Independent National Warhammer 40,000

Tournament FAQ v.4.0 (06/10/2010)

Please be aware that this document only clarifies codexes that are released prior to the above publication date.
In the case that any official GW FAQs are released or updated after this publication date, and they contain rulings which
contradict those found in this document, the official GW ruling obviously takes precedence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2
General Tournament Queries 3

RULEBOOK QUERIES CODEX QUERIES

Models and Units 4 Black Templars Queries 21-26
The Turn 4 Blood Angels Queries 27-37
The Movement Phase 4 Chaos Daemons Queries 38-40
Shooting Phase 5-7 Chaos Space Marines Queries 41-43
Weapons 7 Daemonhunters Queries 44-50
Assault Phase 8-9 Dark Angels Queries 51-54
Morale 10 Dark Eldar Queries 55-58
Characters 11 Eldar Codex Queries 59-63
Psykers 11 Imperial Guard Queries 64-73
Unit Types 12 Necron Queries 74-77
Vehicles 13-17 Orks Queries 78-82
Universal Special Rules 17-18 Space Marines Queries 83-89
Buildings and Ruins 18 Space Wolves Queries 90-98
Organizing a Battle 19-20 Tau Empire Queries 99-101
Reference 20 Tyranids Queries 102-110
Witch Hunters Queries 111-116

Glossary of Abbreviations 117

Afterword 118
INTRODUCTION 2

This FAQ is a completely 100% independent (unofficial) Q&A list for the game of Warhammer 40,000 5th
edition. It isn‟t meant to replace the Games Workshop official FAQs (which can be downloaded from:
www.games-workshop.com) in any way, and in fact the issues addressed by the GW FAQs aren‟t included in
this document.

The purpose of this FAQ is to give players advance knowledge of how tournament judges will be ruling the
myriad of tricky situations that arise in games of 40k at the event they are planning to attend. At the end of the
day, please remember that miniature gaming is meant to be fun. FAQs are not a replacement for common
sense and good sportsmanship. Players are always expected to calmly attempt to resolve differences in opinion
before consulting with a tournament judge.

Despite being lengthy, the organization of this FAQ makes finding the answer to your question a breeze. Each
question is numbered in reference to the particular rulebook or supplement page number it corresponds to. So,
for example, if the query is the first question from page 52 of the rulebook, the number assigned to it will be:
“RB.52.01” (Rulebook.Page 52.Question 1).

Some questions also have a reference number at the end (such as: “Ref: RB.52.01”). This indicates that the
question in some way references a question in another section of the FAQ. Either the two topics are related, or
sometimes the same question is repeated multiple times (if it appropriately falls into multiple areas of the rules).

New or altered rulings since the last version of this FAQ are denoted with a ( + ) symbol before
their FAQ number and have their answer text colored red for easy reference.

After each FAQ answer there is a bracketed notation letting you know under what circumstances we felt the
ruling was made*:

Rulings based on the rules as written are noted as [RAW].

Rulings that clarify an issue that has no absolutely conclusive RAW answer are noted as [clarifications].
Rulings that change the RAW because we feel playing that way is absurd, unfun, or goes against the
style the vast majority of people play are noted as [rules change].
Situations where we feel the issue is clearly based on a typographical error are noted as [typo].

If you have any questions regarding this FAQ or if you‟d like to submit a rules query for consideration to be
added to the document please email us at: [email protected]

Please feel free to use any portion of this FAQ for your own tournament (or any other reason you see fit). This
FAQ is updated frequently, so be sure to check back regularly to see if there is an updated version available.

FAQ written by: Jon „yakface‟ Regul

FAQ edited by: Jon „yakface‟ Regul & Ben Mohile
FAQ ruling council is comprised of: Jon „yakface‟ Regul (Los Angeles, CA), Hank „Muwhe‟ Edley (Peoria, Il), Greg
„Inquisitor_Malice‟ Sparks (Toledo, OH), Bill „Centurian 99‟ Kim (Lansing, MI), Christopher „Rhysk‟ Mehrstedt (Milwaukee,
WI), Joe Adams (Springfield, IL), Dave „crashwell‟ Creswell (Springfield, IL), Colin „Marius Xerxes‟ Vasconcelles (Springfield,
IL), Jon „JWolf‟ Wolf (Austin, TX) and Jay „Jay_DaBoyz‟ Woodcock (Rochester, NY).

Many thanks go out to the numerous internet forums, their posters, clubs/groups and GW staff that contributed invaluable
questions, feedback and/or advice to help create this FAQ, especially Giorgio „Gwar!‟ Rossi, whose personal FAQs make
putting together this one much less of a chore.

* If you feel that certain rulings in this document aren‟t properly labeled, please read the Afterword on the final page of this
FAQ for further clarification on exactly what we mean by our ruling classifications.
GENERAL TOURNAMENT QUERIES (GEN) 3
The questions in this section do not easily fit into any particular section in the rulebook or codices.

GEN.01 – Q: Can players convert their models in order GEN.03 – Q: Can opponents inspect my army list
to gain an advantage in the game? For example, before the game begins?
making tiny models to hide behind scenery, longer A: In order to minimize potential cheating, in a tournament
barrels on their vehicles to increase the range of their players are required to give full disclosure of their army list
weapons, using shorter/taller flying bases for their to their opponents, including weapons, wargear, special rules
models then those supplied, etc? and the contents of any transport vehicles [clarification].
A: Players may only convert their models for aesthetic Ref: RB.92B.01
purposes. Any players, in the opinion of the Tournament
organizers/judges, who have converted their models GEN.04 – Q: Throughout this FAQ are classifications
specifically to gain a gameplay advantage, may be penalized of how weapons are mounted on vehicles, however
at the whim of the Tournament Organizer. These penalties the online GW rulebook FAQ says that weapon arcs
can be as little as playing the game acting as if the suspect are defined by how the weapon looks like it should be
model is the proper dimensions, all the way up to immediate able to rotate on the model. What is the correct way
ejection from the tournament [clarification]. When in doubt, to play?
always check with the tournament organizer before A: GW‟s FAQ ruling is correct: If the weapon looks like it
the tournament begins and then discuss the issue again with would be able to turn to face a direction if it wasn‟t glued in
each of your opponents before the game starts. place, then it can. In essence, the weapon mounting
Ref: RB.22A.02 classifications presented in the rulebook (and referenced by
this FAQ) represent the bare minimum the weapon of that
GEN.02 – Q: Can players alter the shape of their type can rotate [RAW].
models during the game in order to gain an
advantage in the game, such as lowering a ramp on a
vehicle in order to gain extra disembarking distance?
A: Besides a few noted exceptions in the rules (skimmers
removing their flying bases, turrets turning, etc) players may
only alter their models during the game for aesthetic
purposes. For all aspects of gameplay a model must remain
the same dimensions for the entirety of the game
[clarification].
Ref: RB.24A.01
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MODELS & UNITS (page 3)

RB.03B.01 – Q: When models are supplied with RB.03B.03 – Q: Do skimmers have to be glued to their
multiple differently sized bases, are players allowed base even though the rules for skimmers (pg 71)
to choose which base to mount them on? state that the model should be removed from its base
A: Players must, to the best of their ability, mount models on when it is immobilized or destroyed?
the proper base size as dictated by the majority of Games A: Skimmers models must be mounted on their flying base,
Workshop hobby materials [clarification]. When in doubt, but players are not required to actually glue the model onto
contact the tournament organizer for a ruling on a particular the base. Therefore it may be removed as dictated by the
model. skimmer rules [clarification].
Ref: TAU.30I.01
RB.03B.02 – Q: If a model is mounted on a scenic
base and an opponent objects to it, what happens?
A: If an opponent objects to a scenic base, the model may
still be used in the game. However during the game, to the
best of both players‟ abilities, the model must be treated as if
it were based on a standard-sized, non-scenic Games
Workshop base [clarification].

THE TURN (page 9)

RB.09.01 – Q: Do actions that happen at the “start of RB.09.02 – Q: How does a player resolve multiple
the turn” take place at the beginning of the actions that are supposed to be performed at the
movement phase or is there some sort of pre- “start of the turn”?
movement phase? A: All events or actions that occur at the start of the
A: There are only three phases in a turn, so unless specified turn/movement phase must be performed before any
otherwise, all actions that happen at the start of the game or voluntary movement/actions are taken by the player. Beyond
player turn are indeed taking place at the very start of a that restriction, a player is allowed to perform all “start of the
player‟s movement phase [RAW]. turn/movement phase” actions in any order he wishes,
unless specified otherwise [clarification].
Ref: RB.94B.02

THE MOVEMENT PHASE: MOVEMENT DISTANCE (pages 11-12)

RB.11E.01 – Q: Can involuntary/random movement

force models off of the table?
A: Unless specified in the rule itself, if random/involuntary
movement would take any part of a model off the table, it
stops moving at the edge of the table instead [clarification].
Ref: RB.75E.01

THE MOVEMENT PHASE: UNIT COHERENCY (page 12)

+RB.12B.01 – Q: What happens if an out of

coherency unit is able to move, but due to extreme
circumstances is not able to restore coherency in a
single movement phase?
A: If the unit cannot manage to restore coherency with their
movement in a single movement phase they then must
attempt to restore coherency as soon as possible (they
would have to „run‟ if able, for example) [clarification].
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THE MOVEMENT PHASE: TERRAIN (pages 13-14)

RB.14A.01 – Q: When a unit that moves at a random

rate (such as 2D6”, etc) would enter or otherwise
move through difficult terrain, what happens?
A: Unless specific movement rules state otherwise, models
moving at a random rate are not slowed by difficult terrain
but still take dangerous terrain tests as normal [clarification].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: RUN! (page 16)

RB.16A.01 – Q: Do models that „run‟ have to move RB.16A.02 – Q: Can units with a Ballistic Skill of ‘0’
the entire distance they roll? or that don’t have any ranged weapons still to
A: No they do not [clarification]. ‘Run’ in the Shooting phase?
A: Yes they can [clarification].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: CHECK LINE OF SIGHT & PICK A TARGET (page 16)

RB.16B.01 – Q: Can line of sight be drawn through

incredibly tight spaces, such as between a model‟s
legs, under a vehicle‟s tracks or through a tiny
window in a building?
A: Yes, if any valid portion of the target (as defined in the
rulebook) can be seen from the firing model‟s eye view, then
it is considered to be within line of sight (and in cover, of
course) [RAW].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: TAKE SAVING THROWS (page 20)

RB.20B.01 – Q: Is a “failed save” the same thing as

getting no save at all? What about a “failed saving
throw” are these all the same thing?
A: Yes, getting “no save” or having “failed a save” or having
“failed a saving throw”, etc, are all one and the same thing
[clarification].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: COVER (pages 21-24)

RB.22A.01 – Q: When models from two or more units

are intermixed together, can these units
simultaneously provide cover saves for each other
from a single enemy firing unit?
A: Two or more intermixed units cannot simultaneously
provide cover saves for each other against a single enemy
firing unit. When such a situation occurs, the intermixed unit
with a model closest to the firing unit does not count as
being in cover from the unit(s) they are intermixed with
[rules change].

RB.22A.01
As Ork Mob „1‟ is closer to the firing marines,
so it provides a cover save for Mob „2‟ but
not vice-versa.
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RB.22A.02 – Q: How exactly does a player determine
if they are firing “through” area terrain or an
intervening unit as opposed to firing “over” it?
A: When drawing line of sight past an intervening unit or
area terrain draw an imaginary line from the tallest points of
the two models/terrain elements that are being fired
„through‟. If no portion of the target model‟s body (head,
torso, arms, legs) is within this imaginary area then LOS is
considered to pass over the intervening unit/area terrain and
the target is considered to not be “in cover” [clarification].
Remember that purposely converting your models to gain an
in-game advantage is not allowed.
Ref: GEN.01

RB.22A.02
In the example above, from the line of sight
of the Fire Warrior standing on a hill
(bottom left of the picture), the bodies of
Orks C, D & E are all completely over the
ruin. Since this is the majority of the unit,
the Orks will not get a cover save from the
Fire Warrior‟s shots.

Similarly, in the example to the left, the

bodies of Orks C, D & E can all be completely
seen over the intervening Gretchin from the
point of view of the fire Warrior standing on
a hill (bottom left of the picture) and
therefore the Orks will again not get a cover
save.

RB.22B.01 – Q: If a unit has the majority of its

models „in cover‟ but those models are in different
types of cover, which cover save is used?
Example: A unit has three models in 3+ cover, three
models in 4+ cover and four models not in cover. What
cover save does the unit use?
A: Use the cover save that the majority of „in cover‟ models
are in/behind. If there is no majority, use the best save
available to the unit [clarification].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: GOING TO GROUND (page 24)

RB.24A.01 – Q: When firing at a „[gone] to ground‟ RB.24A.02 – Q: If a special rule forces a unit that has
unit that has had their models laid down, are players „[gone] to ground‟ to move (not including a fall back
then required to draw line of sight to the models in move which is covered in the rules) does the unit
their prone position? return to its „[gone] to ground‟ status when the
A: No, the models are laid down for representational movement is finished?
purposes only. If line of sight is questionable, temporarily A: Unless otherwise specified, yes [RAW].
stand the models back up [clarification]. Ref: BT.23A.03, CD.75B.02, CSM.88E.02
Ref: GEN.02
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THE SHOOTING PHASE: GOING TO GROUND (page 24) CONTINUED

RB.24A.03 – Q: If a unit has „[gone] to ground‟ and RB.24A.04 – Q: If a unit has „[gone] to ground‟,
the enemy then fires „through‟ them to a friendly does being assaulted by the enemy automatically
unit behind, does that friendly unit get a cover save remove this status?
because the shots passed through an intervening A: No it doesn‟t. While they do fight as usual (including
unit? making pile-in moves), once the combat ends, they will
A: Yes [RAW]. immediately continue to count as „[gone] to ground‟ until
Ref: ELD.49B.04, TAU.27F.02 the rules normally specify that the status ends [RAW].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: COMPLEX UNITS (page 25)

RB.25A.01 – Q: If two identical models in a unit both

have a one-shot weapon (such as a combi-weapon),
and one of them expends his weapon are these
models no longer considered identical under the
„complex units‟ rules?
A: These two models would still be considered identical in
game terms because they both still possess the same
weapon [clarification].

THE SHOOTING PHASE: MULTIPLE-WOUND MODELS (page 26)

RB.26C.01 – Q: A unit of non-identical multi-wound

creatures contains a previously wounded model. If
this unit suffers another wound, must it be allocated
to the „group‟ containing the previously wounded
model, or may it be placed on any of the groups in
the unit?
A: Wounds may always be allocated freely between
differing „groups‟ of models. It is only when applying the
unsaved wounds within a particular „group‟ that whole
models must be removed when possible [RAW].
Example: An Ork Nobs mob contains a previously
wounded Nob with a powerklaw and three other un-
wounded Nobs that are identical to each other. The mob
suffers one wound from shooting. The wound may either
be allocated to one of the three identical Nobs or onto the
previously wounded powerklaw Nob.

WEAPONS: SPECIAL WEAPON CHARACTERISTICS (pages 30-32)

RB.31A.01 – Q: Can a single unit firing multiple RB.31B.01 – Q: If a model is wounded by the “Gets
„pinning‟ weapons cause an enemy unit to take more Hot” rule from a weapon whose Strength value is
than one pinning test per turn? double or more it‟s Toughness, is “Instant Death!”
A: Unless specified otherwise in the weapon‟s description, inflicted on the model?
no. Only one pinning test is taken due to the firing of a single A: No. The actual “attack” must be double or more the
enemy unit regardless of how many pinning weapons they Toughness value of the model, and the “Gets Hot” attack has
fired or how many wounds they inflicted [clarification]. no Strength value associated with it [clarification].
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ASSAULT PHASE: MOVE ASSAULTING UNITS (page 34)

RB.34B.01 – Q: If a charging unit rolls enough

distance on their difficult terrain roll to reach enemy
models behind cover but they are unable to get into
„base contact‟ because of some intervening piece of
terrain (like barrels), does the charge fail?
A: No. Charging models that roll enough distance to reach
enemies behind difficult terrain, are assumed to be in „base
contact‟ even if a piece of terrain prevents them from
actually touching [clarification]. Place the attacking model as
close as you possibly can: either on top of, or on the other RB.34B.01
side of the terrain. This only applies to difficult terrain; The charging Ork rolls a six on his Difficult
models cannot be in „base contact‟ across impassable terrain. Terrain roll so he counts as being in base
contact with the Guardsman despite the fact
that their bases don‟t actually touch.
+RB.34C.01 – Q: Is it possible for a unit comprised of
a single model to assault multiple enemy units at the
same time?
A: No, as the first model moved in an assaulting unit (which
is always the case with a single model unit) is only allowed to
charge the nearest model in the declared enemy unit
[clarification].

ASSAULT PHASE: DEFENDERS REACT (page 34)

RB.34D.01 – Q: When models make a „defenders

react‟ move do they count as charging that turn?
A: No [RAW].

ASSAULT PHASE: FIGHTING A CLOSE COMBAT (pages 34-39)

+RB.36B.01 – Q: Can an assaulting unit choose not to RB.37A.01 – Q: If a weapon isn‟t defined as either
assault enemy models that are in cover in order to single or two-handed can this weapon be used in
avoid taking a difficult terrain test? close combat to get the +1 attack bonus for having
A: Absolutely not. The assault rules can indeed create two weapons?
situations where assaulting models are forced to move A: Unless specified otherwise, all „pistols‟ and „close combat
through or into difficult terrain. When in doubt, pre-measure weapons‟ (this includes any weapons that have special rules
the assault range before moving any models in the assaulting for fighting with them in close combat) are considered
unit and if it looks like any assaulting model will likely be „single-handed‟. All other weapons in the game (such as
forced to move through the terrain then the terrain test must bolters, etc) are considered „two-handed‟ unless specified
be made before moving the assaulting unit [clarification]. otherwise [clarification].
Ref: BA.41E.01, BA.49C.03, ELD.51D.01

RB.37C.01 – Q: If a unit being attacked in close

combat has one engaged model with WS5, two
engaged models with WS4 and three engaged models
with WS3 what Weapon Skill value is used for attacks
against them?
A: As there is no majority WS (more than half of the
engaged models in the unit), the unit uses the WS of 5 when
attacked [RAW].
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ASSAULT PHASE: SWEEPING ADVANCES (page 40)

+RB.40A.01 – Q: If only one model in a unit is unable

to make a „sweeping advance‟ (such as a model in
Terminator armor) can the rest of the unit still
attempt one?
A: No, if any model in the unit is unable to make a sweeping
advance then the entire unit is unable to [clarification].

ASSAULT PHASE: SHOOTING INTO & OUT OF CLOSE COMBAT (page 40)

RB.40D.01 – Q: If units locked in combat are hit by RB.40D.02 – Q: When units who are locked in
errant shooting, can they still take cover saves combat are hit by errant shooting, can their combat
(assuming they‟re in cover)? If so, can they choose opponents potentially be counted as „intervening
to „[go] to ground‟? models‟ and provide them with cover?
A: Yes, units locked in combat still get cover saves if they A: Yes they can. Please remember that the cover rules for
are in cover from the firers [RAW]. They may not, however, intervening models are an abstraction [RAW].
choose to „[go] to ground‟ [clarification].

ASSAULT PHASE: MULTIPLE COMBATS (page 41)

RB.41C.01 – Q: The rules on page 41 seem to indicate RB.41C.02 – Q: When fighting a multiple combat
that a unit fighting in an existing close combat that is what happens if a unit is unable to engage the enemy
charged by another enemy unit cannot direct their with their pile-in move because all enemy models in
attacks at this new threat. Is this correct? the combat are already surrounded by other friendly
A: No. The “beginning of the combat” is after all assault models?
moves are completed, therefore a model in base contact with A: If a unit will have absolutely no way of engaging the
multiple enemy units can always choose to attack an enemy enemy even after both sides‟ pile-in moves, that unit is
unit that has just charged it [RAW]. considered no longer locked in combat and may make a
consolidation move instead [clarification].
Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, IG.34B.01, RB.73A.01, SM.72A.01,
TYR.54D.05, TYR.84E.01

ASSAULT PHASE: CLOSE COMBAT WEAPONS (page 42)

RB.42O.01 – Q: Can a model fighting with a Power RB.42P.01 – Q: In close combat, can a model armed
fist utilize attacks granted by wargear and/or special with two or more special weapons AND a normal
rules (such as a Mark of Khorne, an Ork Attack Squig, single-handed weapon choose to fight with a special
etc)? and normal weapon?
A: Yes, the restriction on page 42 is only in reference to the A: Yes. In this situation the model must use at least one of
bonus attack provided by fighting with two single-handed his special weapons but may also utilize the normal weapon
weapons [clarification]. in order to gain the +1 Attack bonus (assuming both
weapons are single-handed and are allowed to be used
together to gain the bonus Attack, of course) [clarification].
Ref: ELD.51D.02
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MORALE: MORALE CHECKS (pages 43-44)

RB.44A.01 – Q: If a unit suffers 25% casualties in its

own movement or shooting phase (for example, by
scattering blast weapons or by moving through
booby-trapped terrain) does it take a morale check?
A: Yes, any phase a unit suffers at least 25% (non-close
combat related) casualties it must take a morale check
[RAW].

MORALE: FALL BACK! (pages 45-46)

RB.45C.01 – Q: What exactly do the „Trapped!‟ rules

mean when they refer to “doubling back”?
A: A falling back unit is only „Trapped!‟ if it is completely
surrounded. As long as it can make its full fall back move in
any direction (including away from the table edge they have
to fall back towards) it will not be „Trapped!‟ [clarification].

RB.46B.01 – Q: If models have a special move outside

of the movement phase (such as models with
Jetpacks, Eldar Warp Spiders, etc) can they use that
move while falling back?
A: Yes, but only to move in the same direction they are
falling back towards [clarification].

RB.46C.01 – Q: Units that are falling back

“automatically fail all Morale checks”. Does that mean
a unit that has already fallen back this turn (from a
Tank Shock, for example) will be forced to make
another fall back move if they suffer 25% casualties
(or are Tank Shocked by another vehicle)?
A: Yes, it is possible for a unit to make multiple fall back
moves in the same player turn [RAW].

RB.45C.01
The Ork mob has failed a morale check from suffering
shooting casualties and must fall back 7 inches. The
Orks are not „Trapped!‟ and must move back towards
their own table edge by the shortest route, which in
this case means temporarily moving away from their
own table edge.
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CHARACTERS (pages 47-49)

RB.48A.01 – Q: If a unit is joined by an Independent +RB.48B.02 – Q: Independent Characters joining a

Character does he count towards whether the unit is unit do not gain the unit‟s special rules unless
“below half strength” for regrouping purposes? “specified in the rule”. What exactly does this mean
A: During the game, Independent Characters (and any other and does it apply to special rules that have been
models) that join a unit count fully towards the unit‟s conferred to the unit by another character?
„strength‟ [clarification]. So if an Independent Character is A: It means that the special rule must specifically mention
joined to a 5-man squad they can attempt to regroup as long that it applies to Independent Characters joining the unit.
as 3 models (including the IC) are still alive. However, if a special rule specifies that it is conferred onto a
unit (such as with a Chaplain‟s „Liturgies of Battle‟, for
RB.48A.02 – Q: Can an Independent Character end its example) then these special rules will benefit Independent
move within 2” of a unit it cannot join (like a Characters joined to that same unit unless specified
vehicle)? otherwise [clarification].
A: Yes they can, as otherwise it would be impossible for an Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01,
IC to disembark from a vehicle that has already moved [rules SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01
change].
RB.49A.01 – Q: When an Independent Character is
RB.48A.03 – Q: Can an Independent Character be part of a unit, and that unit is wiped out by shooting
deployed joined to a unit inside their transport or close combat, does the character still take Morale
vehicle with them? and Pinning tests as if he was part of the unit?
A: Yes, an IC may join a unit by being deployed into a A: Yes, as the character counts as being part of the unit until
transport with the unit (including a dedicated transport), the start of their next turn [RAW]. This also means that
provided he would be allowed to embark onto the vehicle enemies who fired at and wiped out the unit the IC was with
during the game [clarification]. may still declare a charge against the character in the
subsequent Assault phase.
RB.48B.01 – Q: Independent Characters joining a unit
do not confer their special rules onto the unit unless RB.49B.01 – Q: Independent Characters joined to a
“specified in the rule”. If an IC‟s special rule says it unit that is making a pile-in move (or reacting to
applies to “his unit” does this qualify? being assaulted) have to move before the rest of the
A: Yes, “his unit” refers to the unit a character is joined to models in their unit. What happens if their path to the
[clarification]. enemy is completely blocked by friendly models?
A: In this situation, the player is allowed make pile-
in/reaction moves with other models in the unit, but if at any
point there is enough space for the IC to move into base
contact with the enemy, the player must then do so
[clarification].

PSYKERS (page 50)

+RB.50C.01 – Q: Can a Psyker who is able to use +RB.50C.02 – Q: If a psyker has no ranged weapons,
more than one psychic power per turn use the same can it still utilize a psychic shooting attack?
power more than once in a turn? A: Yes, provided the model would normally be allowed to
A: Unless specified otherwise, a psyker can only use any shoot that phase if it had a ranged weapon [rules change].
given psychic shooting attack once per turn [RAW]. There
is however, no such general restriction on psychic powers
that aren‟t shooting attacks [clarification].
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UNIT TYPES: MONSTROUS CREATURES (page 51)

RB.51B.01 – Q: Does 50% of a monstrous creature‟s

body actually have to be physically obscured for it to
claim a cover save in all cases? Or when it comes to
area terrain does it just need 50% of its base in the
terrain to get the save?
A: Except where a Monstrous Creature is granted a save by
special means (such as a Tyranid Venomthrope‟s „Spore
Cloud‟, for example), it needs to have at least 50% of its
body physically obscured in order for it to claim a cover save
[clarification].
Ref: NEC.20A.02, RB.62B.01, TYR.35B.03

UNIT TYPES: JUMP INFANTRY (page 52)

RB.52B.01 – Q: If a non Jump-Infantry model is RB.52E.01 – Q: Can a Jet Pack model move 6
able to „move as‟ Jump Infantry (such as a Tyranid inches in the Assault phase on the same turn it
Hive Tyrant with wings, for example), does that arrives via Deep Strike?
mean they are also allowed to Deep Strike? A: Yes, provided it doesn‟t actually declare an assault
A: Yes it does [clarification]. [RAW]. However, please note that Tau Stealth & Crisis
suits have a specific rule that prevents them from moving
in the Assault phase when they Deep Strike.

UNIT TYPES: BIKES (page 53)

RB.53E.01 – Q: How far do bikes Assault?

A: Six inches [clarification].

UNIT TYPES: ARTILLERY (page 55)

RB.55C.01 – Q: How is cover for Artillery units RB.55C.02 – Q: If some of the gun models in an
determined from enemy shooting? Artillery unit have the „Stealth‟ USR (such as with the
A: Just like an infantry unit, artillery units get a cover save if Imperial Guard „Camo-Netting‟ upgrade) how does
at least half of their models are in cover. A gun model only this work?
counts as being „in cover‟ if at least 50% of the model is A: If the unit is found to be „in cover‟ (see RB.55C.01 for
physically obscured from the firers, although gun models that more detail on that process), then determine how many
aren‟t 50% obscured can still utilize a cover save if the glancing/penetrating hits you have against the gun models in
majority of the unit is „in cover‟. Please remember that the unit and allocate these hits amongst the gun models as
models in the same unit do not provide cover to each other usual before taking cover saves. Only the gun models with
(so the gun crew cannot claim cover simply for hiding behind the Camo-Netting upgrade will benefit from the improved
their guns) [clarification]. cover save [clarification].
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VEHICLES: VEHICLES AND MOVEMENT (page 57)

+RB.57A.01 – Q: Can (non-walker) vehicles move RB.57C.01 – Q: If a transport gains an extra 6” for
in any direction or only in forward and reverse? moving at cruising speed on a road, can
A: Vehicles may only utilize forward and reverse passengers still disembark at the end of its
movement (and so must pivot in order to change movement?
directions). If the front of the vehicle cannot be easily A: Yes they can, so long as the vehicle didn‟t move more
determined, make sure you declare which is the front than 18” (or 19” in the case of an Ork vehicle with „Red
when deploying the model [clarification]. Paint Job‟) [RAW].

+RB.57A.02 – Q: Can vehicles be deployed RB.57C.02 – Q: If a fast vehicle gains an extra 6”

„sideways‟ at the start of the game and when first for moving at cruising speed on a road, can it still
moved be pivoted in order to „gain‟ a few extra fire as though it moved at cruising speed in the
inches of movement? subsequent shooting phase?
A: Yes they can. However, it is important to be consistent A: Yes it can [RAW].
throughout the game and always pivot vehicles only on
their center axis (so this „bonus distance‟ is only really
gained once, in the first turn of the game) [clarification].

VEHICLES: SHOOTING AT VEHICLES (page 60-62)

RB.60.01 – Q: How exactly are Vehicle Armor Value RB.61K.01 – Q: If a vehicle suffers multiple
arcs determined on non-rectangular vehicles (such as „Destroyed – explodes!‟ results from a single enemy
an Eldar Falcon)? unit does it explode multiple times?
A: In the case of non-rectangular vehicles (such as an Eldar A: No. Determine all damage results from a single enemy
Falcon), determine their armor facing by drawing a line at a firing unit at once and if any „Destroyed - Explodes‟ results
45-degree angle to the axis of the vehicle [rules change]. are rolled, apply this result once and ignore the other results
[clarification].
RB.61H.01 – Q: If a weapon is “twin-linked”, “built-
in”, “combi” or “co-axial” does a single “Damaged - RB.61K.02 – Q: When a vehicle „explodes‟ it is
Weapon Destroyed” result destroy both weapons? replaced with an area of “difficult ground”. Does this
A: Yes [clarification]. area provide any cover?
A: Unless both players agree otherwise, this terrain provides
RB.61H.02 – Q: If a vehicle has a weapon that can a 4+ cover save for models inside it and blocks line of sight
only be fired a certain number of times, and that based on the actual piece of terrain. If an appropriate piece
weapon has been fully expended (such as firing a of terrain is not available then the vehicle is just removed
Hunter-Killer Missile, for example), does it still count from play [clarification].
as a „weapon‟ that can be destroyed by a „Weapon Ref: ORK.41C.01
Destroyed‟ damage result?
A: No, weapons on a vehicle that cannot possibly fire for the RB.61K.03 – Q: When a vehicle „explodes‟ is each
rest of the game no longer count as weapons in regards to model within range rolled for separately or are the
„Weapon Destroyed‟ damage results [rules change]. normal casualty removal rules for shooting used? Are
cover saves allowed against this explosion?
RB.61I.01 – Q: Does a „Type: Immobile‟ vehicle A: Use the normal casualty removal rules for shooting,
automatically count as having suffered an including cover saves. Draw line of sight from the center of
„Immobilized‟ result? the exploding vehicle to the affected unit(s) to determine
A: Yes (unless specified otherwise in their unit entry), so any whether or not they are in cover [clarification].
„Immobilized‟ results count as a „Weapon Destroyed‟ instead Ref: TYR.49C.01
[clarification].
Ref: BT.38C.02, RB.95A.02, RB.108.01 RB.61K.04 – Q: In a combat involving opposing non-
vehicle units AND a vehicle, what happens if that
vehicle „explodes‟ during combat? Do wounds caused
by the explosion count towards combat resolution?
A: Yes, all unsaved wounds caused by an explosion
originating in the same combat do count as wounds inflicted
in that combat [clarification].
Ref: TYR.49C.02
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VEHICLES: SHOOTING AT VEHICLES (pages 60-62) CONTINUED

RB.62B.01 – Q: Does 50% of a vehicle‟s facing +RB.62C.01 – Q: If a vehicle does not move in a
actually have to be physically obscured for it to claim Movement Phase (or is unable to) can it still utilize
a cover save in all cases? Or when it comes to area Smoke Launchers in that phase?
terrain does it just need 50% of the facing within the A: Yes [rules change].
terrain to get the save?
A: Except where a vehicle is granted a save by special means +RB.62C.02 – Q: Can a Walker locked in combat still
(such as an Ork Kustom Force Field or Space Wolves utilize Smoke Launchers in its Movement Phase? Can
„Stormcaller‟, for example), it needs to have at least 50% of Smoke Launchers be used by a Walker immediately
its body physically obscured in order for it to claim a cover after „Running‟, „Piling-in‟ or „Consolidating‟?
save [clarification]. A: Smoke Launchers may only be used during the movement
Ref: BA.63F.01, RB.51B.01, SW.37C.01 phase, but may indeed be used by Walkers that are locked in
close combat [clarification].

