Questions tagged [warhammer-40k]
In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war. Warhammer 40,000 is a detailed futuristic table-top battle simulation.
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Is Apocalypse still a rule set in 7th edition and are the books still useful
I haven't played 40k since 5th edition and I am looking to play my Necron army again and I am trying to figure out which of my books if any are still useful. It looks like none of my codexs are still ...
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If my walker is in base with a vehicle can it shoot AND attack?
My opponent rams my walker with his tank. No significant damage is incurred on either side, but my walker is immobilized and my walker fails to scratch the tank. What are my options on my turn:
Can't ...
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Do markerlights put on a unit embarked in a dedicated transport remain on the passengers after the vehicle is destroyed?
If I place markerlights on a unit that is inside their dedicated transport and subsequently destroy said transport, can I still use the remaining markerlights when I target the disembarked passengers ...
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Warhammer 40k Dark Eldar+Harlequins
Can I have a Haemunclous start a match with a unit of Harlequin Troupe in the deep strike reserves using the webway portal rule? With both having their own codex's now they're battle brothers, I know ...
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What datacards should a chaos space marines player use in a maelstrom of war game?
My friend plays chaos space marines with the old codex. We want to play maelstrom of war and I think that having datacards to draw objectives is very handy. I can't find a chaos space marines datacard ...
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Can a unit use a markerlight token to fire a seeker missile at BS 5 after jinking?
The rules say that skimmers who have jinked can only fire snapshots (BS 1) on the next shooting phase. On the other hand, the markerlight seeker rule says that one can spend a markerlight token to ...
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Does a dedicated transport for a troops unit retain objective secured after the troops disembark?
If I take a devilfish for my strike team in a combined arms detachment, will the transport have objective secured even after the unit has disembarked? If so, can I disembark the fire warriors on an ...
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How to determine points costs of Tau unit enhancements?
I have been trying to figure out which are the points costs for the several enhancements to tau units, but there is not a single comprehensive list for that. Sometimes model stats sheets have 'may ...
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How to identify miniature parts that correspond to in-game enhancements?
I'm totally new to Warhammer and to assembling my own miniatures. I'm preparing a team of tau fire warriors and I am confused with the enhancements and how to prepare the miniatures to reflect them in ...
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Why does a Thunder hammer have Concussive?
In the Space Marine Codex, the Thunder hammer has the Concussive rule, allowing it to force the model it hits to Initiative step 1 during that Assault Phase. However, it also has the Unwieldy rule, ...
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Can you use custom made cosmetics on 40K figures?
In tournaments are you allowed to custom cosmetics like custom Space Marine shoulder Pads and heads, as long as the rest of the figure, weapons and wargear are all official. I found a website that ...
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Could i run a stormcast eternals body with a head from a space wolf?
I was wondering if I could use a stormcast eternals body but use a space wolves head and run him as a terminator? I got some stormcasts from a small local tournament and I run space wolf army so I was ...
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Warhammer 40k - Tau detachment benefit clarification
Coordinated Firepower is a Tau detachment benefit:
Whenever a unit from a Hunter Contingent selects a target in the shooting phase, any number of other units from the same detachment who can still ...
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Does a Venomthrope gets an extra attack for using multiple weapons?
This question is related to the 7th edition core rules and Codex Tyranids 6th edition:
The Codex has a "designer note" in the Melee Weapons section stating:
Tyranid Melee weapons come as pairs. ...
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Are there online variants to “Path of Glory”? WH40K
I've been watching a handful of this extended campaign type for a while now and I just saw a video where someone created an Ork war-band by using a dice-roll sheet prepared from custom rules. Can ...
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What is a “Small Area” when talking about Cluster Mines?
When I was building a scout-heavy army, I noticed that cluster-mines could be taken by my scout-bikes to mark a "small area" as dangerous terrain. However, there is no actual measurement in how big ...
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How does “Concealment” transfer to Dedicated Transports?
I have been looking over the combat benefits from the various force organisations granted by Gladius Strike Forces. The one that interests me is the 10th Company bonus where all units in this Company ...
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Does anyone know the Campaign Badges for the Second Purging of Lastrati or the 3rd War for Armageddon?
I am in the process of painting an obscure Space Marine army of mine called the Storm Giants. Due to having a similar name to the Storm Lords, I was looking to include a campaign badge from either of ...
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First blood on the same initiative step
If two opposing forces completely destroy each other at the same initiative step in combat, who is regarded as the first casualty for the purposes of things like first blood?
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In Warhammer 40k is it possible to have your army use vehicles from other factions?
Is there anything in the rules that say you can have your army use vehicles from another faction?
I use Harlequins and I always thought about trying something new and using some Eldar vehicles like a ...
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Blast markers hitting multistorey buildings
This has caused a large amount of discussion today and we couldn't find a suitable answer in the rule book. When a blast marker (not flamer template) hits a multistorey building, who gets hit? Is it ...
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What are the rules for Storm Giants?
When I started looking up Warhammer 40k, I had selected the regular Space Marine book and a few models as a reference. After finding out how incredibly powerful scouts could become, I decided that a ...
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Is the following considered battle-forged?
I have recently been collecting models for my first WH40k Army, but I have yet to receive a core rule book that I have ordered. However, I do have the Space Marine book and have constructed a Gladius ...
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Warhammer 40K 7ed: Haemonculus Covens “It Will not Die” rule effect on units with 1 wound
In Warhammer 40K 7ed, the Dark Eldar's Haemonculus Covens "power from pain" rule gives their wracks the "it will not die" (IWND) special rule by turn 4.
My question is this: Does a unit with one ...
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Where can I find Storm Bolters
In what kits can I find storm bolters to use them in my space marine's army? Or how can I model/craft them instead?
