Learn how to dominate Warhammer 40k battles with the Aeldari Armoured Warhost Detachment—speed, precision, and devastating firepower in one force!
The new Aeldari Armoured Warhost Detachment from Warhammer 40k introduces a thrilling mix of speed, strategy, and firepower to the tabletop. This Detachment is a must-know for players who love the precision and elegance of the Aeldari’s advanced vehicles and unparalleled battlefield maneuverability.
Unleashing the Aeldari Armoured Warhost: Speed, Firepower, and Precision
When fielding the Armoured Warhost, the Aeldari vehicles bring a lethal combination of swiftness and firepower. Imagine sleek aircraft conducting precise strafing runs, while battle-skimmers glide across battlefields, obliterating targets with dazzling volleys.
Armoured transports follow closely, shielding their valuable troops as they deliver Aspect Warriors and Guardians into the heart of the fight. Meanwhile, agile walkers flank their foes, ensuring none escape the wrath of the Asuryani and bringing their rules to the Grotmas Calendar for December! You can download the full rules here.
Skilled Crews: The Heart of the Detachment
The Skilled Crews Detachment Rule encapsulates the exceptional talents of Aeldari pilots and gunners. All Aeldari vehicles gain the [ASSAULT] keyword for their ranged weapons, which means they can fire even after advancing. Plus, Aeldari vehicles with the Fly keyword can re-roll Advance rolls, ensuring they’re exactly where they need to be.
This rule sets the stage for unmatched speed and flexibility, allowing your units to adapt to the dynamic flow of battle while maintaining a devastating offensive output.
Enhancements that Define the Fight
This Detachment brings four unique Enhancements tailored to strengthen Aeldari vehicles and their support elements:
- Guiding Presence (25 points): A boon for Psykers, this allows one friendly vehicle to gain +1 to Hit rolls during your Shooting phase, making high-value attacks even more reliable.
- Harmonisation Matrix (30 points): Perfect for tactical control, this generates a Command Point (CP) on a 3+ if the bearer is near an objective. It’s a fantastic option for players who want consistent access to their Stratagems.
- Spirit Stone of Raelyth (20 points): A defensive and utility option, granting Lone Operative to Psyker bearers near vehicles while letting them heal a nearby vehicle for D3 wounds. A versatile tool for keeping your most valuable assets alive.
- Guileful Strategist (15 points): Redeploy up to three vehicles after deployment, with the option to place them in Strategic Reserves. This can unsettle opponents and keep your tactics unpredictable.
Stratagems that Highlight Precision
The Armoured Warhost comes with a suite of Stratagems that emphasize speed, survivability, and adaptability:
- Layered Wards: This adds a 5+ Feel No Pain against mortal wounds, letting vehicles shrug off some of the nastiest effects in the game.
- Swift Deployment: Aeldari transports can disembark units after advancing, enabling seamless movement and deployment.
- Vectored Engines: Vehicles that Fall Back can still shoot, making it nearly impossible for enemies to pin them down.
- Cloudstrike: Granting the Deep Strike ability to Fly vehicles in Strategic Reserves, this Stratagem lets you position units more aggressively.
- Soulsight: Reroll a Hit, Wound, and Damage roll for a vehicle’s attacks in the Shooting phase, boosting consistency when it matters most.
- Anti-Grav Repulsion: Force a -2 penalty to enemy charge rolls when targeting Fly vehicles, which can blunt an opponent’s assault effectively.
Sample Army List
Creating a 2,000-point Aeldari army list that leverages the Armoured Warhost Detachment rules can provide a dynamic and flexible force on the battlefield.
Army Composition:
HQ:
- Autarch Wayleaper (115 points)
- Wargear: Dragon Fusion Gun, Howling Banshee Mask, Star Glaive
- Role: The Autarch provides strategic flexibility and leadership, enhancing the mobility and effectiveness of nearby units.
- Farseer (105 points)
- Wargear: Singing Spear
- Enhancement: Guiding Presence (25 points)
- Role: The Farseer offers psychic support and can enhance the accuracy of a selected vehicle unit each Shooting phase.