VEHICLES: VEHICLES AND ASSAULTS (page 63)

RB.63D.01 – Q: If assaulting a vehicle that moved in RB.63F.01 – Q: If a unit is fighting a multiple combat
its previous movement phase but is now immobilized, against a (non-walker) vehicle and another non-
what roll is needed to hit it? vehicle enemy unit and the combat is drawn, can the
A: The immobilized status takes precedence over the fact unit pile-in towards the vehicle?
that the vehicle previously moved (which means Attacks will A: No, in this case the unit would have to pile-in towards the
typically hit the vehicle automatically) [clarification]. enemy non-vehicle unit and (if possible) move at least 1”
away from the vehicle [RAW].
RB.63D.02 – Q: If a vehicle that moved in its previous
movement phase is assaulted and immobilized by an RB.63F.02 – Q: If a unit is fighting a multiple combat
enemy with a higher Initiative value, do other against a (non-walker) vehicle and another non-
enemies in the same unit with lower Initiative now vehicle enemy unit and they wipe out the enemy unit,
count the vehicle as immobile? can they consolidate into the vehicle?
A: Yes they do [clarification]. A: Any consolidating model that moves must end its move
more than 1” away from the vehicle. However models that
are already within 1” of the enemy vehicle may remain there
provided they are not moved [RAW].

VEHICLES: UNITS OF VEHICLES – SQUADRONS (page 64)

RB.64B.01 – Q: How does a Squadron of Tanks handle RB.64E.01 – Q: If a Squadron of vehicles has different
Tank Shocking and/or Ramming? rear armor values, how is this handled when the
A: The entire squadron must Ram or Tank Shock if any of Squadron is assaulted?
the vehicles do so, and must move in a direction that will A: Use the rear armor value that the majority of the vehicles
maintain their coherency. All Rams by the squadron on a in the Squadron have. If there is no majority, use the highest
single enemy vehicle are resolved simultaneously rear armor value amongst the squadron [clarification].
[clarification].

VEHICLES: TRANSPORT VEHICLES (pages 66-67)

RB.66B.01 – Q: If an embarked model fires a RB.66B.02 – Q: Can embarked models shoot from
template weapon from a vehicle fire point is the fire points if their transport used smoke launchers
transport vehicle hit if the template partially covers that turn?
the vehicle? A: No they cannot [clarification].
A: No. Transport vehicles are not affected by template
weapons fired by models embarked on them [clarification].
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VEHICLES: TRANSPORT VEHICLES (pages 66-67) CONTINUED

RB.66E.01 – Q: Can an embarked unit ever be

targeted by enemy shooting? What about with
weapons that don‟t require line of sight or embarked
models on open-topped transports?
A: enemy shooting may never directly affect embarked units;
only their transport vehicle may be damaged [clarification].

RB.66E.02 – Q: Can an embarked unit ever be forced

to fall back or become pinned while in/on a vehicle
(or building)?
A: Unless explicitly specified otherwise, no [clarification].
Ref: SW.53G.03, TAU.33E.01, TAU.42H.01, TYR.58B.01

RB.67A.01 – Q: A unit that makes an emergency

disembarkation can‟t do “anything else for the rest of
that turn”. What exactly does that mean?
A: They cannot take any voluntary actions but will react RB.67A.02
normally if affected by enemy actions (just like a unit that The Chimera is completely surrounded by
has [gone] to ground) [clarification]. Termagants. That means it is impossible for models
onboard to disembark, as they aren‟t allowed to
RB.67A.02 – Q: If a transport vehicle is „wrecked‟ move „through‟ the surrounding enemies to do so.
while completely surrounded by enemy models in
base contact, is it possible for the passengers
disembark outside of the surrounding enemies as RB.67F.01 – Q: When a transport vehicle suffers a
long as they are still within 2” of the vehicle‟s hull but „Destroyed – explodes!‟ result its passengers must be
not within 1” of any enemy? placed “where the vehicle used to be”. What exactly
A: No. Disembarking is a form of (non-normal) movement does this mean?
and therefore they may not move through impassable terrain A: Passengers must be placed wholly inside the area of the
and/or any models when disembarking [clarification]. table that the vehicle‟s hull previously occupied [clarification].
Any models that cannot fit entirely within this area or are
RB.67C.01 – Q: If a lone Independent Character is within 1” of an enemy model are removed from play as a
embarked on a vehicle that is within 2” of a friendly casualty. In addition, the models count as having
unit, is the IC considered joined to that unit? disembarked from a vehicle (and so cannot assault the same
A: No, while an IC is embarked on a vehicle he cannot be turn if the vehicle wasn‟t open-topped, for example) [rules
joined to a unit that is outside of the vehicle [rules change]. change].

VEHICLES: TANKS (pages 68-69)

RB.68.01 – Q: If a unit is Tank Shocked and passes its RB.69B.02 – Q: Can any vehicle ram or are only
Morale check, but the shortest route to move models „tanks‟ allowed to?
from underneath the vehicle would take them off the A: Unless specified otherwise, only vehicles able to „Tank
table are those models removed from play? Shock‟ (which are typically only tanks) may Ram
A: No. Move the models the shortest route from underneath [clarification].
the vehicle that will keep them on the table [clarification].
RB.69B.03 – Q: A ramming vehicle has to move the
RB.69A.01/RB.69B.01 – Q: Can a tank moving on the “highest speed it is capable of”, what if this move will
table from Reserves Tank Shock and/or Ram? If so, take the vehicle into a friendly unit, off the table or
what happens if the tank suffers damage that stops it into difficult/impassable terrain?
from moving all the way onto the table? A: A ramming vehicle that moves through difficult terrain will
A: A tank moving on from reserves may Tank Shock and/or have to take a dangerous terrain test as normal. The
Ram but if it is stopped before it can fully enter the table it, ramming move ends when the vehicle moves into a friendly
along with any passengers onboard, counts as being unit, impassable terrain or reaches the table edge
destroyed (so think twice about whether you really want to!) [clarification].
[clarification].
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VEHICLES: FAST VEHICLES (page 70)

+RB.70H.01 – Q: If a transport vehicle is „Destroyed‟

in the same movement phase it is declared to be
moving „flat out‟ (when ramming another vehicle, for
example) are the models onboard destroyed?
A: Yes, when a vehicle is destroyed in the same movement
phase it moves „flat-out‟, passengers onboard are unable to
disembark and therefore count as destroyed [clarification].

VEHICLES: SKIMMERS (page 71)

RB.71B.01 – Q: If a skimmer ends its move on top of RB.71C.02 – Q: If a fast skimmer is moving „flat out‟
impassable terrain (like an enclosed building), are while Tank Shocking and is hit by a „Death or Glory‟
passengers ever able to disembark onto this terrain if attack does it get an obscured save against the hit for
they will fit there? moving fast?
A: Unless both players agree otherwise, infantry may not A: Yes it does, provided the Tank Shock move was declared
disembark on top of impassable terrain [RAW]. to be more than 12”, and the hit is from a shooting weapon
(as opposed to from a grenade or close combat attack) [rules
RB.71B.02 – Q: If a skimmer rams/tank shocks an change].
enemy unit that is in terrain does it have to take a
dangerous terrain test to do so?
A: Only if the skimmer begins or ends its movement in the
terrain [RAW].

RB.71B.03 – Q: Can a skimmer performing a tank

shock selectively choose to fly over enemy units (and
vehicles) that it doesn‟t want to tank shock or ram?
How about flying over friendly units or intervening
terrain in order to tank shock an enemy unit?
A: Yes, a skimmer may selectively choose to move over any
friendly/enemy units and moves over intervening terrain
without penalty (although it still has to take a dangerous
terrain test if it ends the move in terrain as normal)
[clarification].
RB.71B.04
RB.71B.04 – Q: If a skimmer is tank shocking over a
The Devilfish tank shocks the Imperial Guard unit
friendly/enemy unit or impassable terrain (into an on the other side of the Chimera. However, a
enemy unit on the other side) and it suffers a „Death Guardsman with a Meltagun „Stuns‟ the Devilfish
or Glory‟ attack which forces it to stop moving while with a „Death or Glory!‟ attack, which means the
over such an obstruction, what happens? Devilfish is moved back along the path it took,
A: In this case, resolve the damage against the skimmer stopping 1” before reaching the Chimera.
right before it moved over the obstruction, or 1” before the
obstruction when it is an enemy unit [clarification].

+RB.71C.01 – Q: If a fast skimmer moves „flat out‟

and is immobilized in the same turn (by failing a
dangerous terrain test, for example) does it count as
being destroyed (wrecked)?
A: Yes, if a skimmer is immobilized on its own turn and it
moved (or is moving) flat out then it counts as „Wrecked‟
instead [rules change].
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VEHICLES: WALKERS (pages 72-73)

RB.73A.01 – Q: What happens if a Stunned or +RB.73B.01 – Q: Can a Walker that Deep Strikes fire
Immobile Walker has all of its combatants killed by in the subsequent shooting phase?
friendly models and the enemy is unable to Pile-Into A: Yes it can, as a Walker fires its weapons as if it were a
them? stationary vehicle regardless of what speed it actually moved
A: If a walker unit finds itself not locked in combat after Pile- at [clarification].
In moves are completed, then it no longer counts as being
part of the combat [clarification].
Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, IG.34B.01, RB.41C.02, SM.72A.01,
TYR.54D.05, TYR.84E.01

UNIVERSAL SPECIAL RULES (pages 74-76)

RB.74B.01 – Q: If a unit with „Counter-Attack‟ passes RB.76C.02 – Q: If a vehicle makes a pre-game „Scout‟
its Ld test does it count as charging in all respects or move and in the game‟s first player turn the enemy
just for the Attack bonus? assaults the vehicle, does it count as having moved
A: The unit only counts as having assaulted only for the for determining what is needed to hit it?
Attack bonus. So, for example, if the unit also had „Furious A: Yes it does [clarification].
Charge‟ it would not benefit from it when counter-attacking
[clarification]. RB.76C.03 – Q: If a Fast Skimmer moves „flat out‟
with its pre-game „Scout‟ move and in the game‟s first
RB.75E.01 – Q: When a unit making a Hit & Run move player turn the enemy shoots at this unit, does the
encounters an obstacle it cannot normally move Skimmer count as obscured (and benefit from the
through (impassable terrain, moving within 1” of „4+‟ cover save)?
enemy models, etc) what happens? What if the move A: Yes it does [clarification].
will take the unit off the table?
A: When a unit making a Hit & Run move encounters an RB.76C.04 – Q: Can an embarked unit on a transport
obstacle it cannot normally move through, including the edge vehicle disembark after it makes its pre-game „Scout‟
of the board, it stops moving instead [clarification]. move?
Ref: RB.11E.01 A: Only if the embarked unit has the „Scout‟ ability and if the
disembarking would normally be allowed in the movement
RB.75E.02 – Q: If a Jump Infantry or Jetbike unit phase (i.e. the vehicle didn‟t move to far, etc) [RAW].
makes a Hit & Run move, can it pass over intervening
terrain and models during the move? +RB.76C.05 – Q: Can a vehicle use its „Smoke
A: Yes, however if the final position of the unit would end in Launchers‟ immediately after completing its „Scout‟
impassable terrain, over friendly models or within 1” of an move (i.e. before the game starts)?
enemy model reduce the Hit & Run move the minimum A: It cannot [clarification].
distance needed so the unit can be legally placed [rules
change]. RB.76E.01 – Q: If a unit contains even a single model
with the „Slow and Purposeful‟ USR does that mean
+RB.75I.01 – Q: What happens if a model has the the entire unit counts as assaulting through difficult
„Preferred Enemy‟ special rule but no particular type terrain when they charge (and will therefore strike at
of enemy is specified? I1 unless they have assault grenades)?
A: In this case, the model gains the „Preferred Enemy‟ bonus A: Unfortunately for them, yes [RAW].
against all enemy models (except for models without a WS,
of course) [clarification]. RB.76E.02 – Q: Can „Slow and Purposeful‟ models
„run‟ in the shooting phase and make a sweeping
RB.76C.01 – Q: If a unit „Turbo-Boosts‟ with its pre- advance if victorious in combat?
game „Scout‟ move and in the game‟s first player turn A: Yes and yes [RAW].
the enemy shoots at this unit, does it benefit from the
„3+‟ cover save provided by „Turbo-Boosters‟?
A: Yes it does [clarification].
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RB.76F.01 – Q: If only some models in a unit have the RB.76F.02 – Q: Do units that get a bonus to their
„Stealth‟ USR do all models really benefit from the +1 cover saves (such as with the „Stealth‟ USR) really get
cover save? a 2+ cover save when Turbo-Boosting?
A: If only some models in a unit have „Stealth‟ then only A: Yes [RAW].
those models benefit from the +1 cover save bonus
[clarification].
Ref: SM.88A.01

BUILDINGS AND RUINS: BUILDINGS (pages 78-81)

RB.79A.01 – Q: If a unit occupying a building has a RB.79C.01 – Q: Can unoccupied buildings be shot at
(non-shooting) special ability, where do you measure or assaulted? What about if a blast accidentally
range to and from? scatters onto an unoccupied building?
A: Measure it from the edge of the building [clarification]. A: To keep things simple, unoccupied buildings cannot be
Although in the case of an extremely large building with assaulted and/or damaged unless both players agree
multiple rooms, both players may agree to place a limitation otherwise [clarification].
based on the area/section of the building the unit is actually
occupying. RB.79C.02 – Q: Can buildings be Rammed?
A: No. A ramming vehicle that contacts a building, or any
other impassable terrain, immediately stops moving [RAW].

BUILDINGS AND RUINS: RUINS (pages 82-85)

RB.83B.01 – Q: If a unit on an upper level of a ruin

Falls Back, but doesn‟t roll enough distance to move
vertically down a level (double „1‟s), is the unit
automatically “Trapped” and destroyed?
A: No. The unit moves as far back horizontally within the ruin
as it can towards its Fall Back point but isn‟t destroyed unless
it is actually completely surrounded by enemy units and/or
impassable terrain [RAW].
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ORGANIZING A BATTLE: SELECT A MISSION (pages 90-91)

RB.91C.01 – Q: Do units that are off the table at the RB.91C.02 – Q: If an Independent Character is joined
end of the game automatically count as being to a unit and he, and the entire unit are killed at the
destroyed for Kill Point purposes? same time how many Kill Points are awarded?
A: Yes [clarification]. A: Two. One for the unit and one for the IC [clarification].

ORGANIZING A BATTLE: DEPLOY FORCES (pages 92-93)

RB.92A.01 – Q: When deploying forces, can units be RB.92B.01 – Q: Can opponents inspect my army list
deployed directly into a non-dedicated transport? and do I have to tell them what units are inside each
A: A unit may be deployed directly into a non-dedicated transport vehicle?
transport vehicle provided they would be allowed to embark A: In order to minimize potential cheating, in a tournament
onto it during the game [clarification]. players are required to give full disclosure of their army list
to their opponents, including weapons, wargear, special rules
RB.92A.02 – Q: When deploying forces, can units be and the contents of any transport vehicles [clarification].
deployed into impassable terrain? Ref: GEN.03
A: A unit may only be deployed into impassable terrain if it
has a special rule allowing it to do so (like a Lictor) or it RB.92G.01/RB.93A.01 – Q: In a „Pitched Battle‟ or
would be allowed to move there during the game (such as a „Spearhead‟ deployment can the player deploying
skimmer on top of an impassable building) [clarification]. second really deploy ANYWHERE in his half/quarter
of the table?
A: No, both players must abide by the same restrictions
about not deploying units within 12” of the table‟s middle-
line/center [clarification].

ORGANIZING A BATTLE: MISSION SPECIAL RULES: RESERVES (page 94)

+RB.94B.01 – Q: Do special rules for models in +RB.94B.04 – Q: If an army has positive Reserve
Reserve affect the game? roll modifiers (such as +1 to their Reserve rolls) is it
A: Models in Reserve have no effect on the game except possible for Reserves to automatically arrive before
when they have an ability that specifies it applies while the turn 5?
model is in Reserve („not in play‟) or while „alive‟. In A: Unless specified otherwise, if Reserve roll modifiers take
addition, any ability used before the start of the game (e.g. the roll needed for a unit to arrive to „1+‟ or better, then
during deployment, etc) applies regardless of whether the the unit automatically passes the roll to arrive that turn
model is currently on the table or not [clarification]. [clarification].
Ref: IG.31A.02, IG.31C.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.51C.01, TYR.56G.02,
TYR.59B.03 RB.94D.01 – Q: If there is no room for models to
move onto the table from Reserves without placing
RB.94B.02 – Q: If a model in Reserve has an ability them within 1” of an enemy model or on top of
that occurs at the start of the turn can they arrive friendly models, what happens?
from Reserves and utilize that ability in the same A: Any models that cannot fit on the table play no further
turn? part in the game and count as destroyed [clarification].
A: Unless specified otherwise, no, as they are not in play at
the start of their turn [clarification].
Ref: RB.09.02, SW.53C.01, TYR.33H.02

+RB.94B.03 – Q: Are units in Reserve ever

vulnerable to abilities in the game?
A: Units in Reserve are never affected by in-game abilities
unless the rule specifies that it affects units in Reserve
(„not in play‟) [clarification].
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RB.94D.02 – Q: Some vehicles are so big they

cannot move on from the table edge without
moving faster than combat speed. Are such vehicles
forced to move faster than combat speed on the
turn they move onto the table?
A: No, if a vehicle is so large it cannot totally fit onto the
table when moving onto the table at combat speed, players
are allowed to leave the back end of the vehicle hanging
off the edge of the table [clarification]. If players are
concerned about their model falling off the table they can
mark the spot where it is supposed to be and then
temporarily move the model fully onto the table.
Note: While a vehicle is partially „hanging off the table‟,
any access points off the table may not be used and any
blast with the center hole over the vehicle will hit it, even if
the blast is technically off the table.

ORGANIZING A BATTLE: MISSION SPECIAL RULES: DEEP STRIKE (page 95)

RB.95A.01 – Q: If not all models in a unit have the RB.95A.03 – Q: Some units actually want to Deep
Deep Strike ability may the unit arrive via Deep Strike directly over enemy models (such as a Tyranid
Strike? Mawloc, for example), but is this allowed? If so, is the
A: No, a unit may only utilize Deep Strike if all models have initial Deep Striking model really set directly on top of
the ability [clarification]. the opponent‟s model(s)?
A: This is allowed as the initial placement of the Deep
RB.95A.02 – Q: If a Drop Pod or permanently Striking model is a merely a representation to determine
immobile vehicle enters the game via Deep Strike is it where the unit will actually arrive. In such cases, do not
able to fire the turn it arrives? actually set the arriving model on top of your opponent‟s
A: No, as it counts as moving at cruising speed that turn model(s), instead mark the spot with your finger or suitable
[RAW]. marker until the scatter is resolved [clarification].
Ref: BT.38C.02, RB.61I.01, RB.108.01 Ref: NEC.21C.03, TYR.51B.02

+RB.95A.04 – Q: If a Deep Striking transport suffers

a mishap, what happens to any units embarked on it?
A: Only roll a mishap for the transport. Embarked units are
onboard the transport and therefore suffer along with
whatever mishap is rolled for it [clarification].

REFERENCE: VICTORY POINTS (page 108)

RB.108.01 – Q: Do „Type: Immobile‟ vehicles RB.108.02 – Q: If an Independent Character is part of

automatically give up half Victory Points at the end of a unit it cannot leave (a „retinue‟) are Victory Points
the game for being immobile? for the IC worked out separately from the retinue?
A: Yes, unless specified otherwise in their rules (such as the A: No, unless specified otherwise, if an IC cannot leave a unit
Necron Pylon) [clarification]. during the game then for Victory Point purposes their points
Ref: BT.38C.02, RB.61I.01, RB.95A.02 cost is included along with the unit and they are considered
just another model in the unit [clarification].
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BLACK TEMPLAR GENERAL QUERIES

BT.GEN.01 – BLACK TEMPLAR UNIT TYPES

All units are „Infantry‟ except for the following:
Units with an Armor Value are „Vehicles‟
Characters with a Jump Pack are „Jump Infantry‟
Characters with a Bike are „Bikes‟
Assault Squads are „Jump Infantry‟
Bike and Attack Bike Squadrons are „Bikes‟
[clarification]

BLACK TEMPLARS SPECIAL RULES (page 22)

BT.22A.01 – Q: The ATSKNF states that Space BT.22B.04 – Q: When a player deploys a Drop Pod
Marines automatically pass “Morale tests to can he choose to keep the doors open or closed? If
regroup”. Is a test to regroup a Morale test? the Drop Pod doors are deployed open can models
A: The reference to a “Morale test” is in error; it should deploy within 2” of them?
read: “tests to regroup” instead [clarification]. A: Once the Drop Pod lands, the doors remain open for the
rest of the game. However, all measurements to and from
BT.22A.02 – Q: When a unit with ATSKNF regroups the Drop Pod, besides firing its weapon, are done based on
at the start of their turn do they get the 3” move for the hull of the Drop Pod (its shape when the doors are
regrouping as well as their normal move? closed). This means, for example, that friendly and enemy
A: No, a unit with ATSKNF that regroups at the start of models will be able to move on top of the open doors
their turn may move normally instead of getting the 3” [clarification].
move [rules change]. If the doors cannot be opened (they are glued in place or a
Ref: BA.23B.01, DA.23A.01, SM.51B.01, SW.24F.01 player is using a model that doesn‟t have doors that
open/has a solid core), both players must agree before the
BT.22B.01 – Q: If a Black Templar Drop Pod‟s game to either pretend, to the best of their abilities, that
scatter would take it on top of a friendly unit or off the doors are open and both players can see „through‟ the
the table is the scatter reduced as if it were landing core for line of sight purposes, or they can play that the
in impassable terrain? model blocks line of sight „as is‟ in which case the Space
A: Treat friendly models as impassable terrain and reduce Marine player will be unable to fire the Drop Pod‟s weapon
the scatter as needed. If the scatter takes the Pod even (a trade-off for the improved line of sight blocking ability of
partially off the table it suffers a Deep Strike mishap the model) [rules change].
[clarification]. Ref: BA.32B.01, DA.35B.02, SM.69A.01, SW.47A.01
Ref: BA.32E.01, DA.35B.01, SM.69C.01, SW.47C.01
BT.22C.01 – Q: Pg 22 says: “A character who is
BT.22B.02 – Q: Can a Templar Drop Pod arrive on its leading or attached to a squad does not stop being
own while the unit that purchased it is deployed an independent character for the purposes of close
normally? combat” but the rulebook seems to contradict this.
A: No, Black Templar units that take a Drop Pod must Which rule is correct?
arrive in them [RAW]. A: The codex takes precedence, so Black Templar
Ref: BA.32B.02, SM.69A.02, SW.47A.02 characters with a retinue still attack, and are attacked, as a
separate unit from their retinue [RAW].
BT.22B.03 – Q: Do tournament missions count as Ref: BT.27E.01, BT.27E.02
“standard missions” for using Templar Drop Pods?
A: Yes, unless specified otherwise, all missions in BT.22C.02 – Q: Is a Chaplain that is attached to
tournaments count as a standard mission for this purpose another character‟s retinue unit worth a Kill Point if
[clarification]. the entire unit is wiped out?
A: Yes [clarification].
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BLACK TEMPLARS SPECIAL RULES (page 22) CONTINUED

BT.23A.01 – Q: For the „Righteous Zeal‟ special rule, BT.23A.03 – Q: If a Templar unit that has „[gone] to
what is meant by a „Massacre‟ result? ground‟ passes its Morale Check in the enemy
A: Ignore this reference as it pertains to a previous edition Shooting phase, does it get to make a consolidate
of the rules. Instead, a unit suffering from „Righteous Zeal‟ move? If so, does this remove the unit from its
just makes a normal consolidation move that must take „[gone] to ground‟ status?
them closer to the nearest enemy unit [clarification]. A: The unit makes its consolidation move and then
continues to follow the „going to ground‟ rules and
BT.23A.02 – Q: Is the „Righteous Zeal‟ rule used for therefore cannot move, shoot or assault in its next turn
Morale Checks outside of the enemy‟s Shooting [RAW].
phase (now that Morale Checks are taken in any Ref: CD.75B.02, CSM.88E.02, RB.24A.02
phase a unit suffers 25% casualties)?
A: No, just for checks caused in the enemy‟s Shooting BT.23E.01 – Kill Them All: Ignore the reference for
phase [RAW]. vehicles to follow „Target Priority‟ as it refers to a rule from
a previous edition of the game.

VOWS OF THE BLACK TEMPLARS (pages 24-25)

BT.24B.01 – Do Templar units following the +BT.25A.03 – Q: The „Abhor the Witch, Destroy
„Uphold the Honor of the Emperor‟ vow benefit the Witch‟ vow allows all Templars to nullify
from the cover save provided by intervening units psychic abilities that they are in the “area of
and the cover bonus for „going to ground‟? effect” of. What exactly is meant by this?
A: No they do not [RAW]. A: Any Templar unit, or any unit containing a Templar
character, that is targeted or directly affected by any of
BT.24B.02 – Uphold the Honor of the Emperor: the following psychic powers may attempt to nullify
Ignore the reference to “being entangled” as it refers to a them:
rule from a previous edition of the game. Blood Angels: Blood Boil*, Blood Lance, Fear of the
Darkness, Shackle Soul, Smite.
Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of
BT.25A.01 – If a unit is embarked on a vehicle,
Chaos*, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos.
when rolling for the „Abhor the Witch Destroy the Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Scourging.
Witch‟ consolidation move is just one roll made for Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm*.
the transport vehicle and the unit inside? Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War*.
A: Yes, although if the embarked unit has Crusader Seals Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Soulstorm, Weaken
that bonus does apply to the roll [clarification]. Resolve.
Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse*, Zzap.
BT.25A.02 – Q: Abhor the Witch, Destroy the Space Marines: The Avenger, Machine Curse, Null Zone,
Smite, Vortex of Doom.
Witch: Ignore the references to “Concealment” and
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World
“Minor psychic powers” as they refer to rules from a Wolf*, Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s
previous edition of the game. Wrath*, Thunderclap.
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze*,
Leech Essence, Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Warp Blast,
Warp Lance.
Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Purgatus*,
Scourging.
* Powers marked with an asterisk (*) affect specific models
within a unit and are therefore not subject to „Abhor the Witch,
Destroy the Witch‟ unless an actual Templar model is affected by
it [clarification].
Ref: CSM.48C.01, DH.18C.01, SW.62M.01, WH.16E.01,
WH.18.01B, WH.21I.01
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BLACK TEMPLARS ARMOURY (pages 26-29)

BT.26C.01 – Q: Can a model be equipped with both a BT.27E.01 – Q: When a Chaplain, who is not attached
Space Marine Bike and a Jump Pack? to a Command Squad, takes Cenobyte Servitors, does
A: A model may take only one or the other [clarification]. he and the Servitors form a „retinue‟ unit?
A: Yes. This means, among other things, they take morale
BT.27C.01 – Q: Can a model/unit with an checks if they lose at least 25% casualties in a single phase
Auspex/Surveyor fire at every infiltrating unit within (or even a single model in the shooting phase per „Righteous
4D6”, or just one? Zeal‟), and give up Victory Points as normal for a unit. The
A: A model/unit with an Auspex/Surveyor waits until all one exception is that the unit is worth only one total Kill
infiltrators have been set up, rolls 4D6” once, and may then Point if destroyed [clarification].
fire once at each enemy unit within this distance (provided Ref: BT.22C.01, SW.62D.01, TAU.31D.01
they are also within range and line of sight). If both sides
have units with Auspexes/Surveyors, randomly determine BT.27E.02 – Q: Can a Chaplain who takes Cenobyte
which player fires his units first [clarification]. Servitors still join a friendly unit? If so, how does this
Ref: DH.16C.01, WH.20A.01 combined unit fight in close combat?
A: A Chaplain with Servitors may still join another unit and if
BT.27C.02 – Q: Is the shooting granted by an he does so the Servitors join the unit as well. In close
Auspex/Surveyor subject to the Night Fighting rules? combat, when attacking, and being attacked, the Chaplain
A: If Night Fighting is in effect at the start of the game, after
counts as one unit, while his Servitors count as a second unit
all infiltrators are deployed and the 4D6” Auspex/Surveyor and the unit they are joined to counts as a third unit
distance is established, make a separate Night Fighting sight [clarification].
roll (2D6x3) for each enemy infiltrating unit the player wishes Ref: BT.22C.01
to fire upon. Infiltrating units beyond this distance rolled may
not be fired at [RAW]. BT.28B.01 – Q: Does the Holy Orbs of Antioch use the
Ref: DH.16C.02, WH.20A.02 standard rules for determining where a blast weapon
lands?
BT.27C.03 – Q: Can “once per turn” weapons and A: Yes [clarification].
abilities (such as a Master-Crafted Weapon) be used
for Auspex/Surveyor shooting? If so, how many times BT.28G.01 – Q: Can a Narthecium be used against
may it be used? shooting attacks that don‟t allow a save at all (if the
A: They may be used each time the model or unit shoots at AP is equal or lower than the target‟s armor save)?
an enemy infiltrating unit. Using these weapons or abilities A: Yes [RAW].
before the game does not limit their use in the first turn Ref: DA.25F.01
[clarification].
Ref: DH.16C.04, WH.20A.04 BT.28G.02 – Q: Can a Narthecium be used against an
attack that would normally cause „Instant Death‟ if
BT.27C.04 – Q: Can weapons that may only be used the model wasn‟t immune to Instant Death (such as
„once per game‟ be used for Auspex shooting? If so, with the „Adamantine Mantle‟)?
does this count as its one use? A: No it cannot [rules change].
A: A one-use weapon may be used for Auspex shooting, but Ref: BT.27D.01, DA.25F.02
doing so will count as its one use for the game [clarification].
Ref: DH.16C.05, WH.20A.05 BT.28J.01 – Q: Can the Servo Arm‟s additional
Powerfist attack be used the same phase a
BT.27D.01 – Q: Can Bionics be used against an attack Tehcmarine uses his Power Weapon?
that would normally cause „Instant Death‟ if the A: Yes it can [clarification].
Ref: BA.59H.01, DA.31B.01, IG.34C.01, SM.71C.01, SW.38C.01
model didn‟t also have „Adamantine Mantle‟?
A: No they cannot [rules change].
Ref: BT.28G.02, DA.25F.02
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BLACK TEMPLARS ARMOURY (pages 26-29) CONTINUED

BT.29A.01 – Q: Do Black Templar models in

Terminator Armor always count as stationary when
shooting a rapid fire weapon? Can they assault the
same turn they shoot a rapid fire or heavy weapon?
A: They may assault the same turn they shoot with rapid fire
or heavy weapons [rules change]. They do not, however
always count as stationary when shooting a rapid fire
weapon (just with heavy weapons) [RAW].
Ref: CSM.86B.01, DA.53D.01, DH.19A.01

BLACK TEMPLARS VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 29)

+BT.29G.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle- BT.29I.02 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a
mounted weapon [clarification]. weapon on the same turn the vehicle uses Smoke
Ref: BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01, SM.103D.01, Launchers?
SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01 A: No [clarification].
Ref: BA.37H.02, DA.34D.02, SM.81B.02, SW.44B.02
BT.29I.01 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a
weapon that has already been fired that shooting BT.29K.01 – Q: How exactly do Templar Smoke
phase? Launchers work?
A: No [clarification]. A: Templar smoke launchers downgrade all penetrating hits
Ref: BA.37H.01, DA.34D.01, SM.81B.01, SW.44B.01 to glancing hits [RAW].
Ref: DH.19M.01, DA.55F.01

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 31-33)

BT.31B.01 – Q: If the Emperor‟s Champion is BT.32B.01 – Sword Brethren Terminator Command

involved in a combat with an Independent Squad: Have both „Terminator Armor‟ and „Terminator
Character with a retinue (so he can‟t direct his Honors‟ with the accompanying statistical upgrades already
attacks against the enemy IC) does he still have to included in their profile [clarification].
move into base contact with the IC?
A: Yes as the Emperor‟s Champion never backs away from BT.32B.02/BT.33.01 – Q: Can a Command Squad or
a challenge no matter what the odds [RAW]. Sword Brethren Terminator Command Squad be
taken as an HQ choice without an accompanying
BT.32A.01 – Q: Can a Chaplain in Terminator Armor character leading it?
take Cenobyte Servitors? A: No [clarification].
A: No [RAW].

