Golden Demon 2025 Essen, Germany Spiel
The 178th edition of the Golden Demon took place on the 23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025, at the Messe Essen, in Essen, Germany, Europe. This marked the 2nd Golden Demon held in Europe during the independent events era.
Artists from around the globe gathered at the Messe Essen, all competing for the prestigious Golden Demon award, aiming to etch their names into history. 41 painters emerged victorious across the 16 categories. Of these painters 28 returned to claim another Demon and 13 claimed their first!
Event Details
Categories
Warhammer 40,000: Single Miniature
Warhammer 40,000: Unit or Kill Team
Warhammer 40,000: Large Model or Vehicle
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Single Miniature
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Unit or Warcry Warband
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Large Model or War Machine
Middle-Earth
Warhammer: The Horus Heresy
Blood Bowl
Necromunda
Warhammer: The Old World
Diorama
Duel
Epic Scale
Young Bloods
The Open Competition
Shortcut Links to categories
Details
- Event: 2025 Essen, Germany Spiel
- Date: 23rd October 2025 - 26th October 2025
- Venue: Messe Essen
- Judges: Games Workshop & Guest Judge Roman Lappat
- Categories: 16
- Winners: 41
- Type: Classic
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Sword Awarded:
Yes
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Docs:
Nations
Slayer Sword
Albert Moretó Font lifted the Slayer Sword for the 3rd time with the entry The Magister of Hammerhal in the Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Single Miniature category.
Event Winners
Below are the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for each category from the Golden Demon 2025 Essen, Germany, Spiel.
