White Dwarf 523 – April 2026

White Dwarf is the official 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 April issue:

WARHAMMER 40,000

Tapestry of Honour
Knightly heraldry can be a complex topic, but luckily for you, we’ve prepared an in-depth primer! Yes, this will all be on the exam.

Galactic War Hosts: Knightly Crusade – Part 1
A cavalcade of Knights, both Chaotic and Imperial, brought to you by hard-working Sacristans from across the Warhammer Studio.

Titanic Duel
Get ready for a super-heavyweight bout, as our new mini-game sees Knight pitted against Knight in a one-on-one battle for supremacy!

Daemon Forged
The Defiler is reborn! Showing off the all-new infernal engine and chatting with the evil geniuses (or ‘designers’) who made it.

Iron Within
Not a fan of kitbashing? We reckon you’ll be converted (heh) after you see this incredible army of Iron Warriors.

WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR

Tower of Blades
Learn all about the deadly trials of Draichi Ganeth – and then face them yourself in yet another mini-game! Don’t we spoil you?

A Tale of Four Warlords
As the warlords venture deeper into Thyria, they discover a new pastime: magical football. It’s much more serious than it sounds.

Hobby Hangout
Andrew shares his new passion for re-wilding with a guide to creating battlefield terrain reclaimed by nature.

OTHER ARTICLES

The Chronicles of Bain: A Life That Matters
In the latest instalment of Bain’s tale, an extraction mission becomes a race for survival. But whose life is really worth saving?

Access Granted
Here you will find painting challenges and the latest Bunker news.

Your Warhammer
Models, letters, and questions sent in by readers. Plus, a Minotaur on tour and some very helpful Nurglings.

Small Miniatures, Big Impact
Shining a spotlight on the amazing work of Models for Heroes and their members’ recent exhibition in Warhammer World.

Bunker Bingo
Tiny Knights! Funny robot noises! Accusations of hat theft! Just another normal Bunker Bingo.

Each copy of White Dwarf 523 also comes with:
– 1 double-sided card featuring the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Age of Sigmar Scenarios of the Month
– 2 double-sided reference cards for the Titanic Duel mini-game