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 34-36)

BT.34A.01/BT.34B.01 – Sword Brethren Terminator BT.36A.01 – Q: Can a Templar Techmarine

& Terminator Assault Squads: Have both „Terminator (including one with a full Servo-Harness) be
Armor‟ and „Terminator Honors‟ with the accompanying equipped with either a Bike or Jump Pack? If
statistical upgrades already included in their profile equipped with Terminator armor does he retain his
[clarification]. Servo-arm/full Servo-Harness?
A: Yes, a Techmarine with a Servo-arm/Full Servo-harness
may have a bike or Jump Pack. If equipped with
Terminator Armor he retains his Servo-arm but may not
upgrade to a Full Servo-Harness [RAW].
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BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 34-36) CONTINUED

BT.36C.01 – Q: Can a Templar Techmarine fix BT.36C.02 – Q: Can a Templar Techmarine attempt
multiple vehicles in a single phase if he starts the to repair a damaged vehicle he starts the turn
Movement phase in base contact with them both? embarked on?
A: No, he may only attempt to fix one vehicle per turn A: Yes he can [clarification].
[clarification]. Ref: BA.39D.01, DA.31A.02, IG.34A.02, SM.71A.01
Ref: BA.39D.02, DA.31A.01, IG.34A.01, SM.71A.02, SW.38B.01

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: TRANSPORTS (page 38)

BT.38A.01 – Rhino: The Storm Bolter is pintle-mounted BT.38C.02 – Q: A Templar Drop Pod is listed as
[clarification]. being „Type: Immobile‟, what does that mean?
A: It means that it cannot move once it lands, and counts
in all respects as a vehicle that has suffered an Immobilized
BT.38B.01 – Razorback: The Twin-Linked Heavy Bolter
damage result (which cannot be repaired in any way)
is turret-mounted [clarification].
[clarification].
Ref: RB.61I.01, RB.95A.02, RB.108.01
BT.38C.01 – Drop Pod: The Storm Bolter is pintle-
mounted [clarification]. BT.38C.03 – Q: Can a Black Templar Drop Pod fire
on the turn it lands?
A: Yes, as it has a specific rule allowing it to do so [RAW].

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 39-40)

BT.39B.01 – Land Speeder: All Land Speeder weapons BT.40A.01 – Black Templars Bike Squadron,
are hull-mounted [clarification]. „Options‟ should begin: “Up to three Initiates may take
one the following weapons” [typo].

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 41-42)

BT.41A.01 – Vindicator: The Storm Bolter is pintle- BT.42B.03 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader is
mounted [clarification]. destroyed (by ramming an enemy vehicle, for
example) and its embarked passengers charge into
combat the ensuing Assault phase do they still
BT.42A.01/BT.42B.01 – Q: Land Raider / Land
benefit from Frag Assault Launchers?
Raider Crusader: Both have the „Assault Vehicle‟ special
rule that allows disembarking models to assault in the A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01, SM.75B.01,
same turn. SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01

BT.42A.02/BT.42B.02 – Q: If a Land Raider (or

Crusader) is transporting a mix of models in Power
Armor and Terminator Armor; how many models in
total can they carry?
A: In this case only, the basic Land Raider may transport
10 models total, the Crusader may carry 15. Models in
Terminator armor count as two models for this purpose.
Other types of models may also be transported and count
as a single model unless specified otherwise [rules
change].
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BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: HIGH MARSHAL HELBRECHT (page 44)

BT.44B.01 – Q: Does Helbrecht‟s Iron Halo count as BT.44F.01 – Q: If Helbrecht is fighting an existing
the one Iron Halo the army may take? combat and is charged by another enemy unit does
A: Yes [RAW]. he get +D3 Attacks that round? What about if he
charges into an existing combat?
BT.44E.01 – Q: Does the Furious Charge Veteran Skill A: Helbrecht only gets the +D3 attacks when it is his first
that his Command Squad must purchase count as the round of any particular combat [clarification].
one Veteran Skill the unit can take? Ref: ELD.31A.01
A: Yes [clarification].

BLACK TEMPLARS ARMY LIST: CHAPLAIN GRIMALDUS HERO OF HELSREACH (pages 46-47)

BT.47G.01 – Q: If Grimaldus is removed from play by

something that doesn‟t cause wounds (such as an Ork
Shokk Attack Gun) does „Only in Death does Duty
End‟ save him?
A: No, only when he loses his last wound (or suffers Instant
Death) does his rule take effect [RAW].
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BLOOD ANGELS GENERAL QUERIES

+BA.GEN.01 – Q: Several Blood Angels models +BA.GEN.03 – Q: Do Mephiston, The Sangiunor and
provide abilities (such as „Furious Charge‟, „Feel No Death Company Tycho count as „characters‟ for rules
Pain‟, etc) to „friendly units‟ within range. Do these and mission objectives that refer to „characters‟?
abilities apply to allied units (such as Witch Hunter A: As strange as it may seem, these models are not
and Daemonhunter units, for example)? „characters‟ as defined in the rules, but rather just HQ units
A: Yes [RAW]. comprised of a single model [RAW].
Ref: IG.GEN.01, SM.93A.01, SW.56B.01

+BA.GEN.02 – Q: If an individual Blood Angel model

provides an ability within a certain range (such as
„Furious Charge‟ to friendly units within 6 inches, for
example), does this ability still apply to friendly units
if the model is embarked on a vehicle?
A: Yes, in these cases measure range for the model from
the edge of the vehicle‟s hull he is embarked on
[clarification].

THE ANGELIC HOST: BLOOD ANGELS SPECIAL RULES (page 23)

+BA.23B.01 – Q: When a unit with ATSKNF regroups +BA.23D.01 – Q: Does a transport vehicle arriving via
at the start of their turn do they get the 3” move for Deep Strike benefit from the „Descent of Angels‟
regrouping as well as their normal move? special rule if transporting a unit that has it?
A: No, a unit with ATSKNF that regroups at the start of their A: No it does not [clarification].
turn may move normally instead of getting the 3” move Ref: BA.53F.01
[rules change].
Ref: BT.22A.02, DA.23A.01, SM.51B.01, SW.24F.01 +BA.23E.01 – Q: What happens to a unit that
succumbs to „The Red Thirst‟ if it doesn‟t have the
+BA.23C.01 – Q: Can a unit arriving from Reserves be „And They Shall Know No Fear‟ special rule (such as
split into combat squads and if so, exactly when does with a Dreadnought)?
this happen? A: In this case, the unit simply gains the „Furious Charge‟ and
A: A unit with the „Combat Squads‟ rule may be split right „Fearless‟ special rules (although in the case of a
before moving them onto the table (or before deploying Dreadnought it won‟t benefit from „Fearless‟ anyway)
them via Deep Strike, where applicable). If the unit was [clarification].
declared to be arriving from Reserve in a transport vehicle
then it may not be split unless the vehicle is able to carry
both combat squads (such as with some Super-Heavy
transports) or has a special rule that specifies otherwise
(such as with a Drop Pod) [clarification].
Ref: DA.23D.01, SM.51D.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: VETERAN SQUADS (page 27)

+BA.27G.01 – Q: Should Hellfire Rounds be listed as +BA.27I.01 – Q: Can Vanguard Veterans utilize
having a Strength of „1‟ instead of „X‟ similar to what „Heroic Intervention‟ when disembarking from a
was clarified in the GW Space Marines FAQ? Stormraven Gunship via the „Skies of Blood‟ special
A: Yes, treat Hellfire Rounds as having a Strength of „1‟ rule?
[typo]. A: No, as in this case the unit is deploying from the
Stormraven as opposed to arriving from Reserves [RAW].
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 28

THE ANGELIC HOST: DREADNOUGHTS (page 29)

+BA.29E.01 – Q: A Furioso Librarian counts as being +BA.29E.04 – Q: If a Furioso Librarian fails its Ld
Leadership 10 for all „psychic purposes‟, what exactly test agains a Dark Eldar „Crucible of Malediction‟
is meant by this? what happens?
A: The Dreadnought counts as having a Ld of 10 for psychic A: The model is simply removed from play [RAW].
tests, when using his Psychic Hood, when affected by
psychic powers that require a Ld value and when affected +BA.29E.05 – Q: Can Furioso Librarians use a psychic
by special rules/wargear that affect psykers (and require a shooting attack in addition to firing all of their
Ld value) [clarification]. weapons?
A: No, a psychic shooting attack may only be used in lieu of
+BA.29E.02 – Q: When called upon to take a Ld test, firing one weapon [RAW]. This also means on a turn the
are Furioso Librarians affected by Ld modifiers Dreadnought is not allowed to fire its weapons it would also
and/or special rules that reduce or replace Ld values be unable to use a psychic shooting attack.
(like the Culexus Assassin‟s „Soulless‟ special rule)?
A: Yes to all [clarification]. +BA.29E.06 – Q: If a Furioso Librarian suffers a
„Weapon Destroyed‟ damage result due to a „Perils of
+BA.29E.03 – Q: Are Furioso Librarians affected by the Warp‟ attack which player gets to pick the
abilities that cause wounds on psykers (such as with weapon that is destroyed?
the Culexus Assassin‟s „Life Drain‟ special rule, for A: The player controlling the Furioso Librarian [clarification].
example)?
A: Unless specified otherwise (such as with „Perils of the
Warp Attacks‟) abilities that (only) cause wounds on psykers
have no effect on Furioso Librarians as they have no
Wounds characteristic [clarification].

THE ANGELIC HOST: DROP PODS (page 32)

+BA.32B.01 – Q: When a player deploys a Drop Pod +BA.32B.02 – Q: Can a Blood Angels Drop Pod
can he choose to keep the doors open or closed? If arrive on its own while the unit that purchased it is
the Drop Pod doors are deployed open can models deployed or arrives from reserves normally?
deploy within 2” of them? A: Yes, as long as the player declares as much during
A: Once the Drop Pod lands, the doors remain open for the deployment [RAW].
rest of the game. However, all measurements to and from Ref: BT.22B.02, SM.69A.02, SW.47A.02
the Drop Pod, besides firing its weapon, are done based on
the hull of the Drop Pod (its shape when the doors are +BA.32E.01 – If a Blood Angel Drop Pod‟s scatter
closed). This means, for example, that friendly and enemy would take it off the table is the scatter reduced as
models will be able to move on top of the open doors if it were landing in impassable terrain?
[clarification]. A: No, in this case the Drop Pod suffers a Deep Strike
If the doors cannot be opened (they are glued in place or a mishap [RAW].
player is using a model that doesn‟t have doors that Ref: BT.22B.01, DA.35B.01, SM.69C.01, SW.47C.01
open/has a solid core), both players must agree before the
game to either pretend, to the best of their abilities, that
the doors are open and both players can see „through‟ the
core for line of sight purposes, or they can play that the
model blocks line of sight „as is‟ in which case the Space
Marine player will be unable to fire the Drop Pod‟s weapon
(a trade-off for the improved line of sight blocking ability of
the model) [rules change].
Ref: BT.22B.04, DA.35B.02, SM.69A.01, SW.47A.01
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 29

THE ANGELIC HOST: LAND RAIDERS (page 37)

+BA.37H.01 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a +BA.37H.02 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a
weapon that has already been fired that shooting weapon on the same turn the vehicle uses Smoke
phase? Launchers?
A: No [clarification]. A: No [clarification].
Ref: BT.29I.01, DA.34D.01, SM.81B.01, SW.44B.01 Ref: BT.29I.02, DA.34D.02, SM.81B.02, SW.44B.02

THE ANGELIC HOST: STORMRAVEN GUNSHIPS (page 38)

+BA.38A.01 – Q: What base size (if any) should a +BA.38A.05 – Q: If a Stormraven is immobilized or
Stormraven model be mounted on? destroyed while over other models, what happens?
A: Stormraven Gunships must be fielded on the same type A: Follow these guidelines [clarification]:
of flying base the Imperial Guard Valkyrie/Vendetta model Immobilized* – Adjust the Stormraven the minimum
uses [clarification]. distance needed to place the model on the table but
not over any friendly models, within 1" of any enemies,
+BA.38A.02 – Q: Are a Stormraven‟s wings or in impassable terrain (although it may end up on top
considered part of its „hull‟? of impassable terrain if the model will fit there). Do not
A: Yes, wings aren‟t „decorative elements‟ (such as gun turn the model, unless it is absolutely necessary for it
barrels, dozer blades, antennas, banners, etc), and are to fit on the table, and only then by the minimum
therefore part of the vehicle‟s hull [clarification]. required.
Ref: IG.56A.01 Wrecked – Disembark any passengers as normal.
Then adjust the model (as described in the immobilized
+BA.38A.03 – Q: What part of a Stormraven model guidelines above) before marking it as a wreck.
needs to be in or on terrain in order for it to count as Explodes – Resolved normally (with surviving
being in or on the terrain piece? passengers being placed anywhere within the hull
A: While a Stormraven is on its base, only if the base is „footprint‟ of where the vehicle was).
actually in or on the terrain would the model count as being Ref: IG.56A.04
in or on the terrain (unless both players agree otherwise)
[clarification]. +BA.38A.06 – Q: When a Stormraven is „wrecked‟, if
Ref: IG.56A.02
enemy models in base contact with it completely
surround its base, are all passengers onboard killed?
+BA.38A.04 – Q: Can a Stormraven model end its A: Yes [clarification].
movement over friendly or enemy models and can Ref: IG.56A.05
other models end their move underneath it?
A: As long as a Stromraven doesn‟t end its move with its +BA.38A.07 – Q: When a Stormraven is immobilized
base on top of any model or within 1” of any enemies, it is (off its base) can friendly or enemy models move
fine to have portions of the Stormraven end up over other under its wings at all?
models, provided they physically fit underneath the A: Friendly models are able to move under the wings
Stormraven model [clarification]. provided they can physically fit there. Enemy models may
Ref: IG.56A.03 also move under the wings provided they physically fit there
and don‟t move so their base is within 1” of the hull (unless
assaulting, of course) [clarification].
Ref: IG.56A.06

+BA.38A.08 – Q: Is an enemy tank able to ram a

Stormraven that is on its base?
A: Yes, treat the Stormraven‟s base as part of its hull for
this purpose [clarification].
Ref: IG.56A.07
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THE ANGELIC HOST: STORMRAVEN GUNSHIPS (page 38) CONTINUED

+BA.38A.09 – Q: How are template weapons +BA.38G.01 – Q: Can Stormravens Deep Strike
resolved against a Stormraven? carrying passengers who do not have the Deep
A: Unless specified otherwise, the firing player holds the Strike special rule?
template over the top of the Stormraven so that the small A: Yes they can [clarification].
tip is touching the firer‟s base (or the weapon barrel for a
firing vehicle), but only from a „top-down‟ (two-dimensional) +BA.38H.01 – Stormraven Deep Strike: this rule should
standpoint, similar to how templates are held over ruins read: “providing the Stormraven did not deep strike this
(see page 85 of the rulebook) [clarification]. turn” [typo].
Ref: IG.56A.08
+BA.38J.01 – Q: If a non-Jump Infantry unit
+BA.38B.01 – Q: Is each Bloodstrike Missile
disembarks using „Skies of Blood‟, scatters and ends
considered a separate weapon?
up actually landing in difficult/dangerous terrain, do
A: Yes, which means for example, that only one missile is
they take two dangerous terrain tests or just one?
destroyed for each „Weapon Destroyed‟ damage result
A: Two. First when the unit scatters and again when the
suffered and that all remaining missiles may be fired when
surviving models are actually placed into the
the Stormraven is able to fire all of its weapons [RAW].
difficult/dangerous terrain [clarification].
Ref: IG.56C.01
+BA.38C.01 – Q: Does the Witch Hunter „Inferno
Pistol‟ count as a Melta weapon for the „Ceramite +BA.38J.02 – Q: If a Stormraven moves flat-out and
Plating‟ rule? is destroyed in the same movement phase (by failing
A: Yes it does [clarification]. a dangerous terrain test, for example) are its
passengers then allowed to disembark using the
+BA.38D.01 – Q: Are Stormravens allowed to „Skies of Blood‟ rule?
transport Death Company and Furioso A: Yes they can [RAW].
Dreadnoughts? Ref: IG.56C.02
A: Yes, any type of Dreadnought is permitted [clarification].
+BA.38J.03 – Q: If allied Jump Infantry (such as
+BA.38D.02 – Q: Are Dreadnoughts disembarking Witch Hunters Seraphim) disembark from
from a Stormraven able to use all of its Access Points Stormraven using the „Skies of Blood‟ rule do they
and do they benefit from the „Assault Vehicle‟ special ignore the dangerous terrain test for scattering and
rule? benefit from „Descent of Angels‟?
A: Yes and yes [RAW]. A: Allied Jump Infantry units do get to ignore the dangerous
terrain test for scattering however only models that actually
+BA.38D.03 – Q: If a transported Dreadnought is have „Descent of Angels‟ benefit from it [clarification].
unable to disembark from a Stormraven (because
the vehicle is completely surrounded by enemy +BA.38J.04 – Q: If a Stormraven starts the turn on
models, for example) does the Dreadnought count as the table and a unit disembarks from it via „Skies of
destroyed? Blood‟, can that unit benefit from a „Locator Beacon‟
A: Yes, the Dreadnought counts as destroyed but does not mounted on the Stormraven?
explode or become a wreck (its just not placed on the table) A: Yes, provided the unit chooses to Deep Strike within 6”
[clarification]. of where the Stormraven ended its move [clarification].

+BA.38D.04 – Q: Can an embarked Dreadnought use

its Smoke Launchers?
A: Yes it may. However, note that doing so does not protect
the Stormraven model in any way nor the Dreadnought
itself from the automatic „S4‟ hit when the Stormraven is
destroyed [clarification].
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THE ANGELIC HOST: TECHMARINES (page 39)

+BA.39B.01 – Q: Do Servitors suffer from „Mindlock‟ +BA.39D.02 – Q: Can a Blood Angels Techmarine fix
like Servitors in the Space Marine codex? Are they multiple vehicles in a single phase if he starts the
removed from play if the Techmarine dies? Movement phase in base contact with them both?
A: No and No [RAW]. A: No, he may only attempt to fix one vehicle per turn
Ref: SW.38A.01 [clarification].
Ref: BT.36C.01, DA.31A.01, IG.34A.01, SM.71A.02, SW.38B.01
+BA.39D.01 – Q: Can a Blood Angels Techmarine
attempt to repair a vehicle while embarked on it? +BA.39D.03 – Q: If a Techmarine has a servo-
A: Yes he can [clarification]. harness and is accompanied by at least three
Ref: BT.36C.02, DA.31A.02, IG.34A.02, SM.71A.01 Servitors with Servo-arms, will he successfully repair
a damaged vehicle even on the roll of a „1‟?
A: Yes he will [RAW].
Ref: IG.34A.03, SM.71A.03, SW.38B.02

THE ANGELIC HOST: CAPTAIN TYCHO (page 41)

+BA.41A.01 – Q: Can the „Death Company‟ version of +BA.41E.01 – Q: Is „The Dead Man‟s Hand‟
Tycho join a Death Company unit in any way? considered a single-handed close combat weapon?
A: No, the Death Company version of Tycho is a separate A: Yes, meaning Tycho does get the +1 Attack bonus in
unit comprised of only Tycho (just like Mephiston and the close combat for wielding two single-handed weapons
Sanguinor) [clarification]. [clarification].
Ref: BA.49C.03, ELD.51D.01, RB.37A.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: LEMARTES, GUARDIAN OF THE LOST (page 43)

+BA.43E.01 – Q: Does his „Liturgies of Blood‟ rule

apply to Independent Characters joined to the same
unit as Lemartes?
A: Yes, as the rule specifies it applies to the Death Company
which the joined IC is (temporarily) part of [clarification].
Ref: IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01, RB.48B.02,
SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: ASTORATH THE GRIM (page 45)

+BA.45C.01 – Q: Is the „+1‟ Strength bonus provided

by „Furious Charge‟ added to the S6 of „The
Executioner‟s Axe‟?
A: Yes, so if Astorath has „Furious Charge‟ when he assaults,
his Attacks are made at a Strength of 7 [clarification].
Ref: BA.49C.01, BA.55C.01, IG.44.02, SM.99H.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: LIBRARIANS (page 46)

+BA.46C.01 – Q: Can a Blood Angels Librarian and an

allied Inquisitor both attempt to nullify the same
enemy psychic power using their psychic hoods?
A: No, only one psychic hood may be used against any
particular psychic power [rules change].
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THE ANGELIC HOST: SANGUINARY PRIESTS (page 48)

+BA.48C.01 – Q: When exactly do friendly units

check range to determine if they gain „Furious
Charge‟ from a „Blood Chalice‟?
A: Check range at the start of each assault phase. Valid
units within range benefit from „Furious Charge‟ for the
entire phase [clarification].
Ref: BA.49D.01, BA.52C.01, IG.60C.01, TYR.52C.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: BROTHER CORBULO (page 49)

+BA.49C.01 – Q: Is the „+1‟ Strength bonus provided +BA.49D.02 – Q: Does Corbulo benefit from both the
by „Furious Charge‟ added to the S5 of the „Heaven‟s „Furious Charge‟ and „Feel No Pain‟ rules provided by
Teeth‟? „The Red Grail‟ when not joined to a friendly unit?
A: Yes, so when Corbulo assaults, his Attacks are made at a A: Yes he does [clarification].
Strength of 6 [clarification].
Ref: BA.45C.01, BA.55C.01, IG.44.02, SM.99H.01 +BA.49F.01 – Q: Can „The Far Seeing Eye‟ be used on
rolls that occur before the start of the game (such as
+BA.49C.02 – Q: What exactly is the „Rending‟ the roll-off to see which player chooses to go first or
special rule that „Heaven‟s Teeth‟ has? second)?
A: This means it is a „Rending Weapon‟ as described on A: Yes it can [clarification].
page 42 of the rulebook [clarification].
Ref: BA.55C.02, TYR.83E.01 +BA.49F.02 – Q: Can „The Far Seeing Eye‟ be used on
the roll to see if the game ends?
+BA.49C.03 – Q: Is the „Heaven‟s Teeth‟ considered A: No, unless the mission actually specifies which player
a single-handed close combat weapon? rolls to see if the game ends, and that roll is made by the
A: Yes, meaning Corbulo does get the +1 Attack bonus in Blood Angels player (such as with some missions in the
close combat for wielding two single-handed weapons „Battle Missions‟ expansion, for example) [clarification].
[clarification].
Ref: BA.41E.01, ELD.51D.01, RB.37A.01 +BA.49F.03 – Q: When Deep Striking a unit, what
dice can „The Far Seeing Eye‟ be used to re-roll?
+BA.49D.01 – Q: When exactly do friendly units A: A player may either re-roll the initial scatter die (but only
check range to determine if they gain „Furious before rolling for the distance scattered) or the dice rolled
Charge‟ from a „The Red Grail‟? to see how far the unit scatters, but not both [clarification].
A: Check range at the start of each assault phase. Valid
units within range benefit from „Furious Charge‟ for the
entire phase [clarification].
Ref: BA.48C.01, BA.52C.01, IG.60C.01, TYR.52C.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: SANGUINARY GUARD (page 50)

+BA.50E.01 – Q: Is the Ld test forced by the „Death

Mask‟ taken by enemy units or by each individual
model within the enemy unit?
A: Units as a whole must take the Ld test, individual models
within the unit do not [clarification].
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THE ANGELIC HOST: THE SANGUINOR (page 51)

+BA.51D.01 – Q: If the Sanguinor starts the game in +BA.51E.01 – Q: If a Blood Angels player starts the
Reserve and/or embarked in a vehicle, is the target game with his entire force in Reserve, when exactly
for „Avenging Angel‟ not chosen until the Sanguinor is the recipient of „Sanguinor‟s Blessing‟ determined?
model is actually placed on the table? A: „Sanguinor‟s Blessing‟ is always determined at the start of
A: Correct, until the Sanguinor model is actually on the table the player‟s pre-game deployment, regardless of whether or
(e.g. not in Reserve or embarked on a vehicle) a target for not he chooses to actually deploy any units [clarification].
„Avenging Angel‟ is not chosen [RAW].
+BA.51E.02 – Q: Are Sergeants put into Reserve still
+BA.51D.02 – Q: Can the target for „Avenging Angel‟ eligible for „Sanguinor‟s Blessing‟?
be an enemy HQ that is currently in Reserve? A: Yes they are [clarification].
A: Yes it may [clarification].
+BA.51G.01 – Q: When exactly is range for „Aura of
Fervour‟ checked?
A: Check range at each Initiative step. If the unit is found to
be within range then eligible models striking at that
Initiative step will benefit from the „Aura‟ [clarification].
Ref: SM.90D.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: HONOUR GUARD (page 52)

+BA.52C.01 – Q: When exactly do friendly units

check range to determine if they gain „Furious
Charge‟ from a „Blood Chalice‟?
A: Check range at the start of each assault phase. Valid
units within range benefit from „Furious Charge‟ for the
entire phase [clarification].
Ref: BA.48C.01, BA.49D.01, IG.60C.01, TYR.52C.01

THE ANGELIC HOST: COMMANDER DANTE (page 53)

+BA.53C.01 – Q: Can a character with a retinue who +BA.53F.01 – Q: Does a transport vehicle arriving via
only counts as being an Independent Character Deep Strike carrying Dante ever benefit from his
when their retinue is destroyed (such as a Tau „Tactical Precision‟ special rule?
Commander with Bodyguard) be chosen as the A: No it does not [clarification].
target for the curse for the „Death Mask of Ref: BA.23D.01
Sanguinius‟?
A: They cannot. And if the enemy army contains no +BA.53F.02 – Q: If Dante‟s unit disembarks from a
Independent Characters before deployment, then no enemy Stormraven via „Skies of Blood‟, do they benefit from
model will be cursed [clarification]. his „Tactical Precision‟ special rule (assuming they‟re
equipped with Jump Packs)?
A: Yes they do [clarification].
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 34

THE ANGELIC HOST: CHAPTER MASTER GABRIEL SETH (page 55)

+BA.55C.01 – Q: Is the „+1‟ Strength bonus provided +BA.55C.02 – Q: What exactly is the „Rending‟
by „Furious Charge‟ added to the S8 of the „Blood special rule that the „Blood Reaver‟ has?
Reaver‟? A: This means it is a „Rending Weapon‟ as described on
A: Yes, so when Seth assaults, his Attacks are made at a page 42 of the rulebook [clarification].
Strength of 9 [clarification]. Ref: BA.49C.02, TYR.83E.01
Ref: BA.45C.01, BA.49C.01, IG.44.02, SM.99H.01
+BA.55D.01 – Q: Can „Whirlwind of Gore‟ be used to
automatically hit vehicles without a WS?
A: Yes it can [RAW].

BLOOD ANGELS WARGEAR: WEAPONS (pages 56-58)

+BA.59H.01 – Q: Can the Servo Arm‟s additional

Powerfist attack be used the same phase a
Techmarine uses his Power Weapon?
A: Yes it can [clarification].
Ref: BT.28J.01, DA.31B.01, IG.34C.01, SM.71C.01, SW.38C.01

BLOOD ANGELS WARGEAR: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (pages 60-61)

+BA.60C.01 – Q: If a Dreadnought is engaged in +BA.60I.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle-

combat against multiple enemy units, do the mounted weapon [clarification].
additional attacks generated by Blood Talons have to Ref: BT.29G.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01, SM.103D.01,
go against the same enemy unit that the unsaved SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01
wounds were inflicted on, or can the player choose
to direct the additional attacks against a different +BA.60K.01 – Q: Can the Magna-Grapple drag a
enemy unit? vehicle in a squadron out of coherency?
A: The Dreadnought may freely split any additional attacks A: Yes it can [RAW].
onto any enemy units he is engaged with [clarification].
+BA.60K.02 – Q: Can the Magna-Grapple drag an
+BA.60D.01 – Demolisher Cannon: The „Type‟ of this immobilized or stunned vehicle? If so, is that vehicle
weapon should be: Ordnance 1, Large Blast [typo]. then able to „move normally‟ in its next turn?
A: Immobile and stunned vehicles can be dragged, however
+BA.60G.01 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader or doing so does not remove any prior restrictions against
Redeemer is destroyed (by ramming an enemy them moving normally in future phases [clarification].
vehicle, for example) and its embarked passengers
charge into combat the ensuing Assault phase do +BA.60K.03 – Q: Can the Magna-Grapple drag a
they still benefit from Frag Assault Launchers? Super-Heavy vehicle or Flyer in games that use such
A: Yes [RAW]. vehicles (such as with Apocalypse)?
Ref: BT.42B.03, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01, SM.75B.01, A: Neither vehicle type may be dragged [rules change].
SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 35

BLOOD ANGELS WARGEAR: EQUIPMENT (pages 62-63)

+BA.62B.01 – Q: When exactly does a player booby- +BA.62B.03 – Q: If a Drop Pod or Mycetic Spore lands
trap terrain with Cluster Bombs? in a booby-trapped piece of terrain, what happens?
A: After terrain is settled upon. In the case of standard A: The booby-trap is triggered against the Drop Pod or
rulebook missions that means before the roll to select a Mycetic Spore before the unit inside disembarks
mission is made [RAW]. [clarification].
Ref: SM.67A.01 Ref: SM.67A.03

+BA.62B.02 – Q: If a unit starts the game in a booby-

trapped piece of terrain, what happens?
A: The booby-trap will be triggered the first time the unit
moves [clarification].
Ref: SM.67A.02

BLOOD ANGELS WARGEAR: PSYCHIC POWERS (page 63)

+BA.63A.01 – Q: Which, if any, Blood Angels Psychic +BA.63H.01 – Q: How wide is the „line‟ for „Blood Boil‟
Powers require line of sight to use? and is any kind of „to hit‟ roll needed for the power?
A: All of the Blood Angels powers that are Psychic Shooting A: The „line‟ has no thickness (use the edge of a tape
Attacks by definition require line of sight to their target(s). In measure) and no „to hit‟ roll is needed [clarification].
the case of „Blood Lance‟, line of sight is required to the first
enemy unit hit by its „line‟ [clarification]. +BA.63H.02 – Q: If the psyker is part of a unit, is
„Blood Lance‟ restricted by where the rest of his unit
+BA.63D.01 – Q: If multiple „Might of Heroes‟ are shoots?
used on the same unit in a single phase, what A: Yes, the first enemy unit hit by the „line‟ must be the same
happens? enemy unit that the rest of his squad is firing at
A: No single model in a unit can gain more than +D3 Attacks [clarification].
in a single phase, no matter how many „Might of Heroes‟ are Ref: CD.73A.01, DA.39D.01, ELD.28F.01, SW.37H.02, WH.14E.01
used on the unit [clarification].
+BA.63H.03 – Q: If a psyker uses „Blood Lance‟ does
+BA.63E.01 – Q: Does a unit affected by „Shackle it restrict which enemy unit he may charge in the
Soul‟ have to test to make pile-in and consolidation subsequent Assault phase?
moves? If assaulted by the enemy does it have to test A: Yes, he may only declare an assault against the first
in order to attack back? enemy unit that was hit by the „line‟ [clarification].
A: No in all cases. The unit only needs to test in order to Ref: CD.73A.02, DA.39D.02, ELD.28F.02, SW.37H.03, WH.14E.02
move [in the movement phase], run, shoot or [initiate an]
+BA.63H.04 – Q: Does „Blood Lance‟ affect embarked
assault [clarification].
units?
A: No, it does not [clarification].
+BA.63F.01 – Q: Does „Shield of Sanguinius‟ give
friendly vehicles within 6” a „5+‟ cover save?
A: Yes it does [clarification].
Ref: RB.62B.01, SW.37C.01

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 82-84)

+BA.84B.01 – Q: Does taking a Blood Angel HQ

choice that is not an Independent Characters still
allow a unit of Honour Guard to be selected?
A: Yes, however note that these characters are unable to
join their Honour Guard unit (as they are not ICs) [RAW].
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 36

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 85-87)

+BA.85C.01 – Q: Is a Furioso Librarian allowed to +BA.87B.01 – Sanguinary Priest: Replace the following
select from the weapon and equipment options Option: “Replace all wargear with Terminator Armour with
listed? Chalice of Blood and power sword” with: “Replace all
A: Absolutely, except for the Blood Talons option (as one of wargear with Terminator Armor, Blood Chalice and Power
its Blood Fists is already upgraded) [clarification]. Weapon” [typo].

