The Chapter Tactics from the new Codex: Space Marine have been spotted on the internet this morning, and we have them right here! Come take a look.
The new Codex: Space Marine is due to go on pre-order Saturday, and GW has slowly been revealing the Tactics and other special rules for different chapters.
Well someone got their hands on the new Codex earlier than the rest, and shared the pictures for all the Chapter Tactics on Reddit.
We’re seeing all of the Chapter Tactics on one page, but it looks like were missing the Crimson Fists rules still. Regardless let’s take a closer look at three of them.
Righteous Zeal is giving the Black Templars a chance to re-roll all failed charge rolls for units that have this ability. This will come in really handy if you’re trying to make a long range charge.
The Imperial Fists are getting a very nice offensive advantage with this ability. Enemy units will not get their save throws for being in cover.
Additionally, you’ll be able to re-roll and failed wound rolls when targeting a building. This is just making the Imperial Fists a force to be reckoned with in combination with a commander nearby. The enemies are not considered in cover for units with this tactic!
So this will be a great ability if it comes on models with a low quantity of attack rolls. Salamander’s with the Master Artisans ability can re-roll a single failed hit and wound roll each time it shoots or fights. This seems like it will come in very useful, especially when you need just one more wound to take down and enemy model (looking at you lascannon)!
What are your favorite rules previews from the latest round of teasers?
GW Previews New Codex: Space Marines
Games Workshop just gave us a first look into the new Codex: Space Marines. Let’s take a look at what they had to say about the first Codex of 8th edition.
This is the complete guide to your army, with 104 pages of background, covering the long and storied history of the Adeptus Astartes and the distinct traditions of the First Founding Chapters and their Successors. There’s also new background focused on the Primaris Marines and the Ultima Founding, from Chapters brought back from the brink of destruction like the Crimson Fists to new heroes like the Rift Stalkers. There’s detailed livery to inspire your own paint schemes, as well as a breakdown of squad and company markings, from those of the more Codex compliant Chapters like the Ultramarines to the unique battle-iconography of the Black Templars.
New Models Ahoy! Checkout our breakdown of all these new units picture above!
The new Codex: Space Marine is looking very promising. You’re going to be getting 26 new Stratagems, 14 new Warlord Traits, and 85 datasheets in this 104 page book.
We are anxiously looking forward to what Games Workshop has to reveal over the next week, leading up to the pre-order next Saturday.
What do you think about the new Codex: Space Marines? Let us know in the comments below.
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