White Dwarf 495

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White Dwarf 495 is the official Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content – including new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.

Editorial

• Contact! – Letters, questions, and pictures of miniatures sent in by you, our readers.

• Inside the Studio – A look at the games we've been playing and the models we've been painting recently.

WHITE DWARF BUNKER

• Access Granted! – An introduction to this month’s action in the White Dwarf Bunker.

• Challenges – Take part in our Gods of War painting challenge.

• The Slidecrown Sundering – The Warhammer Age of Sigmar narrative campaign continues. Who has conquered the great lakes?

• Scenario of the Month – New scenarios for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, plus new gaming content for Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team.

• Basic Training – Gaming and tactical advice. This issue is about the Charge Phase in Warhammer Age of Sigmar.

• Hobby Hangout – Emily Ridding explains the mysteries of zenithal highlighting.

• Satellite Uplink – Qui Commence? Besançon are our club of the month. Plus, four big painting challenge entries.

WARHAMMER 40,000

• A Tale of Four Warlords – Our warlords recruit some allies for their growing armies. Conversions abound!

• A Strong Defence – Bring your gangplank, it’s time for a Boarding Action. Let’s hope they're not waiting for us…

• The Fourth Tyrannic War – Tendrils of Hive Fleet Leviathan begin to enter the galaxy from the galactic west.

• The Great Devourer: Designer's Notes – An in-depth look at the design of the Tyranids range over the last four decades.

• Industrial Evolution – Machine intelligence is rife! Can the Imperium stamp it out before it's too late?

• The Cursed Sons – We showcase Chris Lewis’s stunning army of Lamenters Space Marines.

WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR

• Seize the Crown – A trio of narrative battles and campaign rules set in the Slidecrown Sundering campaign.

• Ark Arcana – Hold on to your magic hats – it’s an article all about spellcasting and sorcery.

• The Chasms of Gallet – More-more explosions! The Kharadron join a battle against the Skaven. Perhaps unwisely.

• Heroes of Civilisation – The Cities of Sigmar venture into the world of Warcry with new quests and background.

NECROMUNDA

• Iron and Chains – The House of Chains and the House of Iron come to blows over the ash gates.

SPECIAL FEATURES – Black Library

• Mother of Invention – It's Carnevale! A time to rejoice and celebrate. Or is it? This short story suggests otherwise.

• Each copy of issue 495 also comes with a cardboard insert which includes 1x Photo backdrop, 1x Bunker Bingo Card, 2x Bunker Achievement cards, 6x Kill Team Jungle Warfare cards and a double-sided card featuring the Bunker Scenarios of the month for Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000.

Sources

• 1: Warhammer Community: White Dwarf 495 – New Rules for Boarding Actions, Kill Team, and Warcry (posted 27/11/2023) (last accessed 29/11/2023)

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