Most of the time youre going to drop a meltagun and a plasma gun in the squad, plus your preference of flamer/grenade launcher/sniper rifle on the third guardsman. His 12 move gives him a ton of mobility, and as soon as you give him the ability to Advance and charge he can cover insane amounts of ground and even attempt turn 1 charges if you want to play hyper-aggressively. Seriously, I never really thought about how many freaking options they have. If you've been scammed I suggest reporting it to the police. Their primary function is to threaten objectives, screen, and annoy. This is reason enough to take the mark of Tzeentch on some units, since it helps you cast one of your key spells. Its more a novelty than anything youd want to take in competitive play, in part because its weapons arent really worth the cost they just dont have enough shots nor do the shots they have hit hard enough to matter, passed by in an edition that has become increasingly deadly. Use in your Shooting phase when a unit shoots. The Mark of Slaanesh is just really, really good. Also great for getting out some of those extra god powers, or occasionally throwing out a random smite after youve cast your buff powers to help finish a target off. Hes often the perfect caster for Psychic Interrogation or Warp Ritual, as giving up his cast is a lot less of a problem than giving up two or three casts with the Master of Possession. They lack the kind of serious ranged threats needed to hit enemies from more than 24 away, and a lot of their bigger guns are affixed to expensive platforms you might not want to take. This works best in something like Black Legion or Emperors Children where you have a way to mitigate the -1 to hit, and theres reason to consider. If your opponent cant get more than 4 away from your unit which also fights first you can ensure youre back in combat with them, or you can just consolidate into another enemy unit to stay safe from shooting. Their melee hits arent hard enough and their shooting is not good enough. Being able to just tank your first failed save is a very solid trick on models with a 2+ save and Armour of Contempt for protection, and being able to give your melee attacks the ability to ignore saves isnt bad. Start Competing: Chaos Space Marines Updated! Having to use a Lord of War slot on this is, obviously, kind of terrible, but its also extremely hilarious, and has been pushed hard enough cost wise to make it at least fun to use. The upside to this is that more units in your army now have access to this Discipline, thanks to Malefic Tomes in squads of Legionaires. Once heard, prayers stay in effect until the start of your next Command phase. In Night Lords armies hell typically take Night Haunters Curse in order to get the free 6 to hit once per turn. Fortunately for us, there are very few Chaos Space Marine units in that category. Theres some value in this, but most of the time its going to lose out to other combat relics. They tend to lack some of the long-ranged shooting options of other factions but make up for that with the ability to hit hard quickly. Until the end of the battle those Cultists automatically pass Morale tests and they get +1 to hit in melee. The other fun option is giving them a pair of claws and hellflamers. Inside the codex youll find rules for Black Legion, Word Bearers, Night Lords, Iron Warriors, Alpha Legion, Emperors Children, Red Corsairs, and Creations of Bile. Also note that taking an Icon does not give them the ICON keyword, so they wont get that wonderful AP boost, sadly. The issue here is that if youre taking a Nurgle character that wants to get close to the enemy, there are better options. The Chaos Space Marine Fast Attack options are limited, but there are some good options in there, especially when you factor in the Dreadclaw Drop Pod from the Imperial Armour Compendium. Havocs made a splash on their initial release but have struggled to find a spot in Chaos Space Marine armies, primarily because their weapon options leave a bit to be desired Heavy Bolters, Autocannons, and Reaper Chaincannons are just all kind of meh, while Missile Launchers and Lascannons are a bit too variable to depend on. Chaos Space Marine armies have access to a large variety of subfactions, each with their own special rules called. On the other side of things, Masters of Possession have access to the. But here's the thing, you don't have to wait. Likewise, Knights often dont have invulns in melee to begin with, so the number of targets this is really helping you against is relatively small. When you upgrade a unit, you increase its cost by 15 points and 1 PL, and it loses the CHAOS UNDIVIDED keyword and gains the relevant MARK OF CHAOS keyword, i.e. Its 10-model transport capacity is great for moving a unit of 10 Chosen, Plague Marines, or Rubric Marines. The real value of these units is that you have another cheap ObSec option that sits between Cultists and Chaos Space Marines, with significantly more firepower and durability than the former. Chaos Marines are going to get two wounds each. Then grab your eight-pointed star and strap in because Chaos Space Marines may be the army for you! Specifically, there are 4 powers that are eminently playable in the mix, with two that you want to build around Pact of Flesh and Cursed Earth, specifically. Its faster than either and has more range than the Vindicator but doesnt quite match the firepower either can put out, nor their durability. This costs 2 CP if the unit has 6+ models. But I dont think we need to go there to make the point Im trying to make here: Two wound Cult Marines are going to be amazing. This symbol looks like a certain Rumor Engine. The Secondary Objectives available to Chaos Space Marines are not particularly good. This is really, really good re-rolling wounds is great, and this gives you the built-in ability to fish for mortals on 6s. Unfortunately for Horus, his uprising did not go quite according to plan. New Knights, New Horus Heresy! Most are not. Credit: genola. Add 1 to wound rolls for attacks made with melee weapons by models in that unit. Noise Marines pumped out the jams. If theres a place Helbrutes have play, its in Creations of Bile, where having 7 Movement and S7 base makes them a little bit more deadly and useful, or potentially in Black Legion, where getting +1 to hit can mitigate the downsides of it being a WS/BS 3+ unit. Chaos Space Marines are not an army that can sit back and passively score VP while an opponent comes to them. In Emperors Children they can roll a 6+d6 charge out of deep strike, which significantly increases their effectiveness. Word Bearers Venomcrawler. waiting on Chaos rules for the Kratos. Chaos is coming. This is a strong bonus for getting your guys easier wound rolls, and combines with the icon bonus to give Berzerkers S6 and AP-3 attacks when they charge or get charged. Being a second caster with a single cast. Chaos Space Marines only have two Dedicated Transport options: The lowly Chaos Rhino and the Terrax Pattern Termite Assault Drill. Another great buff, and one that you can use instead of. At 75 points for the minimum size unit of 5 mutants and 3 torments, the Accursed Cultists unit is bit on the pricier side to just be cheap slot fillers when compared to regular cultists (and losing actions is a big blow), but they have the potential to be quite a bit more durable and can act as midtable objective holders (they still have ObSec), with the ability to trade up pretty effectively if they get the drop on someone. This saw him embrace Chaos earlier than any of the other Primarchs, leading him to begin seeding traitors throughout his brothers legions. With the rise of Primaris Space Marines, he may now have all the new material hell ever need to twist Chaos Space Marines into new forms, finally perfecting his lifes work. Chosen arent an every list type of unit since they compete with the more durable Terminators and the faster Possessed, but theyre great midtable units that have a lot of the same deadliness of terminators at a heavily discounted cost. The one exception is when you really want to take an action secondary in a matchup like Abandoned Sanctuaries against Harlequins, where none of the other actions make any sense. Each has its own advantages and quirks. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Benediction of Darkness, Litany of Despair, and Omen of Potency. Like the Black Rune Of Damnation, its best use is giving it to a non-Characters unit leader to make a model that hits much harder than expected and comes with ablative bodies. Phew, that was an odyssey! Now you should be more acquainted with the fearsome, fun-loving chaps who make up the Chaos Space Marines, with a few ideas of what to watch for on the battlefield, and who you might want to pick up when building a force. Note that CULTIST units can only know the first three prayers on the list, i.e. Until the start of your next psychic phase, that unit has a 4+ invulnerable save. Youll typically want to give him wings in order to improve his threat range and give him the ability to get around terrain and jump over screens. Use in the Fight phase when a TRAITORIS ASTARTES KHORNE unit is picked to fight. Chaos Marines have become much more durable in their 9th edition codex, with several ways to improve that durability such as the Black Rune of Damnation and the Mark of Nurgle. So, about those 2 Wound Chaos Space Marines? Ability helps nearby Traitor Guardsmen units automatically pass Combat Attrition tests, which isnt particularly valuable given they only come in units of 10. This was written in December 2022, after the release of. But his real value is his Agent of Discord ability, which lets you roll a D6 any time your opponent would gain extra CP or get them refunded; on a 4+ they dont get the CP. On the whole defilers are frustrating. fell bond to prevent their targets from getting Light Cover and youre set. The upside to this is that more units in your army now have access to this Discipline, thanks to Malefic Tomes in squads of Legionaires. The Lord Discordant is an absolute blender in melee, coming with 6 attacks base that hit at S6, AP-3, 2 damage but with +1 to wound on the charge, plus another 8 attacks from the Helstalker and his tendrils. Unfortunately, as an HQ character theres almost no way they see play over your other HQ options, making them a casualty of the limited number of HQ slots you can field. From there, you should look at providing yourself a little defence. The list is pretty long: Hyper-growth bolts, Maelstroms Bite, the Ashen Axe, the Armour Diabolus, Vipers Spite, Icon of the Hydra Cult, Distortion, Armour of Abhorrence, Talons of the Night Terror, Claw of the Stygian Count, Spitespitter, Axe of the Forgemaster, Loyaltys Reward, Trophies of Slaughter, the Black Mace, the Warps Malice, Blade of the Relentless, and Black Rune of Damnation. Berzerkers (World Eaters, White Dwarf #477), Noise Marines (Emperors Children, Codex: Chaos Space Marines). This upgrades a melee weapon, turning it into a Relic and Daemon Weapon. The mighty