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: TROOPS (pages 88-89)

+BA.88A.01 – Q: Do Lemartes and Death Company

Tycho count as „Death Company models‟ towards the
requirement for including Death Company
Dreadnoughts in the army?
A: They do not [clarification].

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: DEDICATED TRANSPORTS (pages 90-91)

+BA.90.01 – Q: Several units indicate that they may +BA.90C.01 – Drop Pod: The Storm Bolter and optional
take „any‟ dedicated transport (such as with Tactical Deathwind Launcher are both pintle-mounted [clarification].
Squads, for example), does this include Land
Raiders, Crusaders and Redeemers?
+BA.91A.01 – Land Raider: The twin-linked Heavy Bolter
A: Yes it does [clarification].
is hull-mounted, the twin-linked Lascannons are sponson-
mounted and the optional Multi-melta is pintle-mounted
+BA.90A.01 – Rhino: The Storm Bolter is pintle-mounted [clarification].
[clarification].

+BA.91B.01 – Land Raider Crusader: The twin-linked

+BA.90B.01 – Razorback: The twin-Linked Heavy Bolter
Assault Cannon is hull-mounted, the Hurricane Bolters are
is turret-mounted, as are its replacements [clarification].
sponson-mounted and the optional Multi-melta is pintle-
mounted [clarification].
+BA.90B.02 – Q: Can a unit containing more than six
models be equipped with a Razorback transport?
+BA.91C.01 – Land Raider Redeemer: The twin-linked
A: Yes, but unless the unit is split via the „Combat Squads‟
Assault Cannon is hull-mounted, the Flamestorm cannons
rule it will be unable to embark on the vehicle until it is
are sponson-mounted and the optional Multi-melta is pintle-
reduced to six models or less [RAW].
Ref: SM.135B.02 mounted [clarification].
BLOOD ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (BA) 37

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 92-93)

+BA.92B.01 – Land Speeder Squadron: All Land +BA.92C.01 – Baal Predator: The twin-linked Assault
Speeder weapons are hull-mounted [clarification]. Cannon and replacement Flamestorm Cannon are both
turret-mounted [clarification].

BLOOD ANGELS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 94-95)

+BA.94A.01 – Q: What mounting type do the twin- +BA.95B.01 – Vindicator: The Demolisher Cannon is
linked Heavy Bolter, twin-linked Assault Cannon and hull-mounted and the Storm Bolter is pintle-mounted
Blood Strike Missiles count as on a Stormraven [clarification].
Gunship?
A: Until an official Games Workshop model is produced,
+BA.95C.01 – Whirlwind: The Whirlwind Multiple Missile
how the weapons are mounted on the actual model is what
Launcher is turret-mounted [clarification].
determines what type of mounting they count as. You must
explain to your opponent before the game what type of
mounting you will be playing each of these weapons as
[clarification].

+BA.94C.01 – Predator: The Autocannon and

replacement twin-linked Lascannon are both turret-
mounted [clarification].
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CHAOS DAEMONS DAEMONIC FORCES: KU‟GATH (Page 48)

CD.48E.01 – Q: Is each Nurgling base created by

Ku‟gath worth a Kill Point in „Annihilation‟ games?
A: Yes [RAW].

CHAOS DAEMONS DAEMONIC FORCES: EPIDEMIUS (Page 52)

CD.52D.01 – Q: For the „Tally of Pestilence‟, do CD.52D.03 – Q: Do models that have lost their last
Ku‟gath, Epidemius, Nurglings and Plague Ogryns wound but have an ability that can bring them back
(from Imperial Armor) all count as a follower of into the game (like Inquisitorial bionics or Necron
Nurgle? „We‟ll Be Back‟) count towards Epidemius‟ tally?
A: Yes to all [clarification]. A: No, only when the models have been removed from the
table as casualties do they count towards the tally
CD.52D.02 – Q: Which of the following situations [clarification].
counts as a model killed by a follower of Nurgle for
the „Tally of Pestilence‟?
A: [clarification]:
Counts as killed by a follower of Nurgle
Models killed by an exploding or wrecked vehicle that
was destroyed by a follower of Nurgle.
A follower of Nurgle killed by his own Daemon weapon.
Does not count as killed by a follower of Nurgle
Casualties caused by „No Retreat!‟
Casualties caused by „Perils of the Warp‟.
Casualties caused by failed Dangerous Terrain checks.

CHAOS DAEMONS DAEMONIC FORCES: THE BLUE SCRIBES (Page 53)

+CD.53D.01 – Q: When exactly do the Blue Scribes

declare targets for their ranged attacks, before or
after rolling for „Watch This!‟?
A: After. First declare the „first‟ and „second‟ ranged attacks
you wish the Blue Scribes to use and then roll for „Watch
This!‟. Only once the two attacks they will use have been
determined are targets (if applicable) declared for the attacks
[clarification].

CHAOS DAEMONS DAEMONIC FORCES: THE CHANGELING (Page 54)

CD.54C.01 – Q: If a unit is successfully affected by CD.54C.02 – Q: Can „Glamour of Tzeentch‟ be used

„Glamour of Tzeentch‟ and some models are armed to force a psyker to use a psychic power?
with multiple weapons, which player chooses what A: Yes, provided the power is a psychic shooting attack and
weapons are fired? the psyker would normally be allowed to use the power
A: The player controlling the Changeling chooses which [clarification].
weapons and what firing modes (if applicable) the firing
models use [clarification].
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CHAOS DAEMONS DAEMONIC FORCES: THE CHANGELING (Page 54) CONTINUED

CD.54C.04 – Q: What happens if „Glamour of CD.54C.05 – Q: If „Glamour of Tzeentch‟ is used to

Tzeentch‟ is used to fire a weapon or psychic make a Rune Priest cast „Jaws of the World Wolf‟,
shooting attack that automatically affects certain what happens?
units or models (such as with Necron „Gauss Flux A: The Daemon player chooses which direction the line is
Arcs‟ or Chaos „Aura of Decay‟)? traced for „Jaws‟. However, the first model the line crosses
A: If the firing model normally has no choice over which must be from the unit nominated as the target for the
units/models are affected, then „Glamour of Tzeentch‟ Glamoured unit‟s shooting (and in line of sight) [clarification].
cannot change which units are affected by these types of
weapons/abilities [clarification]. +CD.54C.06 – Q: If „Glamour of Tzeentch‟ is used to
make a Librarian cast „Blood Lance‟, what happens?
A: The Daemon player chooses which direction the line is
traced for „Blood Lance‟. However, the first enemy unit the
line crosses must be the target of the Glamoured unit‟s
shooting (and in line of sight) [clarification].

CHAOS DAEMONS: DAEMONIC GIFTS (Pages 73-76)

CD.73A.01 – Q: If a model using „Boon of Mutation‟ is +CD.73A.06 – Q: If „Boon of Mutation‟ turns a model
part of a unit, is his target restricted by where the into a Spawn that is in base contact with the enemy,
rest of his unit shoots? are there any restrictions on where the Spawn can
A: The model using „Boon of Mutation‟ must pick a model be moved on the table (besides not being within 1”
from within the same enemy unit that the rest of his squad of the enemy)?
is firing at [clarification]. A: Yes, move the Spawn only the minimum distance needed
Ref: BA.63H.02, DA.39D.01, ELD.28F.01, SW.37H.02, WH.14E.01 to be more than 1” away from every enemy model (and this
can allow the Spawn to move „through‟ enemy models if
CD.73A.02 – Q: If a model uses „Boon of Mutation‟ necessary to do so) [clarification].
does it restrict which enemy unit he may charge in Ref: IG.63B.01
the subsequent Assault phase?
A: Yes, he may only declare an assault against the enemy CD.73C.01 – Q: When Deep Striking near a Chaos
unit that contains (or contained) his target [clarification]. Icon, does the player get to pre-measure to make
Ref: BA.63H.03, DA.39D.02, ELD.28F.02, SW.37H.03, WH.14E.02 sure the unit lands within 6” of it?
A: Unlike similar gear in other codices (which allow the
CD.73A.03 – Q: Are spawn created by „Boon of player to “choose” to land within range), a Daemon player
Mutation‟ worth a Kill Point when destroyed? must place the initial model from the Deep Striking unit on
A: Yes [RAW]. the table before checking to see if is actually within range of
Ref: CSM.88C.02 the Icon or not [clarification].

CD.73A.04 – Q: Can „Boon of Mutation‟ target an CD.75B.01 – Q: If a unit is hit by multiple „Pavane(s)
enemy model embarked on a vehicle/building? of Slaanesh‟ by a single firer (such as by „The
A: No, as the ability requires the target model within 6” to Masque‟) what happens?
be picked (and embarked models are not physically on the A: No matter how many times „Pavane‟ hits the target, only
table to be picked from) [clarification]. a single roll is made to see how far the target moves
[clarification].
+CD.73A.05 – Q: What happens if „Boon of Mutation‟
turns an enemy into Spawn, but there isn‟t any room CD.75B.02 – Q: Can the Pavane of Slaanesh be used
to place the Spawn model because of surrounding against a unit that has „[Gone] to Ground‟?
(now) friendly Daemon models? A: Yes, although after the move the unit will return to its
A: The Spawn is not lost if there isn‟t enough space to place „[Gone] to Ground‟ status [RAW].
the model onto the table. Instead, push the friendly models Ref: BT.23A.03, CSM.88E.02, RB.24A.02
out of the way by the minimum amount needed to place the
Spawn onto the table [clarification].
Ref: CSM.61A.01, CSM.88C.03
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CHAOS DAEMONS: DAEMONIC GIFTS (Pages 73-76) CONTINUED

CD.75B.03 – Q: Can a model who is able to use CD.75F.02 – Q: If a model uses „Aura of Decay‟ does it
Pavane of Slaanesh and another ranged attack use prohibit which enemy unit he may charge in the
the Pavane to move an enemy unit into position and subsequent Assault phase?
then immediately shoot at it with Breath of Chaos A: As it doesn‟t target a specific enemy unit the firer is free
(for example)? to choose his Assault target as normal [clarification].
A: No. When dealing with the firing from a single unit, all hits Ref: CSM.88F.02
are determined before Pavane of Slaanesh actually moves
the unit (Pavane moves models in the „roll to wound‟ step of CD.75F.03 – Q: Does „Aura of Decay‟ require line of
the shooting process) [clarification]. sight? Must casualties come from affected models
Ref: CSM.88E.03 within 6” of the daemon using it?
A: As a ranged weapon, it does require line of sight which
CD.75F.01 – Q: If a model using „Aura of Decay‟ is means any units completely out of line of sight cannot be
part of a unit, does the rest of his unit‟s firing have to affected by it. Resolve any wounds it causes via the normal
target one of the enemy units affected by it? shooting rules for casualties, which includes cover saves
A: The use of Aura of Decay does not affect his unit‟s choice [clarification].
of targets [clarification]. Ref: CSM.88F.03
Ref: CSM.88F.01
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CHAOS SPACE MARINES: CHAOS DREADNOUGHT (Page 40)

CSM.40A.01 – Q: Will a Chaos Dreadnought

suffering from „Fire Frenzy‟ pivot to face a target
directly behind itself (if that is the closest target)?
A: No. The Dreadnought selects the closest target within
the 45 degree arc of fire of any of its weapons and then
pivots to face that target [clarification].

CHAOS SPACE MARINES: FORCES OF CHAOS: KHARN THE BETRAYER (Page 48)

+CSM.48C.01 – Q: Kharn is “immune to the effects CSM.48C.04 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is
of psychic powers”. What exactly is meant by this? prevented from moving by a psychic power (such as
A: Kharn is completely unaffected by all the following with „Shackle Soul‟ or „Word of the Emperor‟) what
enemy powers (the power is not cancelled, Kharn just happens?
ignores its effects): A: Kharn is unaffected by the power but cannot move as
Blood Angels: Blood Boil, Blood Lance, Fear of the the rest of the unit is not allowed to move (and a unit
Darkness, Shackle Soul, Smite. always moves at the speed of its slowest model) [RAW].
Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of
Chaos, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos. CSM.48C.05 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is
Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Sanctuary, Scourging, Word
affected by Eldar „Doom‟, what happens?
of the Emperor.
Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm.
A: As Kharn is not actually allocated any wounds until after
Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War, Veil of all „to wound‟ rolls are completed, in this case Doom does
Tears. affect Kharn [clarification].
Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Nightshroud, Soulstorm,
Weaken Resolve. CSM.48C.06 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is
Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse, Zzap. affected by a psychic power that prevents his unit
Space Marines: The Avenger, Null Zone, Smite, Vortex of from shooting (such as with „Shackle Soul‟,
Doom.
„Nightshroud‟ or „Veil of Tears‟), what happens?
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World
Wolf, Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s
A: Kharn ignores the psychic power and is therefore able to
Wrath, Thunderclap. fire even if the rest of his unit cannot [clarification].
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze,
Leech Essence, Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Shadow in the CSM.48C.07 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that has
Warp, Warp Blast, Warp Lance. its Ld reduced by a psychic power (such as „Weaken
Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Hammer of the Resolve‟), what happens?
Witches, Purgatus, Scourging, Word of the Emperor. A: Kharn ignores the power and retains his Ld of 10 (which
* Please note Kharn cannot benefit from any friendly psychic can then be used for his unit‟s Ld tests) [clarification].
powers as well [clarification].
Ref: BT.25A.03, DH.18C.01, SW.62M.01, WH.16E.01, WH.18.01B, CSM.48C.08 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is
WH.21I.01
affected by Witch Hunters „Divine Pronouncement‟
power, what happens?
CSM.48C.02 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is hit
A: The power affects the unit as usual. If the Morale Test is
by a psychic shooting attack can wounds be
failed, Kharn will Fall Back along with the unit
allocated to him (using the normal allocation rules
[clarification].
for shooting) that he then ignores?
A: Yes [RAW].

CSM.48C.03 – Q: If Kharn is part of a unit that is hit

by „Lash of Submission‟ what happens?
A: Kharn ignores the ability and since a unit always moves
at the speed of the slowest model, his unit does not move.
However, if the unit fails its pinning test, Kharn will „[Go] to
Ground‟ with them [RAW].
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CHAOS SPACE MARINES: FORCES OF CHAOS: FABIUS BILE (Pages 52-53)

CSM.53F.01 – Q: What counts as a „Chaos Space

Marine Squad‟ for Fabius‟s „Enhanced Warriors‟
special rule?
A: Only „Chaos Space Marines‟ units (pg 96 of the codex)
[clarification].

CHAOS SPACE MARINES: SUMMONED DAEMONS (Pages 61-63)

CSM.61A.01 – Q: What happens if a Greater Demon CSM.61A.02 – Q: May a model that has „[Gone] to
possesses a model, but there isn‟t any room to place Ground‟ be possessed by a Greater Demon? If yes,
the Daemon model because of surrounding models? does the Greater Daemon also count as having
A: A Greater Demon is not lost if there isn‟t enough space to „[Gone] to Ground‟?
place the model onto the table. Instead, push the A: Yes, a model that has „[Gone] to Ground‟ may be
friendly/enemy models out of the way by the minimum possessed and if so, the Greater Demon does not count as
amount needed to place the Daemon onto the table having „[Gone] to Ground‟ [RAW].
[clarification].
Ref: CD.73A.05, CSM.88C.03

CHAOS SPACE MARINES WARGEAR: ICONS OF CHAOS (Page 81)

CSM.81B.01 – Q: Can Daemons be summoned to a CSM.81B.02 – Q: If an Independent Character with

Chaos Icon in a unit that has „[Gone] to Ground‟? Jump Pack/Wings Deep Strikes into play joined to a
A: As the unit itself takes no action, yes Daemons may be unit of Terminators/Obliterators, can this unit utilize
summoned to their Icon [RAW]. an Icon on the table to avoid scattering?
A: No, as models Deep Striking with Wings/Jump Packs may
not use an Icon to prevent their scatter [clarification].

CHAOS SPACE MARINES WARGEAR: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (Page 85)

CSM.85H.01 – Q: Do models with „wings‟ take

dangerous terrain tests for ending their move in
terrain as with Jump Infantry?
A: Yes, as this is part of the rules for moving as Jump
Infantry [clarification].

CHAOS SPACE MARINES WARGEAR: ARMOUR (Page 86)

CSM.86B.01 – Q: Do Chaos models in Terminator

Armor always count as stationary when firing rapid
fire weapons?
A: No they do not [RAW].
Ref: BT.29A.01, DH.19A.01, DA.53D.01

CHAOS SPACE MARINES WARGEAR: VEHICLE ARMOURY (Page 87)

+CSM.87G.01 – Havoc Launcher: is a pintle-mounted

weapon [clarification].
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CHAOS SPACE MARINES WARGEAR: PSYCHIC POWERS (Page 88)

CSM.88.01 – Q: Which Chaos psychic powers are CSM.88E.02 – Q: The online GW Chaos FAQ says that
psychic shooting attacks? an enemy unit can‟t be affected by Lash of
A: Doombolt, Wind of Chaos, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Submission if it fails its Pinning test, does that mean
Rot and Bolt of Change [clarification]. Lash can‟t be used against any unit that has „[Gone]
to Ground‟?
+CSM.88B.01 – Q: Can a psyker who has used A: The GW FAQ ruling was made under the previous pinning
„Warptime‟ choose to only re-roll some of his „to hit‟ rules. Under the new rules, even a unit which has failed a
and „to wound‟ rolls, or must he re-roll all of them if Pinning test and „[Gone] to Ground‟ can be affected by Lash
he wishes to re-roll any? of Submission (although after the move it will return to its
A: Yes, the psyker may pick and choose which of his „to hit‟ „[Gone] to Ground‟ status) [RAW].
and „to wound‟ rolls he wishes to re-roll [clarification]. Ref: BT.23A.03, CD.75B.02, RB.24A.02

CSM.88C.01 – Q: If the psyker is part of a unit, does CSM.88E.03 – Q: Can an Independent Character
use of „Gift of Chaos‟ restrict where his unit can shoot joined to a unit use „Lash‟ to move an enemy unit into
or assault in the subsequent shooting and assault position and then have the rest of his unit
phases? immediately shoot at it with flamers (for example)?
A: No as Gift of Chaos is not a psychic shooting attack A: No. When dealing with the firing from a single unit, all hits
[clarification]. are determined before „Lash‟ actually moves the unit („Lash‟
moves models in the „roll to wound‟ step of the shooting
CSM.88C.02 – Q: Are spawn created by „Gift of Chaos‟ process) [clarification].
worth a Kill Point when destroyed? Ref: CD.75B.03
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: CD.73A.03 CSM.88F.01 – Q: If a psyker is part of a unit, does the
rest of his unit‟s firing have to target one of the
enemy units affected by „Nurgles Rot‟?
+CSM.88C.03 – Q: What happens if „Gift of Chaos‟
A: The use of Nurgle‟s Rot does not affect his unit‟s choice of
turns an enemy into Spawn, but there isn‟t any room
targets [clarification].
to place the Spawn model because of surrounding Ref: CD.75F.01
models?
A: The Spawn is not lost if there isn‟t enough space to place CSM.88F.02 – Q: If a psyker uses „Nurgles Rot‟ does it
the model onto the table. Instead, push the friendly/enemy prohibit which enemy unit he may charge in the
models out of the way by the minimum amount needed to subsequent Assault phase?
place the Spawn onto the table [clarification]. A: As it doesn‟t target a specific enemy unit the psyker is free
Ref: CD.73A.05, CSM.61A.01
to choose his Assault target as normal [clarification].
Ref: CD.75F.02
CSM.88E.01 – Q: If an enemy unit is moved by
multiple Lash of Submissions in the same turn can it
take multiple dangerous terrain tests? CSM.88F.03 – Q: Does „Nurgles Rot‟ require line of
A: Yes, if both moves start, end or pass through dangerous sight? Must casualties come from affected models
terrain then a test will be made for each individual move within 6” of the daemon using it?
[RAW]. A: As a psychic shooting attack, it does require line of sight,
which means any units completely out of line of sight cannot
be affected by it. Resolve any wounds it causes via the
normal shooting rules for casualties, which includes cover
saves [clarification].
Ref: CD.75F.03

CHAOS SPACE MARINES ARMY LIST: TROOPS (Pages 96-98)

CSM.96B.01 – Chaos Rhino: The twin-linked Bolter is

pintle-mounted [clarification].
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DH.GEN.01 – DAEMONHUNTER UNIT TYPES

All units are „Infantry‟ except for the following:
Units with an Armor Value are „Vehicles‟
[clarification]

GREY KNIGHTS SPECIAL RULES (page 8)

DH.08E.01 – Q: „The Shrouding‟ says that “Guess DH.08G.01 – Q: What, if anything does „Daemonic
Range Weapons” and Ordnance fire as normal but Infestation‟ do when playing with Chaos Space
double their scatter distance. Does this also apply to Marine and Chaos Daemon armies?
regular blast weapons? A: Ignore this rule completely as the „Sustained Attack‟ rule
A: No, follow the RAW. Only Ordnance and Guess Range isn‟t included in the current rules [clarification].
(Barrage) weapons follow this rule. All other weapons don‟t
fire if they aren‟t within spotting distance [RAW].

DH.08F.01 – Rites of Exorcism: Ignore all references to

“Instability tests” as this is a rule from a previous edition of
the game [clarification].

ORDO MALLEUS PSYCHIC POWERS (page 12)

DH.12A.01 – Q: What, if anything, does „Banishment‟ DH.12D.02 – Q: Does Holocaust ever scatter and are
do? models partially covered by the blast hit
A: Ignore this power completely as it refers to rules that are automatically or only on the roll of a „4+‟?
no longer current [clarification]. A: Holocaust‟s blast does not scatter and models partially
covered are hit on a roll of „4+‟ [clarification].
DH.12D.01 – Q: Can the Holocaust be used if the
psyker isn‟t locked in combat? And what is an
„Ordnance template‟?
A: The power may only be used if the psyker is locked in
combat and in this case an „Ordnance template‟ means the
large blast marker [clarification].

INQUISITORIAL HENCHMEN (pages 13-15)

DH.15C.01 – Q: How does the Mystic‟s ability function +DH.15C.02 – Q: How does the Mystic‟s ability
against a Space Marine unit that arrives via Drop Pod function against a Tyranid unit that arrives via
and then splits into combat squads? „Mycetic Spore‟?
A: After the units have disembarked and been split, the „free A: After the unit has disembarked, the „free shots‟ provided
shots‟ provided by the Mystic are taken at either the Drop by the Mystic are taken at either the Mycetic Spore or at the
Pod or at one of the two disembarked units [clarification]. disembarked unit (but not both) [clarification].
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DAEMONHUNTERS ARMOURY (pages 16-19)

DH.16A.01 – Q: Does a Daemonhunter Storm Shield DH.16C.05 – Q: Can weapons that may only be used
count as a single-handed weapon in close combat? „once per game‟ be used for Auspex shooting? If so,
A: No, the note in the codex saying as much simply explains does this count as its one use?
why the Storm Shield is located where it is on the Armoury A: A one-use weapon may be used for Auspex shooting, but
page [clarification]. doing so will count as its one use for the game [clarification].
Ref: BT.27C.04, WH.20A.05
DH.16B.01 – Q: Does an Anointed Weapon get bonus
penetration against a Defiler or Soul Grinder? Also, DH.16D.01 – Q: Can Daemonhunter Bionics be used
what is a “Possessed Dreadnought”? even if the model was killed by Instant Death or
A: The Anointed Weapon rolls 2D6+Strengh against Defilers, something that automatically removes the model
Plague Hulks and Soul Grinders. Ignore the reference to a from play as a casualty?
“Possessed Dreadnought” as it no longer exists in the current A: Yes against Instant Death, but no against things that just
rules [clarification]. remove the model from the table [RAW].
Ref: WH.20B.01
DH.16C.01 – Q: Can a model/unit with an Auspex fire
at every infiltrating unit within 4D6”, or just one? DH.17E.01 – Q: Can a model using Digital Weapons
A: A model/unit with an Auspex waits until all infiltrators use another special weapon in the same round of
have been set up, rolls 4D6” once, and may then fire once at combat?
each enemy unit within this distance (provided they are also A: Yes [clarification].
within range and line of sight). If both sides have units with Ref: WH.21C.01
Auspexes/Surveyors, randomly determine which player fires
his units first [clarification]. DH.17E.02 – Q: Can Digital Weapons be used against
Ref: BT.27C.01, IG.35N.01, WH.20A.01 vehicles without a WS and if so do they always hit on
a „4+‟?
DH.16C.02 – Q: Is the shooting granted by an Auspex A: Yes and yes [RAW].
subject to the Night Fighting rules? Ref: WH.21C.02
A: If Night Fighting is in effect at the start of the game, after
all infiltrators are deployed and the 4D6” Auspex distance is DH.17F.01 – Q: Does the Emperor‟s Tarot also affect
established, make a separate Night Fighting sight roll the roll to „seize the initiative‟?
(2D6x3) for each enemy infiltrating unit the player wishes to A: No [clarification].
fire upon. Infiltrating units beyond this distance rolled may
not be fired at [RAW]. DH.17H.01 – Q: Does a Daemonhunter Force Weapon
Ref: BT.27C.02, WH.20A.02 „[slay] outright‟ as in the codex or does it inflict
„instant death‟ as in the rulebook?
DH.16C.03 – Q: Can a Psyker who is allowed to shoot A: The Daemonhunter Force Weapon slays outright and
due to an Auspex, use a psychic shooting attack therefore models immune to Instant Death can still be
instead? affected by it [RAW].
A: Only if the psychic shooting attack specifically targets a Ref: WH.21H.01
single enemy unit [rules change]. The psyker may use a
psychic shooting attack against each enemy unit he shoots at DH.17K.01 – Q: Can a model locked in combat reveal
(even with the same ability), but he must pass a separate a Holy Relic or is fighting in combat considered a
psychic test (if applicable) each time. “move”?
Ref: WH.20A.03 A: A model locked in combat may reveal a holy relic but will
not be able to pile-in or make a consolidation move
DH.16C.04 – Q: Can „once per turn‟ weapons and (although he will not prevent the rest of his unit from making
abilities (such as a Master-Crafted Weapon) be used a sweeping advance, pile-in or consolidation) [clarification].
for Auspex shooting? If so, how many times may it be Ref: WH.21K.01
used?
A: They may be used each time the model or unit shoots at
an enemy infiltrating unit. Using these weapons or abilities
before the game does not limit their use in the first turn
[clarification].
Ref: BT.27C.03, WH.20A.04
DAEMONHUNTERS CODEX QUERIES (DH) 46

DAEMONHUNTERS ARMOURY (pages 16-19) CONTINUED

+DH.18C.01 – Q: Units containing a „Null Rod‟ are not DH.18G.01 – Q: Can multiple Daemonhunter Psychic
“affected” by Psychic Powers. What exactly is meant Hoods be used against a single enemy psychic power
by this? attempt?
A: The unit is completely unaffected by all the following A: No [rules change].
enemy powers (the power is not cancelled, the unit with the Ref: WH.22I.01
Null Rod just ignores its effects):
Blood Angels: Blood Boil, Blood Lance, Fear of the DH.18K.01 – Q: How does a Daemonhunter Storm
Darkness, Shackle Soul, Smite. Shield work?
Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of A: Pick one enemy model in the unit the bearer is engaged
Chaos, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos. with – if that model is directing its attacks against the
Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Sanctuary, Scourging, Word bearer‟s unit it must roll „to hit‟ and „to wound‟ separately.
of the Emperor.
Only wounds from this enemy model may be saved by the
Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm.
Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War, Veil of
Storm Shield [clarification].
Tears.
Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Nightshroud, Soulstorm, DH.18M.01 – Q: How does a Daemonhunter Teleport
Weaken Resolve. Homer work?
Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse, Zzap. A: If a Teleporting unit chooses to Deep Strike within 6” of
Space Marines: The Avenger, Null Zone, Smite, Vortex of the model with the teleport homer then they won‟t scatter.
Doom. The teleport homer must be on the table at the start of the
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World
turn to be used [clarification].
Wolf, Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s
Wrath, Thunderclap.
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze, DH.19A.01 – Q: Do Daemonhunter models in
Leech Essence, Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Shadow in the Terminator Armor always count as stationary when
Warp, Warp Blast, Warp Lance. shooting a rapid fire weapon? Can they assault the
Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Hammer of the same turn they shoot a rapid fire or heavy weapon?
Witches, Purgatus, Scourging, Word of the Emperor. A: They may assault the same turn they shoot with rapid fire
* Please note that units with a Null Rod cannot benefit from any or heavy weapons [rules change]. They do not, however
friendly psychic powers as well [clarification]. always count as stationary when shooting a rapid fire
Ref: BT.25A.03, CSM.48C.01, SW.62M.01, WH.16E.01, WH.18.01B, weapon (just with heavy weapons) [RAW].
WH.21I.01 Ref: BT.29A.01, CSM.86B.01, DA.53D.01

DH.18F.01 – Q: Do Psycannon Bolts ignore cover DH.19A.02 – Q: Do Daemonhunter models in

saves? Terminator Armor count as two models for the
A: No [clarification]. purposes of transport capacity when embarked on
Ref: WH.22H.01 allied transport vehicles?
A: Yes they do [clarification].

DAEMONHUNTERS VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 19)

DH.19E.01 – Blessed: Ignore the references to “Mutated DH.19I.01 – Pintle-Mounted Storm Bolter: Ignore the
Hull”, “Living Vehicle” and “Parasitic Possession” as these last sentence as it refers to a rule from a previous edition
rules are no longer found in the current Chaos Space of the game [clarification].
Marine codex [clarification].
DH.19M.01 – Q: How exactly do Daemonhunters
+DH.19H.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle- Smoke Launchers work?
mounted weapon [clarification]. A: Daemonhunters smoke launchers downgrade all
Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01, SM.103D.01, penetrating hits to glancing hits [RAW].
SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01 Ref: BT.29K.01, DA.55F.01
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DAEMONHUNTER ARMY LIST (page 20)

DH.20Q.01 – Q: Exactly what models are currently

considered a „daemon‟?
A: Ignore the rule in the codex and instead consult the
following guidelines [rules change]:
All models from the Chaos Daemons codex (excluding
Spawn created by „Boon of Mutation‟).
Chaos Space Marine Daemon Princes, Possessed Chaos
Space Marines, vehicles with the Daemonic Possession
upgrade, Summoned Greater and Lesser Daemons.
The Eldar Avatar.
Imperial Armor Daemon Lords and Spined Chaos
Beasts.

USING DAEMONHUNTERS WITH OTHER ARMY LISTS (page 21)

DH.21F.01 – Using Daemonhunters as Allies: Ignore

references to the “Dark Angels Hunt the Fallen” as it refers
to a rule from a previous Dark Angels codex. Also, replace
“Sisters of Battle” with “Witch Hunters”.