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Beefy assault marines
I'm going for a very expensive but hopefully good assault marine setup, but I require advice. The setup is 5 marines total in the squad with one wielding an evicerator, two wielding flamers and the ...
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In warhammer 40k can I combines these armies?
I have an Ezekiel, Grand Master of Librarians, which is a dark angels HQ and I have a grey knight army. Can I use Ezekiel as my HQ?
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Warhammer 40k Unit Composition - Marines
If I make my own chapter, lets just call them Flat Black, and they are all painted flat black, can I also include a hero from the Ultra Marines, painted blue, such as Magnus? Or a librarian that is ...
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Saving throws against Destroyer weapons
If your opponent hits one of your models with a D strength weapon, rolls on the table and gets a 'Seriously Wounded' result, then rolls 3 for the number of wounds. How many saving throws do I roll? Is ...
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Are there any tabletop apps to allow you to play warhammer 40k with friends in other cities?
Pretty much as the title; I've looked at vassal 40k, but it hasn't been updated in a while and is missing units. I'm not necessarily looking for something for WH40k in specific - as long as it allows ...
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Mounting a Hive Crone with Harpy parts
I am new in this game and right now mounting my first unit: a Hive Crone.
In the box it contains the pieces for mounting either a Harpy or a Hive Crone.
I already decided I want the Hive Crone, but ...
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Do Monstrous Creatures still only have AP6 when using Scything Talons?
Scything Talons have AP6, but to me it seems odd that a creature the size of a Carnifex with talons nearly twice the size of a human would have trouble cutting its way through a Guardsman's flak vest. ...
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Can I put any ranged weapon on a Crisis Battlesuit?
I've read the Codex (6th) entry for the XV8 Crisis Team and it says:
Any Crisis Shas'ui may take up to three items from the Ranged Weapons
and/ or Support Systems lists.
I can see only one list ...
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Which battleforce should I buy as a newbie player? [closed]
After playing some Mordheim games we decided with my friends to buy a Warhammer 40k battleforce and start playing Wh40k. I started reading all the codexes/forums but I feel a little overwhelmed with ...
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Modernising a 90s Warhammer 40K Army
I collected and gamed with a Blood Angel and Dark Angel army during the mid to late 90s. I have (I think) the second edition that came in a box set of basic Space Marines and Orks, and also have the ...
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How many different right-handed Power Swords are there on the sprues of the Space Marines?
I am looking to make a group of Vanguard Veterans who wield Power Swords, but since they are not on the sprue I will have to pilfer them from other boxed sets. But since the GW website is rather ...
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Which has to be declared first: Marklights or Jink?
Situation: A squad of (jet)bikes has several Markerlights on them. The tau player is about to shoot at them with some Plasma or other weapon w/ low enough AP to punch their armor.
Does the Tau player ...
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Where can I find the rules for the Roc Pattern Storm Eagle?
I've seen that its rules exist, but not in which book or web supplement to find them. Where can I find them?
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40k - Ork Mob Rule vs Psychic Shriek
I think I know the answer to this but was just hoping someone could prove me wrong... Let's say you're casting Psychic Shriek against a mob of 15 Boyz. Psychic Shriek states "Roll 3d6 and subtract the ...
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WH/40k - The age-old instant death and multiwound models question
I'm asking this because I can't find an up-to-date and credible source of information on the subject (since it has apparently changed at least once over the years). My question is, when does instant ...
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40k - Kustom Force Field and Vehicle Explosions
I've asked this numerous places and no one can seem to agree or provide a completely sound explanation on it...
When a transport containing a unit that includes a KFF explodes, do the models inside ...
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Can a non independent character deploy in a dedicated transport?
Can a non independent character (not attached and not attachable to the unit) deploy in a dedicated transport of any unit?
I'm thinking of putting Death Cie. Tycho with 9 Death Cie. inside the unit's ...
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Going to ground behind a Aegis defense line
If a unit goes to ground while behind an Aegis defense line (or some other "high" terrain), do we still consider them visible and potential targets for other shooting attacks?
After all, they're ...
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Drop pod deviation above terrain
Assuming a drop pod place 2 inch away from a 6 inch wide impassible terrain (eg: river of lava).
Drop pod deviation says that it has to deviate 12 inches, in the direction that passes above said ...
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Space Marine Attack Bike Twin-Linked bolter
According to page 62 of the Codex: Blood Angels (5th), the Space Marine Bike are equipped with twin-linked bolter.
According to the army list, neither Attack Bike Squad nor Bike Squad mentions this ...
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Calculating reserves, and the 50% rule
According to the rules, 50% of units, rounded up may be in reserves. Also, some units (flyers, drop pods) don't count towards the units counted in reserves.
But do we count the latter including or ...
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Putting a reclusiarch terminator in a drop pod?
I'm thinking of putting a Death Company in a drop pod for my next game. The HQ would be either a librarian or a reclusiarch in terminator armor.
Can I put my HQ in the drop pod with the DC?
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In the new Tyranid Codex (6th Edition) is the Close Combat Weapons bonus included in Unit profiles?
There have been some changes to the way Close combat weapons work for Tyranids. The rule used to be, that Scything talons were the only CC weapon that would give a +1 Attack bonus. Now it applies to ...
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Can I combine different races as a single army? [duplicate]
Can I mix soldiers from totally different armies? I mean, can I have some, say, Necrons in among my Chaos Space Marines? I have a couple different armies, and I'd like to combine them.
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Look Out Sir save clarifications
I got in a heated argument over the following case, in which I created a scenario below to have clarifications on the Look Out Sir rule.
Let's say you've got a squad made up of:
1 Space Marine (Unit ...
