The Bladeguard Veterans Datasheet is your key to understanding and effectively deploying one of the most resilient and deadly close combat units in the Space Marine arsenal. Mastering the information contained within is crucial for any Warhammer 40,000 player looking to dominate the battlefield with these elite warriors.
Decoding the Bladeguard Veterans Datasheet
The Bladeguard Veterans Datasheet is essentially a stat sheet outlining everything you need to know about the unit. It details their movement speed, weapon skill, ballistic skill, strength, toughness, wounds, attacks, leadership, and save. It also covers the wargear they’re equipped with, as well as any special abilities or rules that define them on the tabletop. Understanding these stats is paramount to using them effectively in your army.
Datasheets also show the unit’s weapons and their profiles. For instance, a Bladeguard Veteran typically carries a Heavy Bolt Pistol and a Master-Crafted Power Sword. The datasheet explains the range, type, strength, armor penetration (AP), and damage for each weapon. Knowing the damage output and range of these weapons helps you prioritize targets and maximize the unit’s offensive capabilities. A quick overview of the important datasheet elements is:
- Movement: How far the unit can move in inches.
- WS/BS: Weapon Skill (for melee) and Ballistic Skill (for shooting). Lower numbers are better.
- S/T: Strength and Toughness, used in combat calculations.
- W: Wounds, representing how much damage the unit can take.
- Save: The unit’s armor save against incoming attacks.
Finally, datasheets include special rules and abilities. Bladeguard Veterans often possess abilities that enhance their resilience or combat prowess, such as increased survivability or improved melee attacks. These special rules might interact with other units or strategems in your army, so learning how they work is essential for building powerful synergies. Often this includes rules like “Oathsworn” that interacts with their Chapter specific oath.
Ready to see this information in action? Review the actual Bladeguard Veterans Datasheet provided within your Codex Astartes or the Warhammer 40,000 app to fully understand the capabilities and strategic uses of this powerful unit.