Games Workshop has given us another preview leading up to the release of 8th. Come take a look at the stats for the Primaris Space Marines.
Warhammer Community just revealed the stats for Primaris Space Marines in 8th edition. Let’s see what they had to say. For more information, check out the article here on Facebook.
Let’s talk Primaris Space Marines.
By now, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock on the far side on Luna, you’ve probably seen the awesome contents of the upcoming Dark Imperium box. We’ve already seen the stats for the Intercessors, but they are just one of the new units. Today we take a look at a couple more. Let’s start with the leader, the Captain in Gravis armour. Space Marine Captains should be amongst the most feared warriors in the galaxy, but a lot of the time today, they are looked down on compared to other characters that can bring more utility to an army. Not anymore!
With these stats, they will not be seen as support characters anymore.
Every Space Marines army is going to want one of these guys at its head. Like all the Space Marines’ greatest commanders, he’s great at combat in all forms, hitting up close and at range on a 2+. That Gravis armour brings some benefits too. While lacking some of the impenetrable defence against small arms fire that Terminator armour brings, it makes up for that with an increased Toughness, meaning even heavy weaponry will struggle to bring him down easily. He has 6 Wounds, which is pretty solid too, though Characters generally have more Wounds in the new Warhammer 40,000 – even a lascannon will be lucky to kill him in a single shot.
With more wounds and buffs, your captain will be at the front lines not only supporting but being able to withstand punishment. he can even buff with a re-roll to hit for nearby units.
Next up, the Inceptor Squad, These guys are the Primaris Space Marines’ answer to a lot of things: they combine the speed of Assault Squads, the durability of units like Bikes and the ability to drop in from space mid-battle, AND they pack a fair combat punch as they make a charge. Oh, and those guns are basically hand held heavy bolters (albeit, with a much reduced range). We expect to see these guys in a lot of Space Marines armies very soon.
Hmmmm, shock troopers anyone? They have the shock factor and with more durability can survive longer to remain a thorn in enemy’s line.
What are your thoughts on the new Primaris Space Marine Stats? Let us know in the comments below.
Check back with us tomorrow when they reveal more during Warhammer Fest this weekend!