DAEMONHUNTER ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 22-23)

DH.22A.01/DH24A.01 – Q: Are Inquisitors and DH.22B.01 – Q: If an Inquisitor uses „Iron Will‟ to

Inquisitor Lords counted as psykers even if they don‟t pass a Morale Check in close combat does this trigger
take any psychic powers? „No Retreat‟ wounds?
A: Yes, as they have the „Psyker‟ special rule [RAW]. A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: SM.84B.01, WH.26B.01

DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 24-28)

DH.24B.01/DH.25B.01/DH26A.02 – Q: Can a DH.24B.03 – Q: Does a Daemonhost‟s „Terrify‟ power

Daemonhunter Death-Cult Assassin, Officio affect units locked in close combat?
Assassinorum Operative or Daemonhost be taken as A: No [clarification].
an ally in an army that only has a Witch Hunters
Inquisitor (or vice versa)? +DH.24B.04 – Q: If a Daemonhost „Teleports‟ and
A: Witch Hunters and Daemonhunters are discrete types of scatters within 1” of an enemy model, off the table,
Inquisitor. A Death-Cult Assassin, Officio Assassinorum into impassable terrain or on a friendly model, what
Operative and Daemonhost may only be taken in an army happens?
that has an Inquisitor from the same Codex [clarification]. A: Roll on the Deep Strike mishap table. If a „delayed‟ result
is rolled then the Daemonhost is put into Reserve and its
DH.24B.02 – Q: Daemonhosts are deployed “as a arrival rolled for normally in the following turn(s). When it
single unit”. Does that mean individual Daemonhosts arrives from Reserve it will deploy using the „Teleport‟ rules
can‟t be held in reserve? (do not roll for a new power as the Daemonhost is starting
A: All of a player‟s Daemonhosts must either be deployed at the turn out of play) [clarification].
the start of the game or held in Reserve. Only a single Ref: NEC.15I.01, SM.57H.03
Reserves roll is made to see if they arrive on the table each
turn [clarification]. +DH.24B.05 – Q: If a Daemonhost „Teleports‟ into
Ref: DH.25B.01, DA.27C.02, NEC.20A.01, WH.32B.01 difficult terrain does it take a dangerous terrain test?
A: No it does not [RAW].
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DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 24-28) CONTINUED

+DH.24B.06 – Q: When a Daemonhost moves using DH.26B.03 – Q: Does the Vindicare‟s Exitus Rifle
„Teleport‟ does he count as arriving via Deep Strike have the „sniper‟ special rule?
(for abilities that affect Deep Strike)? A: Yes, which means the rifle is rending and counts as S3
A: No, as „Teleport‟ only uses the Deep Strike rules for when rolling Armor Penetration against vehicles (even when
scattering (and mishaps) [clarification]. the „Turbo-Penetrator‟ round is used) [clarification].
Ref: WH.32A.02
+DH.24B.07 – Daemonhosts, Blood Boil: This rule
should read: “In the Daemonhunters‟ Shooting phase, place DH.27.01 – Q: Is the Culexus Assassin allowed to
the large blast marker with the center hole over the move through enemy models when charging if he
Daemonhost. All models underneath the marker (except can reach a psyker model?
the Daemonhost!) take a S3 hit at AP2” [typo]. A: No, he is only able to ignore the rule about having to
charge the closest model in the target enemy unit if doing
+DH.24B.08 – Q: How is a Daemonhost using so will allow him to get into base contact with a psyker
„Timeshift‟ affected when moving and assaulting [clarification].
through difficult terrain?
A: In both cases, roll for difficult terrain as usual but double DH.27.02 – Q: Does the Culexus Assassin‟s „Soulless‟
the result of the highest score [rules change]. special rule affect „Stubborn‟ units who are taking a
morale test?
+DH.24B.09 – Q: If a Daemonhost rolls a „6‟ for the A: Yes it does, as the „Soulless‟ special rule is not a Ld
number of Attacks it gets in close combat and then modifier (it just makes the unit count as having a different
doubles this with „Timeshift‟, how many Attacks does Ld value) [clarification].
Ref: IG.47D.02, NEC.17A.01, TYR.59B.01, WH.30B.02
it get?
A: 10 Attacks, plus any additional bonus attacks (such as DH.27.03 – Q: If a character‟s Ld is reduced to 7 by a
the +1A bonus for assaulting, for example) [clarification]. Culexus Assassin, and that character has the ability
to pass his Ld onto other units (such as Space
DH.25B.01 – Q: Death-Cult Assassins are deployed Marines „Rites of Battle‟), what Ld value would these
“as a single choice”. Does that mean individual other units use?
Death-Cult Assassins can‟t be held in reserve? A: The other units would use the character‟s new Ld of 7,
A: All Death-Cult Assassins from a single Elites choice must unless the ability specified that his unmodified Ld was used
either be deployed at the start of the game or held in (such as with the Witch Hunter‟s „Book of St. Lucius‟, for
Reserve. Only a single Reserves roll is made to see if they example) [clarification].
arrive on the table each turn [clarification]. Ref: NEC.17A.02, TYR.59B.02, WH.30B.03
Ref: DH.24B.02, DA.27C.02, NEC.20A.01, WH.32B.01
DH.27.04 – Q: How does a Culexus Assassin‟s
DH.26B.01 – Q: How does the Vindicare‟s turbo- „Soulless‟ special rule function against the Ork‟s „Mob
penetrator round work in regards to rending? Rule‟?
A: Because sniper rifles are rending, when rolling for armor A: In terms of replacing the mob‟s Ld with another value,
penetration, the Vindicare gets to add a D3 to the total for these two rules cancel each other out. This means the mob
each dice that comes up a six. So, if one of the three dice is will test on its standard Ld value unless it numbers 11 or
a six, the total penetration would be 6+2D6+D3+3 (giving a more models, in which case it is „Fearless‟ [clarification].
result between 12 and 22); if all three dice were sixes, the Ref: NEC.17A.03, WH.30B.04
total would be 18+3D3+3 (24 to 30!). Almost certainly
enough [clarification]. DH.28A.01 – Q: With the new vehicle damage table,
how does the neural shredder work against vehicles?
DH.26B.02 – Vindicare Marksman Special Rule: A: As there isn‟t a Glancing Hits table anymore, simply roll
Ignore the final sentence in parenthesis as it refers to a rule on the vehicle damage table, at „-4‟. Note that this modifier
from a previous edition of the game. is cumulative with other damage roll modifiers as (such as
the „+1‟ for being an AP1 weapon or when hitting an open-
topped vehicle) [clarification].
Ref: WH.31A.01
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DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 24-28) CONTINUED

DH.28A.02 – Q: Is the Callidus Assassin‟s „A Word in DH.28A.03 – Q: Can „A Word in your Ear‟ be used to
your Ear‟ used before or after Scout moves are move units that are outside of the normal
made? deployment zone (like infiltrators or units that have
A: The redeployment move and the Scouts move are both already made their Scout move)?
described as happening after deployment but before the A: Yes, so long as the Infiltrators, Scouts, etc. don‟t end up
first turn. In such cases the best way to proceed is to dice in a position they would not otherwise be allowed to deploy
off for which takes priority [RAW]. in [clarification].

DH.28B.01 – Q: How does the Eversor Assassin‟s

„fast shot‟ rule work in 5th edition?
A: It doesn‟t, as the rule is referring to the way pistols
worked in previous editions [clarification].

DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: TRANSPORTS (page 30)

DH.30A.01 – Q: Can Daemonhunter dedicated the rear. Up to two models can fire from the top hatch fire
transports be used by other units besides those that point. It also has the „Repair‟ special rule as follows: Roll
purchased them: D6 in the Shooting Phase if immobilized instead of
A: No [RAW]. shooting; on a „6‟, the vehicle is no longer immobilized
[clarification].
DH.30B.01 – Chimera: The access point is the rear hull
ramp. Up to two models may fire out of the top hatch fire DH.30D.01 – Land Raider: It has one access point on
point. Each Lasgun is a separate fire point that a passenger each side of the hull and one at the front. Models in
may use to fire a lasgun instead of its normal weapon. Terminator armor count as two models when embarked. It
Models in Terminator armor count as two models when has the „Machine Spirit‟ and „Assault Vehicle‟ special rules
embarked [clarification]. as presented in the GW online DH FAQ [clarification].

DH.30C.01 – Rhino: The Storm Bolter is pintle-mounted.

It has one access point of each side of the hull and one at

DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: INDUCTED & ALLIED UNITS (pages 30-31)

DH.30E.01 – Q: Can an allied Space Marine Scout DH.31D.01 – Q: Can an allied Space Marine tank
Squad include Sergeant Telion? include Brother-Sergeant Chronus?
A: Yes [clarification]. A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: WH.26A.01 Ref: WH.26A.03

DH.31C.01 – Space Marine Land Speeder Tornado: DH.31D.02 – Q: Can an inducted Imperial Guard
Ignore the reference to this unit as it is now incorporated Leman Russ Battle Tank include Knight Commander
into the basic Land Speeder Squadron entry [clarification]. Pask?
A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: WH.26A.04
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DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 31-32)

DH.31A.01 – Q: How does the Orbital Strike work DH.32B.01 – Grey Knight Land Raider Crusader: The
with the new blast rules? Hurricane Bolters are sponson-mounted, the Multi-melta is
A: Ignore the „(In)accuracy‟ special rule given in the Codex pintle-mounted and the twin-linked Assault Cannons are
and treat the attack as an Ordnance Barrage with the „firer‟ hull-mounted. It has one access point on each side of the
not having line of sight to the target. The blast marker is hull and one at the front [clarification]. It can carry up to
therefore placed anywhere in the terrain feature nominated sixteen models with models in Terminator armor counting as
and deviates 2D6” from that point. Also note that the Codex two models [rules change].
uses the older term „Ordnance Blast‟ to denote the use of
the large (5” diameter) blast marker [clarification]. DH.32B.02 – Q: Is a Grey Knight Land Raider
Crusader able to move at cruising speed and fire its
DH.31B.02 – Q: Is an Orbital Strike affected by the Hurricane bolters? What about if smoke launchers
Night Fighting rules at all? were used that turn or the vehicle is
A: No [clarification]. shaken/stunned?
Ref: WH.37B.01
A: Grey Knight Crusaders may fire their Hurricane bolters no
matter how far they move [RAW]. However they may not be
DH.31B.03 – Q: When hitting a vehicle, a Melta
used if the vehicle is unable to fire for any reason
Torpedo is an Ordnance weapon AND rolls 2D6 for
[clarification].
penetration. How exactly does this work?
A: First, roll two D6s and pick the highest (for being DH.32B.03 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader is
Ordnance), then add a further D6 to the total (for the destroyed (by ramming an enemy vehicle, for
Melta‟s 2D6 penetration rule) [clarification]. example) and its embarked passengers charge into
Ref: WH.37B.02
combat the ensuing Assault phase do they still
benefit from Frag Assault Launchers?
DH.32A.01 – Grey Knight Land Raider: It has one A: Yes [RAW].
access point on each side of the hull and one at the front. It Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01, SM.75B.01,
can carry up to ten models with models in Terminator armor SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01
counting as two models [clarification].

THE ADVERSARIES OF THE DAEMONHUNTER (pages 49-51)

DH.49.01 – Q: Can I use the Daemonhunter Adversary

rules to take a Greater Demon in my army?
A: The Adversary rules were written to correspond with a
previous version of the game and the old Chaos Space
Marine codex. As such, the Adversary rules are no longer
appropriate for tournament use without extensive
modification [clarification].

DAEMONHUNTERS ARMY LIST: BROTHER-CAPTAIN STERN OF THE GREY KNIGHTS (page 59)

DH.59.01 – Daemonic Nemesis: Ignore this rule as it

refers to rules from a previous edition of the game
[clarification].

DAEMONHUNTER SUMMARY (pages 64)

DH.64A.01 – Q: What are the weapon

characteristics for a Daemonhunter Assault
Cannon?
A: As found in the summary, they are a Heavy 3, non-
rending weapon [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: SPECIAL RULES (page 23)

DA.23A.01 – Q: When a unit with ATSKNF regroups +DA.23D.01 – Q: Can a unit arriving from Reserves
at the start of their turn do they get the 3” move for be split into combat squads?
regrouping as well as their normal move? A: Dark Angels units placed into Reserves cannot be split
A: No, a unit with ATSKNF that regroups at the start of into combat squads [RAW].
their turn may move normally instead of getting the 3” Ref: BA.23C.01, SM.51D.01
move [rules change].
Ref: BT.22A.02, BA.23B.01, SM.51B.01, SW.24F.01

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: DARK ANGELS SPACE MARINES (pages 24-25)

DA.25F.01 – Q: Can a Narthecium be used against DA.25F.03 – Q: Can a Dark Angel Narthecium be used
shooting attacks that don‟t allow a save at all (if the to ignore a vehicle‟s failed cover save?
AP is equal or lower than the target‟s armor save)? A: No [rules change].
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BT.28G.01 DA.25F.04 – Q: Can a Dark Angel Apothecary use his
Narthecium to ignore his own failed save?
DA.25F.02 – Q: Can a Narthecium be used against an A: Yes he can [clarification].
attack that would normally cause „Instant Death‟ if
the model wasn‟t immune to Instant Death (such as
with the „Adamantine Mantle‟)?
A: No it cannot [rules change].
Ref: BT.27D.01, BT.28G.02

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: RAVENWING SQUADRONS (pages 26-27)

DA.27A.01 – Q: Can Ravenwing Bikes Turbo-Boost DA.27C.02 – Q: Ravenwing Attack squadrons are
during their Scout move? deployed “at the same time”. Does that mean
A: No [RAW]. individual elements of the squadron can‟t be held in
reserve?
DA.27C.01 – Q: Does the Attack Bike and Land A: The entire squadron must either be deployed at the
Speeder from a Ravenwing Attack Squadron count start of the game or held in Reserve. Only a single
as a scoring unit even when taken as a Fast Attack Reserves roll is made to see if they arrive on the table each
choice? turn In „Dawn of War‟ missions, a squadron that is split into
A: Yes, per the codex they both each always count as a combat squads counts as multiple units for determining
Scoring unit of one model [RAW]. Note that in the case of how many units may be deployed [clarification].
the Land Speeder it counts as a scoring unit until it is Ref: DH.24B.02, DH.25B.01, NEC.20A.01, WH.32B.01
„destroyed‟ [clarification].
DA.27C.03 – Q: If Ravenwing Attack squadrons
don‟t split up until they are deployed, does this
mean the bike elements of the squadron are unable
to „Outflank‟ if the squadron contains a Land
Speeder (because the Land Speeder does not have
the „Scouts‟ USR)?
A: The bikes may still Outflank, and if so, the Land Speeder
arrives onto the table using the normal Reserve rules [rules
change].
DARK ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (DA) 52

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: TECHMARINES (page 31)

DA.31A.01 – Q: Can a Dark Angels Techmarine fix DA.31B.01 – Q: Can the Servo-arm‟s additional
multiple vehicles in a single phase if he starts the Powerfist attack be used the same phase a
Movement phase in base contact with them both? Techmarine uses his Power Weapon?
A: No, he may only attempt to fix one vehicle per turn A: Yes [clarification].
[clarification]. Ref: BT.28J.01, BA.59H.01, IG.34C.01, SM.71C.01, SW.38C.01
Ref: BT.36C.01, BA.39D.02, IG.34A.01, SM.71A.02, SW.38B.01

DA.31A.02 – Q: Can a Dark Angels Techmarine who

started the turn embarked on a vehicle attempt to
repair it?
A: Yes he can [clarification].
Ref: BT.36C.02, BA.39D.01, IG.34A.02, SM.71A.01

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: LAND RAIDERS (page 34)

DA.34D.01 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a DA.34D.02 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a
weapon that has already been fired that shooting weapon on the same turn the vehicle uses Smoke
phase? Launchers?
A: No [clarification]. A: No [clarification].
Ref: BT.29I.01, BA.37H.01, SM.81B.01, SW.44B.01 Ref: BT.29I.02, BA.37H.02, SM.81B.02, SW.44B.02

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: LAND RAIDER CRUSADERS (page 35)

DA.35A.01 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader is

destroyed (by ramming an enemy vehicle, for
example) and its embarked passengers charge into
combat the ensuing Assault phase do they still
benefit from Frag Assault Launchers?
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, ORK.93I.01, SM.75B.01,
SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01
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FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: DROP PODS (page 35)

DA.35B.01 – If a Dark Angel Drop Pod‟s scatter DA.35B.02 – Q: When a player deploys a Drop Pod
would take it off the table is the scatter reduced as if can he choose to keep the doors open or closed? If
it were landing in impassable terrain? the Drop Pod doors are deployed open can models
A: No, in this case the Drop Pod suffers a Deep Strike deploy within 2” of them?
mishap [RAW]. A: Once the Drop Pod lands, the doors remain open for the
Ref: BT.22B.01, BA.32E.01, SM.69C.01, SW.47C.01 rest of the game. However, all measurements to and from
the Drop Pod, besides firing its weapon, are done based on
the hull of the Drop Pod (its shape when the doors are
closed). This means, for example, that friendly and enemy
models will be able to move on top of the open doors
[clarification].
If the doors cannot be opened (they are glued in place or a
player is using a model that doesn‟t have doors that
open/has a solid core), both players must agree before the
game to either pretend, to the best of their abilities, that
the doors are open and both players can see „through‟ the
core for line of sight purposes, or they can play that the
model blocks line of sight „as is‟ in which case the Space
Marine player will be unable to fire the Drop Pod‟s weapon
(a trade-off for the improved line of sight blocking ability of
the model) [rules change].
Ref: BT.22B.04, BA.32B.01, SM.69A.01, SW.47A.01

FORCES OF THE DARK ANGELS: DARK ANGELS LIBRARIAN PSYCHIC POWERS (page 39)

DA.39D.01 – Q: If a Librarian is part of a unit, is his DA.39D.02 – Q: If a Librarian uses „Mind Worm‟ does
target for „Mind Worm‟ restricted by where the rest of it restrict which enemy unit he may charge in the
his unit shoots? subsequent Assault phase?
A: The Librarian must pick a model from within the same A: Yes, the Librarian may only declare an assault against the
enemy unit that the rest of his squad is firing at enemy unit that contains (or contained) his target
[clarification]. [clarification].
Ref: BA.63H.02, CD.73A.01, ELD.28F.01, SW.37H.02, WH.14E.01 Ref: BA.63H.03, CD.73A.02, ELD.28F.02, SW.37H.03, WH.14E.02

WARGEAR: ARMOUR (page 53)

DA.53D.01 – Q: Do models in Terminator Armor

always count as stationary when shooting a rapid fire
weapon (such as with a combi-weapon)?
A: No [RAW].
Ref: BT.29A.01, CSM.86B.01, DH.19A.01

WARGEAR: VEHICLE ARMOURY (page 55)

+DA.55C.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle- DA.55F.01 – Q: How exactly do Dark Angel Smoke
mounted weapon [clarification]. Launchers work?
Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, IG.70E.01, SM.103D.01, A: Dark Angel smoke launchers downgrade all penetrating
SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01 hits to glancing hits [RAW].
Ref: BT.29K.01, DH.19M.01
DARK ANGELS CODEX QUERIES (DA) 54

DARK ANGELS ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 79-81)

DA.79C.01 – Sammael, Master of the Ravenwing DA.79C.03 – Q: The Master of the Ravenwing allows
Land Speeder: The twin-linked Assault Cannon and Heavy a squadron member riding a bike to be upgraded to
Bolter are both hull-mounted [clarification]. a Standard Bearer. Can either an Attack Bike or a
biker with a special weapon be upgraded as the
DA.79C.02 – Q: The Master of the Ravenwing allows Standard Bearer?
an Attack Squadron biker to be upgraded to an A: Yes, the Standard Bearer can be either an Attack Bike or
Apothecary. Can either an Attack Bike or a biker a biker with a special weapon [RAW].
with a special weapon be upgraded to the
Apothecary?
A: An Attack Bike cannot be upgraded as an Apothecary,
but a biker with a special weapon may [clarification].

DARK ANGELS ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 84-85)

DA.85A.01/DA85B.01 – Ravenwing Land Speeders:

All Land Speeder weapons are hull-mounted [clarification].

DARK ANGELS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 86-87)

DA.86B.01 – Land Raiders: The twin-linked Heavy DA.86D.01 – Predator: The Autocannon is turret-
Bolter is hull-mounted and the twin-linked Lascannons are mounted [clarification].
sponson-mounted [clarification].
DA.87A.01 – Whirlwind: The Whirlwind Missile Launcher
DA.86C.01 – Land Raider Crusader: The Multi-melta is is turret-mounted [clarification].
pintle-mounted, the twin-linked Assault Cannons are hull-
mounted and the Hurricane Bolters are sponson-mounted DA.87B.01 – Vindicator: The Demolisher Cannon is hull-
[clarification]. mounted [clarification].

DARK ANGELS ARMY LIST: DEDICATED TRANSPORT VEHICLES (page 87)

DA.87D.01 – Razorback: The twin-linked Heavy Bolter is

turret-mounted [clarification].
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DARK ELDAR GENERAL QUERIES

DE.GEN.01 – DARK ELDAR UNIT TYPES

All units are „Infantry‟ except for the following:
Units with an Armor Value are „Vehicles‟
Characters on a Hellion Skyboard are „Jump Infantry‟
Characters on a Reaver Jetbike are „Jetbikes‟
Warp Beast Packs are „Beasts‟
Reaver Jetbike Squads are „Jetbikes‟
Hellions are „Jump Infantry‟
Scourges are „Jump Infantry‟
Talos are „Monstrous Creatures‟
[clarification]

DARK ELDAR SPECIAL RULES (page 4)

DE.04C.01 – Capturing Prisoners: Replace: “if the

Dark Eldar advance and destroy their opponents by moving
further than them” with: “if the Dark Eldar catch fleeing
enemies in a sweeping advance” [clarification].

DARK ELDAR ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 8-9)

DE.08A.01 – Q: What happens when a weapon DE.08B.02 – Hidden Deployment: Ignore the reference
without a Strength value (like a Wraithcannon) hits to “crossfire purposes” as that rule is no longer relevant.
a Grotesque? Also, replace: “and may not make a fleet of foot move
A: Weapons without a defined Strength value cannot instead of shooting” with: “and may not run instead of
wound Grotesques unless the attack inflicts Instant Death shooting” [clarification].
regardless of the model‟s Toughness (such as with a
Wraithcannon that rolls a „6‟ to wound). In this case the DE.09B.01 – Q: If the Beastmaster is slain in a Warp
Grotesque is removed due to Instant Death [clarification]. Beast Pack does the pack have to move as fast as
possible (including running) in order to assault the
DE.08B.01 – Mandrakes Shadow-skinned: Replace: nearest unit?
“so unless the attackers are armed with frag grenades the A: Yes [clarification].
Mandrakes will always strike first” with: “so any charging Ref: ORK.59C.01, WH.27B.01
enemy who directs their attacks at a Mandrake will count
as having assaulted through cover, unless the Mandrakes
were already locked in combat from a previous turn”. Also,
Mandrakes in woods or rubble have a 2+ cover save as
opposed to the 3+ cover save listed [clarification].
Ref: DE.41E.01, TAU.27F.03

DARK ELDAR ARMY LIST: TROOPS (page 10)

DE.10C.01 – Raider: The Dark Lance is pintle-mounted

[clarification].
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DARK ELDAR ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (page 11)

DE.11A.01 – Reaver Jetbike Squad: The Toughness of DE.11B.01 – Hellion Hit & Run: This is a different
this unit should be listed as T3(4) as the +1 Toughness version of the Hit & Run rule. The move is not slowed by
(and Strength too!) have already been added to their difficult terrain but is affected by dangerous terrain as
profile for having a Reaver Jetibke [clarification]. normal. It may not be used to contact enemy models. If
there are units on both sides with this ability roll-off to
determine who moves first and then alternate disengaging
them. If the last of these ends up no longer in combat, it
consolidates instead [clarification].

DARK ELDAR ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (page 12)

DE.12B.01 – Ravager: All three Dark Lances are pintle- DE.12C.03 – Q: If a Talos‟s shooting hits multiple
mounted [clarification]. enemy units which unit (if any) is it allowed to
charge in the subsequent Assault phase?
DE.12C.01 – Q: The GW online DE FAQ says that A: The Talos may declare an assault against any of the
Talos uses all the rules for Monstrous Creatures. units hit by his shooting [RAW].
Does that mean its own „Skimmer‟ rule is no longer
used? DE.12C.04 – Q: When the Talos attacks a vehicle in
A: The Talos follows the rules for Monstrous Creatures as close combat does it get the 2D6 penetration roll for
well as its own „Skimmer‟ rule which means it ignores the being a Monstrous Creature as well as the „Talos
effects of terrain as it moves but if it ends the move in Claws‟ special rule?
terrain it must then take a dangerous terrain test A: Yes, the Talos only hits an enemy vehicle once no
[clarification]. matter how many „hits‟ are rolled. Armor penetration is
then 7+2D6 and +1 for each additional hit that was rolled
DE.12C.02 – Q: Does the Talos „Wildfire‟ special rule after the first [RAW].
override the normal rules for casualty removal (that
allow the defending player to choose his
casualties)?
A: Yes, a hit scored on specific enemy model must be
resolved against that particular model [RAW].

DARK ELDAR VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 13)

DE.13B.01 – Q: Does a Night Shield affect Blast DE.13D.01 – Q: Can transported models
weapons? immediately disembark from a vehicle that arrives
A: Yes [RAW]. on the table via Deep Strike with Screaming Jets?
A: No [RAW].
DE.13C.01 – Scaling Nets: Replace: “and any enemy
unit attacking the Raider in close combat hits on a straight DE.13F.01 – Q: Now that morale checks for 25%
4+, rather than the 6+ usually needed for skimmers” with: casualties can be caused in any phase do casualties
“and any enemy unit attacking the Raider in close combat from Slave Snares count twice – both in the
never requires worse than a 4+ to hit regardless of how far movement and again in the shooting phase?
the vehicle moved” [clarification]. A: No, ignore casualties caused by Slave Snares in the
movement phase and just apply them to the Shooting
phase [clarification].
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DARK ELDAR WARGEAR (pages 14-15)

+DE.15A.01 – Q: Do Agonizers cause 1 Wound if the +DE.15B.02 – Q: Are „Shadow Field‟ saving throws
„to hit‟ roll is a 4+? taken against shooting by a single enemy unit (or
A: No, for each hit caused by the model with the Agonizer from a single Initiative value in combat) rolled one
in an assault roll a further D6, and on those rolls if the at a time in order to determine exactly when the
result is 4+, then the Wound is inflicted [clarification]. first failed save occurs?
A: No, Wounds allocated to a model are rolled as a batch
DE.14B.01 – Blaster: Has the „Lance‟ special rule together. Therefore even if one (or more) save is failed,
[clarification]. the Shadow Field will not count as destroyed until after the
Wounds from that batch are fully resolved [clarification].
DE.14D.01 – Combat Drugs: Ignore the reference to a
DE.15D.01 – Q: Does the Stinger‟s Blast have to roll
“pursuit move” as it refers to a rule from a previous edition
for scatter?
of the game [clarification].
A: Yes it does (you can imagine the victim stumbling
around before he explodes) [clarification].
DE.14E.01 – Dark Lance: Has the „Lance‟ special rule
[clarification]. DE.15E.01 – Q: Can a Terrorfex cause a Fearless unit
to become Pinned („Go to Ground‟)?
DE.14J.01 – Q: How can the Hellglaive be used as A: No, the Ld test caused by a Terrorfex is considered a
both as a splinter rifle and a pistol in the same turn? Pinning Test [clarification].
A: It cannot. This reference is to a previous edition of the
game and is no longer relevant [clarification]. DE.15H.01 – Q: Can a model that deployed a
Webway Portal run or assault in the same turn?
DE.14L.01 – Q: If an Independent Character with a A: No, the model may not move the same turn he deploys
Hell Mask has a retinue what, if anything, does the the portal [RAW].
Hell Mask do?
A: While the retinue remains alive, the Hell Mask has no DE.15H.02 – Q: Can a Webway Portal be deployed
effect [clarification]. by an embarked model?
A: No, as you must actually place the marker in contact
DE.14N.01 – Poisoned Blades: Are a poisoned weapon with the model carrying it [RAW].
as described in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook
[clarification]. DE.15H.03 – Q: Can models (friend or foe) move or
shoot over a deployed Webway Portal?
DE.15A.01 – Scissorhands: Are a poisoned weapon as A: The Webway portal counts as impassable terrain
described in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook (although Skimmers and other units that can move over
[clarification]. impassable terrain may do so as normal), but does not
block line of sight [clarification].
DE.15B.01 – Shadow Field: Ignore the final sentence as
it refers to a rule from a previous edition of the game
[clarification].

DARK ELDAR ARCANE WARGEAR (page 15)

DE.15K.01 – Q: The online GW rulebook FAQ says DE.15K.02 – Q: Does the Goblet of Spite affect
wargear doesn‟t affect enemy models unless the rule friendly units that have a model within base contact
specifically says so. With this in mind, does the of the bearer (or his unit)?
„Goblet of Spite‟ affect enemy units? A: Absolutely [RAW].
A: Yes, this is a case where the wargear can (and does)
affect enemy units [rules change].
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DARK ELDAR ARCANE WARGEAR (page 15) CONTINUED

DE.15M.01 – Q: What, if anything, does the DE.15O.01 – Q: The GW online DE FAQ says that
Nightmare Doll do? Xenospasm grenade effects are cumulative if fired by
A: The Nightmare Doll is of no use in the standard missions the same unit. Does that mean I can take more than
in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook but may still be used in one Xenospasm in my army?
custom scenarios where choice of table edge/quarter is rolled A: No, that FAQ answer should actually refer to the
for [RAW]. possibility of an enemy unit being hit by both a Xenospasm
and Terrorfex from the same Dark Eldar unit (and yes, the
DE.15N.01 – Q: What does a Vexanthrope do when negative Leadership modifiers from both these weapons are
given to non-independent characters or Independent cumulative) [typo].
Characters with a retinue?
A: It serves no function when given to non-Independent
Characters, or to Independent Characters as long as their
retinue remains alive [clarification].

DARK ELDAR SPECIAL CHARACERS (pages 36-41)

DE.36E.01 – Asdrubael Vect Firepower: The two DE.41D.01 – Q: If Decapitator is fighting enemy
Disintegrators and Dark Lance are all pintle-mounted models he automatically hits (such as inactive
[clarification]. Wratihguard) is it impossible for him to get double-
strength hits against them?
DE.36F.01 – Q: What armor value do attackers hit A: Yes [RAW].
Asdrubael Vect at in close combat? Does Vect get to
make sweeping advances, consolidation and pile-in DE.41E.01 – Decapitator‟s Shadow-skinned:
moves? Does Vect get locked in combat? Replace: “so unless the attackers are armed with frag
A: Vect fights fully as a walker, so enemy hits go against grenades the Mandrakes will always strike first” with: “so
his front armor value of 11. As with all walkers, he does any charging enemy who directs their attacks at
get locked in combat and will make sweeping advances, Decapitator will count as having assaulted through cover,
consolidation and pile-in moves [clarification]. unless he was already locked in combat from a previous
turn” [clarification].
DE.38B.01 – Kruellagh‟s Soul Flayer: Is a poisoned Ref: DE.08B.01, TAU.27F.03
weapon as described in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook
[clarification]. DE.41D.01 – Q: What happens if Decapitator‟s
deployment position turns out to be occupied by
DE.38B.02 – Q: Is the Soul Flayer‟s bonus for killing friendly models or within 1” of an enemy model?
enemy models in base contact cumulative? A: In this case, move his deployment location the minimum
A: Yes, for each enemy model in base contact she kills she distance needed to place him onto the table at least 1”
gains +1A for the next player turn [clarification]. away from the enemy [clarification].

