In 8th edition a datasheet contains the complete rules for fielding a unit including power level and keywords. In 7th edition datasheets contained the complete rules and points values needed to field a unit and a picture of the model from the Citadel Miniatures range, along with a description of the unit, as per the old bestiary. Army List - This contains datasheets for every unit and a wargear list.Showcase - This is the old Hobby Section that now contains just pictures of the Citadel Miniatures painted by Games Workshop's 'Eavy Metal team.This includes artwork, short stories, and copies of fictional documents from the future - (The same style as before). Background - Information about the force and its place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.Options are also given here along with their cost.įor 7th Edition Games Workshop overhauled the basic codex layout, 8th edition continued the same layout as such:
Bestiary - A description of the units, characters and vehicles that can be chosen for use in a battle.This includes artwork, short stories, and copies of fictional documents from the future. All codexes 6th Edition and prior contained: