Unleash the Leagues of Votann with our guide to their Warhammer 40k 10th Edition index (no codex yet), how-to-play strategies, recent changes, and rules review!
Updated April 23rd, 2025, by Rob Baer. This post has been updated with the latest Warhammer 40k rules and information.
The Leagues of Votann don’t just mine ore—they mine wins, too, if you know how to play them right. With their stoic toughness, high-tech firepower, and some of the best Objective Control in Warhammer 40k, these sturdy squats pack more than just grudge-fueled attitude.
In this guide, we’re cracking open the latest Index rules, covering key changes, unit roles, and tactical plays that actually work on the table. If you’re looking to make your Votann army hit harder, last longer, and stop sitting on shelves collecting dust, you’re in the right place. Let’s get your Kinhost moving—and winning.
New Leagues of Votann 40k Rules
The Leagues of Votann are all about calculated firepower, stubborn grit, and holding grudges—literally. These Kin don’t rush in; they advance with purpose, lay down brutal mid-range shooting, and punish anything foolish enough to get in their way. With a mix of durable units, tech-savvy wargear, and judgment token mechanics that reward target prioritization, the Votann play a slow burn that turns into a blazing wipeout.
That said, their strength lies in synergy and positioning, not flashy movement or overwhelming speed. Mistakes get costly fast, and while they can take a hit, they’re not invincible. Play them like a blunt hammer and you’ll miss the nuance that makes them shine.
Strengths:
- Punishing ranged firepower with judgment token mechanics
- Durable units with strong board control
- Efficient trading and objective holding
- Unique tech options with powerful buffs
Weaknesses:
- Limited mobility; not built for fast repositioning
- Vulnerable if caught out of formation or focus
- Requires thoughtful sequencing and target selection
If you’re into armies that play smart, hit like a freight train, and make your opponent feel every bad decision they make, the Leagues of Votann might be your perfect grudge match.
Where to Get Leagues of Votann Miniatures & Index
Finding the latest rules for the Leagues of Votann Index isn’t hard if you know where to look. The Warhammer 40k Votann codex, 10th edition version, should be releasing in 2025 with a little luck.
Games Workshop’s official site – The physical versions of the codex are available for purchase.
Wahapedia – A fan-favorite site that keeps an up-to-date index of rules, datasheets, and points for free.
Warhammer+ App – Official source for rules updates and digital access.
Local game stores and online retailers– Many will have physical copies and rule breakdowns (see our rundown below)
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If you’re looking for the Leagues of Votann PDF, Wahapedia is the go-to spot for free reference material, but if you want the full book with lore, art, and all the extras, you’ll have to wait until GW drops the codex!
Leagues of Votann Codex Army Rule
The Kin don’t rush into a fight—they pick their battles like they’re balancing a ledger. Kâhls and their trusty Theyns size up the field, crunch the numbers, and decide which poor soul is worth turning into scrap. This little calculation trick? It’s called “casting the Eye of the Ancestors”—basically, they judge you, and then they wreck you.
And yeah, it really works. This rule lets them blast high-value targets off the board early, and when they hit, they hit hard.
Combat Patrol
- Build your Oathband with a selection of key Leagues of Votann units
- A Combat Patrol-sized force in a box
- These miniatures are supplied unpainted and require assembly
- All models are supplied with their appropriate bases
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Leagues of Votann Oathbound Detachment Rules
Leagues of Votann detachment rule changes.
This is a huge glow-up. You’re not just getting bonus CP early—you’re also starting the game with four enemy units marked with two Judgement tokens each in a 2,000-point match. That means +1 to hit and +1 to wound right out of the gate, which seriously helps smooth out the army’s sometimes meh Ballistic Skill.
Now, about those old detachment rules…
Old detachment rules.
The Oathband Detachment turns holding a grudge into an art form. With Ruthless Efficiency, you laser-focus on one target, and in return, you get three free CP at the start of the game. That’s not a small edge—it can totally shift the tempo in your favor.
But here’s the twist: you’ve gotta decide who’s worth the wrath. Tagging the enemy’s scariest unit means a bigger payoff if you bring it down, but it’ll take more firepower—and time. Go after something softer, and you rack up CP faster. It’s all about choosing the right kind of petty.
