Preferred Enemies - A Warhammer 40K Podcast

The third codex of 11th Edition is here, and it's solid gold! Well, auramite, actually, because in this episode, we're discussing the new Adeptus Custodes codex. The Emperor's bodyguards have had an almost-full line refresh, as well as having their Imperial Armour models converted to plastic and rolled into the codex. So, how do they fare? How much flexibility does the new Martial Ka'tah system gr...

The second 11th Edition codex has landed, and it's full of poster boys in power armor! In this episode, we review the brand new Space Marines codex. Everything about this codex is big - big page count, big unit roster, and big changes to how the army plays. We dig into the returning Combat Doctrines system, look at the new detachments and how they can be used to build a variety of marine armies, a...

It's time for something we haven't done in a long time - a mailbag episode! In the last few weeks, we've gathered a critical mass of messages, and we decided to revive the old listener mail section for this episode. From new narrative events, to answering some critiques, to delving into our favorite Black Library authors, to discussing who should be featured for every faction, we talk about a bit...

The first codex of 11th Edition is in our hands, and it's loaded with green! In this episode, we dive into the brand new Orks codex and get our first taste of what codexes will look like in the new edition. We look at what's included, what's not, and what's new in this book. Does this book feel complete? Does the new detachment system provide a decent army-building system? What's the rule that mos...

Change is often uncomfortable, and editions changes are even more so. 11th Edition has brought a lot of changes, both small and large, to Warhammer 40K, and most of them have been pretty well-received. That said, there are a few things that have brought a bit of extra friction to the game, had unexpected impacts, or just aren't quite working as anticipated. In this episode, we look at three partic...

One of Games Workshop's stated goals is to bridge the gap between narrative and competitive play, and the Dominatus narrative deck is their first attempt to build that bridge. In this episode, we're going to dive into the deck and give our thoughts, along with Rob's experience with running and playing in a Dominatus league. Does the deck deliver a solid narrative experience? How well does it bring...

It's finally here, fully playable, we've dipped our toes in, and the water is... interesting! That's right, 11th Edition is now released and we're 4 and a half (?) games in, and it's time to talk about our experiences so far. From adventures in getting an Armageddon box from the Games Workshop Citadel, learning about the various dispositions and how they play, and getting a feel for how all the sm...

11th Edition is almost here, with less than a week before its official release! In this episode, we discuss the releases in the last two weeks, including the core rules, the faction packs, and the event guides. We delve into what's included, what's still missing, the first pre-launch errata, and our thoughts on the app-centric nature of the new edition. Support Preferred Enemies on Patreon: https:...

Another year, and another Midwest Conquest is in the books! Join our hosts as we record live from Rob's dining room after the end of Midwest Conquest 2026. First We discuss the raffle army Rob painted, the GT results, and the painting competition. Then, we move onto a long discussion about the Narrative event run by Dennis and Kevin. Learn why Rob is a filthy traitor, why none of his dice were wit...

We now know what's in the box! The full contents of Armageddon have been revealed, and we have thoughts. In part one, we go through all the contents and discuss what's included, what's not included, the surprises, and which faction got the best minis (spoiler - it's the Orks). Then, in part two, we dig through the first week of Faction Focuses, look at the new detachments for 6 different armies, a...

The reports of his death were only slightly exaggerated, but Commissar Yarrick has returned! In this episode, we take a look at the new Return of Yarrick narrative supplement, as well as the Armoured Gauntlet rules supplement. Has Yarrick arrived just in time to save Armageddon again? And will we get a kit for his custom Baneblade? Are the expanded vehicle rules too little, too much, or just right...

15 years ago today, we released our first episode on the internet. That's been 350 episodes ago, and we've come a long way since then, but every journey starts with a single step. That inaugural episode was all about getting started! Rob, Dennis, Richard, and original host Jon tackled the subject of how to get started in Warhammer 40K. We discussed how we got started in the game, and various aspec...

It's time to talk big things, with big reveals, big changes, and big battles! In part one, we talk about all the Adepticon reveals, from the return to Armageddon (again) to the reveal of 11th Edition and all the changes it entails. It's not a complete reset, but it is going to shake things up massively! Then, in part two, we delve into the new Reign of Iron book and its version of Apocalypse, the...

