There’s a ton of new rumors out there about possible new Dark Angels codex content and the return of the fabled primarch Lion El’Jonson.
We know both the Dark Angels and the Blood Angels are on the way soon, but what will be in the books? Well it looks like the cat may be out of the bag already for one of them.
The latest rumor was spotted over on The Inner Circle‘s Facebook page and reveals a lot from the upcoming Dark Angels codex. These are just rumors, so make sure you bring your salt.
So the Codex is finally announced and a good friend of mine has given me some juicy tidbits.
Preorder on the 2nd of December
Available on the 9th of DecemberA few changes in a couple of units. Points moving to match the vanilla codex.
No Sammael in Sableclaw in the codex
Black knights and deathwing terminators may now be upgraded to a command squad (1 per army) this basically gives them the bodyguard ability.Now the juicy stuff
Abilities
Table of Contents & Article Summary showAnd they shall know no fear
Inner circle
This unit automatically passes morale checks. In addition it may reroll at to hit rolls against Heretic Astartes and all to hit and to wound rolls against Fallen in the fight phase
Ravenwing
If this unit moves it gains a 6+ invulnerable save to all shooting attacks. If it advances it gains a 5+ Invulnerable save to all shooting attacks
Grim Resolve
All UNFORGIVEN units may Overwatch on a 5+ and will only lose one model to a failed morale test
Have the same space marine stratagems as vanilla marines with the exception of
Masterful marksmanship
Cluster mines
Tremor shellsStratagems
Fury of the First
2CP
Use this stratagem in your shooting phase. All plasma weapons may use the supercharge weapon template but ignore any mortal wounds that would be caused by a roll of 1.Repent for Tomorrow You Die
Unforgiven Stratagem
1CP
Use this stratagem before overwatch, the UNFORGIVEN unit may fire overwatch at full BS.Teleport Homer
Unforgiven Stratagem
2CP
Play at the beginning of your turn. Any DEATHWING unit may deepstrike from reserve within 9″ of an enemy unit as long as it is within 6″ of a RAVENWING UNITDeathwing Assault
Unforgiven Stratagem
2CP
Play at the beginning of your turn, any DEATHWING unit entering by deepstrike may fire twice or add 3″ to a charge roll this turn.Same standard space marine Warlord Traits as vanilla marines with the following unique ones.
Unforgiven
Hold at all costs
Your warlord and UNFORGIVEN units within 9″ of your Warlord may roll a D6 for every wound sustained, on a 5+ it is ignored.Unforgiven
Courage of the First Legion
UNFORGIVEN units in your army may use your Warlords Leadership for morale checks.Deathwing
The Hunt
Any enemy Character that your Warlord slays in the fight phase grants one victory pointRavenwing
Rapid Manoeuvres
Your warlord and any RAVENWING units within 6″ of him may add 2″ to all move, Advance and charge distances and add +1 to all JINK rollsRelics
Sacred standard
Only one sacred standard can be taken per armyStandard of Devestation
All UNFORGIVEN units within 9″ of the standard may fire twice in the shooting phase and automatically pass morale checks.Standard of Retribution
All UNFORGIVEN units within 9″ of the standard may attack twice in the fight phase and automatically pass morale checks.Standard of Fortitude
All UNFORGIVEN units within 9″ of the standard when suffering an unsaved wound may roll a D6 on a 5+ the wound is ignored and automatically pass morale checks.Mace of Redemption
S+3 Ap-3 D2
If a unit suffers damage from this weapon reduce WS by 1 until the end of the next fight phase.
Against Heretic Astartes weapon is AP -4Lion’s Roar
When attacking with this weapon, choose one or both of the profiles below. If you choose both, subtract 1 from all hit rolls for this weapon-
Boltgun 24″ Rapid Fire 1 S4 AP0 D1
Plasma 24″ AssaultD3 S7 AP-3 D1Foe Smiter
Rapid fire 3 S4 AP-1 D1
Monster Slayer of Caliban
S+2 AP-2 D d3
If this weapon causes at least one unsaved wound roll a D6 on a 6 the model is removed from play. Does not effect models with the VEHICLE keywordShroud of Heroes
The shroud of heroes confers a 4+ cover save and for each unsaved wound roll a D6 on a 6+ the save is ignoredAnd finally the biggest news in my opinion
Lion El’Jonson
M 8″
WS 2+
BS 2+
S 6
T 6
W 9
A 7
Ld 10
Sv 2+
Hope Melee Melee S+2 AP -3 D 2 If you roll a wound roll of 6+ for this weapon, it inflicts Mortal Wounds instead of its normal damage.
Despair 18” AssaultD3 S8 AP -3 D3 If a unit suffers any damage from this weapon, roll a D6 on a 6 the unit suffers D3 Mortal Wounds
And they shall know no fear
Master of the First – If your army is battleforged, you receive an additional 3 CP if Lion El’Jonson is your Warlord.
Armour of the Order – Lion El’Jonson has a 3+ invulnerable save. In addition all UNFORGIVEN units within 8” receive an 5+ Invulnerable save.
Blade Master – For every unsaved wound Lion El’Jonson causes in the fight phase he can immediately make an additional attack. This ability can only be used once per fight phase.
Master Strategist- each time a stratagem is used roll a D6 on a 4+ the CP for that stratagem is not spent
I Primarch – You can re-roll any failed hit and wound rolls for friendly UNFORGIVEN units within 6” of Lion El’Jonson
The new Dark Angels codex is going to be a game changer for Dark Angel players if this rumor is true. For 2 CP’s you’ll be able to supercharge your plasma weapons for one unit without having to worry about the mortal wound penalty for rolling 1’s, that’s really going to come in handy.
But, what about the big Lion El’ Johnson rumor. Are we seeing the stat line and rules for the next Primarch? Is the Lion making a return? He’s giving +3 CP’s by himself according to this rumor. Combine that with Master Strategist which lets you roll a D6 each time you spend a Stratagem, and on a 4+ the CP’s for that Stratagem are not lost.
I wonder what Gav Thope means in his latest picture post that popped up about the same time as these rumors:
The latest rumor really has us excited to see what is in store for the upcoming Dark Angels releases. But, once again, these are just rumors! Add some salt for flavor, and check back in with us for the latest updates.
What are your thoughts on the latest rumor? Are we actually looking at the new Stratagems, Relics, and Abilities from the Dark Angels codex? Are you hoping to see the return of Lion El’ Johnson? Let us know in the comments below.