+DE.41D.02 – Q: When exactly is Decapitator‟s

DE.39.01 – Lelith Hesperax Designer‟s Note:
deployment position written down?
Replace: “several armies as a joint force (see page 131 of
A: When the Dark Eldar player would normally deploy
the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook)” with: “Multiple
Infiltrators [clarification].
detachment games (see page 87 of the Warhammer
40,000 rulebook)” [clarification].
+DE.41D.03 – Q: How is Decapitator‟s deployment
position handled in missions using „Dawn of War‟
deployment?
A: In these missions Decaptiator must be placed in
Reserves, as there is no position on the table that isn‟t in
either player‟s deployment zone [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE ELDAR: THE AVATAR (page 24)

ELD.24C.01 – Q: The GW online Eldar FAQ says that ELD.24D.01 – Q: The online GW Eldar FAQ lists
units that come within 12” of the Avatar regroup several flamer-style weapons the Avatar is immune
immediately, but the Fearless universal special rule to. Should the Land Raider Reedemer‟s Flamestorm
says that a falling back unit which becomes Fearless Cannon be added to this list?
doesn‟t regroup until the start of their next turn. A: Yes [clarification].
Which rule takes precedence?
A: The FAQ ruling takes precedence [RAW].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: WARLOCKS (page 27)

ELD.27B.01 – Q: Some printings of the Eldar codex

say that Warlocks MUST select a power, is this
correct?
A: No, as found in the most recent printing of the codex,
Warlocks may be taken without a power [typo].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: ELDAR PSYCHIC POWERS (page 28)

ELD.28C.01 – Q: Does a player using Eldritch Storm ELD.28F.02 – Q: If a Farseer uses „Mind War‟ does it
have to roll for scatter? restrict which enemy unit he may charge in the
A: Yes, roll for scatter as with any other blast weapon subsequent Assault phase?
[clarification]. A: Yes, the Farseer may only declare an assault against the
enemy unit that contains (or contained) his target
ELD.28C.02 – Q: Can Eldritch Storm be used by a [clarification].
Farseer embarked on a Wave Serpent or Falcon? Ref: BA.63H.03, CD.73A.02, DA.39D.02, SW.37H.03, WH.14E.02
A: No. Firing a psychic shooting attack requires a Fire Point,
even if the attack itself doesn‟t require line of sight ELD.28F.03 – Q: Can a Farseer on a jetbike use a
[clarification]. psychic power at the start of the turn (like „Fortune‟)
Ref: SM.52B.01 on the same turn he turbo-boosts?
A: No, as a turbo-boosting model may take no voluntary
ELD.28F.01 – Q: If a Farseer is part of a unit, is his actions [RAW].
target for „Mind War‟ restricted by where the rest of
his unit shoots? ELD.28G.01 – Q: Can „Conceal‟, „Embolden‟ &
A: The Farseer must pick a model from within the same „Enhance‟ ever be nullified or cancelled?
enemy unit that the rest of his squad is firing at A: No. Persistent abilities can never fully be nullified or
[clarification]. cancelled [clarification].
Ref: BA.63H.02, CD.73A.01, DA.39D.01, SW.37H.02, WH.14E.01 Ref: ELD.49B.01

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: AUTARCH (page 29)

ELD.29A.01 – Q: When does a player decide to add

the Autarch‟s +1 to Reserve rolls, and can the bonus
be added to some rolls and not to others?
A: After finishing his Reserves rolls for his turn, the player
then decides whether or not to apply the bonus to all of his
rolls [clarification].
ELDAR CODEX QUERIES (ELD) 60

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: HOWLING BANSHEES (page 31)

ELD.31A.01 – Q: If Banshees in an existing close ELD.31A.02 – Q: Do Banshees benefit from the

combat are charged by new enemies, does it count as Initiative bonus provided by their Banshee Masks on
a “first round” of an assault for their Mask? a turn they assault through cover?
Alternatively, what about if Banshees charge into an A: Yes they do [clarification].
existing combat?
A: Banshees only benefit from their mask when it is their
first round of any particular combat [clarification].
Ref: BT.44F.01

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: STRIKING SCORPIONS (page 33)

ELD.33.01 – Q: Can the Scorpion Chainsword‟s +1S

bonus be combined with the Scorpion‟s Claw
Powerfist attack?
A: No, as both are special close combat weapons the Exarch
may only use one each round [RAW].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: SWOOPING HAWKS (page 35)

ELD.35B.01 – Q: Does a Swooping Hawk unit get to ELD.35B.02 – Q: Is the scatter for a Swooping Hawk‟s
use its Grenade Pack if they suffer a Deep Strike Grenade Pack reduced by the unit‟s Ballistic Skill?
mishap that destroys the unit or places it back into Can cover saves be taken against it? Is it affected by
Reserves? Night Fighting rules?
A: Yes, as the pack is used before the Hawks actually A: The scatter is not reduced by the firer‟s BS. Cover and
attempt to land [clarification]. vehicle armor facings are determined like a barrage weapon
(from the center hole of the blast). A Grenade Pack is not a
shooting attack per se, so is not affected by Night Fighting,
Veil of Tears, etc, and does not affect the Hawks‟ choice of
target in the subsequent shooting and/or assault phase
[clarification].
Ref: ELD.49B.03, ORK.48F.02

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: WARP SPIDERS (page 36)

ELD.36B.01 – Q: The GW online Eldar FAQ says the

Warp Spider Jump Generator may be used in “any
Assault phase during which the Warp Spiders are not
assaulting or fighting in an assault”. Does that mean
it can be used in an opponent‟s Assault phase?
A: No [clarification].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: RANGERS (page 38)

ELD.38B.01 – Q: How the heck do Ranger Long Rifles

work since they also have the Rending special rule?
A: Any „to hit‟ roll of „6‟ („5+‟ for Pathfinders) always counts
as being AP1. Any of these hits that then roll a „6‟ „to wound‟
follow the rending rules, but remain AP1 [clarification].
ELDAR CODEX QUERIES (ELD) 61

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 44)

ELD.44C.01 – Q: Can Star Engines be used to Tank ELD.44C.02 – Q: Can Star Engines be used on the
Shock or Ram in the shooting phase? same turn a vehicle Tank Shocks or Rams?
A: No [clarification]. A: Yes, as long as the vehicle didn‟t suffer damage during
the Tank Shock/Ram that prevents it from moving
[clarification].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: SUPPORT WEAPONS (page 45)

ELD.45B.01 – Q: Can vibro cannons cause hits on ELD.45B.03 – Q: Can enemy vehicles utilize a cover
units embarked in vehicles and buildings? save against Vibro Cannon hits?
A: No [clarification]. A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
only claim a cover save if they have a special rule or wargear
ELD.45B.02 – Q: Can enemy non-vehicle models that confers an „obscured‟ status on them [clarification].
utilize a cover save against Vibro Cannon wounds? Ref: TAU.27E.03, TAU.30K.02
A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
only claim a cover save if at least half of their models are ELD.45B.04 – Q: What happens if a vibro cannon
actually in terrain and/or touching a piece of intervening battery hits an enemy artillery unit?
terrain [clarification]. A: The enemy artillery unit suffers D6 hits which are
Ref: TAU.27E.02, TAU.30K.01 randomized as normal. Any vibro cannon hit that strikes a
gun model destroys it [clarification].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: WRAITHGUARD/WRAITHLORD (pages 46-47)

ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01 – Q: What happens if

Inactive Wraithguard/Wraithlords have all their
combatants killed by friendly models and the enemy
is unable to Pile into them?
A: An Inactive unit that finds itself not locked in combat after
Pile-In moves are completed no longer counts as being part
of the combat [rules change].
Ref: IG.34B.01, RB.41C.02, RB.73A.01, SM.72A.01, TYR.54D.05,
TYR.84E.01

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: HARLEQUINS (pages 48-49)

ELD.49B.01 – Q: Can Veil of Tears ever be nullified ELD.49B.03 – Q: Can the Veil of Tears be used to
or cancelled? stop a Swooping Hawk Grenade Pack or an Ork
A: No. Persistent abilities can never fully be nullified or Bigbomm attack?
cancelled [clarification]. A: No, as both attacks are made in the movement phase
Ref: ELD.28G.01 and are not technically considered „firing‟ [clarification].
Ref: ELD.35B.02, ORK.48F.02
ELD.49B.02 – Veil of Tears should refer to page 28
instead of pages 20-21 [typo]. Also, ignore the reference to ELD.49B.04 – Q: Do intervening Harlequins that are
a “Target Priority test” as it refers to a rule from a previous protected by „Veil of Tears‟ provide cover saves to
edition of the game [clarification]. units being shot through them?
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: RB.24A.03, TAU.27F.02
ELDAR CODEX QUERIES (ELD) 62

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: HARLEQUINS (pages 48-49) CONTINUED

ELD.49B.05 – Q: Is an embarked enemy unit that

fires at Harlequins via their vehicle‟s fire points
affected by „Veil of Tears‟?
A: Yes it is [rules change].
Ref: IG.33C.01

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: ELDRAD ULTHRAN (pages 50-51)

ELD.51D.01 – Q: Is the Staff of Ulthamar a single- ELD.51D.02 – Q: In close combat can Eldrad choose
handed weapon? to fight with his Witchblade and Shuriken pistol in
A: Yes, as it is a special close combat weapon [clarification]. order to gain the +1 bonus to Attack?
Ref: BA.41E.01, BA.49C.03, RB.37A.01 A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: RB.42P.01

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: PRINCE YRIEL (pages 52-53)

ELD.53A.01 – Master Strategist should refer to page 29 ELD.53E.01 – Q: With the „Eye of Wrath‟ attack, are
[typo]. cover saves allowed? What is a large blast
„template‟? Do casualties caused by it count
towards combat resolution?
A: The Eye of Wrath uses the large Blast marker [typo].
Cover saves are not allowed against the attack and any
models in the affected unit may be removed as a casualty.
Casualties caused by the attack do count towards combat
resolution provided they come from the combat that Yriel is
locked in [clarification].

FORCES OF THE ELDAR: THE PHOENIX LORDS (pages 54-57)

ELD.56B.01 – Q: Can Kandras join a Scorpion unit ELD.57B.01 – The Maugetar‟s Executioner should refer
before the game and use his „Stealth‟ ability to back to page 31 [typo].
allow them all to infiltrate?
A: Yes, he may nominate a unit of Scorpions to join and
together they may infiltrate [rules change].
Ref: SM.92.02
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ELDAR ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 60-61)

ELD.60B.01 – Q: Do a Farseer and his unit of

Warlocks form a single unit (i.e. a „retinue‟)?
A: No they do not. They are two separate units that take
up a single force organization choice [RAW].

ELDAR ARMY LIST: TRANSPORT (page 63)

ELD.63C.01 – Wave Serpent: The twin-linked Shuriken

Catapults are hull-mounted and the other weapon is turret-
mounted [clarification].

ELDAR ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (page 65)

ELD.65A.01 – Q: Do Shining Spears count as having ELD.65D.01 – Vyper Squadron: The twin-linked
“Eldar” Jetbikes? Shuriken Catapults are hull-mounted and the other weapon
A: Yes [clarification]. is turret-mounted [clarification].

ELDAR ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 66-67)

ELD.67A.01 – Falcon: The twin-linked Shuriken Catapults ELD.67B.01 – Fire Prism: The twin-linked Shuriken
are hull-mounted and both other weapons are turret- Catapults are hull-mounted and the Prism Cannon is turret-
mounted [clarification]. mounted [clarification].
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IMPERIAL GUARD GENERAL QUERIES

IG.GEN.01 – Q: Several characters provide bonuses

(such as Stubborn, Furious Charge, etc) to “friendly
units” within range. Do these bonuses apply to allied
units (such as Witch Hunter and Daemonhunter units,
for example)?
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BA.GEN.01, SM.93A.01, SW.56B.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: COMPANY COMMAND SQUAD (page 30)

IG.30B.01/IG.30C.01 – Q: 'Bring it Down!' and „Fire IG.30B.03 – Q: Can the 'Bring it Down!' order be used
on My Target!‟ orders require the enemy be “visible” against a unit that isn't entirely made up of
to the Officer. What does this mean exactly and do Monstrous Creatures, such as a Tyrant with Tyrant
the Night Fighting rules affect the Officer‟s „vision‟? Guard or a Tomb Spyder with Scarabs?
A: It means the enemy unit must be within line of sight of A: No, the unit must be entirely made up of Monstrous
the Officer. The Night Fighting rules have no effect on this Creatures to qualify [clarification].
range as they are only rolled for when a unit actually fires Ref: IG.58B.01
[clarification].
IG.30D.01 – Q: When a unit regroups using the 'Get
IG.30B.02/IG.30C.02 – Q: What happens if a unit Back in the Fight!' order, does it get to make the 3"
receives the 'Bring it Down!' or „Fire on My Target!‟ move for regrouping? Also, when shooting that phase
order but ends up being unable to fire on the selected does the unit count as having moved even if it doesn't
enemy unit (because the enemy turns out to be out of actually move?
range, for example)? Yes and yes [RAW].
A: If the unit receiving the order is unable to fire on the
selected enemy for any reason they still count as having
carried out the order and therefore may not otherwise shoot
or run that phase [clarification].
Ref: IG.36B.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: REGIMENTAL ADVISORS (page 31)

IG.31A.01 – Q: Do Astropaths count as a Psyker for +IG.31C.01 – Q: Does an Officer of the Fleet's ability
rules that affect 'Psykers'? still apply while the model is in reserve?
A: No [RAW]. A: Yes, as he is „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification].
Ref: IG.31A.02, RB.94B.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.51C.01, TYR.56G.02,
+IG.31A.02 – Q: Does the Astropath's ability still TYR.59B.03
apply while the model is in reserve?
A: Yes, as he is „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification]. IG.31D.01 – Q: Can the 'Look Out -- Arghh!' rule be
Ref: IG.31C.01, RB.94B.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.51C.01, TYR.56G.02, used to re-allocate two wounds away from the
TYR.59B.03 Commander if only a single Bodyguard models is still
alive?
A: Yes, two wounds (max) may be re-allocated as long as
there is at least one Bodyguard model alive [RAW].
IMPERIAL GUARD CODEX QUERIES (IG) 65

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: COMMISSARS (page 32)

IG.32B.01 – Q: Will a Commissar perform a „Summary IG.32B.03 – Q: If a unit containing a Commissar fails
Execution‟ when in a unit containing an Inquisitor a Morale check but can re-roll that test (such as with
that chooses to fail the Morale check using his 'Iron a Regimental Standard), can they do so, or does
Will' special rule? „Summary Execution‟ immediately kick in?
A: Yes. Although it doesn‟t match the fluff, in a game A: The unit can attempt to re-roll the test but if they fail the
Commissars can (and will) execute Inquisitors, although the second time the Commissar will still perform a „Summary
Morale check is not re-rolled (as no roll was initially made) Execution‟ (although the test cannot then be re-rolled again)
[clarification]. [clarification].

IG.32B.02 – Q: Can an Officer's Bodyguard, or an

Inquisitor's Acolyte, protect them from a Commissar‟s
„Summary Execution‟?
A: No, as „Summary Execution‟ doesn‟t inflict any wounds
[RAW].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: PRIMARIS PSYKERS (page 33)

IG.33C.01 – Q: Is an embarked enemy unit that fires

at a unit protected by „Nightshroud‟ affected by the
power?
A: Yes it is [rules change].
Ref: ELD.49B.05

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: TECHPRIEST ENGINSEER (page 34)

IG.34A.01 – Q: Can an Enginseer in base contact with IG.34B.01 – Q: If a unit containing Mindlocked
multiple vehicles attempt to repair them all in the Servitors is locked in combat can it perform a
same shooting phase? sweeping advance, consolidation and/or pile-in
A: No, he may only attempt to repair a single vehicle moves?
[clarification]. A: Mindlocked Servitors will fight normally, but cannot make
Ref: BT.36C.01, BA.39D.02, DA.31A.01, SM.71A.02, SW.38B.01 sweeping advances, consolidations and/or pile-in moves. If,
after the enemy makes their pile-in moves Mindlocked
IG.34A.02 – Q: Can an Enginseer attempt to repair a Servitors find themselves not engaged with any enemy they
damaged vehicle he started the turn embarked on? no longer count as being locked in the combat [clarification].
A: Yes he can [clarification]. Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, RB.41C.02, RB.73A.01, SM.72A.01,
Ref: BT.36C.02, BA.39D.01, DA.31A.02, SM.71A.01 TYR.54D.05, TYR.84E.01

+IG.34A.03 – Q: If an Enginseer is accompanied by at IG.34B.02 – Q: What happens if a unit containing

least four Servitors with Servo-arms, will he Mindlocked Servitors is forced to Fall Back?
successfully repair a damaged vehicle even on the roll A: The unit counts as „Falling Back‟ but does not move. In
of a „1‟? following turns if they pass their „Mindlock‟ test they will then
A: Yes he will [RAW]. start making fall back moves. Mindlocked Servitors that Fall
Ref: BA.39D.03, SM.71A.03, SW.38B.02 Back from combat do not move but are not run down unless
the enemy is able to roll high enough to do so. If that
doesn‟t occur, the enemy will have to use its consolidation to
move at least 1” away from the Servitors [clarification].
Ref: SM.72A.02
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FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: TECHPRIEST ENGINSEER (page 34) CONTINUED

IG.34C.01 – Q: Can a Servo Arm‟s additional

Powerfist attack be used the same phase an
Enginseer uses his Power Weapon?
A: Yes it can [clarification].
Ref: BT.28J.01, BA.59H.01, DA.31B.01, SM.71C.01, SW.38C.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: MINISTORUM PRIESTS (page 35)

IG.35A.01 – Q: If a Priest is killed in combat before

his unit gets to strike, can the rest of his unit still
benefit from the „Righteous Fury‟ ability?
A: Yes, if the unit charges into combat with him, they benefit
from „Righteous Fury‟ for that phase regardless of what
happens to the Priest [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: PLATOON COMMAND SQUAD (page 36)

IG.36B.01 – Q: What happens if a unit receives the

„First Rank, FIRE! Second Rank, FIRE!‟ order but ends
up being unable to fire on the selected enemy unit
(because the enemy turns out to be out of range, for
example)?
A: If the unit receiving the order is unable to fire on the
selected enemy for any reason they still count as having
carried out the order and therefore may not otherwise shoot
or run that phase [clarification].
Ref: IG.30B.02/IG.30C.02

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: INFANTRY SQUAD (page 37)

IG.37.01 – Q: When exactly is the decision made to

combine Infantry Squads that are in Reserve, when
the units are placed into Reserves or when they
actually deploy on the table?
A: The player decides whether or not to combine squads
when they are put into Reserves [clarification].
Ref: IG.57A.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: CHIMERA ARMOURED TRANSPORT (page 39)

IG.39B.01 – Q: Can all five embarked models shooting IG.39B.02 – Q: When firing from a Chimera‟s fire
from the Chimera‟s fire point use their own weapons point, do embarked Ogryns and Heavy Weapon teams
or do some of them have to use the Chimera‟s hull- count as one model firing or two?
mounted lasguns? A: One model (they only count as two models for transport
A: All embarked models firing from a Chimera must use their capacity purposes) [RAW].
own weapons [RAW]. The hull-mounted lasguns are purely
decorative.
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FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: PENAL LEGION TROOPERS (page 41)

IG.41A.01 – Q: Does the Penal Custodian and/or an IG.41A.02 – Q: If a Penal Legion Squad is placed in
Independent Character joining a Penal Legion Squad Reserves during deployment when exactly is their
benefit from the „Desperadoes‟ special rule? „Desperadoes‟ roll made?
A: The Penal Custodian has (and therefore benefits from) A: This roll is made before deciding whether to place the unit
„Desperadoes‟. An Independent Character joining the unit into Reserves or not [RAW].
would not benefit from „Desperadoes‟ and would therefore
prevent the unit from using „Fleet‟ if the unit has that ability
[RAW].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: ROUGH RIDERS (page 44)

IG.44.01 – Q: If some Rough Rider models are unable IG.44.02 – Q: Do Rough Rider Hunting Lance Attacks
to strike the first round their unit charges into benefit from the Furious Charge special rule
combat do those models retain their Hunting Lances? (effectively making them Strength and Initiative 6)?
A: No, all models in the unit lose their Hunting Lance after A: Yes they do [clarification].
the first round of combat in which they charge [RAW]. Ref: BA.45C.01, BA.49C.01, BA.55C.01, SM.99H.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: PSYKER BATTLE SQUAD (page 47)

IG.47A.01 – Q: Does each Sanctioned Psyker count as +IG.47D.02 – Q: Does 'Weaken Resolve' affect units
a separate Psyker model for calculating a Culexus with the 'Stubborn' special rule when they are taking
Assassin's shooting attack? a morale test?
A: Yes, besides when using a psychic power, each A: No it does not, as „Weaken Resolve‟ modifies the unit‟s Ld
Sanctioned Psyker model is a separate psyker [RAW]. value (which „Stubborn‟ ignores during Morale tests)
[clarification].
IG.47B.01 – Q: When 'Hammer of the Witches' will Ref: DH.27.02, NEC.17A.01, TYR.59B.01, WH.30B.02
affect multiple models in a Psychic Battle Squad, is
the power resolved one model at a time before IG.47D.03 – Q: If a unit is able to use a different Ld
moving onto the next Psyker? value via a special rule (such as with Ork‟s „Mob Rule‟
A: Yes. If the first Sanctioned Psyker model fails his Ld test, or Space Marine‟s „Rites of Battle‟), how does
then the „Ultimate Sanction‟ special rule is immediately „Weaken Resolve‟ function in these situations?
resolved before moving onto the next closest Sanctioned A: „Weaken Resolve‟ continually modifies the unit‟s Ld for the
Psyker (assuming there are any left after that) [RAW]. entire player turn, so even if the unit utilizes the Ld
characteristic from a different source, this new value is still
IG.47C.01 – Q: When using 'Soulstorm', besides the reduced [clarification].
Pysker that range and line of sight are measured
from, can the rest of the Sanctioned Psykers fire their IG.47D.04 – Q: Can „Weaken Resolve‟ be used in
Laspistols at the same time? What about the conjunction with a Neural Shredder to inflict „Instant
Overseer? Death‟ by lowering a target unit‟s Ld to „4‟ or below?
A: As all the Sanctioned Psyker models count as having used A: Absolutely [RAW].
a power in this case, only the Overseer can fire his laspistol
[clarification]. +IG.47D.05 – Q: Can an embarked Psyker Battle
Squad use „Weaken Resolve‟?
IG.47D.01 – Q: Is 'Weaken Resolve' a Psychic A: If the vehicle has fire points, then yes the unit may draw
Shooting Attack? line of sight from any of the fire points in order to use the
A: It is not, which means that the squad is still free to fire power [clarification].
their pistols or run in the same phase [RAW].
IMPERIAL GUARD CODEX QUERIES (IG) 68

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: LEMAN RUSS BATTLE TANK (pages 48-49)

IG.48A.01 – Q: Does 'Lumbering Behemoth' allow a

Leman Russ to fire its turret weapon even if it is
otherwise unable to fire (i.e. it is
Shaken/Stunned/used Smoke Launchers, etc)?
A: No, the tank must still be able to normally fire to utilize
the „Lumbering Behemoth‟ rule [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: HELLHOUND FLAME TANK (page 50)

IG.50B.01 – Q: How is the 'Melta' rule applied if the

Melta Cannon‟s blast scatters?
A: If the blast hits a vehicle, after any scatter is resolved,
check range again from the weapon to the vehicle hit to see
if it is within half range or not [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: HYDRA FLAK TANK (page 51)

IG.51A.01 – Q: In games using Flyers, do Flyers get IG.51B.01 – Q: Does any weapon fired by a Hydra
their cover save against shots fired by a Hydra? Does (such as a Hunter-Killer missile or Heavy Bolter)
the Hydra still have the 'Anti-Aircraft Mount' ability? benefit from the 'Auto-Targeting System' rule?
A: Flyers do not get their cover save against shots from the A: Yes they do [RAW].
Hydra. The Hydra may only utilize the „AA Mount‟ ability in
games of Apocalypse [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: ORDNANCE BATTERY (pages 52-53)

IG.52A.01 – Q: Is the Griffon's 'Accurate IG.53.02 – Q: If a multiple barrage is comprised of

Bombardment' rule still utilized when fired as part of weapons with different minimum/maximum ranges
a multiple barrage along with other barrage and the initial blast is out of range, do all the
weapons? weapons automatically miss (even if some of them
A: Yes. If the Griffon is the closest to the target then its re- are within range)?
roll applies to the placement of the initial blast. If the Griffon A: Yes, if the initial blast is out of range then the entire
isn‟t the closest, then its re-roll applies only when barrage misses. In the reverse situation (where the initial
determining which direction its blast is placed amongst the blast is in range), any other weapons in the barrage that are
multiple barrage markers [RAW]. found to be out of range miss automatically and are not
resolved [clarification].
IG.53.01 – Q: Can some weapons in a Battery fire
directly while the others fire as a Barrage?
A: Yes they can, in which case the direct fire weapons are
resolved separately from the Barrage [RAW].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: MANTICORE ROCKET LAUNCHER (page 54)

IG.54B.01 – Q: Does a single „Weapon Destroyed‟ IG.54B.02 – Q: When a Manticore fires a Storm Eagle
result destroy all of a Manticore‟s Storm Eagle Rocket indirectly, how are the D3 large blasts
Rockets? resolved on the enemy unit(s)?
A: Yes [clarification]. A: Resolve them as if they were fired by different weapons in
the same unit (e.g. as a Multiple Barrage) [clarification].
Ref: TYR.43B.02
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FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: DEATHSTRIKE MISSILE LAUNCHER (page 55)

IG.55A.01 – Q: Can an Enginseer fix a 'weapon IG.55A.02 – Q: Can Daemonhunter Mystics allow a
destroyed' result on a Deathstrike Missile (the '-1' to Deathstrike to be nominated as the unit to take the
the launch roll)? „free shot‟ at enemy Deep Striking units?
A: Yes he can [clarification]. A: Yes, and each time they do another roll is made to see if
the Deathstrike fires [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: VALKYRIE ASSAULT CARRIER (page 56)

IG.56A.01 – Q: What exactly is considered part of the IG.56A.05 – Q: When a Valkyrie/Vendetta is

„hull‟ on a Valkyrie/Vendetta model? „wrecked‟, if enemy models in base contact with it
A: Any part of the model, besides its weapons, landing gear completely surround its base, are all passengers
and nose-mounted sensors is considered part of the hull onboard killed?
[clarification]. A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: BA.38A.02 Ref: BA.38A.06

IG.56A.02 – Q: What part of a Valkyrie/Vendetta IG.56A.06 – Q: When a Valkyrie/Vendetta is

model needs to be in or on terrain in order for it to immobilized (off its base) can friendly or enemy
count as being in or on the terrain piece? models move under its wings at all?
A: While the Valkyrie/Vendetta is on its base, only if the base A: Friendly models are able to move under both the side and
is actually in or on the terrain would the model count as back wings provided they can physically fit there. Enemy
being in or on the terrain (unless both players agree models may also move under the back wings provided they
otherwise) [clarification]. physically fit there and don‟t move so their base is within 1”
Ref: BA.38A.03 of the hull. Enemy models cannot move under the side wings
except as part of an assault move [clarification].
IG.56A.03 – Q: Can a Valkyrie/Vendetta model end its Ref: BA.38A.07
movement over friendly or enemy models and can
other models end their move underneath it? IG.56A.07 – Q: Is an enemy tank able to ram a
A: As long as a Valkyrie/Vendetta doesn‟t end its move with Valkyrie/Vendetta that is on its base?
its base on top of any model or within 1” of any enemies, it A: Yes, treat the Valkyrie/Vendetta‟s base as part of its hull
is fine to have portions of the Valkyrie/Vendetta model end for this purpose [clarification].
up over other models, provided they physically fit underneath Ref: BA.38A.08
the Valkyrie/Vendetta model [clarification].
Ref: BA.38A.04 IG.56A.08 – Q: How are template weapons resolved
against a Valkyrie/Vendetta?
IG.56A.04 – Q: If a Valkyrie/Vendetta is immobilized A: Unless specified otherwise, the firing player holds the
or destroyed while over other models, what happens? template over the top of the Valkyrie/Vendetta so that the
A: Follow these guidelines [clarification]: small tip is touching the firer‟s base (or the weapon barrel for
Immobilized* – Adjust the Valkyrie/Vendetta the a firing vehicle), but only from a „top-down‟ (two-
minimum distance needed to place the model on the dimensional) standpoint, similar to how templates are held
table but not over any friendly models, within 1" of any over ruins (see page 85 of the rulebook) [clarification].
enemies, or in impassable terrain (although it may end Ref: BA.38A.09
up on top of impassable terrain if the model will fit
there). Do not turn the model, unless it is absolutely IG.56B.01 – Q: Are squadrons of Valkyries/Vendettas
necessary for it to fit on the table, and only then by the allowed to Deep Strike (as it is technically impossible
minimum required. to put them in "base contact" with each other)?
Wrecked – Disembark any passengers as normal. Then A: They must be placed so that their hulls are in contact with
adjust the model (as described in the immobilized each other [clarification].
guidelines above) before marking it as a wreck.
Explodes – Resolved normally (with surviving IG.56B.02 – Q: Can a Valkyrie/Vendetta Outflank
passengers being placed anywhere within the hull while transporting an embarked unit that doesn't
„footprint‟ of where the vehicle was). have the 'Scout' special rule?
* Remember, if there is more than one model in the squadron, A: Yes [clarification].
then „Immobilized‟ becomes „Wrecked‟ instead.
Ref: BA.38A.05
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FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: VALKYRIE ASSAULT CARRIER (page 56) CONTINUED

+IG.56C.01 – Q: If a model disembarks using „Grav +IG.56C.02 – Q: If a Valkyrie/Vendetta moves flat-

Chute Insertion‟ and actually lands in difficult or out and is destroyed in the same movement phase
dangerous terrain do they take two dangerous terrain (by failing a dangerous terrain test, for example) are
tests or just one? its passengers then allowed to disembark using the
A: Two. First when the unit scatters and again when the „Grav Chute Insertion‟ rule?
surviving models are actually placed into the difficult or A: Yes they can [RAW].
dangerous terrain [clarification]. Ref: BA.38J.02
Ref: BA.38J.01
IG.56D.01 – Q: Can a Valkyrie fire both its Hellstrike
missiles in the same shooting phase (as they are
Ordnance weapons)?
A: No, only a single Ordnance weapon may be fired [RAW].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: LORD CASTELLAN CREED & SERGEANT KELL (page 57)

IG.57A.01 – Q: Can Creed use Tactical genius on a IG.57A.02 – Q: If a combined Infantry Squad
Platoon's combined Infantry Squad? Outflanks using „Tactical Genius‟, what happens to
A: Yes [clarification]. dedicated Chimeras assigned to those units?
Ref: IG.37.01 A: As the combined squad cannot embark on the Chimera(s),
any dedicated transports for this unit will arrive normally
from the player‟s table edge while the combined squad
Outflanks [clarification].
Ref: IG.64A.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: KNIGHT COMMANDER PASK (page 58)

IG.58B.01 – Q: Does Pask's 'Crack Shot' have any

effect against a unit that isn't entirely made up of
Monstrous Creatures, such as a Tyrant with Tyrant
Guard or a Tomb Spyder with Scarabs?
A: No, the unit must be entirely made up of Monstrous
Creatures to qualify [clarification].
Ref: IG.30B.01

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: COLONEL „IRON HAND‟ STRAKEN (page 60)

IG.60C.01 – Q: When exactly does a unit check if they

are within 12" of Straken to benefit from both of his
'Cold Steel and Courage‟ abilities?
A: Check range at the start of each assault phase. Valid units
found to be within range benefit from both rules for the
entire phase [clarification].
Ref: BA.48C.01, BA.49D.01, BA.52C.01, TYR.52C.01
IMPERIAL GUARD CODEX QUERIES (IG) 71

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: COMMISSAR YARRICK (page 63)

IG.63B.01 – Q: If, using „Iron Will‟, Yarrick would +IG.63B.02 – Q: When Yarrick loses his last
stand up in base contact with the enemy are there wound and is placed „on his side‟ does he still
any restrictions on where he can be placed on the count as a model? Can he be assaulted, etc?
table (besides not being within 1” of any enemy)? A: While „on his side‟ Yarrick does not count as a model
A: Yes, move him only the minimum distance needed to and therefore cannot be assaulted or otherwise affect the
be more than 1” away from every enemy model (and this game. Mark where he lays and temporarily move Yarrick
can allow Yarrick to move „through‟ enemy models if out of the way if other models wish to move onto the
necessary to do so) [clarification]. same spot. If the game ends while Yarrick is still „on his
Ref: CD.73A.06 side‟ then he counts as a casualty [clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: CAPTAIN AL‟RAHEM (page 64)

IG.64A.01 – Q: If a combined Infantry Squad IG.64A.02 – Q: When Al‟Rahem‟s Outflanking platoon

Outflanks via „Stalk the Enemy‟, what happens to any arrives from Reserves, is a single roll made to see
dedicated Chimeras assigned to those units? which table edge the whole Platoon arrives on, or is
A: Normally units outflanking with their transports must each unit in the Platoon rolled for separately?
arrive inside them, but since they cannot fit onto their A: One roll is made for the entire Platoon to see which table
Chimera a combined Infantry Squad is allowed to arrive edge it arrives from [clarification].
outside of their vehicle(s) [clarification].
Ref: IG.57A.02

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: COMMANDER CHENKOV (page 65)

IG.65C.01 – Q: If Conscripts locked in combat are

removed using „Send in the Next Wave‟, what
happens to enemy units that were fighting them?
A: Nothing, they remain exactly where they are
[clarification].

FORCES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD: NORK DEDDOG (page 67)

IG.67A.0A – Q: Can unit containing Nork Deddog

embark on a Valkyrie/Vendetta?
A: No, as Nork is an Ogryn [clarification].

