Adeptus Astartes · Angels of Death
Salamanders
Fire-born artisans of Nocturne — the Imperium's most humane defenders.
About Salamanders — Lore & How They Play
The Lore
Vulkan's sons from the volcanic death-world of Nocturne, where every battle-brother lives among the people he protects and forges his own wargear at his own anvil. Onyx-skinned and ember-eyed, they are master artisans — and the most humane defenders humanity has.
Their creed is simple: into the fires of battle, unto the anvil of war — and no civilian left behind.
On the Tabletop
A tough, mid-range brawling army built around fire and thunder: flamers, meltas and resilient infantry that wade forward, weather the storm and burn what's left. Salamander tradition favours durability and short-ranged overkill.
They're forgiving to play — advance steadily, fight for the middle of the table, and let superior toughness win the grind. Green armour with flame effects is a painter's playground, too.
Salamanders are the Space Marine Chapter of the Primarch Vulkan: fire-born artificers from the volcanic death-world of Nocturne who wade in with flamers and meltas, then stop to carry the civilians out of the blaze. If you want Space Marines with a conscience (and a gloriously warm green paint job), your Salamanders company starts here.
Start here
- Codex: Space Marines (11th Edition): every Space Marine chapter plays from this book, so it's your rulebook
- Warhammer 40k Space Marines Army Builder Bundle (11th Edition): a big stack of Space Marine infantry to paint in chapter colours
- Salamanders: Vulkan He'stan: the Forgefather himself, the chapter's signature hero
- Salamanders Adrax Agatone: 3rd Company Captain with thunder hammer and hand flamer
- Salamanders Primaris Upgrades & Transfers: chapter shoulder pads, heads and transfers that turn any Primaris kit green and fiery
- All Combat Patrols: every faction's starter army in one place
Most of a Salamanders army is built from standard Space Marine kits, so browse our Space Marine core units for Intercessors, Aggressors, Infernus Squads, Terminators and the rest, then add the chapter characters above.
Every kit here is genuine Games Workshop stock from an official stockist, supplied unassembled and unpainted, with fast UK delivery from our shop in Barry, South Wales. In-stock orders placed by 3pm on weekdays go out the same day.
Read more: Salamanders lore in Faction Files, Salamanders Army Analysis, the 40K factions hub.
Paint and browse: grab the Salamanders Paint Set – 10 Essential Colours or the five-tone Warhammer Tone Pro paints, then explore the rest of the Space Marines range.
Prefer them ready-painted? JoyToy make fully painted, articulated 1/18 scale Salamanders figures. Find them in our Warhammer action figures range.
Are Salamanders Space Marines?
Yes. They're a First Founding Space Marine Chapter, the sons of Vulkan, and they play from Codex: Space Marines alongside their own named characters.
Can I use regular Space Marine kits for Salamanders?
Absolutely, that's how almost everyone builds them. Paint the standard kits green and add the Primaris Upgrades & Transfers frame for the chapter icons.
Your Crusade Begins
New to the Adeptus Astartes?
Start with a boxed set — miniatures, rules and dice in one go. Free UK delivery over £65, same-day dispatch by 3pm on weekdays.
Shop 40K Starter SetsFrequently Asked Questions
The Salamanders are a Space Marine Chapter from the volcanic world of Nocturne. They are known for their compassion towards civilians, their mastery of fire-based weapons, and their tradition of crafting their own wargear.
Salamanders have strong rules for flame and melta weapons, giving them excellent anti-infantry and anti-tank capability. Their Chapter rules also provide resilience and re-roll abilities for devastating close-range firefights.
Yes. Salamanders suit players who enjoy short-range firepower such as flamers and meltas, and durable infantry. Codex: Space Marines for 11th Edition is out now and covers every chapter, so check it (and any supplement for your chapter) before you build a list.
Aggressors with flamestorm gauntlets, a unit of Intercessors, and a Captain make an excellent Salamanders starting force that leans into their fire-and-resilience theme.
Salamanders use dark green armour with gold trim and black skin tones. Key paints include Caliban Green, Retributor Armour, Nuln Oil, and Abaddon Black. We stock the full Citadel range.
Yes — we stock Salamanders in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.