White Dwarf 516 (September 2025)

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White Dwarf 516 (September 2025)

The ultimate monthly guide to the worlds of Warhammer returns with White Dwarf 516 — an issue overflowing with lore, rules, articles, painting inspiration, and exclusive game content. This month’s magazine celebrates the evolving war stories of both the 41st Millennium and the Mortal Realms, alongside hobby deep dives, narrative fiction, battle reports, and more.

Plus, every issue comes bundled with exclusive gaming cards for Warhammer 40,000 and the Space Marine Operations mini-game!

Inside This Issue

Planet Warhammer

Fresh reveals, models, community hobby showcases, questions, commentary — and even knitwear. Yes, really.

Warhammer 40,000

Data Exload: Leagues of Votann
Dig deep into the lore and motives of the galaxy’s hard-working, hard-fighting Kin.

Buri Aegnirssen
Meet the lone survivor of the Emberg-Aegnir Bloc — and slayer of the Bane.

New Prospects
A closer look at new Leagues of Votann Detachments and how they fight.

Aspect of War
High-risk, high-reward strategies: are you bold enough to play the gambit?

Space Marine Operations
New missions for the magazine-exclusive mini-game. This month: take down a Hive Tyrant.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar

The Story so Far
A celebration of 10 years of epic conflict across the Mortal Realms.

Times of War
New rules for battling in three legendary locations.

Battle Report: The War Eternal
The Hallowed Knights and Hammers of Sigmar stand against four ancient foes across two realms. A cinematic double-length battle.

Annals of the Eternal
What does it mean to be reforged again and again? Ionus Cryptborn speaks.

Basic Training
Choosing between sorcerous catastrophes: Purple Sun vs Ravenak’s Gnashing Jaws.

Grombrindal and the Gods
The White Dwarf himself reflects on divinity in the Mortal Realms.

Other Highlights

Mustering for War
Army-building guidance for The Horus Heresy.

Paint Splatter & Brush Tips
Techniques and inspiration for Saturnine Terminators of both Loyalist and Traitor persuasion.

The Trials of Albarak (Final Chapter)
A concluding revelation changes everything.

White Dwarf Bunker

Access Granted!
Event updates, painting projects, and monthly challenges.

Satellite Uplink
Winners of the Elites painting challenge showcased.

Bunker Event: The Rusty Nurgling
See standout entries from Tokyo’s annual painting contest.

Bunker Bingo!
What have the White Dwarf crew been up to? Find out.

Included Game Materials

Each issue includes:

Scenarios of the month for Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Space Marine Operations Bonus Cards:
- 1x Terminus Level Enemy Card (105mm × 144mm)
- 2x Extremis Level Enemy Cards (63mm × 88mm)
- 1x Enemy Group Spawning Table Card (63mm × 88mm)