The Eldar are an incredibly ancient race who once ruled a vast empire across the stars. Then came the hideous times of the Fall, when the Eldar were consumed by their own decadence and fell from power. The few who survived were scattered across the stars.

Codex: Eldar

Though the Eldar are few in number, they are one of the most technologically advanced species in the galaxy. This advantage is combined with the prescient abilities of their Farseers, who scry the future and guide their kin along the most favourable paths of fate.

The Craftworlds of the Eldar, massive drifting starships that are home to the last survivors of their once-powerful race, have been scattered. Now, the Eldar battle against the other species of the galaxy, even resorting to piracy in their fight to avoid extinction.

The Eldar depend on mobility and specialization to win rather than brute force or heavy armour. Though their troops are relatively fragile, only a fool would think the Eldar can be beaten easily. The old idiom exists for a reason: "A cornered animal fights twice as hard."

Codex: Eldar is one in a series of Warhammer 40,000 game supplements. Each book in the series describes an army, its background, and its heroes in detail. Inside, you will find:

Background
Extensive and detailed information concerning the Eldar race, looking at the catastrophic Fall that destroyed their ancient civilization, their highly advanced technology, and their intricate culture and society.

Forces of the Eldar
Details of all of the troop types, heroes, war machines, and vehicles fielded in the Craftworld armies, along with their wargear and rules to use them in games of Warhammer 40,000. Also included are a number of famous special characters, such as Prince Yriel of Iyanden and the immortal Phoenix Lords.

Army List
An army list that allows you to muster your collection of Eldar miniatures into a warrior host suitable for the tabletop battlefield.

Hobby Section
Photographs of the extensive Eldar miniatures range, showing colour schemes, Craftworld iconography, and helpful painting advice.

Next: Assembling your miniatures