The Evil Robots have awaken, and the Necrons’ new codex is here for 7th Edition. But is it any good?
If you’ve been following along with all the rumors since October about these guys, you probably have at least heard that some major things have changed.
But don’t get discouraged at first glance, because it seems like the changes that have may have reduced some units effectiveness from their previous incarnations, have been offset in other areas by higher efficiencies.
You even get more out of the codex itself, as normally we see 105 to 110 page codex books, the Necons got a full 120 pages for their 7th edition debut.
Games Workshop also introduced a new detachment option in the book called the Decurion. It’s basically a way to group multiple formations into one detachment, while blanket conferring to them a special command benefit from the Decurion itself.
You can also field these formations separately as well in an army using the Battle-Forge rules for 7th Edition 40k, as they each have their own command benefits!
Decurion aside, the codex once again contains a bunch of fresh art, and painted minis to inspire us all on our hobby adventures.
New wargear also awaits for the Necrons, as some oldies have returned once again to the codex. Plus there are also a few new items included that look to be new takes on existing items. One of these is the Void Reaper Scythe that is basically an upgraded Warscythe for fighting both Infantry and Vehicles!
They also got six new faction specific tactical objectives as well that are included in the book, as well as in the new Datacards set that was available for a short time from Games Workshop.
The sole new model release for the Necron’s 7th Edition reboot was this sweet looking multi-part Necron Lord that I’m sure we’ll be seeing atop Command Barges in no time flat!
Overall at first glance, this new book seems to be one of the best reboots for 40k 7th edition thus far, both in terms of rules content and background.
The new Necron Codex seems to be a refreshing spash of 40k awesome!
Go close up! Checkout the new supplement below in our latest video review!
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
