Don’t miss all the 40k 9th Edition rules datasheets for the Necron non-character units that are coming inside the Indomitus Box Set!
Spotted on Reddit, there has been a massive dump of both Necron and Primaris hotness for 9th Edition. Here, we’ll be zooming in on the datasheets for non-character Necron units inside Indomitus.
In case you missed it, here’s the list of character and non-character Primaris datasheets coming alongside the Necrons as well.
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Cryptothralls are the butter to the Cryptek’s bread. These guys are the definition of a support/bodyguard unit for your Crypteks. Being T5 and two wounds, they can take a decent amount of small-arms punishment. With that said Crypteks can take them in a detachment without having the unit take up a slot. Plus, at PL2, these guys shouldn’t be expensive at all points-wise.
Protectors really makes these guys super appealing for Cryptek-heavy lists as enemy units just outright CAN’T target a Cryptek within 3″ of Cryptothralls. That means that these guys get around all the Eliminator spam we’ve been seeing recently. You’ll have to kill the Cryptothralls first. But hey, if they’re in the bottom floor of a building, good luck with that.
Finally, the Systemic Vigour is just a little cherry on top letting them become slightly more deadly with +1 WS/BS as well as giving them an attack characteristic of 6.
Don’t forget Szeras is a keyword Cryptek too.
Canoptek Reanimator
This is another support unit that will be great for lists running massive hordes. Being T5 with 6 Wounds, it’s an okay backbone unit for your list. But lacking an invuln save could make this a squishy target for your opponent.
The main reason why you’d take this guy is for his Nano-Scarab Reanimation beam. You trigger this in the Command Phase and a unit within 9″ gets to add 1 to their Reanimation Protocols.
Necron Warriors
Warriors have the same basic statline as before but are coming equipped with a new weapon. The new Gauss Reaper is only 14″ max range, however, at S5 and -2 AP, if you’re running a fast melee list, these dudes will be a great supporting fire option to keep closeby.
Their Number is Legion lets them reroll 1’s for reanimation protocols as well. Pairing Warriors with the Canoptek Reanimator, you could be getting more models back from the dead than ever before.
Canoptek Scarab Swarms
Scarabs are still super fast and can have up to six models in a unit. Getting 4 Attacks apiece, you’ll be fishing for 6’s to hit as they auto-wound no matter the toughness.
Skorpekh Destroyers
Skorpekh Destroyers are going to be the Necron hotness in the days ahead. The leader of the unit is coming with the Hyperphase Reap-blade that’ll be a S7 3-damage wrecker. The other models in the unit will come with the slightly weaker Hyperphase Threshers, however, you do get an additional attack with the weapon. Overall, all their wargear is multi-damage which is fantastic.
You can take a Plasmacyte, who will inject its Necron goods into the plating of the Destroyers unit giving them +1 Strength and Attack.
In total, one unit of three could have up to 8 multi-damage attacks at S9/S6 while rolling 1’s to hit by themselves. Plus, with an 8″ movement, these dudes will be deceptively quick on the battlefield.
There you have it! We’ve got a deep look into the much-needed overhaul of the Necron line. This is just a taste of the new models that are ahead for the Necrons in 9th Edition but of what we’ve seen, things are looking great so far!
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What’s your favorite unit out of the ones spotted from above? Will you be swarming Skorpekh Destroyers in your list? Or do you like the idea of huge blobs of Warriors, Crypteks, and Canoptek Reanimators bringing everybody back after an entire shooting phase?
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