Where to start with Warhammer in the UK
Pick the game by the setting you'd rather paint: Warhammer 40,000 and Kill Team are science fiction, Age of Sigmar and The Old World are fantasy. For Warhammer 40,000, buy a Combat Patrol, or the Starter Set if there are two of you. For Age of Sigmar, buy a Spearhead box, and for something small and quick, the Kill Team Starter Set.
Paints and tools can wait until the first kit is built.
Which guide do you need?
| You're asking | Read |
|---|---|
| What should I buy first for Warhammer 40,000? | Which Warhammer 40,000 starter set to buy first |
| Which Combat Patrol should I pick? | Which Combat Patrol to buy first |
| Which paints, brushes and tools do I need? | Warhammer paints and tools for beginners |
| Which army should I start? | Which Warhammer army suits a beginner |
| Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team or The Old World? | Age of Sigmar or Warhammer 40,000 |
| What's out now and what's coming? | New Warhammer releases in the UK |
| How far below RRP are your prices? | Warhammer prices and UK delivery |
Boxes to start with
What it costs to start
You can start for £33.58 with the 10th Edition Introductory Set, or £86.11 with the Getting Started with Space Marines box, a full Combat Patrol force with 11 paints. A Combat Patrol on its own is £86.11, and the 11th Edition Starter Set, which holds two armies, is £126.40.
Add the 10th Edition Paints and Tools set (£21.73; sold out at the moment) and the Combat Patrol Companion, a beginner's book (£17.00), and a first Combat Patrol comes to £124.84.
Common questions
Which Warhammer game should I start with?
The setting you'd rather paint. Science fiction is Warhammer 40,000 and Kill Team. Fantasy is Age of Sigmar and The Old World. Our comparison of the four games lists a box to start each one with.
What is the best Warhammer 40k starter set in the UK?
For two players, the 11th Edition Starter Set at £126.40. On your own, a Combat Patrol for the army you like the look of. The starter sets guide compares every box.
Do I need to buy paints at the same time as the models?
No. Build first and paint once you have a squad together. If you want paints in the box, the Getting Started with Space Marines box holds a full Combat Patrol force with 11 paints, a brush and a texture spreader. The models in that box are push-fit, so there's no glue to buy.
Which edition of Warhammer 40,000 is current?
The 11th edition. The Starter Set and the Getting Started box are 11th Edition; the Introductory Set we list is 10th Edition.
Do you deliver Warhammer across the UK?
Yes, and UK delivery is free on orders of £20 or more. Most Games Workshop boxes are 20% or more under RRP. See prices and delivery.
Box contents and the current edition: Games Workshop, via Warhammer Community, May to July 2026.