White Dwarf 495 - December 2023

White Dwarf 495 - December 2023

White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premium Warhammer magazine, packed with amazing monthly content – including new rules and background, short stories, regular columns, special guests, and more.

Here’s what you can look forward to in the December issue:
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.