Don’t miss all the new Genestealer Cults 40k Warlord Traits, Relics, and Psychic Powers rules for their updated 9th Edition Warhammer 40k codex.
With the Genestealer Cults Codex in hobbyists’ hands and rules previews aplenty from Games Workshop, we can get a better picture of what all the new rules are looking like for the devotees of the four-armed Emperor.
These unique faction rules are collected from all the following reviews on YouTube, and Warhammer Community alike, so be sure to watch your favorite presenters talk about their take on the book at the links below!
- Bell of Lost Souls
- Sprues & Brews
- SkaredCast
- StrikingScorpion82
- Guerrilla Miniature Games
- Tabletop Tactics
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New Genestealer Cults 9th Ed. 40k Warlord Trait Rules
With six Genestealer Cults warlord traits rules to choose from, Prowling Agitant and Focus of Adoration both look like strong choices. Prowling Agitant makes our warlord neigh un-chargeable, as they will more or less always be +6″ away from the first charge each turn, however with it being a 6″ normal move, it’s actually better than that!
The Focus of Adoration is also a great option because it changes how your opponents play the game, suddenly easy charges are much more dangerous once there are 4+ enemy units (maybe more, maybe less) who can heroically intervene instantly.
New Genestealer Cults 9th Ed. 40k Relics Rules
With a total of 11 relics, the Genestealer Cults also has a decent spread of rules options here too! On the first page, Wyrmtooth Rounds looks sweet, upgrading the already strong Kelermorph into an insane character nuker with potentially 6 shots at S6, -3 AP, and 3 damage each.
Amulet of the Voidwyrm also looks strong upgrading the model to have a 4+ invulvn, a one-time free guaranteed save, and makes it impossible to Overwatch or Set to Defend against their charges, making for a potent French in your opponents plans to deal with your melee units.
The other weapon upgrades here look a little stronger than usual with great unique abilities, so keep an eye out for those as well!
As for the second page, there are a few good relics options for the Genestealer Cults as well. The Crouchling looks like a great support piece, giving not only a one dice re-roll for each psychic test the model takes, but also making them undeniable on passing doubles, which is all the better thanks to the re-rolls!
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Dagger of Swift Sacrifice looks decent with both a re-roll ability and the potential for some freebie mortal wounds in each successful combat.
New Genestealer Cults 9th Ed. 40k Psychic Powers Rules
As for Psychic Powers rules, Genestealer Cults have their own discipline, meaning they have six to choose from.
Mass Hypnosis is an incredibly brutal debuff, reducing an enemy unit’s attacks by 1 and even further forcing them to fight last. Additionally Might From Beyond is a simple +1 to attack on a friendly unit but is of course still a powerful option in a faction with some great melee units.
Here’s all the latest on the Genestealer Cults 9th Edition rules updates and points changes for Warhammer 40k
- Cults Rules & Proficient Planning
- Genestealer Cults 9th Edition 40k Unit Rules Datasheets
- Warlord Traits, Relics, & Psychic Powers Rules
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