Don’t miss the new Adeptus Mechanicus Archaeopter 40k rules for the 9th Edition Ad Mech codex.
We knew that Adeptus Mechanicus were getting their time in the sun very soon and with the datasheets beginning to get spotted, it’s coming up fast! Let’s check out the datasheet and compare it to the current one.
We have also seen the Electro Priests, Walkers, Serberys, Dunecrawlers, Cawl, and Pteraxii previously if you want to check those out.
New Archaeopter Ad Mech 40k Rules
There was an IKEA-style sheet of rules spotted on Reddit so let’s compare it to the old sheet and see what’s changed.
Old rules
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New Rules
New Bonuses (Stratoraptor):
- Cognis heavy stubber now Assault 4 (was Heavy 3)
- Twin cognis lascannon now Assault 2 and D3+3 damage (was heavy 2 and D6 damage)
New Bonuses (Fusilave):
- Cognis heavy stubber now Assault 4 (was Heavy 3)
New Bonuses (Transvector):
- Cognis heavy stubber now Assault 4 (was Heavy 3)
- Twin cognis heavy stubber now Assault 8 (was Heavy 6)
What we don’t know:
- Unique Weapon Rules?
- Hover and hard to hit?
- -1 damage reduction?
- Leadership aura?
- Fusilave bombs?
Overall, the Archaeopter seems to be getting strictly better with shot buffs and even a damage buff on the Stratoraptor. Assuming they keep all the unique abilities they each have, these will continue to be a go-to option for Admech lists seeking a flying threat.
Look for the Adeptus Mechanicus codex to hit store shelves soon. As it’s probably the next major codex release for 40k and assumed to be going on pre-order in the next few weeks.
What rules changes do you want to see from the new Ad Mech? Are you happy with the Archaeopter changes?
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