The Deathwatch got a lot of gear in their new book, but did you notice how one of their relics really works? Did the studio make a mistake on this one?
There may be a reason that the Beacon Angelis is the most highest costed relic in the Deathwatch book, let’s take a closer look as to why:
First off let’s look at their Locator Beacon:
Note that the beacon must be in play at the start of the turn to be used.
Next, the Teleport Homer:
Note the same restriction about being on the board at the start of the turn, and the great wording to clarify it works with the Sudden Onslaught mechanic from the Detachment.
And Finally The Beacon Angelis:
The impressive piece of wargear let’s one model guide in any unit so it does not scatter and is placed within 6″! But look closer at how it works:
- It can be used to freely teleport any Deathwatch unit to the bearers potion as well once per game (and it does not scatter per above).
- Any Deathwatch unit can be teleported (vehicle or otherwise), even if it was in assault at the time.
- Unlike the homer and beacon rules above, this piece of wargear appears to not have to be on the table at the start of the turn to function.
So besides allowing you to teleport ANY unit, vehicle or otherwise, basically as a one time faux electro-displacement psychic power, it doesn’t even have to be on the board at the start of the turn! That right there can allow for some pretty interesting precision drops on your first turn, well assuming you bring the bearer in first.
All that for 30 points, seems pretty good!
Overall I think this is a great new codex book that will probably see play in both competitive and casual games the world over! Press play to go close up on Tips and Tactics review for DEATHWATCH!
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About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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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 the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of 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 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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.