11th Edition was officially announced at Adepticon, but details on the rules changes are still sketchy - until now! In a seemingly-unlikely series of events, what appears to be a legitimate copy of the text of the next edition has made its way into our hands. With that, it's time to peel back the curtain and discover what changes are on the way for the next edition. We'd be fools not to give you t...

It's time for a narrative three-peat as we welcome Chris Stover, narrative play organizer and occasional sorcerous villain, back to the show for a discussion on all things narrative! We chat with Chris about his experience wearing power armor, the appeal of narrative gaming, some of his upcoming events, and his take on the future of narrative Warhammer 40K. Midwest Conquest 2026: https://www.midwe...

There's been a lot to cover over the past couple of weeks, and it's time to play a bit of catching up with news and new releases. With the upcoming return of Apocalypse, a new class of Knight, a new trio of character datasheets, and a balance dataslate of sorts, we've got a lot to discuss in part one. Then, in part two, we talk about the part of The Maelstrom we didn't discuss in our review - the...

It's no secret that the next edition of Warhammer 40K is coming later this year, but what is currently secret is how it'll change the game. In this episode, we break out our crystal ball, analyze current trends, and make our best guesses as to what may or may not change in 11th Edition. Will the edition be a massive rewrite? Will the rules go fully digital? Will we get the Psychic phase back? Will...

It's time for a narrative review double-header! As the end of Tenth Edition draws closer, Games Workshop is rolling out narrative sets to highlight some of the hotspots in the galaxy, and in this episode, we look at the first two releases. In part one, we delve into the 500 Worlds set, featuring the Ultramarines trying to reclaim the lost worlds of Ultramar, as well as a sprawling map-based campai...

In this episode, we wrap up our Faction Focus series with a look at the various forces of the Imperium. Well, all the ones that aren't Space Marines. Well, maybe one force that is made up of Space Marines, as a treat. From the most elite genetically modified super-soldiers, to religious zealots of various stripes, to the rank-and-file soldiers in the trenches, we cover the various forces that defe...

Continuing with our Faction Focus series, we move from the forces of Chaos to the various non-human species that populate the galaxy of the 41st millennium. From ancient robot empires to newly-arrived hungry hive minds, from ascetic space elves to capitalist space dwarves, from coalition-building technophiles to brutal and cunning green mobs, the Warhammer 40K universe is full of weird, fantastic,...

Our Faction Focus series continues as we take a look at the forces of Chaos. From the four Chaos Gods themselves, to the Space Marines that turned traitor in their service, it's spikey and evil all the way down. What do the Chaos Gods want? How do the Chaos Marines differ from their loyalist brothers? Which Legion has the most tragic backstory, and which ones absolutely don't? And how many forces...

It's time to kick off our Faction Focus series with a look at the most iconic force in Warhammer 40,000 - the Space Marines. If you've seen anything about Warhammer, you're probably familiar with Space Marines, but what exactly are they? Where do they come from, lore-wise? Why are they the most well-rounded force in the game? And how many different armies are built off of the framework of one code...

The lords of war have led their factions, the stories are told, the armies are packed away - and now it's time for our coverage! Kevin and Dennis were at the Warhammer 40K Grand Narrative in Atlanta, and they've got their own tales to tell. For the first time, they're both on the same side, playing the same faction, and in the same battle group. Listen to our hosts' tales from Battlegroup 16 as th...

It's a new era for the show, and that means it's a good time to talk about getting started! In this episode, Rob and Kevin discuss getting started in the Warhammer 40,000 hobby. We walk you through tips on everything from where to find your inspiration, how to go about picking an army, ways to buy that army you just chose, and getting those first games in, as well as a bit of hobby advice for firs...

There’s been a lot of new releases and announcements since our look at characters, so it’s time to catch up with the updates! First off, we’ve got a big announcement for the podcast that should be a sign of great things to come. Then, we dive into the seven new holiday battleforces announced, and examine which are good buys and which will probably sit on shelves. After that, a look at the various...