EditorialWD 323 · Inside cover
Grombrindal introduces the Eldar release through their ancient knowledge, struggle for survival and impressive new miniatures. He also points readers towards the Night Goblins’ continuing presence and the start of a broader tactics series, while the Middle-earth battle promises a contest between two experienced developers. His joking frustration at the lack of Dwarfs links the varied contents with the magazine’s familiar narrative voice.
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CommunityWD 323 · pp. 16–17
The forthcoming Empire release is previewed through a fuller account of its history, renewed characters and a fresh range of miniatures. Plastic State Troops and Ludwig Schwarzhelm demonstrate the visual direction, while the army book promises both familiar human soldiers and inventions such as clockwork horses and grenade-launching weapons. The announcement frames the Empire as a major human defence against Chaos ahead of the January release.
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RulesWD 323 · pp. 21–31
Phil Kelly explains how the new Eldar codex combines a much fuller presentation of the race with one flexible army list. Craftworld themes remain possible through unit choices rather than separate force charts, while more specialised Aspect Warriors, a new Autarch and revised support units reward coordinated play. The changes aim to give Guardians, jetbikes, walkers and grav-tanks clear jobs without allowing one exceptionally independent unit to replace the combined efforts of the rest of the host.
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