Dark Angels Datasheets are the lifeblood of playing Warhammer 40,000 with the enigmatic First Legion. These datasheets provide all the crucial information you need to field your Dark Angels units on the tabletop, outlining their abilities, weaponry, and stats. Understanding these datasheets is paramount to commanding your forces effectively and leveraging the unique strengths of the Dark Angels chapter.
Understanding the Anatomy of Dark Angels Datasheets
Dark Angels Datasheets are essentially stat sheets for each unit in your army. They are the single source of truth for understanding the capabilities of each unit. They cover everything from movement speed to weapon profiles, special abilities, and wargear options. Mastering these datasheets is critical for constructing a competitive and effective Dark Angels army. To quickly get the feel, you will need to know how to read each of these parameters.
Every datasheet is organized in a standardized way. Key information that all datasheets will contain:
- Unit Name: Clearly identifies the unit, such as “Intercessor Squad” or “Belial, Master of the Deathwing.”
- Keywords: Important tags that determine which abilities and stratagems can be used on the unit (e.g., “Infantry,” “Chapter,” “Dark Angels”).
- Stats: A profile of numbers, including Movement (M), Weapon Skill (WS), Ballistic Skill (BS), Strength (S), Toughness (T), Wounds (W), Attacks (A), Leadership (Ld), and Save (Sv).
Weapon profiles are also critical and are generally organized in a table format such as this:
| Weapon | Range | Type | Strength | AP | Damage | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Rifle | 30" | Rapid Fire 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
Special abilities are often described in detail. Many units have inherent special rules and abilities that make them unique. These may be things such as the Deathwing Assault ability, allowing Terminators to teleport onto the battlefield or the Inner Circle ability, granting bonus to hit rolls. Datasheets are not always easy to follow and take practice to learn. In addition, it is essential to follow the points value for each unit because each army must be of an agreed points value.
Want to dive deeper into the specifics of each Dark Angels unit and their respective datasheet? Be sure to check out the official Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Dark Angels, or the Warhammer 40,000 app which contains all the latest updated datasheets for your army.