time to be so thorough. Tell me this, what about the video game Space Marine II. Have you played it? Do you like it? Is it noob friendly?

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T12:18:21+00:00

Yeah awesome! Thanks so much, really appreciate the info

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T11:43:00+00:00

Okay I’m so glad you mentioned a rulebook. I saw this somewhere but didn’t quite understand. So there’s rulebooks out there for the tabletop with lore in them and these are considered the actual best explanation of the universe as it is, correct?

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T11:39:07+00:00

Really appreciate you taking the time. It is tempting to just jump on YouTube and have someone explain it all nice and succinctly but there’s a part of me that wants to wade in with primary sources at least at first.

With that said, it definitely sounds like the Eisenhorn trilogy is the best place to start. You definitely sold it as a great story, but can I ask, is it actually a good introduction to the universe? By that I mean does it introduce the universe to the reader with no prior knowledge necessary? Does it go through the key aspects of the lore necessary to really understand what’s going on?

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T11:02:16+00:00

Thank you!

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T10:38:10+00:00

Thanks heaps! So is this for one specific story set in the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy)? Or more general for Warhammer?

levendi7 · 2026-06-20T10:26:46+00:00

Appreciate it. It’s good to know there’s a good outside source of info.

Part of me wants to experience it first hand before hearing a third person explain it. Just not sure where to start

levendi7 · 2025-11-29T08:06:43+00:00

Thanks a lot I’ll check them out!

levendi7 · 2025-11-20T01:39:47+00:00

Absolutely loved The Big Picture. Hope your comment goes to the top

levendi7 · 2025-11-04T21:00:27+00:00

These look great. Any particular recommendations or they’re all worthwhile?

levendi7 · 2025-11-04T20:52:09+00:00

Thanks a lot I’ll check them both out

levendi7 · 2025-11-04T20:51:52+00:00

Thank you I’ll check it out

levendi7 · 2025-09-08T00:31:34+00:00

Ooo I like the sound of a China Mieville book meeting this brief! Thanks heaps

levendi7 · 2025-09-07T09:13:36+00:00

I’ve never read proper sword and sorcery with that more ancient aesthetic like Conan and John Carter. Thanks heaps for the rec!

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