We revealed some incredible new Aeldari miniatures during the Warhammer Preview Online from the LVO. But how are you going to get them onto the tabletop? You’re gonna need a new codex.
The new Aeldari codex is big, and we mean really BIG. Clocking in at 200 pages, it’s only eight pages shorter than Codex: Space Marines. But what’s inside this epic tome? There’s in-depth lore and background on the Aeldari, along with stunning artwork and details of how they wage war.
In terms of rules, it’s all change. There are new army-wide special rules, Stratagems and a whole host of new Crusade content that lets you walk the Path of the Warrior, the Path of the Seer, or the Path of the Outcast.* The codex also contains full rules for using the new Autarch, Guardians, Warlocks, and Dark Reapers that we’ve unveiled over the last few weeks.**
As well as rules for Asuryani Aeldari (that’s craftworlds to me and you), this new codex also has rules for fielding Harlequins – we’ll have more info on adding these deadly clowns to your armies later in the week. We saw the first Corsairs miniature at LVO, and you can also include them in an army. You can even dedicate yourself to the Aeldari god of death and take a Ynnari army – all using the same codex!
This isn’t just an exciting time for Aeldari, but for all Warhammer 40,000 xenos players – after the craftworlds touch down, there’s something gribbly and chitinous coming. We don’t want to say too much right now, but there are lots of them, they’ve come a long way, and they’re VERY hungry. For biomass. Okay, you forced it out of us – it’s the Tyranids.
Codex: Aeldari is the ultimate guide to the galaxy’s snobbiest species, and we’ll be showing off plenty of snippets as we get closer to its release. In fact, we’ll have more Aeldari reveals tomorrow – they'll be coming thick and fast, so sign up for our newsletter and don’t miss a single Path of the Preview article.
* Choose your favourite by reading The Eldar anthology.
** Of course, if you’re still feeling retro, you can always grab a t-shirt featuring the 2nd edition codex cover while you wait for the new book.