There are a lot of conflicting reports out there about the Dark Angels getting some sort of Primaris Support next month September’s White Dwarf.
Screenshots of August’s White Dwarf been circling around the internet showing the ad for Septembers issue featuring “Primais Dark Angels”. What does that all mean though? Let’s break it all down…
Back cover of image Aug WD spotted across the internet
Last page of the same issue, spotted across the internet
So what can it mean? Well, one theory, and possibly the most likely is, that Dark Angels will be getting a “primaris refresher” on what units they can and can not take now that all the new Space Marine model kits are en route.
It is entirely possible that it’s just a printed form article of what many expect to be a day 1 FAQ update to all marine codex books stating what units they can now take, and what rules from the new book apply to them as well.
Here’s what GW has said on the matter (which was posted before these images were spotted):
Blood Angels, Space Wolves and Dark Angels:
- Captain in Phobos Armour
- Librarian in Phobos Armour
- Lieutenant in Phobos Armour
- Eliminator Squad
- Incursor Squad
- Infiltrator Squad
- Suppressor Squad
- Invictor Tactical Warsuit
- Impulsor
- Primaris Repulsor Executioner
The full datasheets and matched play points values for each of these units will soon be available as a free PDF download for each of these Chapters, along with the rules for the Shock Assault ability. Essentially, if you collect one of these Chapters, you can still pick up Codex: Space Marines for all the expanded lore, background and aforementioned datasheets, but you don’t need it to add the new units to your collection and use them in battle – your codex is still fully functional!
So yep Dark Angels are for sure getting a primaris update, right out of GW’s mouth. Whether the new White Dwarf expands on that any rules or fluff wise, is yet to be seen. However, it is entirely possible that new 2.0 versions of those 3 codex books are on the way in the near future. Two years into Warhammer 40k 8th edition, all the old 2017 rules could be due for a “crossing of the rubicon” of their own.
What do you think will be in the September White Dwarf? New rules, or a feature on potential new codex book for the First Legion?
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
