Warhammer Army Book
The following is a list of Army Books and Supplements for the various armies released for the Games Workshop Warhammer Fantasy game.
An Army Book in the Warhammer Fantasy tabletop wargame, is a rules supplement containing information concerning a particular army, environment, or worldwide campaign.
Army Books for particular armies were introduced for the fourth edition of the game (prior to that all armies were included in the main rulebook). The sixth edition rendered these obsolete. Until superseded by newer versions, the 6th edition and later books remain valid for the newer editions of Warhammer.
Games Workshop has also released various expansions over the years, including a siege rules supplement and campaign expansions. Expansions and Supplements may or may not be valid over multiple editions, though generally they cycle similarly to the Army Books.
An Army Book normally contains:
- Background - Information about the race and its place in the Warhammer world. This includes artwork, short stories, maps, timelines and copies of fictional documents.
- Bestiary - A list of the units, characters and war machines that can be chosen for use in a battle. This includes their characteristic values, information on their weapon options, and any limitations on their use, as well as background information on each unit. An Army's special magic lore (if applicable) and special magic items are listed here.
- Hobby section - Information on collecting, building and painting an army from the army book. This features outstanding example models painted by the Games Workshop 'Eavy Metal Team as well as Games Workshop's Army Painters and veteran hobbyists.
- Army List - Each entry from the bestiary is arranged by type (Lord, Hero, Core, Special, Rare) and given a points value, with more powerful units costing more points, so that battles are fought between balanced armies. Options and costs are listed here.
Current Books
Army Books
8th Edition
8th Edition Army Books are hardcover and full color. 8th Edition was released July 2010.
7th Edition
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| Army | ISBN | Release Date |
| Beastmen | ISBN 978-1-84154-956-9 | February 2010 |
| Skaven | ISBN 978-1-84154-945-3 | November 2009 |
6th Edition
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| Army | ISBN | Release Date |
| Bretonnia | ISBN 1-84154-450-7 | February 2004 |
Supplements
8th Edition
Expansions
Games Workshop and Warhammer Forge (the fantasy division of Forge World, a subsidiary of Games Workshop) have released expansions to the 8th edition game.
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| Supplement | Notes | ISBN | Release Date |
| The End Times: Archaon | Volume 5 of the End Times Expansion, contains the grand legion of the everchosen list | TBA | March 2015 |
| The End Times: Thanquol | Volume 4 of the End Times Expansion | TBA | January 2015 |
| The End Times: Khaine | Volume 3 of the End Times Expansion, contains the combined Elves army lists | TBA | November 2014 |
| The End Times: Glottkin | Volume 2 of the End Times Expansion, contains the Legions of Chaos army list | TBA | October 2014 |
| The End Times: Nagash | Volume 1 of the End Times Expansion, contains the Undead Legions army list | TBA | August 2014 |
| Warhammer Battlefields: The Underway | Campaign Expansion | Digital Release | February 2014 |
| Sigmar's Blood | Campaign Expansion | unknown | December 2013 |
| Scrolls of Binding Compendium | Monster Expansion for Storm of Magic | Digital Release | December 2013 |
| Blood in the Snow | Seasonal Scenario | Digital Release | December 2013 |
| Vanguard Clash | Linked Battles Scenario | Digital Release | December 2013 |
| Triumph and Treachery | Multiplayer Games Expansion | unknown | November 2013 |
| Warhammer Battlefields: Northern Wastes | Campaign Expansion | Digital Release | October 2013 |
| Warhammer Battlefields: Border Wars | Campaign Expansion | Digital Release | August 2013 |
| Warhammer Battlefields: Lustria | Campaign Expansion | Digital Release | August 2013 |
| Civil War | White Dwarf rules for battles between forces from the same Army Book, also released Digitally | N/A | June–August 2012 |
| Monstrous Arcanum | Monsters and Campaign Expansion by Warhammer Forge | unknown | April 2012 |
| Blood in the Badlands | Campaign Expansion | ISBN 978-1-907964-46-6 | December 2011 |
| Tamurkhan: Throne of Chaos | Campaign Expansion by Warhammer Forge; Contains the Chaos Dwarf army list | unknown | October 2011 |
| Storm of Magic | Magic and Monsters Expansion | unknown | July 2011 |
Battlescrolls
Games Workshop and the Black Library (the Publishing arm of GW) have released Battlescrolls for Warhammer Fantasy. They are digitally released and expand the options available to players, as well as contain background on their subject. Most are formations that can be added to any army as a unit outside of the normal army organization. Some (noted below) are additions to specific army lists and are taken following the normal rules for their unit type.
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| Supplement | Notes | Release Date |
| Crypt Scavengers | Ghoul Themed Formation | December 2013 |
| Creatures of the Chaos Wastes | Chaos Monster Themed Formation | December 2013 |
| The Restless Dead | Skeleton Themed Formation | December 2013 |
| Be'lakor, The Dark Master | Lord unit for Daemons and Warriors of Chaos | December 2013 |
7th edition
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| Supplement | Notes | ISBN | Release Date |
| Legendary Battles | Large Army Campaign Expansion from White Dwarf | ISBN N/A | 2008 |
| Mighty Empires | Campaign Expansion | ISBN N/A | 2007 |
Obsolete Books
Army Books
7th Edition
7th edition was released in September 2006.