Leviathan offers a 2+ save over its Contemptor-bodied brethren, but still comes with the 1 CP cost and the challenge of being a unit that neither shoots nor fights well enough to be worth its cost. Pick a CULTISTS MOB unit within 6 of a battlefield edge or your deployment zone. Having the mark of Slaanesh also means they can be blessed with. Pairs very nicely with full re-rolls to hit. Can be used twice in Strike Force games and three times in Onslaught. The Ogryns an interesting beater, but ultimately theres no shortage of good melee threats in the Elites slot for Chaos Space Marines. Upgrades a melee weapon. While there are other ways to soup, including lists that run Abaddon, Mortarion, and Magnus, the most common and popular ways to soup for Chaos Space Marines are to either include Chaos Knights in the army or a detachment of Chaos Daemons. TZEENTCH model only. This objective works best with armies that carry Abaddon, a Daemon Prince, and a Lord Discordant and/or Master of Execution, and have several characters that can really get into combat and tear up some targets, and an opponent who has a mix of characters and vehicle/monster units, but not enough of either to make it worth taking Bring it Down or Assassination, making it likely you can pull 10+ off this. You also want to give one a Cyclone missile launcher if youre taking one to maximize its output. If youre taking one, the Vokite battery is probably the best pick, supplemented by an Aiolos missile launcher. Use at the end of the Shooting or Fight phase. This is a massive blow to anyone who wanted to soup in non-traditional ways. Well, fair if you like pain and you know Slaanesh is diggin that. Your Rubric Marines can't fall back because I have declared the tertiary kaptaris ka'tah stance two, after the secondary dacatarai ka'tah last turn! Chaos Space Marine armies have long included specialty cult units like Berzerkers and their Codex has rules for including those in your army. UghPlague Marines got a HUGE buff with this one and Death Guard are going to kick so much butt because you wont be able to kill them. The other character option in the Elites slot for Chaos Space Marines. Their hellflamers benefit from the Let The Galaxy Burn, meaning youre throwing out 4+2d6 S5 AP1 D2 autohits every turn. Gross. Choose either, or both! Ability helps nearby Traitor Guardsmen units automatically pass Combat Attrition tests, which isnt particularly valuable given they only come in units of 10. Specifically, the Black Rune of Damnation, a relic which can be given to the squad champion with the Trophies of the Long War Stratagem. Use in your Shooting phase. This wont affect auras (per the FAQ), so Cursed Earth isnt getting buffed, but it can give some powers incredibly long range, such as Smite, Pact of Flesh, and Warp Marked. This transport should see your survivability improve somewhat, especially if youre using Berserkers so stuff them on board and race to the front as fast as you can. By himself he clocks in at 45 points and is relatively fragile, with T3, 4 wounds, and a 5+/5++ save. || Tabletop Spotlight, Warhammer 40K: New Marine Weapon Profiles Confirmed. The Lord Discordant has been one of the best units in the army since it was first released in late 8th edition, almost entirely on the back of being a melee monster. Noise Marines are the Slaanesh-devoted Elite unit in the Chaos Codex, armed with a fun host of stellar abilities and some of the better shooting weapons in the game. nasty enough to put a dent in some targets. Similar to Thousand Sons, they dont come with a mark baked-in, so you have to spend the 15 points to upgrade them, but this actually makes them (hilariously) even more resilient, making them T5 with -1 to wound on incoming attacks that are S5 or S10+. It really wants to go on a big unit of Terminators or Chosen or Possessed to help keep them on the table. On top of that you can give him a Techn-virus injector (do this), to give him +1 damage against VEHICLE units. prayer and may know a number of others. On top of this, its lascannons have been replaced with twin soulshatter lascannons, which do D6+2 damage, making them much more consistent and useful. They get another prayer on top of that, plus an additional free one for their god if you give them a mark of Chaos. Your biggest obstacle for scoring this objective is that you have a very limited number of characters in your army to do this with 3 HQs, possibly Abaddon, and however many Masters of Execution youre going to take. Note that not every unit that can take a mark can take an icon, and that dramatically affects how useful some of these are. This is, good its easy to cast and incredibly useful for keeping Terminators, Possessed, or Obliterators on the board, or just healing back wounds on a durable Character and making your opponent throw up their hands in exasperation. Note that CULTIST units can only know the first three prayers on the list, i.e. Ah, the mighty Chaos Cultist. , and each time they make an attack with a Heavy, Rapid Fire, or Grenade weapon, an unmodified hit roll of 6 scores 1 additional hit. Its not the best melee fighter, but it can do mortal wounds on the flyover and its blade struts are surprisingly nasty in melee. You can use this twice in Strike Force games and three times in Onslaught games. This also does nothing against daemons, and armies like Harlequins that rely on invulns are generally a bunch of small units that youre often killing anyway when you focus on them. 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