With 8th Edition getting ever closer, we take our first look at the first of five indexes being released on June 17th for the new 40k: Xenos 1.
The Index: Xenos 1 book is 128 pages worth of information, rules, and datasheets for the Eldar, Dark Eldar, Ynnari, Harelquins, and Necrons. Why were the undead, death robots included in this index? Who knows. But, for now, we have our hands on this Index and we dove right in. Here is a sample of our full review.
Now, the five indexes are merely transitional as they are intended to hold us over unit Codexes are released. GW has left things spread out a bit so that they can be changed easily if necessary. Each section will have a small fluff portion and the Appendix is quite useful for quick reference.
The Ynnari section is small with just the “big three” unit datasheets. The special stuff that we saw in the Gathering Storm are not in this Index. There is, however, a way to take units from the Craftworld section and assign them to Ynnari.
Now, you are probably wondering by having seen point value lists if you have to add points to the wargear sheets. Yes, in fact, you do. Unless said unit is a special character then the point value lists will include a specific sub-header that says “Includes Wargear”. For example, Jain Zar has a point value of 146, including wargear. A Wraithknight is 402 points, plus whatever ranged and melee weapons you can equip on it.
The datasheet for each unit will include the list of weapons it can equip and a “Wargear Options” section for options as to what can be switched out.
Will Eldar still be the kings of the 40k Jungle in 8th, or will the Tau keep on pounding? Checkout our video feature below for more clues to playing the Xenos factions in 8th Edition 40k.
Index: Xenos 1: $25
One of five books covering the range of Citadel miniatures used to play games of Warhammer 40,000, Index: Xenos 1 is an essential purchase for those wanting to play games of Warhammer 40,000, packed with updated rules and complete points values for Aeldari – Craftworld Eldar, Dark Eldar and Harlequins – or Necron armies*.
It contains 124 datasheets covering the range of Aeldari and Necron miniatures, with overviews of each army. Updated abilities, psychic powers, wargear, weapon profiles and points values allow you to field your collection in games of Warhammer 40,000. There’s also a blank army roster and detachment roster, which you are free to photocopy and use when building a Battle-Forged army in Matched Play games.
Covered in the 128-page softback book:
Craftworlds
– An overview of the Craftworld Aeldari (formerly Eldar);
– A Craftworlds army list, with an explanation of the Craftworld keyword, the Runes of Battle and Runes of Fate psychic disciplines and the Battle Focus and Ancient Doom Abilities; – 45 datasheets for Craftworld Aeldari miniatures.Drukhari
– An overview of the Drukhari (formerly Dark Eldar);
– A Drukhari army list, with an explanation of the Kabal, Wych Cult and Haemonculus Coven keyword and the Power From Pain and Combat Drugs Abilities;
– 32 datasheets for Drukhari miniatures.Harlequins
– An overview of the Harlequins;
– A Harlequins army list, with an explanation of the Masque keyword, the Phantasmancy psychic discipline and the Rising Crescendo Ability;
– 8 datasheets for Harlequins miniatures.Ynnari
– An overview of the Ynnari (an Eldar alliance of followers of Ynnead introduced in the Gathering Storm);
– An Ynnari army list, with an explanation of the Reborn keyword, the Revenant psychic disciplineand the Strength From Death Ability
– 3 datasheets for Ynnari miniatures.Necrons
– An overview of the Necrons.
– A Necrons army list, with an explanation of the Dynasty keyword, Reanimation Protocols, Living Metal, and Powers of the C’Tan Abilities;
– 36 datasheets for Necron miniatures.*Ork, T’au Empire, Tyranid and Genestealer Cults armies are covered in Index: Xenos 2.
Be sure to check out our First Look video on Index: Xenos 1 and be sure to check back for more videos on the next four Indexes.
