The new Taktikal Brigade 10th Edition 40k detachment rules transform Orks, particularly the Blood Axes, into masters of cunning and flexibility.
Focused on the Ork’s clever Taktiks abilities, devastating Stratagems, and unique Enhancements, these new Warhammer 40k Ork detachments rules for 10th Edition combine tactical depth with brutal melee and ranged efficiency. Whether you’re securing objectives, delivering surprise attacks, or adapting to battlefield changes, the Taktikal Brigade thrives in the hands of a competitive player.
Now you can play an Ork detachment that is almost as interested in out-thinking their opponents as out-fighting them with these rules in the Grotmas Calendar for December! You can download the full rules here.
Get Taktikal With Core Detachment Rules
Once per battle round, Boss Snikrot, Meks, or Warbosses can issue Taktiks abilities to units within 6″. Leaders can choose one or two Taktiks, but selecting two requires a Leadership test, risking D3 mortal wounds. Units affected by Taktiks gain powerful, temporary buffs.
Key Taktiks Abilities:
- Get Stuck In: Re-roll Charge rolls for better melee reliability.
- Get On Wiv It: +1 Strength for melee attacks, perfect for cracking tough targets.
- Sneaky Stalkin’: Grants Stealth and Benefit of Cover, making Infantry and Mounted units more survivable.
- Shoota Drills: +1 to Hit for ranged attacks, boosting accuracy.
Sneaky Stalkin’ turns Kommandos and Stormboyz into tough little cockroaches, while Get On Wiv It and Get Stuck In ramp up your melee magic. The ability to switch up buffs when it counts gives Blood Axe players a real tactical edge. Not only do these skills make your forces more adaptable, but they also teach your local Astra Militarum buddies a thing or two about what a real kommander can do!
Enhancements: Boosting Blood Axe Leaders
- Skwad Leader (15 pts): Lets a Warboss join Kommandos, giving the unit Infiltrators and Stealth. Perfect for early-game objective pressure.
- Mek Kaptin (35 pts): Grants re-rolls to Hit for Flash Gitz, transforming them into accurate ranged threats.
- Mork’s Kunnin’ (15 pts): Redeploy up to three units, including into Strategic Reserves, allowing dynamic repositioning.
- Gob Boomer (10 pts): Extends Taktiks range to 18″, increasing flexibility in larger forces.
Skwad Leader turns Kommandos into a front-line powerhouse, while Mork’s Kunnin’ gives your strategy some flexibility. Pair up Mek Kaptin with Flash Gitz for some serious ranged firepower!
Stratagems: Tactical Flexibility at Its Finest
- Dat’s Ours (1 CP): +1 Objective Control for units in Engagement Range. Crucial for holding objectives.
- Fight Proppa (1 CP): Grants Sustained Hits 1 or Lethal Hits in melee, making Nobz and Beast Snaggas lethal against high-value targets.
- Taktikal Retreat (1 CP): Fall Back and still shoot or charge, maintaining offensive pressure.
- Krunchin’ Descent (1 CP): Stormboyz deal mortal wounds on a charge, maximizing their impact.
- On to Da Next (1 CP): Move 6″ after an enemy Falls Back, keeping units aggressive.
- Ded Sneaky (1 CP): Kommandos or Stormboyz enter Strategic Reserves at the end of the Fight phase, setting up ambushes later.
Stratagems like Taktikal Retreat and Ded Sneaky emphasize mobility and repositioning, while Fight Proppa and Krunchin’ Descent supercharge combat effectiveness. These tools keep your opponent guessing and unable to predict your moves.
Competitive Builds and Synergies
- Forward Pressure with Kommandos: Use Skwad Leader to deploy a Warboss with Kommandos, amplifying their durability and melee output with Taktiks like Get On Wiv It.
- Stormboyz Disruption: Combine Krunchin’ Descent and Sneaky Stalkin’ for resilient, mortal-wound-dealing objective grabbers.
- Flash Gitz Gunline: Pair Mek Kaptin with Flash Gitz for a reliable ranged powerhouse, supported by Shoota Drills.
- Redeployment Tricks: Use Mork’s Kunnin’ and Ded Sneaky to constantly reposition units, creating pressure across the board.
The Taktikal Brigade is like a tactical Swiss Army knife, boasting Kommandos and Stormboyz for those all-out aggression plays. On the flip side, you’ve got Flash Gitz and some sneaky redeployment shenanigans that add a splash of depth to your shooting strategies. With all those buffs, Stratagems, and some slick moves, you’ve got a force that’s not just versatile but downright unpredictable!
The Taktikal Brigade’s Competitive Edge: Flexibility and Cunning
The Taktikal Brigade detachment spices up Ork armies with a tactical flair that’s all about adaptability. Armed with versatile Taktiks abilities, game-changing Stratagems, and some seriously strong synergies, it’s a dream for clever players looking to outsmart and completely bamboozle their foes.
Whether you’re sending in forward-deployed Kommandos for the surprise attack, having some lively Stormboyz creating chaos, or shifting threats around like a chess master, this detachment turns Orks into a strategic dynamo that’s just right for competitive play.
See All the New 40k Detachment Rules Here
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About the Author: Sam Duguid
Sam Duguid
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About Sam Duguid: Sam has been into Warhammer 40K for about half his life, starting back in 2006 with the Battle for Macragge starter set in 4th edition. He got really competitive and even became the Top ITC Eldar Corsair player in 2019, using a sweet list made up entirely of Venoms and Reavers bands.
While Sam is all about the different flavors of Eldar, they also enjoy playing Astra Militarum, Charcharodons, Night Lords, and Knights! When they’re not focused on 40K, Sam loves to get into Warhammer Fantasy, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar, Legions Imperialis, Battlefleet Gothic, and even Titanicus.
They’re always looking for any game that they can convince their friends to play with them. Currently, Sam is working on their airborne Astra Militarum army along with several Age of Sigmar and Old World armies.
