World Eaters

How World Eaters play

World Eaters are the purest melee army in Warhammer 40,000, and the faction with the fewest decisions to make. There is almost no shooting, minimal psychic capability and very little in the way of tactical flexibility — the army charges, fights, and charges again. Berzerkers and daemon engines cross the table and the game is decided by whether they arrive.

The Blood Tithe mechanic accumulates as models die on both sides and is spent on powerful effects, so the army gets stronger as the battle grinds on. That gives World Eaters a genuine late-game threat even from behind.

The simplicity is a real virtue for a new player and a real ceiling for an experienced one. There are very few wrong buttons to press, and very few clever ones either.

Building a World Eaters army list

Charge threat is the entire list-building problem. Transports, reserves and speed all serve the same purpose, and points spent on getting there are worth more than points spent on hitting harder once you arrive.

Take more units than feels necessary. World Eaters need bodies to hold objectives while the fighting units fight, and a list of pure melee hammers can win every combat and lose on primary.

World Eaters FAQ

Are World Eaters good for beginners?

Yes — they have the fewest rules to remember of any faction and a very clear plan. The trade-off is a lower skill ceiling than most armies.

How does the Blood Tithe work?

It accumulates as units are destroyed on both sides and is spent on powerful army-wide effects, meaning World Eaters grow stronger as the battle progresses.

Can World Eaters shoot at all?

Barely, and you should not build around it. The correct answer to a ranged threat is to reach it, which makes movement and charge range the army's central problem.