Dark Apostle 40k Datasheet

The Dark Apostle 40k Datasheet represents a critical piece of information for Warhammer 40,000 players fielding a Chaos Space Marines army. This datasheet outlines the stats, abilities, and wargear options for the Dark Apostle, a powerful character whose primary role is to bolster the faith and fighting prowess of nearby Heretic Astartes units. Understanding the Dark Apostle 40k Datasheet is key to effectively utilizing this unit on the battlefield.

Decoding the Dark Apostle’s Power

The Dark Apostle 40k Datasheet is more than just a stat block; it’s a window into the unit’s capabilities and role within the army. A typical datasheet contains information such as Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, Strength, Toughness, Wounds, Attacks, Leadership, and Save characteristic. These characteristics define the Dark Apostle’s base combat effectiveness, dictating how well he moves, shoots, fights, and withstands damage. Furthermore, the datasheet will specify the wargear the Dark Apostle carries, like his Accursed Crozius and bolt pistol, each with its own distinct profile detailing range, strength, armor penetration, and damage. However, the true strength of the Dark Apostle lies in his special abilities, which are detailed in the datasheet and allow him to perform actions such as reciting Litanies of the Dark Gods.

Dark Apostles function primarily as support characters, enhancing the abilities of nearby units through their Litanies. Before the battle, you select from a list of Litanies the Dark Apostle knows. During the battle, the Dark Apostle can attempt to recite a Litany at the beginning of the turn. If successful, based on a dice roll, the effects of the Litany are applied to friendly units within a certain range. These effects can include things like improved melee weapon skills, increased resilience against enemy attacks, or granting additional attacks.

Here’s a simplified example of the kind of information you might find (note: this is a simplified representation for illustrative purposes and not an actual datasheet):

• Movement: 6"

• Weapon Skill: 2+

• Litanies:

  1. Dark Zeal: Add 1 to the Attack characteristic of friendly Heretic Astartes units within 6".
  2. Unyielding Faith: Friendly Heretic Astartes units within 6" gain a 5+ invulnerable save.

• Wargear: Accursed Crozius, Bolt pistol

Using the Dark Apostle effectively requires careful positioning and planning. He needs to be close enough to his fellow Heretic Astartes to provide the benefits of his Litanies, but also protected from enemy fire. The datasheet will also specify what kind of Faction Keywords a Dark Apostle has such as, Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, or Characters, and what kind of Keywords the Dark Apostle also has, such as Chaos, Heretic Astartes, Infantry, Character, Priest, or Dark Apostle. These are very important for understanding what kind of other abilities or rules affect him, and which units he can affect with his abilities.

To fully grasp the intricacies of the Dark Apostle and his strategic role, consult the official Warhammer 40,000 rulebook and the Chaos Space Marines Codex. These sources provide the complete and up-to-date Dark Apostle 40k Datasheet, along with detailed explanations of his abilities and wargear.