Stratagems
Judgement tokens aren’t just there to make your Hit and Wound rolls better—they’re also fuel for some seriously spicy Oathband Stratagems. If an enemy has the nerve to shoot at your allies, that’s bad enough. But if they decide to take a shot at you? Yeah… the Kin have a little something called Reactive Reprisal for that, and let’s just say it’s not a polite conversation.
Since you need a Judgement Token on the target to pop it off, you’re already getting bonuses to hit—and maybe to wound too—which means this strat can absolutely ruin someone’s day if they poke the wrong bear.
Void Armour is also a big stratagem, but with a recent NERF, it hasn’t been quite as strong.
Hearthband Battalion Grotmas Detachment
GW gave all the armies in 40k at least one new detachment with the Grotmas Calendar! If you want to see the rules breakdown and how to play this detachment, check out our post here.
10th Edition Warhammer 40k Leagues of Votann Datasheets
Hearthkyn Warriors are like a walking Votann unit toolbox—loaded with options and ready to mess with whatever’s giving you trouble. Sharp-eyed Kâhls will spot the HYLas rotary cannon now in the mix, snagged right off the sprue from Kill Team: Gallowfall. More dakka, more fun.
These days, it feels like every army’s basic troops can grab an objective and keep moving, forcing your opponent to come knock them off it. Hearthkyn take that and crank it up: tons of tasty wargear combos, a buffet of weapon choices, and a beefy Toughness 5 to keep them standing.
The Autoch-pattern bolter pumps out two shots but skips rapid fire, while the EtaCarn plasma beamer is showing off the first D3 sustained hits—yep, roll a 6 to hit and you might get three bonus shots. Spicy.
The Land Fortress is basically a brick with guns—think Land Raider-level tough but with way more grudge behind it. It rolls in, drops off your Kin, and sticks around to ruin tanks and heavy hitters with its big, mean friend: the heavy magna-rail cannon.
At Toughness 12, rocking a 2+ save and 16 Wounds, it’s definitely chunky. But no invulnerability means it’s not invincible, and with the kind of absurd weapons floating around these days, it might not be parked on the board as long as you’d like.
Weapon-wise, the Cyclic ion cannon is no slouch, kicking out around six shots on average. But the real menace is the heavy magna-rail cannon—Strength 18, -4 AP, and a casual nine average damage (with a ceiling of 12). Yeah, it slaps. Add in a bunch of shots, solid support rules, and the ability to buff its passengers, and this thing’s doing a lot more than just sitting pretty.
Why Play Leagues of Votann?
Grudges, Firepower, and Unshakable Resolve, oh yeah, and Cthonian Beserks going wild!
The Kin don’t rush—they advance with purpose. This army isn’t about flashy moves or reckless charges. It’s about choosing the right target, hitting it really hard, and daring anyone else to step up. With solid mid-board presence and brutal ranged weapons, the Leagues of Votann excel at board control and punishing anything that pokes the grudge-bear. But don’t think they are slow, they have units like the Hernkyn Pioneers and plenty of transports!
And the best part? The longer the fight goes, the more efficient they get. Thanks to Judgement Tokens, your shots get deadlier the more annoyed your army gets—basically, every action your opponent takes could just dig them deeper.
Brutal, Efficient Weaponry
Trans Hyperian Alliance paint scheme.
Plasma beams. Rotary cannons. Railguns that ignore invulnerables and casually delete units. Votann don’t mess around.
Their arsenal is all about delivering reliable, high-impact firepower from mid to long range—and the more Judgement stacked on the target, the more those guns overperform.
Hearthkyn squads bring a buffet of weapons. Thunderkyn bring the pain. And the Hekaton Land Fortress? Yeah, it will ruin someone’s day.
If you’re into armies that reward positioning and target prioritization, this one’s got your name etched into a Kin data-slate.
Savage Stratagems and Tactical Synergy
The Leagues aren’t flashy, but they’re far from boring. Their stratagems are all about timing and efficiency:
Reactive Reprisal – Someone shoots you? Cool, now they get shot back—with bonuses.
Ancestral Sentence – Double down on grudge-marked enemies with even more accurate shooting.
Grim Legacy – Make sure that even in death, your Kin take someone with them.
These tricks don’t just look cool—they matter. Every strat works hand-in-hand with Judgement mechanics to make sure your target doesn’t just die… they get absolutely overkilled.
Don’t forget your Einhyr Hearthguard either! With deep strike they can go anywhere you need them and destroy enemy units and capture those key objectives.
