The grim darkness of the far future demands specialized warriors to face the alien threats lurking at the fringes of the Imperium. Enter the Deathwatch, a chapter of Space Marines drawn from various Chapters, forged into elite Kill Teams tasked with eradicating xenos infestations. Understanding the Deathwatch Kill Team Datasheet is crucial for commanding these warriors effectively on the tabletop battlefield of Warhammer 40,000.
Understanding the Deathwatch Kill Team Datasheet
The Deathwatch Kill Team Datasheet is essentially a profile that contains all the essential information about a particular Deathwatch unit, enabling players to use them during a game of Warhammer 40,000. It provides a clear and concise overview of a unit’s capabilities, including its strengths, weaknesses, weaponry, and special rules. Think of it as a handbook, telling you what each warrior is capable of.
These datasheets are crucial because they dictate how your Kill Team operates on the battlefield. From movement speed to weapon range and damage output, everything you need to know is contained within the datasheet. Without it, you’d be completely lost, unable to accurately resolve attacks, move your models strategically, or utilize any of the unique abilities that make the Deathwatch such a formidable force. Mastering the information presented in the datasheet is the key to victory when commanding a Deathwatch Kill Team.
The Deathwatch Kill Team Datasheet contains a wealth of information, broken down into several key sections, including:
- Unit Composition: Details the number of models in the unit and any wargear options.
- Stats: Includes Movement (M), Weapon Skill (WS), Ballistic Skill (BS), Strength (S), Toughness (T), Wounds (W), Attacks (A), Leadership (Ld), and Save (Sv).
- Weapons: Lists the weapons the unit is equipped with, along with their profiles (Range, Type, Strength, AP, Damage, and Abilities).
- Abilities: Describes the special rules and abilities the unit possesses, such as “Special Issue Ammunition”.
Additionally, datasheets often include faction keywords (e.g., Imperium, Adeptus Astartes, Deathwatch) and unit keywords (e.g., Infantry, Kill Team) which are crucial for determining which stratagems and army-wide abilities can be applied.
Want to take a deeper dive into the specifics of the Deathwatch and see some real examples of their Kill Team Datasheets? Refer to the official Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Deathwatch for comprehensive information and detailed profiles of various Deathwatch units.