Looks like we know not only what models are on deck next for Warhammer 40k, but also where all those new rules leaks were coming from too!
Warhammer Community announced that some datasheets for Primaris Marines and Necrons were coming inside the new starter sets (the smaller ones beyond Indomitus). Within those datasheets, there were a few rules discrepancies which made people think that they were outdated or just used for early beta testing. But with the official word from GW, it looks like these datasheets may be the real deal.
The age of Melta may now be here…
The Datasheets We’re Talking About
You can check out the full break down on these two units that we did earlier if you’re interested. But there were a few things on the datasheets that left players confused. For example, the plain multi-melta is Heavy 2 with D6+2 damage within half range. i.e, not the reroll the damage roll rule that we’re used to seeing.
If you also noticed, there’s no keywords on these datasheets like Angels of Death either.
Necrons Are in the Same Boat
We also did a breakdown of these two units that you can check out as well. Although, they’re pretty much in the same boat in terms of keywording. For example, there are no Reanimation Protocol/Living metal- type rules found.
Because faction rules were missing and the known profile of the multi-melta were noticed to be changed, a bunch of people in the community began to think that these were just some old beta testing datasheets that surfaced. However, now that an official word from GW just came out, it looks like these datasheets may not be outdated at all.
GW Confirms New Necron & Primaris 40k Rules Datasheets!
In a recent post on the tiered starter sets, GW mentioned that those datasheets for the four units we highlighted above come inside the box!
…Thankfully, the manuals included in all three Starter Sets feature some suggested additions for the collections in the boxes. Not only that, but as an added bonus, they also include the full datasheets for these new units as well as an extra mission designed with their inclusion in mind! They may not be available just yet, but keep an eye out for the Primaris Invader ATV, the Primaris Firestrike Servo-turret, the Lokhust Heavy Destroyer and Canoptek Doomstalker, as they’re all coming soon!
It’s worth mentioning that we’ve seen content like codexes in the past release with already outdated wording (like when an FAQ strikes early) so that doesn’t mean that those datasheets from above are “current”.
It’s still certainly on the table, but at least now we know that these kits are probably the ones that are queued up next and we have a solid idea of how they’ll play!
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