If these rumors for new Chapter Approved 2019 are to be believed, this supplement may not be what we thought for Warhammer 40k.
There was a rumored list of Chapter Approved 2019 content and fixes that made an appearance on the Competitive 40k Facebook group. Before we jump into details, it’s important to note that apparently, Chapter Approved had already been printed and done before any of the Marine supplements. (That’s why we saw such heavy-handed FAQs right after their release).
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RUMORS: Chapter Approved 40k Rules Not Super Helpful
Going into the first list of changes, the first thing that should leave a bad taste in your mouth might be that even more Marine points drops are coming. Things like Eliminators, Intercessors, and other popular units have incredible value for the points. Hopefully, these points drops might be to the stuff we never see used.
Guardsmen and other T3 spammable infantry may be going up to 5pts a piece to match the Cultists and Tank Commanders are going up another 20. It’s a fairly big hit tacking on another point for each Guardsman. However, with another increase on Tank Commanders, it might only be worth it from now on to take a single Tank with the relic Battle Cannon from Vigilus.
Shield Drones may be getting reigned back a bit with Aeldari units coming in with a max -2 to hit instead of -3. If a Shield Drone loses its FNP to mortal wounds, then is it even worth taking? Would you rather have a Gun Drone instead? That one is sort of a head-scratcher.
More Rumors of Cult Marines Going to Two Wounds
“Cult” Marines, meaning Noise Marines, Berzerkers, Plague Marines, and Rubric Marines may be going up in points but also getting a 2nd wound. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard about this rumor as we also had this bit mentioned in some earlier CA 2019 rumors.
Although Chaos Marines may be getting a slight buff with an extra wound, there was also mention that regular Chaos Marines and Obliterators would be staying right where they are in terms of points.
And finally, the Imperium might just be sticking with the Loyal 32 instead of having the option to take the Rusty 17. Supposedly, Canticles of the Omnissiah only proc if you have an entire Admech force. (Similar to how Doctrines work for Marines).
All in all, these changes might leave something desired for you. And if Chapter Approved 2019 was actually done printing before all the Marine Supplements came out, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Chapter Approved book get FAQ’d right after its release to be in line with those previous changes!
What do you think is ahead for 40k if Chapter Approved 2019 turns out to be in line with all these rumors?
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