The 9th Edition Codex: Astra Militarum (2023) introduced significant lethality with the "Born Soldiers" rule and key plastic kits like the Rogal Dorn battle tank before becoming obsolete in the 10th Edition. As of early 2025, 9th edition rules are no longer used for competitive play following the release of the 10th edition codex. Information regarding the current 10th edition is available at Bell of Lost Souls
The Astra Militarum, also known as the Imperial Guard, is one of the most iconic and beloved factions in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. With the release of the 9th edition codex, fans of the franchise have been eagerly awaiting the updated rules and strategies for their favorite Imperial Guard army. In this article, we'll dive into the world of Astra Militarum 9th edition and explore the Anyflip codex, a digital version of the codex that's taking the Warhammer community by storm.
The Emperor protects, but a loaded lasgun helps. Astra Militarum 9th Edition Codex Anyflip
This was the "meta" pick. It allowed 6s to hit to automatically wound (Auto-Wound), making even basic Lasguns a threat to heavy armor. Custom Traits: