• An infernal tome to harness the Heretic Astartes in Warhammer 40,000
• 160 pages of macabre art, rules, riveting background material, and epic photography to inspire you
• Includes Combat Patrol and Crusade rules, 48 datasheets, eight Detachments, and more

Chaos Space Marines are enhanced transhumans driven by a relentless desire to dominate, destroy, and ravage. Encased in ornate power armour adorned with grim trophies and dark symbols, they fight alongside roaring battle tanks, terrifying Daemon Engines, and swarms of cultist followers. Some are possessed by daemonic entities, while others wield Chaos-corrupted relics or harness warp sorcery. Regardless of their form, they wage their endless war with ruthless determination, crushing all opposition in a relentless campaign of revenge, conquest, and devastating violence.

Codex: Chaos Space Marines is a vital guide for assembling and painting your Heretic Astartes army and playing them in Warhammer 40,000. This book offers a wealth of inspiring background stories and artwork to fuel your creativity, along with rules for engaging in narrative Crusade campaigns, smaller Combat Patrol skirmishes, and a variety of matched play scenarios. Filled with striking photography, it captures the terror of confronting this fearsome enemy and provides detailed examples of individual miniatures to help bring your collection to life.

Inside this 160-page hardback book, you'll find:
– Background material about the many hosts of Chaos Space Marines, including some of the most notorious warlords of the Black Legion
– Macabre artwork revealing the horrible truth of these infernal soldiers at war, including their daemonic allies and insane, gibbering cultists
– 48 datasheets detailing each unit, including their wargear, profiles, and unique abilities, from nightmare Spawn to immortal Daemon Princes
– A massive eight themed Detachments, each with their own detachments rules, Enhancements and Stratagems
– Crusade rules to lead your warband on a furious campaign to seek the favour of the Dark Gods
– Combat Patrol rules to use Zarkan’s Daemonkin in fast-paced skirmish games
– An ‘Eavy Metal showcase of stunning Citadel miniatures from the incredible Chaos Space Marines range