Troops:
- Guardian Defenders (100 points)
- Composition: 10 Guardian Defenders
- Heavy Weapon Platform: Bright Lance
- Role: Provides a solid infantry presence with anti-armor capabilities.
Elites:
- Wraithguard (180 points)
- Composition: 5 Wraithguard
- Wargear: Wraithcannons
- Transport: Wave Serpent
- Wargear: Twin Bright Lance, Shuriken Cannon
- Role: Durable unit capable of delivering high-damage attacks, transported swiftly to the front lines.
Fast Attack:
- Windriders (160 points)
- Composition: 6 Windriders
- Wargear: Scatter Lasers
- Role: Fast-moving unit providing flexible fire support across the battlefield.
Heavy Support:
- Fire Prism (170 points)
- Wargear: Prism Cannon, Twin Shuriken Catapult
- Role: Versatile tank capable of engaging various targets with its powerful prism cannon.
- Night Spinner (210 points)
- Wargear: Doomweaver, Twin Shuriken Catapult
- Role: Provides indirect fire support, disrupting enemy formations and movement.
- Support Weapons (135 points)
- Composition: 3 Platforms
- Wargear: D-Cannons
- Role: Static heavy support unit delivering high-strength attacks to key targets.
Dedicated Transports:
- Wave Serpent (110 points)
- Wargear: Twin Bright Lance, Shuriken Cannon
- Role: Transports infantry units safely while providing additional firepower.
Flyer:
- Crimson Hunter (160 points)
- Wargear: Two Bright Lances, Pulse Laser
- Role: Aerial unit specializing in hunting enemy armor and flyers.
Lord of War:
- Wraithknight (495 points)
- Wargear: Heavy Wraithcannons, Scattershield, Two Starcannons
- Role: Titanic unit capable of dominating the battlefield with its firepower and resilience.
Strategic Considerations:
- Skilled Crews Detachment Rule: All Aeldari vehicles gain the [ASSAULT] ability for their ranged weapons and can re-roll Advance rolls, enhancing mobility and allowing for effective shooting after advancing.
- Guiding Presence Enhancement: The Farseer can select a nearby vehicle to add 1 to its Hit rolls during the Shooting phase, increasing the accuracy of key units like the Fire Prism or Wraithknight.
- Wave Serpents: Transport Wraithguard and Guardian Defenders swiftly across the battlefield, utilizing their shields and durability to protect embarked units.
- Crimson Hunter Exarch: Targets enemy armor and flyers with precision, leveraging its speed and firepower to control the skies.
- Wraithknight: Acts as a centerpiece, drawing enemy fire and delivering devastating attacks with its heavy wraithcannons.
This army list combines the speed and firepower of Aeldari vehicles with the resilience of Wraith constructs, creating a balanced and formidable force. The synergy between units and the strategic use of Enhancements and Detachment rules allow for a flexible approach to various battlefield scenarios.
However, the points are ever-changing in Warhammer 40k (and just changed again), so check out the Field Munitorum for all the current points!
A Theme of Unparalleled Mobility
The Armoured Warhost is designed for players who value precision and adaptability. With the ability to reposition vehicles pre-game, fall back and shoot, or strike from unexpected angles, this Detachment rewards forward-thinking commanders who want to dominate the movement phase.
Overall, the Aeldari Armoured Warhost showcases how mobility and firepower can work in perfect harmony. Every unit has a role to play, and the synergy between them ensures a visually stunning and tactically rewarding game. You’ll find ample ways to outmaneuver and outgun your opponent, making every game an exciting showcase of Aeldari finesse.
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About the Author: Travis Pasch
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
Travis’s brother even owns a commission painting studio, where he’s picked up a lot of good advice and techniques for painting Warhammer and tabletop miniatures over the years, as well. Travis joined the Spikey Bits team in 2019 and has been the lead writer since 2020.
Currently, he’s working on converting all his 40k Adeptus Mechanicus models and becoming a true tech enjoyer, complete with both sad and happy robot noises!
