Edition Eras Pt. 3 - 5th, 6th and 7th
Lorehammer - A Warhammer 40k Podcast
Lorehammer Crew
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🗓️ 29 June 2026
⏱️ 81 minutes
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*Ad Free Version available on Lorehammer Patreon, link below.*5th, 6th and 7th edition marked a major turning point for Warhammer 40,000, pushing the game into a larger, more cinematic era of warfare. In this episode, the crew discusses the rise of massive vehicle battles, apocalyptic firepower, flyers, and increasingly deadly armies that transformed how the tabletop looked and played. We explore how the lore expanded dramatically during this period, with galaxy-spanning campaigns, the growth of named characters, and the setting becoming more narrative-driven than ever before. From the brutality of Grey Knights and Necrons to the arrival of allies, super-heavies, and overwatch, we break down the rules changes that defined the era, alongside the unforgettable codexes, artwork, and hobby memories that made 5th, 6th and 7th edition such a chaotic and beloved time in 40k history.Lorehammer Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/lorehammer/membershipOne Time Donationshttps://paypal.me/lorehammerpodcastLink to all Linkshttps://linktr.ee/Lorehammer40k
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, I'm Rob Lowe, actor, podcaster, but most importantly, American. |
| 0:05.0 | And this summer, the US of A is going to show y'all how soccer is really done. |
| 0:10.0 | We're talking tailgate parties, half-time shows, |
| 0:15.0 | Fireworks in the freaking sky, baby. |
| 0:18.0 | Nah, you're all right, Mike. We'll just watch the actual game, thanks. |
| 0:22.7 | Yeah, America's gonna America this summer. |
| 0:25.1 | But one thing's for sure, nobody does football better than us. |
| 0:28.2 | Honeypower. |
| 0:28.8 | 18 plus couple of air.org. Thank you. Welcome back to lore hammer. |
| 1:00.0 | I'm your host, Mark. |
| 1:00.8 | You guys know the drill. |
| 1:02.1 | We're going to be talking about some lore. |
| 1:03.5 | We're going to be talking about some hammers. |
| 1:05.6 | Joining me is court. |
| 1:07.1 | What's good, man? |
| 1:08.4 | You threw me off with the intro. |
| 1:10.1 | That's great. Yes, lore, lower hammers all the lore all the |
| 1:14.6 | hammers all the lower hammers baby we're here we may even talk about the 40,000 warhammer yeah |
| 1:20.9 | oh 40,000 hammers yeah let's get to all of them today we're doing bonus episode, so we're just going to have fun with it. Join the Patreon. Go to Lorhammer Patreon. Come join the live stream, come hang out. We will do call-ins this episode if you want to talk about your shared experiences with, we're doing like a fifth and sixth edition. This is the third episode in the series, so you kind of should know the drill by now. |
| 1:45.0 | But if you want to call in, say anything, I'm going to drop a link now. |
| 1:48.0 | And yeah, we're just going to kind of dive right into it. |
| 1:52.0 | Yeah, boys, I had fun doing like fifth and six, but did you guys play with start there? |
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