IMPERIAL GUARD WARGEAR: VEHICLE ARMOURY (pages 70-71)

+IG.70E.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle-

mounted weapon [clarification].
Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, SM.103D.01,
SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01
IMPERIAL GUARD CODEX QUERIES (IG) 72

IMPERIAL GUARD WARGEAR: OTHER EQUIPMENT (page 71)

IG.71F.01 – Q: If an Independent Character joins a IG.71I.01 – Q: If an Officer fails to issue an order to

Squad with a Medi-Pack does he gain the „Feel No his OWN Command Squad can they re-roll the result if
Pain‟ universal special rule? the squad has a Vox-caster?
A: Yes, as the Medi-Pack specifies that his squad (which A: No [clarification].
includes the IC) benefits from the special rule [clarification].
Ref: BA.43E.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01, RB.48B.02,
SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 90-93)

IG.93A.01/IG.93B.01 – Q: Can Ministorum Priests or

Techpriest Enginseers be taken as the one mandatory
HQ choice in an Imperial Guard army?
A: Yes they can [clarification].

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 94-95)

IG.95A.01 – Q: Are Storm Trooper Sergeants

supposed to be able to take Melta bombs (since
regular Infantry Sergeants can)?
A: No [RAW].

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: TROOPS (pages 96-99)

IG.96A.01 – Q: Can individual units from a Platoon be IG.97B.01/IG.97C.01 – Q: Are Special Weapon
held in Reserve while others are deployed normally? Squads really supposed to not have Frag grenades
A: Yes, and all units from that Platoon that are held in and the option to take Krak grenades (while Heavy
Reserve are rolled for together to see when they arrive Weapon squads have both)?
[clarification]. A: Unfortunately, Special Weapon Squads cannot take Frag
or Krak grenades [RAW].
IG.96A.02 – Q: If a Valkyrie/Vendetta Squadron is
held in Reserve carrying units from DIFFERENT
Platoons (who are also in Reserve), how are Reserves
rolls handled for this situation?
A: A separate Reserves roll is made for each Platoon in
reserve. Valkyrie/Vendetta Squadrons transporting units from
the Platoon are included in this roll, but ONLY if the
Squadron is transporting units from one (and only one)
Platoon. If any Valkyries/Vendettas in the Squadron are
transporting units that aren't part of the same Platoon, then
the Squadron (along with all its passengers) must make a
separate Reserves roll and may therefore end up arriving on
a different turn from the rest of their Platoon(s) [rules
change].
IMPERIAL GUARD CODEX QUERIES (IG) 73

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: DEDICATED TRANSPORTS (page 99)

IG.96B.01 – Chimera: The Multi-laser is turret-mounted

and the Heavy Bolter is hull-mounted [clarification].

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 100-101)

IG.101A.01 – Hellhound Squadron: The Inferno, Melta IG.101B.01 – Valkyrie: The Multi-laser and Hellstrike
and Chem Cannons are all turret-mounted. The Heavy Missiles are both hull-mounted [clarification].
Bolter is hull-mounted [clarification].
IG.101C.01 – Vendetta: The twin-linked Lascannons are
all hull-mounted [clarification].

IMPERIAL GUARD ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 102-103)

IG.102A.01 – Leman Russ Squadron: The Battle, IG.103A.01 – Ordnance Battery: The Earthshaker
Exterminator Auto, Vanquisher Battle, Eradicator Nova, Cannon, Medusa Siege Cannon, Colossus Siege Mortar,
Demolisher Siege, Punisher Gatling and Executioner Plasma Griffon Heavy Mortar and Heavy Bolter are all hull-mounted
are all turret-mounted. The standard equipped Heavy Bolter [clarification].
is hull-mounted [clarification].
IG.103B.01 – Manticore: Storm Eagle Rockets are turret-
IG.102B.01 – Hydra: The twin-linked Hydra Autocannons mounted and the Heavy Bolter is hull-mounted
are turret-mounted and the Heavy Bolter is hull-mounted [clarification].
[clarification].
IG.103C.01 – Deathstrike: The Deathstrike Missile and
the Heavy Bolter are both hull-mounted [clarification].
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NECRONS GENERAL QUERIES

NEC.GEN.01 – NECRON UNIT TYPES

All units are „Infantry‟ except for the following:
The Monolith is a „Vehicle‟
Tomb Spyders and C‟Tan are „Monstrous Creatures‟
Necron Lords with a Destroyer Body are „Jetbikes‟
Destroyers and Heavy Destroyers are „Jetbikes‟
[clarification]

NECRONS SPECIAL RULES (page 13)

NEC.13A.01 – Q: The GW online FAQ indicates that +NEC.3A.03 – Q: If a Necron is unable to attempt a
damaged Necron models are moved when their unit self-repair at the start of its turn (because it is not
falls back. Does this ruling apply whenever the unit within range of another model of the same type, for
moves in an opponent‟s turn (such as pile-in and example), does the damaged model remain on the
consolidation moves)? table or is it removed?
A: Yes, anytime a Necron unit moves in the opponent‟s A: A Necron that is unable to attempt a self-repair at the
turn move its damaged Necrons along with it, as if they start of its turn is removed from the table as a casualty
were normal models in the unit [clarification]. [clarification].

NEC.13A.02 – Q: If a Necron unit is wiped out by a NEC.13H.01 – Morale: Ignore the last sentence as it
Sweeping Advance in close combat, can any of the refers to rules from a previous edition of the game
models in the unit (including its damaged ones) use [clarification].
„We‟ll Be Back!‟ to repair themselves?
A: No, as a special rule cannot be used to save models
from a Sweeping Advance [clarification].

NECRONS ARMOURY (pages 14-15)

NEC.14A.01 – Gauss Weapons: Ignore the entire last +NEC.15C.02 – Q: If two Necron Lords who both
paragraph as it refers to rules from a previous edition of have „Lightning Field‟ are joined to the same Necron
the game [clarification]. unit, do their opponents in combat suffer TWO S3
hits for each unsaved Wound caused?
+NEC.15B.01 – Q: If two Necron Lords who both A: No, only a single hit is caused per due to „Lightning
have „Gaze of Flame‟ are locked in the same combat, Field‟ per unsaved Wound regardless of how many Necron
do their opponents suffer a -2 Ld penalty? Lords are joined to the same unit [clarification].
A: No, only a single -1 Ld penalty is applied due to „Gaze of
Flame‟ regardless of how many Necron Lords are involved NEC.15D.01 – Q: Does the Nightmare Shroud cause
in the same combat [clarification]. enemy units to immediately take a Morale check?
A: Yes and if the units actually suffer 25% casualties that
NEC.15C.01 – Q: Do wounds caused by a Lightning shooting phase they will test again at the end of the phase
Field count towards combat resolution? (or fall back again if they failed the first test) [clarification].
A: Yes, and these attacks are resolved right before combat Ref: NEC.30B.02, WH.14A.01, WH.23E.01
resolution is calculated [RAW].
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NECRONS ARMOURY (pages 14-15) CONTINUED

NEC.15G.01 – Q: If a Lord with a Resurrection Orb is +NEC.15I.01 – Q: If, while using the „Veil of
damaged (downed), do friendly Necron units within Darkness‟ a Necron Lord and his accompanying unit
6” still benefit from the Orb? suffer a „Delayed‟ Deep Strike mishap, what
A: No, while a Necron Lord is damaged (downed) the Orb happens?
only benefits himself [clarification]. A: The Necron Lord and unit are put into Reserves
(together as one unit) and their arrival will be rolled for as
usual in the following turn(s). When they arrive from
Reserves they are deployed using „Veil of Darkness‟
[clarification].
Ref: DH.24B.04, SM.57H.03

NECRONS ARMY LIST: ELITES (page 17)

NEC.17A.01 – Q: Does the Pariah‟s „Soulless‟ special NEC.17A.03 – Q: How does the Pariah‟s „Soulless‟
rule affect „Stubborn‟ units who are taking a morale special rule function against the Ork‟s „Mob Rule‟?
test? A: In terms of replacing the mob‟s Ld with another value,
A: Yes it does, as the „Soulless‟ special rule is not a Ld these two rules cancel each other out. This means the mob
modifier (it just makes the unit count as having a different Ld will test on its standard Ld value unless it numbers 11 or
value) [clarification]. more models, in which case it is „Fearless‟ [clarification].
Ref: DH.27.02, IG.47D.02, TYR.59B.01, WH.30B.02 Ref: DH.27.04, WH.30B.04

NEC.17A.02 – Q: If a character‟s Ld is reduced to 7 by NEC.17C.01 – Q: How does a Flayed Ones „Terrifying

a Pariah unit, and that character has the ability to Visage‟ work against opponents who always hit on a
pass his Ld onto other units (such as Space Marines fixed number regardless of Weapon Skill (like „on a
„Rites of Battle‟), what Ld value would these other 3+‟, for example)?
units use? A: In such a case, roll off each round of combat to see which
A: The other units would use the character‟s new Ld of 7, rule takes precedence [RAW].
unless the ability specified that his unmodified Ld was used
(such as with the Witch Hunter‟s „Book of St. Lucius‟, for
example) [clarification].
Ref: DH.27.03, TYR.59B.02, WH.30B.03

NECRONS ARMY LIST: TROOPS (page 18)

NEC.18.01 – Warriors Reserves rule: Ignore the

reference to which units are allowed to begin in Reserve as
all units are now allowed to begin in Reserve [clarification].

NECRONS ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (page 19)

NEC.19A.01 – Q: Can Wraiths „run‟ in the Shooting NEC.19C.01 – Q: Do Turbo-Boosting Scarab Swarms
phase? really have a „2+‟ cover save?
A: No [clarification]. A: Yes [RAW].
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NECRONS ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (page 19) CONTINUED

NEC.19C.02 – Q: Can Scarab Swarms „run‟ in the NEC.19C.03 – Q: When Scarabs (who are „Vulnerable
Shooting phase? to Blasts‟) are hit by a Blast weapon that also causes
A: No [clarification]. „Instant Death‟, what happens?
A: The Wounds caused by the weapon are doubled due to
„Vulnerable to Blasts‟ and then each unsaved wound will
mean an entire Scarab base is removed (so yes, they really
are vulnerable to blasts) [RAW].

NECRONS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 20-21)

NEC.20A.01 – Q: Tomb Spyder rules say they are NEC.21C.03 – Q: Can a Monolith attempt to Deep
deployed “as a single unit”. Does that mean individual Strike directly over enemy models? If it does end up
Tomb Spyders can‟t be held in reserve? landing within 1” of an enemy model does it still roll
A: All Tomb Spyders from a single Heavy Support choice on the Deep Strike mishap table (just ignoring the
must either be deployed at the start of the game or held in „Terrible Accident!‟ result)?
reserve. Only a single Reserves roll is made to see if they A: It can attempt to land directly over an enemy model and if
arrive on the table each turn. [clarification]. it does so, the enemy models are pushed out of the way as
Ref: DH.24B.02, DH.25B.01, DA.27C.02, WH.32B.01 described in its „Deep Strike‟ rule and no mishap is rolled
[clarification].
NEC.20A.02 – Q: Is a unit made up of a Tomb Spyder Ref: RB.95A.03, TYR.51B.02
and Scarabs able to utilize cover saves from
intervening units and terrain that don‟t physically NEC.21C.04 – Q: What happens if a Monolith Deep
cover 50% of the Spyder model? Strikes onto friendly models, impassable terrain,
A: Yes, as long as half the models in the Spyder/Scarab unit immobile enemy models or off the table?
count as being in cover then the entire unit gets a cover save A: If a Monolith Deep Strikes onto friendly models,
regardless of whether the Spyder model itself is obscured impassable terrain or off the table it will suffer a Deep Strike
[RAW]. Mishap as normal. If it Deep Strikes onto an immobile enemy
Ref: RB.51B.01, RB.62B.01, TYR.35B.03 model the enemy model is still moved out of the way by the
force of the Monolith [clarification].
NEC.21C.01 – Q: Does a Deep Striking Monolith count Ref: TYR.51B.04
as moving at Cruising Speed and if so what weapons
may it fire that turn? NEC.21D.01 – Q: Can a Monolith ever be immobilized
A: Yes, a Monolith counts as having moved at Cruising Speed just by suffering enough „Weapon Destroyed‟ results?
the turn it Deep Strikes and may therefore not fire its Gauss A: No, as the Monolith will always have a functioning weapon
Flux Arc although it can still fire the Particle Whip (the Power Matrix) that cannot be destroyed [RAW].
[clarification].
NEC.21E.01 – Q: If a Necron unit teleports through
NEC.21C.02 – Q: When a Deep Striking Monolith the Monolith‟s portal do the unit‟s damaged Necrons
moves a vehicle out of its way can players turn the get to teleport with them?
vehicle to face a different direction? A: Yes. All damaged Necron models from the teleporting unit
A: No the owning player moves his vehicle the minimum that haven‟t already joined another Necron unit may be
distance needed to make space for the Monolith and cannot teleported through the Monolith‟s portal and re-roll their
turn the vehicle unless it is the only way to make room (and failed WBB roll. Necrons repaired in this way are placed back
only then by the minimum amount needed) [clarification]. in coherency with their unit emerging from the portal
[clarification].
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NECRONS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 20-21) CONTINUED

+NEC.21E.02 – Q: If an entire unit of Necrons NEC.21E.03 – Q: If a Monolith moves and then

becomes „damaged‟ is there any way for that unit to teleports a Necron unit that is „falling back‟ from a
be teleported through a Monolith‟s Portal? previous turn (but hasn‟t moved yet this phase), what
A: No, only units can teleport through the Portal and once an happens?
entire Necron unit is „damaged‟ that unit ceases to exist (as A: Before it is teleported, the unit must take its test to
any models that successfully self-repair have to join other regroup (if able). If the unit fails to regroup, then when it
units) [clarification]. emerges from the portal it will still count as „falling back‟, but
will not move any further this phase (as they count as having
disembarked from a moving vehicle) [clarification].

NECRONS ARMY LIST: SPECIAL CHARACTERS (pages 27-31)

NEC.27C.01 – Q: When a C‟Tan is killed what armor NEC.30B.02 – Q: Is the Morale check caused by
facing does the S6 hit affect against vehicle models „Deceive‟ taken immediately?
within D6”? A: Yes and if the unit actually suffers 25% casualties that
A: Treat the hit like a shooting attack originating from the shooting phase it will test again at the end of the phase (or
former position of the C‟Tan model [clarification]. fall back again if it failed the first test) [clarification].
Ref: NEC.15D.01, WH.14A.01, WH.23E.01
NEC.27C.02 – Q: Are C‟Tan immune to „Instant
Death‟ in general or only against Wraithcannons? NEC.30D.01 – Q: How does the Deceivers „Dread‟
What about D-Cannons? power work against opponents who always hit on a
A: C‟Tan are only immune to the specific weapons listed in fixed number regardless of Weapon Skill (like „on a
their „Necrodermis‟ special rule [RAW]. 3+‟, for example)?
A: In such a case, roll off each round of combat to see
NEC.27F.01 – Above all Others: Ignore the reference to which rule takes precedence [RAW].
being picked out “even if within 6 [inches] of other targets”
as it refers to a rule from a previous edition of the game NEC.30E.01 – Q: When the Deceiver leaves combat
[clarification]. via „Misdirect‟ is he actually falling back?
A: No, he makes a fall back move but is not considered to
NEC.29D.01 – Q: Are enemy models partially under be „falling back‟ (and therefore cannot be „Trapped!‟ for
the „Gaze of Death‟ blast automatically hit? example) [RAW].
A: No, only on a roll of „4+‟ [RAW].

NEC.30B.01 – Q: What type of saves, if any, do

Fearless models get against wounds inflicted by the
„Deceive‟ special rule (per the GW online Necron
FAQ)?
A: Only Armor and Invulnerable saves may be taken
against these wounds [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE ORKS: ORK SPECIAL RULES (page 31)

ORK.31A.01 – Q: Can a player wait until the end of ORK.31B.01 – Q: Does the Ld value of an Ork in a mob
the shooting phase to call the Waaagh? benefit from the „Mob Rule‟ when they are targeted
A: Yes, but any units that make a „run‟ move before the individually such as with Eldar Mind War?
Waaagh! is called do not gain the fleet ability in the A: Yes, individual Orks within a mob may always benefit from
subsequent Assault phase [clarification]. the Mob Rule up to a maximum Ld value of 10 (no matter
how many Orks beyond ten the mob actually has)
[clarification].

FORCES OF THE ORKS: MEKBOYZ (pages 34-35)

ORK.34B.01 – Q: Does a Kustom Force Field provide a ORK.35.02 – Q: If a vehicle is hit by a “Raargh” Shokk
4+ or a 5+ cover save to friendly vehicles? Attack result, is the vehicle removed from the table
A: A 4+ cover save for being „obscured‟ [clarification]. regardless of the damage caused by the penetrating
hit?
ORK.35.01 – Q: If a Shokk Attack Gun suffers a A: No, the vehicle only suffers an automatic penetrating hit
“Oops”, “Gah”, “Sploosh”, “Bzaap” or “Raargh” result [clarification].
does the player still have to roll „to hit‟ with the
Scatter dice?
A: Yes [RAW].

FORCES OF THE ORKS: WEIRDBOYZ (pages 36-37)

ORK.37B.01 – Q: If a Wierdboy embarked on a

vehicle that is moving at cruising speed (or faster)
rolls either „Frazzle‟ or „Zzap‟, what happens?
A: As the Wierdboy is unable to shoot in such a situation,
nothing happens [RAW].

FORCES OF THE ORKS: PAINBOYZ (page 38)

ORK.38A.01 – Q: If an Independent Character joins a

mob with a Painboy, does he gain the „Feel No Pain‟
universal special rule?
A: Yes, as Dok‟s Tools specifies that the mob (which includes
the IC) benefits from the special rule [clarification].
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01, RB.48B.02,
SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01

FORCES OF THE ORKS: TRUKKS (page 41)

ORK.41C.01 – Q: If a Trukk suffers a „Kaboom!‟ result +ORK.41C.02 – Q: When a Trukk suffers a „Kaboom!‟
does the model become a wreck? result are the passengers deployed in the „footprint‟
A: No, it is removed and replaced with an area of difficult where the Trukk model was, or do they disembark
ground [rules change]. before the Trukk model is removed?
Ref: RB.61K.02 A: The passengers disembark normally before the Trukk
model explodes and is removed [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE ORKS: TANKBUSTAS (page 42)

ORK.42E.01 – Q: Can vehicles take cover saves ORK.42E.02 – Q: If Tankbustas embarked on a vehicle
against Bomb Squig attacks? roll a „1‟ when releasing their Bomb Squig, what
A: Bomb Squigs are not a shooting attack per se, so in happens?
general no. However, vehicles that are „obscured‟ (such as a A: Resolve the attack against their vehicle‟s rear armor value
skimmer that moved „flat out‟) or that always get a cover [clarification].
save for some reason would still be able to use it against a
Bomb Squig [clarification].

FORCES OF THE ORKS: Deffkoptas (page 48)

ORK.48F.01 – Q: When is a Bigbomm attack resolved? ORK.48F.02 – Q: Is the scatter for a Bigbomm
A: Bigbomm attacks are resolved immediately after the reduced by the firer‟s Ballistic Skill? Can cover saves
player finishes moving the Deffkopta unit [clarification]. be taken against them? Are they affected by Night
Fighting?
A: The scatter is not reduced by the firer‟s BS. Cover and
vehicle armor facings are determined like a barrage weapon
(from the center hole of the blast). A Bigbomm is not a
shooting attack per se, so is not affected by Night Fighting,
Veil of Tears, etc, and does not affect the Deffkopta‟s choice
of target in the subsequent shooting and/or assault phase
[clarification].
Ref: ELD.35B.02, ELD.49B.03

FORCES OF THE ORKS: BATTLEWAGONS (page 55)

ORK.55D.01 – Q: If the hits caused by a Deff Rolla +ORK.55D.04 – Q: If a Battlewagon rams a squadron
manage to „explode‟ an enemy vehicle during a „ram‟, of vehicles how are the Deff Rolla hits resolved?
does the ramming vehicle continue its move? A: All Deff Rolla hits are resolved against the armor facing of
A: Yes, the Deff Rolla hits are worked out simultaneously the vehicle that is being rammed with any glancing and
along with the hit inflicted due to ramming. If any of this penetrating hits being evenly spread amongst the vehicles in
damage causes the enemy vehicle to „explode‟ then the ram the squadron (just as with shooting hits). Note that a
move continues as normal [clarification]. squadron rammed by a Battlewagon only suffers the effects
of its Deff Rolla once per phase regardless of how many
ORK.55D.02 – Q: If a skimmer manages to squadron members end up actually being rammed by it
successfully dodge a ramming Battlewagon, does it [clarification].
still suffer hits from the Deff Rolla?
A: No, as a successful dodge by a skimmer means the +ORK.55D.05 – Q: Is a Deff Rolla considered part of
vehicle wasn‟t actually rammed (tank shocked) [clarification]. the Battlewagon‟s hull for measurement and line of
sight purposes?
ORK.55D.03 – Q: Can a Deff Rolla be destroyed via a A: No, it is a „decorative element‟ and is therefore ignored for
„weapon destroyed‟ damage result? line of sight and measurement purposes. When assaulting or
A: No, as it does not function as a weapon [clarification]. disembarking from a Battlewagon, models can technically
„stand‟ on the Deff Rolla, although to prevent damaging the
model use the „Wobbly Model Syndrome‟ rule on page 13 of
the rulebook instead of actually placing models on the Deff
Rolla [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE ORKS: MAD DOK GROTSNIK (page 59)

ORK.59A.01 – Q: Does Grotsnik himself benefit from ORK.59C.01 – Q: If Grotsnik appears to be out of
his own „Dok‟s Tools‟, both when on his own and Assault range in the shooting phase is he forced to
when joined to a unit? „run‟ towards the nearest enemy or can he choose to
A: Grotsnik benefits from his own Dok‟s Tools, both when on shoot a weapon instead?
his own and when joined to a unit [clarification]. A: Grotsnik (and his unit) only must assault if possible in the
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.62C.01, RB.48B.02, Assault phase, so they are free to either „run‟ or shoot as the
SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01 player sees fit in the shooting phase [clarification].
Ref: DE.09B.01, WH.27B.01

FORCES OF THE ORKS: OLD ZOGWORT (page 61)

ORK.61A.01 – Q: If Zogwort rolls for power weapon ORK.61D.04 – Q: If an Independent Character is

attacks while in close combat, do they combine with joined to a unit when turned into a Squig, does the
his poisoned attacks (so that he wounds on a „2+‟ and Squig remain joined to the unit?
ignores armor saves)? A: Yes [clarification].
A: Zogwort‟s „Pit of Vipers‟ is not a weapon and may
therefore be combined with the power weapon ability [RAW]. ORK.61D.05 – Q: If the Ork player does not have a
Squig model can Zogwort still use the curse?
ORK.61D.01 – Q: Does Zogwort have to pass a A: No, Zogwort may only use his curse if the Ork player has
psychic test to use his curse? Is the Curse a psychic a squig model available [RAW].
shooting attack?
A: A psychic test must be passed to use the Curse and it is ORK.61D.06 – Q: If an Independent Character that is
not a psychic shooting attack [clarification]. also a „Troops‟ choice (such as an Officer from an
Imperial Guard Platoon) gets turned into a Squig can
ORK.61D.02 – Q: Can the Curse be used if Zogwort he still capture an objective? Can a Squig ever
and/or his target are locked in combat? contest an objective being captured by the enemy?
A: No [clarification]. A: Yes and yes [clarification].

ORK.61D.03 – Q: Does a character turned into a Squig

give up a Kill Point or Victory Points at the end of the
game or must the Squig model be killed first?
A: As the Squig replaces the character, it must be killed for a
Kill Point or Victory Points to be awarded for the character
[clarification].
Ref: TAU.26G.01

FORCES OF THE ORKS: BOSS SNIKROT (page 62)

+ORK.62C.01 – Q: Can an Independent Character +ORK.62C.02 – Q: If Snikrot‟s unit arrives onto the
(such as a Warboss on a bike) join Snikrot‟s unit table via „Ambush‟ with an Independent Character
before the game and arrive with them via „Ambush‟? joined to it, can the IC then leave the unit in that
A: Yes, as Snikrot‟s ability applies to the unit (which a joined same movement phase?
IC is part of) [clarification]. A: No, as clarified by GW‟s online rulebook FAQ, Independent
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, RB.48B.02, Characters may not leave a unit the same turn they arrive
SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01 from Reserve joined to it [RAW].
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FORCES OF THE ORKS: BOSS ZAGSTRUK (page 63)

ORK.63C.01 – Zagstruk does not have the „Waaagh!‟ ORK.63C.02 – Q: If D3 Vulchas are killed while
special rule [typo]. landing do these casualties count towards combat
resolution?
ORK.63C.01 – Q: Can Zagstruk and the Vulchas run A: Yes [clarification].
the turn they arrive via Deep Strike?
A: Yes [clarification].

ORK WARGEAR: OTHER EQUIPMENT (page 92)

ORK.92A.01 – Q: If an Ammo Runts are taken by a

mob, as opposed to a character (as with Flash Gitz),
which models can use the re-roll?
A: In this case, any model in the unit may use the Ammo
Runt‟s re-roll [clarification].

ORK WARGEAR: ORK VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 93)

ORK.93C.01 – Q: If a Boarding Plank is used to attack ORK.93H.01 – Q: Is a Trukk with a Reinforced Ram
a Walker does the Walker get to strike back? allowed to ram other vehicles?
A: No, only the Ork is given permission to make an attack A: Yes it can [clarification].
[RAW].
ORK.93I.01 – Q: If a vehicle with a Stikkbomb
+ORK.93C.02 – Q: Can an Ork attacking via a Chukka is destroyed (via a „Death or Glory‟ attack, for
Boarding Plank benefit from „Furious Charge‟? example) and its embarked passengers charge into
A: Yes, as the attacks are made as if he were assaulting combat the ensuing Assault phase do they still
[clarification]. benefit from the Chukka?
A: Yes [RAW].
+ORK.93C.03 – Q: Can an Ork model using a Boarding Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, SM.75B.01,
Plank attack an enemy vehicle if his embarked unit SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01
fired at a different target in the previous shooting
phase? ORK.93J.01 – Q: If the Wreckin‟ Ball hits an enemy
A: Yes, as the model isn‟t actually assaulting the vehicle, he vehicle, what armor facing is used? Can it be used in
just gets to make attacks as if he were assaulting it an opponent‟s assault phase?
[clarification]. A: Resolve it as a (very) short-ranged shooting attack
originating from wherever the Wreckin‟ Ball is on the Trukk
ORK.93D.01 – Q: In games that allow Flyers, can an model. It may only be used in the Ork player‟s Assault phase
Ork Grabbin‟ Klaw be used to grab one? [clarification].
A: No [rules change].

ORK ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 96-97)

ORK.96C.01 – Wazzdaka has a Dakkacannon [typo].

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ORK ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 98-99)

ORK.98A.01 – Q: Can a Painboy in a Nobz mob take a +ORK.98A.02 – Q: Can only SOME Nobs models in a
bosspole, Waaagh! banner, Ammo runt or „eavy Nobz Mob be upgraded to have Cybork Bodies or
armour? must they ALL be upgraded if any are?
A: Yes, as the Nob can take any of these upgrades before A: It‟s all or nothing [clarification].
being made into a Painboy (he just can‟t upgrade his
weapons as those have to be replaced when he becomes a ORK.99C.01 – Q: Does taking Snikrot replace one of
Painboy) [clarification]. the Kommandos in the mob?
A: No, Snikrot is taken in addition to the Kommandos in the
mob (although a Nob may not be included in the same mob)
[RAW].

ORK ARMY LIST: TROOPS (page 100)

ORK.100B.01 – Q: If a Gretchin unit has 29 Grots in it,

is the unit required to have two or three Runtherds?
A: One Runtherd per full 10 Gretchin, so 29 Grots require
only two Runtherds [RAW].

ORK ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (page 101)

ORK.101A.01 – Q: Does taking Zagstruk replace one

of the Stormboyz in the mob?
A: No, Zagstruk is taken in addition to the Stormboyz in the
mob (although a Nob may not also be included in the same
mob) [RAW].

ORK ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 102-103)

ORK.102A.01 – Q: Besides the Killakannon, how are ORK.103A.01 – Q: Does taking Badrukk replace one
the other weapons mounted on a Battlewagon? of the Flash Gitz in the mob?
A: Players are free to mount the other weapons on a A: No, Badrukk is taken in addition to the Flash Gitz in the
scratch-built Battlewagon however they see fit (i.e. in a mob [RAW].
turret, sponson, fixed or otherwise), as long as this is
absolutely clear by looking at the model [clarification]. ORK.103C.01 – The Looted Wagon should refer back to
page 54 [typo].
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SPACE MARINE GENERAL QUERIES

SM.GEN.01 – Q: Several army list entries refer to SM.GEN.02 – Q: If an army contains two characters
“digital lasers” and “power sword(s)”, what exactly with „Chapter Tactics‟ when exactly does the player
do these things do? choose which version to use?
A: These should actually read “digital weapons” and “power A: It must be declared before either player deploys
weapons” respectively [typo]. [clarification].

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: SPECIAL RULES (page 51)

SM.51B.01 – Q: When a unit with ATSKNF regroups at +SM.51D.01 – Q: Can a unit arriving from Reserves
the start of their turn do they get the 3” move for be split into combat squads and if so, exactly when
regrouping as well as their normal move? does this happen?
A: No, a unit with ATSKNF that regroups at the start of their A: A unit with the „Combat Squads‟ rule may be split right
turn may move normally instead of getting the 3” move before moving them onto the table (or before deploying
[rules change]. them via Deep Strike, where applicable). If the unit was
Ref: BT.22A.02, BA.23B.01, DA.23A.01, SW.24F.01 declared to be arriving from Reserve in a transport vehicle
then it may not be split unless the vehicle is able to carry
both combat squads (such as with some Super-Heavy
transports) or has a special rule that specifies otherwise
(such as with a Drop Pod) [clarification].
Ref: BA.23C.01, DA.23D.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: CHAPTER MASTER (page 52)

SM.52B.01 – Q: Can a Chapter Master use Orbital

Bombardment when embarked on a Land Raider?
A: No. Firing from a vehicle requires the model to use a Fire
Point, even if the weapon itself doesn‟t require line of sight
[clarification].
Ref: ELD.28C.02

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: HONOUR GUARD (page 53)

SM.53A.01 – Q: If a Chapter Champion is in base

contact with an Independent Character that has a
retinue is he able to direct his attacks against the
Independent Character (and re-roll misses)?
A: No, as Attacks against an Independent Character with a
retinue are actually made against the whole retinue unit
[RAW].
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FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: COMMAND SQUAD (page 55)

SM.55A.01 – Q: If an Independent Character joins a SM.55A.02 – Q: If a unit with an Apothecary is killed

Command Squad with an Apothecary does he gain the at the same time as other members of his unit do the
„Feel No Pain‟ universal special rule? other squad members still get to make their „Feel No
A: Yes, as the Narthecium specifies all models in his squad Pain‟ saves?
gain the special rule [clarification]. A: A unit with an Apothecary is a „complex unit‟ so the
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01, owning player can choose to take all the other squad
RB.48B.02, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01 member‟s saving throws and corresponding „Feel No Pain‟
saves before attempting the Apothecary‟s saving throw(s)
[RAW].

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: LIBRARIAN PSYCHIC POWERS (page 57)

SM.57F.01 – Q: What happens with „Null Zone‟ vs. +SM.57H.03 – Q: If, while using „Gate of Infinity‟ a
special rules that re-roll failed invulnerable saves like Librarian and his accompanying unit suffer a
„Fortune‟ or „Oracle of Eternity‟? „Delayed‟ Deep Strike mishap, what happens?
A: In this case, all the saves, both successful (Null Zone) and A: The Librarian and unit are put into Reserves (together as
the failed (Fortune, Oracle of Eternity) are rolled again once one unit) and their arrival will be rolled for as usual in the
[RAW]. To save time (and pointless rolling), if both players following turn(s). When they arrive from Reserves they are
agree these rules can simply cancel each other out instead. deployed using „Gate of Infinity‟ (no psychic test needed in
Ref: SW.52C.01, TYR.56B.01 this case) [clarification].
Ref: DH.24B.04, NEC.15I.01
SM.57H.01 – Q: Does „Gate of Infinity‟ work with a
Locator Beacon to prevent scatter? SM.57I.01 – Q: If a Librarian embarked on a vehicle
A: Yes [RAW]. attempts to use „Vortex of Doom‟ and fails his psychic
test, what happens?
SM.57H.02 – Q: Can „Gate of Infinity‟ be used on a A: In this case, the Vortex is centered over the vehicle
unit (including the Psyker) that is falling back or carrying the Librarian (without scattering) and is resolved
locked in close combat? against the vehicle‟s rear armor value [clarification].
A: No in both cases as „Gate of Infinity‟ uses the Deep Strike
rules (which count as movement), and a unit locked in
combat cannot move (other than to „Pile-in‟) and a Falling
Back unit must make a Fall Back move (which Deep Striking
would prevent them from doing) [clarification].

