White Dwarf Nr 517 October 2025

Planet WarhammerModels, letters and questions sent in by readers. Plus, scenery!Worlds of WarhammerExploring the planets of the 41st Millennium through their battlefields.WARHAMMER 40,000Cavalry EngagementSound the bugle! Rev your horses! Charge into a new suite of rules for cavalry battles in the grim darkness of the far future.Aethon Shaan Master of ShadowsShhhh! You haven’t seen the new Chapter Master of the Raven Guard.Retaliation CadreA well-weathered, war-torn army from the T’au Empire painted by Gue’vesa Gordon Miller.Space Marine OperationsIn part three, your Space Marines come face-to-face with a Carnifex. That escalated quickly!WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMARA Tale of Four Warlords: Blighted WildsThe classic series returns with four new warlords, four new armies, and a thrilling narrative to drive their gaming endeavours.Warfront AyadahA Kharadron report on the conflict in the Spiral Crux (and its impact on their bottom line).War in the SkiesDraconiths, sky-vessels, daemons – it’s time for aerial combat in the Mortal Realms.OTHER ARTICLESHobby HangoutCheck out this rocky montage of hobby tips for building and painting big ol’ boulders!The Defence of InwitAs part of our scenery special, we show off an inspirational Warhammer: The Horus Heresy battlefield.Winter in the WestfoldAnother board-building feature, this time for a winter wonderland. There’s snow way you’ll want to miss it.Battle Report: The Long WinterThe Defenders of the Hornburg – led by a half-mad Helm Hammerhand – sally forth to fight Wulf’s raiders in a wintry snowstorm.Tattered SailsSunshine, flowers, happiness and peace. None of these are present in this horrifying short story that’ll have your insides squirming.White Dwarf BunkerWelcome to the Bunker, a worldwide Warhammer club made for you!Access Granted!Here you will find painting challenges and the latest Bunker news.Battles in Middle-earthWe feature some of our favourite collections from the studio’s Middle-earth league.Tombs Beyond CountingNew Kill Team rules for fighting on Necron Tomb Worlds. Beware the Flayer curse!Battlefield BiomesEight pages of inspirational scenery projects created by members of the studio.Satellite Uplink!The Rusty Nurgling hits Dallas-Fort Worth, while Mr Pink shows off a Tyranids diorama.Bunker Bingo!Will you complete your Bunker Bingo sheet by the end of the year?Each copy of White Dwarf 517 also comes with a cardboard insert containing the scenarios of the month for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Terminus threat Level Enemy cards for the Space Marine Operations mini-game, and Kill Team: Tomb World event cards are also included.