The sections that follow detail 'common' magic items. These represent magic items of similar types that are crafted and used by all the races of the world and that share common design, purpose or magical properties. Unless stated otherwise, common magic items are available to each and every army.

In addition, each army list includes a number of magic items unique to that army – items which can only be carried and used by models belonging to that army. Think of the common magic items given here as rules given to represent popular ideas and designs favoured by all races, and those that accompany each army list as more specialised and specific items.