10 Reasons Warhammer 40K Is The Greatest Hobby In The World Right Now
7. Codexes
Warhammer's Codexes are a fine twist on a basic necessity. Whoever decided to pack what is essentially a rule book with cool art, short stories and detailed descriptions deserves a medal.
Codexes allow players to connect with the armies they command, learning everything from the deep history behind every army to strategies and tactics for individual units. These books are perfect for reeling in new players to the deeper 40K world, immersing them in the lore and background of the series as well as helping them learn to play the game.
Even if they need updating with every edition, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Long term players soon develop a small library of Codexes which are great for nostalgia value and can even become valuable collectors' items.