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| Army | ISBN | Release Date | Replaced By |
| Lizardmen | ISBN 978-1-84154-918-7 | February 2009 | 8th Edition Lizardmen Army Book |
| Warriors of Chaos | ISBN 978-1-84154-898-2 | November 2008 | 8th Edition Warriors of Chaos Army Book |
| Dark Elves | ISBN 978-1-84154-850-0 | August 2008 | 8th Edition Dark Elves Army Book |
| Vampire Counts | ISBN 978-1-84154-863-0 | March 2008 | 8th Edition Vampire Counts Army Book |
| Daemons of Chaos | ISBN 978-1-84154-886-9 | May 2008 | 8th Edition Daemons of Chaos Army Book |
| High Elves | ISBN 978-1-84154-846-3 | November 2007 | 8th Edition High Elves Army Book |
| The Empire | ISBN 978-1-84154-799-2 | January 2007 | 8th Edition The Empire Army Book |
| Orcs & Goblins | ISBN 978-1-84154-785-5 | October 2006 | 8th Edition Orcs & Goblins Army Book |
6th Edition
6th Edition was released in October 2000. All army books were initially replaced by a get-by list in Ravening Hordes, distributed for free.
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| Army | ISBN | Release Date | Replaced By |
| Dwarfs | ISBN 978-1-84154-690-2 | January 2006 | 8th Edition Dwarfs Army Book |
| Wood Elves | ISBN 1-84154-680-1 | September 2005 | 8th Edition Wood Elves Army Book |
| Ogre Kingdoms | ISBN 1-84154-531-7 | January 2005 | 8th Edition Ogre Kingdoms Army Book |
| Beasts of Chaos | ISBN 1-84154-387-X | August 2003 | 7th Edition Beastmen Army Book |
| Lizardmen | ISBN 1-84154-356-X | May 2003 | 7th Edition Lizardmen Army Book |
| Tomb Kings | ISBN 978-1-84154-336-9 | January 2003 | 8th Edition Tomb Kings Army Book |
| Hordes of Chaos | ISBN 1-84154-222-9 | June 2002 | 7th Edition Warriors of Chaos and Daemons of Chaos Army Books |
| Skaven | ISBN 1-84154-185-0 | March 2002 | 7th Edition Skaven Army Book |
| High Elves | ISBN 1-84154-175-3 | January 2002 | 7th Edition High Elves Army Book |
| Dark Elves | ISBN 1-84154-083-8 | June 2001 | 7th Edition Dark Elves Army Book |
| Vampire Counts | ISBN 1-84154-080-3 | April 2001 | 7th Edition Vampire Counts Army Book |
| Dwarfs | ISBN 1-84154-066-8 | January 2001 | Second 6th Edition Dwarfs Army Book |
| Orcs & Goblins | ISBN 1-84154-060-9 | November 2000 | 7th Edition Orcs & Goblins Army Book |
| The Empire | ISBN 1-84154-059-5 | October 2000 | 7th Edition The Empire Army Book |
| Ravening Hordes | ISBN 1-84154-063-3 | October 2000 | Each Army's 6th edition army book—15 "Get You By" Army Lists for Warhammer - the Game of Fantasy Battles |
5th Edition
5th Edition was released in October 1996.
4th Edition
4th Edition was released in October 1992. It was the first edition to feature individual army books.
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| Army | ISBN | Release Date | Replaced By |
| Wood Elves | ISBN 1-872372-45-7 | May 1996 | Ravening Hordes |
| Dark Elves | ISBN 1-872372-88-0 | July 1995 | Ravening Hordes |
| White Dwarf Presents: Chaos Dwarfs | ISBN 1-872372-80-5 | December 1994 | Ravening Hordes, then Discontinued, then Tamurkhan: Throne of Chaos from Warhammer Forge |
| Chaos | No ISBN came as a boxed set | August 1994 | 5th Edition Realm of Chaos Box |
| Undead | ISBN 1-872372-67-8 | May 1994 | 5th Edition Vampire Counts Army Book and Ravening Hordes for Tomb Kings |
| Skaven | ISBN 1-872372-69-4 | December 1993 | Ravening Hordes |
| Dwarfs | ISBN 1-872372-66-X | June 1993 | Ravening Hordes |
| Orcs & Goblins | ISBN 1-872372-64-3 | April 1993 | Ravening Hordes |
| High Elves | ISBN 1-872372-63-5 | February 1993 | 5th Edition High Elves Army Book |
| The Empire | ISBN 1-87237235-X | January 1993 | Ravening Hordes |
Supplements
6th edition
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| Supplement | Notes | ISBN | Release Date |
| Lustria | Campaign Expansion | ISBN 1-84154-644-5 | May 2005 |
| Storm of Chaos | Campaign Expansion | ISBN 1-84154-460-4 | June 2004 |
| The General's Compendium | Campaigns, Scenarios & More | ISBN 1-84154-436-1 | 2003 |
| Dark Shadows | Campaign Expansion | ISBN 978-1-84154-198-3 | August 2001 |
5th edition
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| Supplement | Notes | ISBN | Release Date |
| Warhammer Siege | Siege Warfare Expansion | ISBN 1-869893-44-1 | August 1998 |
| Warhammer Magic | 5th Edition Magic rules and cards | unknown | December 1996 |
4th edition
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| Supplement | Notes | ISBN | Release Date |
| Arcane Magic | Magic Expansion for 4th Edition | unknown | February 1995 |
| Battle Magic | Magic rules and cards for 4th Edition | unknown | December 1992 |
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