Warhammer 40K Name Generator
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The future looks bleak in the endless faction wars of Warhammer 40,000, the competitive tabletop game where players pit their hand-created armies against one another. Though some prefer the strategy side of the game, others are interested in delving deeper into the story aspect. If you are in the latter camp, building your characters up can be a great way to engage with their backstories and the in-game politics! We can help you name your army, but it’s up to you to decide their ultimate fates.

Learn About Warhammer 40K
Warhammer 40,000 is a popular miniature wargame where two players’ painted armies face off in a future dystopia. The multi-faceted game can take on many different levels of intrigue for players, both within and outside of the gameplay. For many, building and painting the miniature armies are the most enjoyable part of the game, while others relish strategizing their way to victory on the futuristic battlefields. Though the game’s complexity and worldbuilding may seem intimidating to learn at first, it is also what gives the game its depth and allure. For those who are drawn to this fascinating game, wikiHow has some articles to help you scale the mountain of learning!
- How to Play Warhammer 40K : Getting started is often the hardest part of learning something new, but you don’t have to do it alone! This article walks you through the most important information to know as a beginner, as well as the basic rules of playing competitively
- Warhammer 40K Factions Explained: If you’re having trouble keeping track of the factions which vie for control in the game, this article helpfully summarizes 37 factions with their descriptions, strengths, weaknesses, and gameplay
- How to Paint Warhammer Figures: One of the key features of Warhammer 40K is getting to assemble and paint your armies! If you’re new to the craft, this article will walk you through the steps and provide some painting guidance
- How to Make a Warhammer Terrain: For an atmospheric setting as your armies battle for victory, build a terrain that will really capture the desolate, war-torn environment of the game
Though the factions are numerous and each has a designated title, the soldiers who serve within the armies also deserve to have their backstories as carefully crafted as their figurines are assembled. Our Warhammer 40K Name Generator can easily provide for you with an army of names!