What You Need to Know: Index Rules and Army Identity
With the new Index rules (and a decent change from 9th Edition), the Leagues of Votann are finding their groove as the ultimate “don’t-mess-with-us” army. Are they fast? No. Are they flashy? Definitely not.
But if you want an army that turns math into murder, rewards smart play, and makes your opponent regret their deployment, welcome to the grudge match.
Just don’t expect mercy. The Kin sure don’t.
Do Leagues of Votann Have Transports?
Absolutely! The Leagues of Votann don’t just roll into battle on foot—they bring their own sweet rides!
They’ve got two beefy transports in their roster: the Hekaton Land Fortress, which is like the Warhammer equivalent of showing up in a tank on steroids, and the Sagitaur, a sleek, fast vehicle perfect for when you need to get your squad somewhere fast and look good doing it.
So yeah, the Votann aren’t walking if they don’t have to—they’ve got the heavy-duty wheels to get the job done in style! The Hekaton carries more troops and brings some wild firepower, but the Sagitaur lets you break units up and zip around the board.
Hekaton Land Fortress
The Hekaton Land Fortress is the Leagues of Votann’s ultimate blend of battle tank and armored transport, commanding both fear and respect on the battlefield. This bad boy is packing an array of heavy weapons, like the heavy magna-rail cannon that delivers a devastating punch at 30″ with an eye-popping 18 Strength and up to D6+6 damage.
If that’s not enough firepower for you, it also comes with blast weapons like the cyclic ion cannon and Hekaton warhead, so the Hekaton’s arsenal isn’t just big—it’s versatile.
Now, onto its more practical feature: its transport capacity. This beast can carry 12 Leagues of Votann Infantry into battle, and if your squad’s rocking Exo-armour, they’ll take up two slots each. Exo-frame models?
Those hefty guys will need three. So, whether it’s bringing your troops into the fight or acting as a mobile fortress, the Hekaton Land Fortress is a rolling wall of guns and armor, but it lacks an innate Invulnerable save and can be the victim of mortal wounds.
And don’t forget—thanks to its Fire Support ability, anyone hopping out after a ride gets a little help taking down targets the Fortress has already hit, allowing for re-rolls on Wound rolls. It’s basically a party bus with guns.
Sagitaur
The Sagitaur is the ultimate rugged ATV for the Leagues of Votann—perfect for scouting missions, swift strikes, and surviving whatever nasty alien threats the galaxy throws its way. Despite being relatively compact, this thing packs a surprising punch, capable of taking on enemy battle tanks with ease thanks to weapons like the HYLas beam cannon or the Sagitaur missile launcher (which can dish out some serious pain with 12 Strength at 36″ range).
When it comes to transport duties, the Sagitaur is built for speed and efficiency. It can carry up to 6 Leagues of Votann Infantry, making it great for quick expeditionary teams. However, no room for the big boys in Exo-armour or Exo-frames—they’ll have to find another ride. But here’s where it gets cool: you can split a Hearthkyn Warriors unit into two 5-man squads at the start of a battle, one hopping in the Sagitaur and the other in another transport or deployed separately.
With its Blistering Advance ability, the Sagitaur lets your squad disembark even after it has Advanced, giving you the flexibility to keep moving while still acting like a regular squad—just no charging that turn. Perfect for keeping the fight mobile and dynamic, it’s a tough, multi-tasking little beast!
Latest 40k Rules Updates For the Leagues of Votann:
The latest updates for the Leagues of Votann 10th Edition rules will be released in what Games Workshop calls a Balance Dataslate, sometimes along with accompanying points changes as well.
You can see all the latest Balance Dataslate updates here in our post, which breaks down the most recent changes.
How To Play Warhammer 40k Leagues of Votann: Points
You can find the latest points for playing this faction in 10th Edition Warhammer 40k here on our Munitorum Field Manual Points Updates Page.
Conclusion: How to Win with the Leagues of Votann
Playing Leagues of Votann isn’t about flair—it’s about focus. This army rewards players who think ahead, plan their shots, and stack grudges like interest payments. Between Judgment Tokens, brutal shooting, and tough-as-nails units, you’ve got the tools to control the board and punish mistakes fast.
Want to win games? Prioritize targets, keep your units supported, and let your stratagems do the heavy lifting when the moment’s right. Just don’t expect forgiveness—the Kin sure don’t hand it out.
Got your own Votann tricks or MVP units? Drop them in the comments and let’s compare grudges.
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