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: SCOUT BIKE SQUAD (page 67)

SM.67A.01 – Q: When exactly does a player booby- SM.67A.03 – Q: If a Drop Pod or Mycetic Spore lands
trap terrain with Cluster Bombs? in a booby-trapped piece of terrain, what happens?
A: After terrain is settled upon. In the case of standard A: The booby-trap is triggered against the Drop Pod or
rulebook missions that means before the roll to select a Mycetic Spore before the unit inside disembarks
mission is made [RAW]. [clarification].
Ref: BA.62B.01 Ref: BA.62B.03

SM.67A.02 – Q: If a unit starts the game in a booby-

trapped piece of terrain, what happens?
A: The booby-trap will be triggered the first time the unit
moves [clarification].
Ref: BA.62B.02
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FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: DROP POD (page 69)

SM.69A.01 – Q: When a player deploys a Drop Pod +SM.69A.02 – Q: Can a Space Marines Drop Pod
can he choose to keep the doors open or closed? If arrive on its own while the unit that purchased it is
the Drop Pod doors are deployed open can models deployed or arrives from reserves normally?
deploy within 2” of them? A: Yes, as long as the player declares as much during
A: Once the Drop Pod lands, the doors remain open for the deployment [RAW].
rest of the game. However, all measurements to and from Ref: BT.22B.02, BA.32B.02, SW.47A.02
the Drop Pod, besides firing its weapon, are done based on
the hull of the Drop Pod (its shape when the doors are SM.69C.01 – If a Space Marine Drop Pod‟s scatter
closed). This means, for example, that friendly and enemy would take it off the table is the scatter reduced as
models will be able to move on top of the open doors if it were landing in impassable terrain?
[clarification]. A: No, in this case the Drop Pod suffers a Deep Strike
If the doors cannot be opened (they are glued in place or a mishap [RAW].
player is using a model that doesn‟t have doors that Ref: BT.22B.01, BA.32E.01, DA.35B.01, SW.47C.01
open/has a solid core), both players must agree before the
game to either pretend, to the best of their abilities, that
the doors are open and both players can see „through‟ the
core for line of sight purposes, or they can play that the
model blocks line of sight „as is‟ in which case the Space
Marine player will be unable to fire the Drop Pod‟s weapon
(a trade-off for the improved line of sight blocking ability of
the model) [rules change].
Ref: BT.22B.04, BA.32B.01, DA.35B.02, SW.47A.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: TECHMARINE (page 71)

SM.71A.01 – Q: Can a Space Marine Techmarine who +SM.71A.03 – Q: If a Techmarine has a servo-harness
started the turn embarked on a vehicle attempt to and is accompanied by at least three Servitors with
repair it? Servo-arms, will he successfully repair a damaged
A: Yes he can [clarification]. vehicle even on the roll of a „1‟?
Ref: BT.36C.02, BA.39D.01, IG.34A.02, DA.31A.02 A: Yes he will [RAW].
Ref: BA.39D.03, IG.34A.03, SW.38B.02
SM.71A.02 – Q: Can a Space Marine Techmarine in
contact with multiple damaged vehicles attempt to SM.71C.01 – Q: Can a Servo-arm‟s additional
fix them all in the same Shooting phase? Powerfist attack be used the same phase a
A: No, he may only attempt to repair a single vehicle Techmarine uses his Power Weapon?
[clarification]. A: Yes it can [clarification].
Ref: BT.36C.01, BA.39D.02, DA.31A.01, IG.34A.01, SW.38B.01 Ref: BT.28J.01, BA.59H.01, DA.31B.01, IG.34C.01, SW.38C.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: SERVITOR (page 72)

SM.72A.01 – Q: If a Mindlocked Servitor unit is locked SM.72A.02 – Q: What happens if a Mindlocked

in combat can it perform a sweeping advance, Servitor unit is forced to Fall Back?
consolidation and/or pile-in moves? A: The unit counts as „Falling Back‟ but does not move. In
A: Mindlocked Servitors will fight normally, but cannot make following turns if they pass their „Mindlock‟ test they will then
sweeping advances, consolidations and/or pile-in moves. If, start making fall back moves. Mindlocked Servitors that Fall
after the enemy makes their pile-in moves Mindlocked Back from combat do not move but are not run down unless
Servitors find themselves not engaged with any enemy they the enemy is able to roll high enough to do so. If that
no longer count as being locked in the combat [clarification]. doesn‟t occur, the enemy will have to use its consolidation to
Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, IG.34B.01, RB.41C.02, RB.73A.01, move at least 1” away from the Servitors [clarification].
TYR.54D.05, TYR.84E.01 Ref: IG.34B.02
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FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: THUNDERFIRE CANNON (page 73)

SM.73A.01 – Q: If a Thunderfire Cannon is destroyed

does then killing the Techmarine earn an extra Kill
Point?
A: No, the unit is only worth one Kill Point total when both
models are killed/destroyed [clarification].

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: LAND SPEEDER STORM (page 75)

SM.75B.01 – Q: If a Land Speeder Storm is destroyed

(by moving into booby-trapped terrain, for example)
and its embarked passengers charge into combat the
ensuing Assault phase do they still benefit from the
Cerebus Launcher?
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01,
SM.82C.01, SW.45B.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: LAND RAIDER (page 81)

SM.81B.01 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a SM.81B.02 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit be used to fire
weapon that has already been fired that shooting a weapon on the same turn a Land Raider uses Smoke
phase? Launchers?
A: No [clarification]. A: No [clarification].
Ref: BT.29I.01, BA.37H.01, DA.34D.01, SW.44B.01 Ref: BT.29I.02, BA.37H.02, DA.34D.02, SW.44B.02

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: LAND RAIDER CRUSADER (page 82)

SM.82C.01 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader is

destroyed (by ramming an enemy vehicle, for
example) and its embarked passengers charge into
combat the ensuing Assault phase do they still
benefit from Frag Assault Launchers?
A: Yes [RAW].
Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01,
SM.75B.01, SW.45B.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: MARNEUS AUGUSTUS CALGAR (page 84)

SM.84B.01 – Q: If a unit uses „God of War‟ to pass a

Morale Check in close combat does this trigger „No
Retreat‟ wounds?
A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: DH.22B.01, WH.26B.01
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FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: TORIAS TELION (page 88)

SM.88A.01 – Q: If Telion is taken does his entire unit SM.88B.01 – Q: How exactly is Telion‟s „Eye of
benefit from Stealth even if they don‟t take Camo Vengeance‟ special rule resolved?
Cloaks? A: Wounds caused by Telion are allocated first (by the player
A: No, only the models with Stealth actually benefit from it controlling Telion), followed by the wounds inflicted by the
[clarification]. rest of his unit [clarification].
Ref: RB.76F.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: ANTARO CHRONUS (page 89)

SM.89.01 – Q: Is Chronus worth a Kill Point if he SM.89.02 – Q: How does Chronus work in games
manages to escape his vehicle? utilizing Victory Points?
A: Chronus‟s vehicle is worth 1 Kill Point and Chronus himself A: Chronus‟s point value is just added to the vehicle unless
is worth another Kill Point if (and only if) he manages to he manages to escape when it is destroyed. In this case, the
escape and is later killed [clarification]. vehicle gives up its points for being destroyed and Chronus‟s
Ref: TAU.30E.01 70 pts are only awarded if he is killed [clarification].

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: PEDRO CANTOR (page 90)

+SM.90D.01 – Q: When exactly is range for „Inspiring

Presence‟ checked?
A: Check range at each Initiative step. If an eligible unit is found
to be within range then those models striking at that Initiative
step benefit from „Inspiring Presence‟ [clarification].
Ref: BA.51G.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: KAYVAAN SHRIKE (page 92)

+SM.92.01 – Q: Can another Independent Character SM.92.02 – Q: Can Shrike join a unit before the game
join Shrike (and his unit) before the game and gain and use his „Seen, But Remain Unseen‟ ability to allow
the infiltrate special rule? them all to infiltrate?
A: Yes, as Shrike‟s ability applies to all models in the unit A: Yes, Shrike may nominate a unit he is going to join and
(which includes ICs joined to it) [clarification]. together they may infiltrate [rules change].
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01, Ref: ELD.56B.01
RB.48B.02, SM.55A.01, TYR.52C.02, TYR.62F.01

FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: VULKAN HE‟STAN (page 93)

SM.93A.01 – Q: Does Vulkan‟s Chapter Tactics benefit SM.93A.02 – Q: Does Vulkan‟s Chapter Tactics benefit
weaponry of allied units included in the army (such as the Flamestorm Cannon on a Land Raider Redeemer?
allied Sisters of Battle flamers, for example)? A: No [RAW].
A: Yes, if the weapon is part of his army, including
inquisitorial allies, then it benefits from his Chapter Tactics SM.93A.03 – Q: Does Vulkan‟s Chapter Tactics benefit
special rule [RAW]. his own Gauntlet of the Forge when it is fired as a
Ref: BA.GEN.01, IG.GEN.01, SW.56B.01 Heavy Flamer?
A: Yes, as it is fired as a heavy flamer [RAW].
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FORCES OF THE SPACE MARINES: KOR‟SARRO KHAN (page 94)

SM.94D.01 – Q: When Khan rolls a „6‟ to wound

with Moonfang, does this inflict instant death on
creatures with a Toughness so high that he cannot
normally harm them?
A: No, Khan must still successfully score an unsaved
wound with a roll of „6‟ in order to cause Instant Death. If
the creatures Toughness is too high, or the wound is
subsequently saved by an invulnerable save, then Instant
Death is not inflicted [clarification].
Ref: TYR.84C.01

SPACE MARINE WARGEAR: WEAPONS (pages 97-99)

+SM.99H.01 – Q: Is the „+1‟ Strength bonus

provided by „Furious Charge‟ added to the S6 of the
„Relic Blade‟?
A: Yes it is [clarification].
Ref: BA.45C.01, BA.49C.01, BA.55C.01, IG.44.02

SPACE MARINE WARGEAR: VEHICLE ARMOURY (page 103)

+SM.103D.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle-

mounted weapon [clarification].
Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01,
SW.63D.01, WH.23F.01

SPACE MARINE ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 129-133)

SM.132B.01 – Q: Can a Veteran in a Command Squad SM.132B.02 – Q: Can Apothecaries in a Command

take additional equipment (such as a Storm Shield or Squad take upgrades as though they are a „Veteran‟?
Storm Bolter) before being upgraded to a Company A: No they cannot [RAW].
Champion?
A: Yes, as the Power Weapon and Combat Shield do not
replace any of the model‟s existing gear [RAW]. Remember
that all wargear taken must be represented on the model.

SPACE MARINE ARMY LIST: DEDICATED TRANSPORTS (page 135)

SM.135A.01 – Rhino: The Storm bolter is pintle-mounted SM.135B.02 – Q: Can a unit containing more than
[clarification]. six models be equipped with a Razorback transport?
A: Yes, but unless the unit is split via the „Combat Squads‟
rule it will be unable to embark on the vehicle until it is
SM.135B.01 – Razorback: The twin-linked Heavy bolter
reduced to six models or less [RAW].
is turret-mounted [clarification].
Ref: BA.90B.02

SM.135C.01 – Drop Pod: The Storm bolter is pintle-

mounted [clarification].
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SPACE MARINE ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 139-141)

SM.139C.01– Land Speeder Squadrons: All Land SM.141A.01– Land Speeder Storm: All Land Speeder
Speeder weapons are hull-mounted [clarification]. weapons are hull-mounted [clarification].

SPACE MARINE ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 142-143)

SM.142C.01 – Land Raider: The twin-linked Heavy SM.143B.01 – Predator: The Autocannon is turret-
Bolter is hull-mounted and the twin-linked Lascannons are mounted [clarification].
sponson-mounted [clarification].
SM.143C.01 – Whirlwind: The Whirlwind Missile
SM.142D.01 – Land Raider Crusader: The Multi-melta Launcher is turret-mounted [clarification].
is pintle-mounted, the twin-linked Assault Cannons are hull-
mounted and the Hurricane Bolters are sponson-mounted SM.143D.01 – Vindicator: The Demolisher Cannon is
[clarification]. hull-mounted and the Storm bolter is pintle-mounted
[clarification].
SM.143A.01 – Land Raider Redeemer: The twin-linked
Assault Cannons are hull-mounted and the Flamestorm
cannons are sponson-mounted [clarification].
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SPACE WOLVES GENERAL QUERIES

SW.GEN.01 – Q: Are Space Wolves units able to take SW.GEN.02 – Q: Several Space Wolves vehicles have a
dedicated transports if the unit is too large to fit different transport capacity than their counterparts in
into the transport at the start of the game? the Space Marine codex, is this a mistake?
A: Yes they may, however the unit will not be able to A: No it is not [RAW].
embark on the transport until it reduced to a size that will
fit [RAW].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: SPACE WOLVES SPECIAL RULES (page 24)

SW.24D.01/SW.24E.01 – Q: Do Space Wolves SW.24F.01 – Q: When a unit with ATSKNF regroups at

vehicles have the „Counter-Attack‟ and „Acute the start of their turn do they get the 3” move for
Senses‟ special rules? regrouping as well as their normal move?
A: No, only the units listed as having those special rules in A: No, a unit with ATSKNF that regroups at the start of their
their army list entry benefit from them [clarification]. turn may move normally instead of getting the 3” move [rules
change].
Ref: BT.22A.02, BA.23B.01, DA.23A.01, SM.51B.01

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: BLOOD CLAWS (page 25)

SW.25B.01 – Berserk Charge: Replace:“when they

charge” with: “when they assault” [typo].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: WOLF SCOUTS (page 27)

SW.27A.01 – Special Rules: Replace: “Scout” with:

“Scouts” [typo].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: LONG FANGS (page 28)

SW.28B.01 – Q: Do Independent Characters directly

benefit from „Fire Control‟ while joined to a Long
Fang pack?
A: While Independent Characters joined to the unit do not
directly benefit from „Fire Control‟, the rest of the models in
the unit are still eligible to utilize the rule in order to fire at
a second target [clarification].
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THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: LONE WOLVES (page 29)

SW.29D.01 – Q: Does the „Beastslayer‟ special rule SW.29D.02 – Q: How does „Beastslayer‟ function
apply to both ranged and close combat attacks? against enemy units only partially comprised of
A: Yes [RAW]. Monstrous Creatures and/or models with at least
Ref: SW.50B.02, SW.51B.01, SW.64F.01 Toughness 5 (such as a Necron Tomb Spyder with
Scarabs)?
A: Against such units, „Beastslayer‟ cannot be used unless the
Lone Wolf is able to specifically target only the applicable
models in the unit (such as allocating close combat attacks
against a T5 Independent Character that is joined to a unit)
[clarification].
Ref: SW.35B.01, SW.50B.01, SW.51B.02, SW.64F.02

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: WOLF GUARD (page 30)

SW.30B.01 – Q: Can a Wolf Guard fire a Cyclone

Missile Launcher along with (either portion of) a
Combi-weapon?
A: No, a Cyclone Missile Launcher may only be fired
along with a Storm Bolter [RAW].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: FENRISIAN WOLVES (page 31)

SW.31B.01 – Q: What happens if a rule dictates that

a Fenrisian Wolf (that was chosen as wargear)
should be moved more than 2” away from its
character (such as with an Assault or Pile-In move)?
A: You must attempt to follow both rules wherever
possible. Ultimately however, the mandate to keep the
Wolf within 2” of its character takes precedence [RAW].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: WOLF PRIESTS (page 35)

SW.35B.01 – Q: How is „Oath of War‟ resolved SW.35B.02 – Q: If „Oath of War‟ is declared against
against units that only partially contain models of „Infantry‟ is the „Preferred Enemy‟ bonus gained
the selected unit type (such as a Tomb Spyder with against crew models in an „Artillery‟ unit?
Scarabs when „Monstrous Creature‟ is the selected A: Yes [clarification].
Unit Type)?
A: Against such units, „Oath of War‟ provides no benefit SW.35B.03 – Q: If „Jump Infantry‟ is chosen for „Oath
unless the Wolf Priest is able to specifically target only the of War‟ would this be of any benefit against a Chaos
applicable models in the unit [clarification]. Bloodthirster, for example?
Ref: SW.29D.02, SW.50B.01, SW.51B.02, SW.64F.02 A: No. If a model just „moves as‟ a different unit type from
what they are, then they still count as their original unit type
for „Oath of War‟ [RAW].
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THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: RUNE PRIESTS (page 36)

SW.36C.01 – Q: How exactly is line of sight

determined regarding „Chooser of the Slain‟ when a
Rune Priest shoots?
A: If any model in the target enemy unit can draw line of
sight to the Chooser of the Slain (as if they were trying to
shoot at the Chooser of the Slain model) then the Rune
Priest gets the bonus [clarification].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: RUNE PRIESTS PSYCHIC POWERS (page 37)

SW.37B.01 – Q: Does the Thunderclap blast scatter? SW.37H.02 – Q: If a Rune Priest is part of a unit, is
Can cover saves be taken against it? „Jaws of the World Wolf‟ restricted by where the rest of
A: Although a psychic shooting attack, it isn‟t technically a his unit shoots?
„blast‟ weapon, so will not scatter and cover is handled as A: Yes, the first model touched by „Jaws‟ must be part of the
for a standard ranged weapon [clarification]. same enemy unit that the rest of his squad is firing at
[clarification].
+SW.37C.01 – Q: Does Storm Caller give friendly Ref: BA.63H.02, CD.73A.01, DA.39D.01, ELD.28F.01, WH.14E.01
vehicles within 6” a „5+‟ cover save?
A: Yes it does [clarification]. SW.37H.03 – Q: If a Rune Priest uses „Jaws of the
Ref: BA.63F.01, RB.62B.01 World Wolf‟ does it restrict which enemy unit he may
charge in the subsequent Assault phase?
SW.37H.01 – Q: Can „Jaws of the World Wolf‟ affect A: Yes, he may only declare an assault against the enemy unit
friendly models and/or models locked in close that contains (or contained) the first model touched by „Jaws‟
combat? in the previous shooting phase [clarification].
A: „Jaws‟ does affect friendly models it touches, although Ref: BA.63H.03, CD.73A.02, DA.39D.02, ELD.28F.02, WH.14E.02
the line may not be drawn across any models locked in
close combat [clarification].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: IRON PRIESTS (page 38)

SW.38A.01 – Q: Do Thrall-Servitors suffer from SW.38B.02 – Q: If an Iron Priest has „The Saga of the
„Mindlock‟ like Space Marine Servitors? Are they Iron Wolf‟ and is accompanied by at least three Thrall-
removed from play if the Iron Priest dies? Servitors with Servo-arms, will he successfully repair a
A: No and No [RAW]. damaged vehicle even on a roll of a „1‟?
Ref: BA.39B.01 A: Yes he will [RAW].
Ref: BA.39D.03, IG.34A.03, SM.71A.03
SW.38B.01 – Q: Can an Iron Priest in contact with
multiple damaged vehicles attempt to fix them all in SW.38C.01 – Q: Can a Servo-arm‟s additional Powerfist
the same Shooting phase? attack be used the same phase an Iron Priest uses his
A: No, he may only attempt to repair a single vehicle Thunderhammer?
[clarification]. A: Yes it can [clarification].
Ref: BT.36C.01, BA.39D.02, DA.31A.01, IG.34A.01, SM.71A.02 Ref: BT.28J.01, BA.59H.01, DA.31B.01, IG.34C.01, SM.71C.01
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THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: LAND RAIDER (pages 44-45)

SW.44B.01 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit operate a SW.45B.01 – Q: If a Land Raider Crusader or
weapon that has already been fired that shooting Redeemer is destroyed (by ramming an enemy
phase? vehicle, for example) and its embarked passengers
A: No [clarification]. charge into combat the ensuing Assault phase do
Ref: BT.29I.01, BA.37H.01, DA.34D.01, SM.81B.01 they still benefit from Frag Assault Launchers?
A: Yes [RAW].
SW.44B.02 – Q: Can the Machine Spirit be used to Ref: BT.42B.03, BA.60G.01, DH.32B.03, DA.35A.01, ORK.93I.01,
fire a weapon on the same turn a Land Raider uses SM.75B.01, SM.82C.01
Smoke Launchers?
A: No [clarification].
Ref: BT.29I.02, BA.37H.02, DA.34D.02, SM.81B.02

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: DROP POD (page 47)

SW.47A.01 – Q: When a player deploys a Drop Pod +SW.47A.02 – Q: Can a Space Wolves Drop Pod
can he choose to keep the doors open or closed? If arrive on its own while the unit that purchased it is
the Drop Pod doors are deployed open can models deployed or arrives from reserves normally?
deploy within 2” of them? A: Yes, as long as the player declares as much during
A: Once the Drop Pod lands, the doors remain open for the deployment [RAW].
rest of the game. However, all measurements to and from Ref: BT.22B.02, BA.32B.02, SM.69A.02
the Drop Pod, besides firing its weapon, are done based on
the hull of the Drop Pod (its shape when the doors are SW.47C.01 – If a Space Marine Drop Pod‟s scatter
closed). This means, for example, that friendly and enemy would take it off the table is the scatter reduced as
models will be able to move on top of the open doors if it were landing in impassable terrain?
[clarification]. A: No, in this case the Drop Pod suffers a Deep Strike
If the doors cannot be opened (they are glued in place or a mishap [RAW].
player is using a model that doesn‟t have doors that Ref: BT.22B.01, BA.32E.01, DA.35B.01, SM.69C.01
open/has a solid core), both players must agree before the
game to either pretend, to the best of their abilities, that
the doors are open and both players can see „through‟ the
core for line of sight purposes, or they can play that the
model blocks line of sight „as is‟ in which case the Space
Marine player will be unable to fire the Drop Pod‟s weapon
(a trade-off for the improved line of sight blocking ability of
the model) [rules change].
Ref: BT.22B.04, BA.32B.01, DA.35B.02, SM.69A.01

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: BJORN THE FELL-HANDED (page 49)

SW.49B.01 – Q: If Bjorn uses „Ancient Tactician‟ to re- SW.49B.02 – Q: Can „Ancient Tactician‟ be used on
roll the dice to go first, and that re-rolled result is a the „seize the initiative‟ roll to steal the first turn?
tie between the players. When the players roll yet A: No [clarification].
again to determine who goes first, can „Ancient
Tactician‟ now be used again? SW.49C.01 – Q: What does a successful „War of the
A: Yes it can [clarification]. Primarch‟ saving throw accomplish? Can this
invulnerable save be utilized after a cover save is
attempted?
A: A successful save means the glancing or penetrating hit is
ignored. As with non-vehicle models, only one type of save
may be attempted per hit [clarification].
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THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: ULRIK THE SLAYER (page 50)

SW.50B.01 – Q: How does „Slayer‟s Oath‟ function +SW.50B.02 – Q: Does Ulrik‟s „Slayer‟s Oath‟ special
against enemy units only partially comprised of rule apply to both ranged and close combat attacks?
models with at least Toughness 5? A: Yes [RAW].
A: Against such units, „Beastslayer‟ cannot be used unless Ref: SW.29D.01, SW.51B.01, SW.64F.01
the attacking model is able to specifically target only the
applicable models in the unit (such as allocating close
combat attacks against a T5 Independent Character that is
joined to a unit) [clarification].
Ref: SW.29D.02, SW.35B.01, SW.51B.02, SW.64F.02

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: ARJAC ROCKFIST (page 51)

SW.51B.01 – Q: Does „Grimnar‟s Champion‟ special SW.51C.01 – Q: When used as a ranged weapon, does
rule apply to the „To Hit‟ rolls for both ranged and „Foehammer‟ still affect enemies like a „Thunder
close combat attacks? Hammer‟ (reducing Initiative to „1‟ and inflicting
A: Yes [RAW]. automatic „crew shaken‟, for example)?
Ref: SW.29D.01, SW.50B.02, SW.64F.01 A: No [clarification].

SW.51B.02 – Q: How does „Grimnar‟s Champion‟

function against enemy units only partially comprised
of Monstrous Creatures or models with at least
Toughness 5?
A: Against such units, „Grimnar‟s Champion‟ cannot be used
unless the attacking model is able to specifically target only
the applicable models in the unit (such as allocating close
combat attacks against a T5 Independent Character that is
joined to a unit) [clarification].
Ref: SW.29D.02, SW.35B.01, SW.50B.01, SW.64F.02

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: LUKAS THE TRICKSTER (page 52)

SW.52C.01 – Q: What happens with „Pelt of the

Doppegangrel‟ vs. rules that allow re-rolls of failed
„To Hit‟ rolls (such as with Eldar „Guide‟)?
A: In this case, after the „To Hit‟ rolls are made, they are all
immediately rolled again („Pelt of the Doppegangrel‟ re-rolls
the successful rolls and „Guide‟, for example, re-rolls the
failures) with those results being final [RAW]. To save time
(and pointless rolling), if both players agree these rules can
simply cancel each other out instead.
Ref: SM.57F.01, TYR.56B.01
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THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: NJAL STORMCALLER (page 53)

SW.53C.01 – Q: Is „Lord of Tempests‟ rolled for at SW.53G.02 – Q: When and how do you check range and
the start of a turn Njal arrives from Reserves? line of sight for „Living Hurricane‟?
A: No, as Njal is not in play at the start of the turn A: When an enemy unit is going to move, first check range
[clarification]. and line of sight from Njal. This entire area (within line of sight
Ref: RB.94B.02, TYR.33H.02 and range of Njal), counts as difficult terrain for infantry
models during that move [clarification].
SW.53C.02 – Q: Does „Lord of Tempests‟ have any
effect while Njal is embarked on a vehicle? SW.53G.03 – Q: Can „Howling Cyclone‟ force units
A: Yes, as long as the vehicle has at least one fire point. embarked in vehicles (or buildings) to fall back?
In which case, when the power requires line of sight to A: No [clarification].
be drawn from Njal, use any fire point on his vehicle to Ref: RB.66E.02, TAU.33E.01, TAU.42H.01, TYR.58B.01
do so [clarification].
SW.53G.04 – Q: Does „Vengeful Tornado‟ occur before
SW.53F.01 – Q: Can/will Nightwing attack a friendly or after Morale Checks are taken at the end of the
model in base contact with Njal? shooting phase?
A: No, Nightwing will only attack enemy models [rules A: Resolve the attack before taking any Morale Checks at the
change]. end of the phase [clarification].

SW.53F.02 – Q: Can wounds caused by Nightwing SW.53G.05 – Q: Is „Chain Lightning‟ a shooting attack?
be allocated to other models in the unit? Does it occur before or after Morale Checks are taken
A: No, Nightwing‟s attacks are treated as standard close at the end of the shooting phase?
combat hits at Initiative 5 except that they may only affect A: It is treated exactly as a regular shooting attack except that
the specified model, which is chosen by the player being it hits automatically and can affect multiple enemy units.
attacked [clarification]. Resolve these attacks before taking any Morale Checks at the
end of the phase [clarification].
SW.53G.01 – Q: When and how do you check range
and line of sight for „Driving Gale‟?
A: When an enemy unit fires, check to see if any of the
firing models are within range and line of sight of Njal. If
so, those models (and only those models) fire at -1 BS
[clarification].

THE WARRIORS OF THE FANG: LOGAN GRIMNAR, THE GREAT WOLF (page 56)

SW.56B.01 – Q: Does „Living Legend‟ apply to SW.56C.02 – Q: If Logan and his unit are falling
allied units in the army (such as Daemonhunter back at the start of their turn and within 6” of an
or Witch Hunters)? enemy model, can the player then choose the
A: Yes it does [RAW]. „Fearless‟ special rule to allow Logan and his unit
Ref: BA.GEN.01, IG.GEN.01, SM.93A.01 to immediately regroup?
A: Yes they can [rules change].
SW.56C.01 – Q: If Logan „[goes] to ground‟, at the
start of the next turn can he still use „The High King‟
to choose a special rule?
A: No he cannot [clarification].
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SPACE WOLVES WARGEAR: WEAPONS (pages 57-60)

SW.60I.01 – Q: Does a player really have to

declare how all models with Wolf Claws will use
them at the start of each Assault phase?
A: No, instead you must declare how Wolf Claws in a
particular combat will be used when starting to fight that
combat each Assault phase. If a player forgets to
declare how his Wolf Claws in a combat will be used,
then neither type of roll may be re-rolled that phase
[clarification].

SPACE WOLVES WARGEAR: UPGRADES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (page 62)

SW.62D.01 – Q: If an Independent Character is +SW.62M.01 – Q: Models with a Wolf Tail Talisman

accompanied by Fenrisian Wolves, how many can attempt to nullify psychic powers that they are
Victory and Kill Points is this „unit‟ worth? And “affected by”. What exactly is meant by this?
does this „unit‟ take morale checks when it suffers A: Any unit containing a model with a Wolf Tail Talisman
casualties? that is targeted or directly affected by any of the following
A: The unit formed by the IC and his wolves takes morale psychic powers may attempt to nullify them:
checks and gives up Victory Points as with any other Blood Angels: Blood Boil, Blood Lance, Fear of the
normal unit. The unit is worth one total Kill Point if the Darkness, Shackle Soul, Smite.
character is a casualty at the end of the game Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of
[clarification]. Chaos, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos.
Ref: BT.27E.01, TAU.31D.01 Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Scourging.
Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm.
Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War.
SW.62F.01 – Q: Can a model equipped with the Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Soulstorm, Weaken
„Mark of the Wulfen‟ and another special close Resolve.
combat weapon choose to attack with the special Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse, Zzap.
close combat weapon? Space Marines: The Avenger, Machine Curse, Null Zone,
A: No. The model must attack with its Rending attacks and Smite, Vortex of Doom.
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World
cannot benefit from any wargear (which includes weapons)
Wolf, Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s
[clarification]. Wrath, Thunderclap.
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze,
SW.62K.01 – Q: If an Independent Character on a Leech Essence, Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Warp Blast, Warp
„Thunderwolf Mount‟ has a Powerfist, are his close Lance.
combat attacks resolved at Strength 9 or 10? Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Hammer of the
A: Strength 10 [clarification]. Witches, Purgatus, Scourging [clarification].
Ref: BT.25A.03, CSM.48C.01, DH.18C.01, WH.16E.01, WH.18.01B,
WH.21I.01

SW.62O.01 – Q: If a Wolf Standard is used in an

Assault Phase, does it immediately take effect?
A: No, it only affects the next Assault Phase, which (in this
case) is the next player‟s Assault Phase [RAW].

SPACE WOLVES WARGEAR: VEHICLE ARMOURY (page 63)

+SW.63D.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle-

mounted weapon [clarification].
Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01,
SM.103D.01, WH.23F.01
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SPACE WOLVES WARGEAR: SAGAS (page 64)

SW.64A.01 – Q: Do the bonuses for „Saga of the SW.64F.02 – Q: How does „Saga of the Beastslayer‟
Wolfkin‟ continue to apply if the only model with the function against enemy units only partially
oath in the army is killed? comprised of Monstrous Creatures or models with at
A: Yes they do [clarification]. least Toughness 5?
A: Against such units, „Saga of the Beastslayer‟ cannot be
SW.64D.01 – Q: I‟m confused by the GW online used unless the attacking model is able to specifically
Space Wolves FAQ. Can an Independent Character target only the applicable models in the unit (such as
with „Saga of the Hunter‟ join a Wolf Scouts Pack allocating close combat attacks against a T5 Independent
and Outflank with them? Character that is joined to a unit) [clarification].
A: A character with „Saga of the Hunter‟ can join and Ref: SW.29D.02, SW.35B.01, SW.50B.01, SW.51B.02
outflank with a Wolf Scouts Pack however they may not
use the „Behind Enemy Lines‟ special rule [clarification]. SW.64G.01 – Q: Can a model with „Saga of the Iron
Wolf‟ embark onto a vehicle that has already moved
SW.64E.01 – Q: Do enemy models removed via a that phase and then allow it to move a further D3”?
„sweeping advance‟ count as „models killed‟ for the A: No, as the vehicle has already completed its move
„Saga of the Warrior Born‟? [clarification].
A: No they do not [clarification].
SW.64G.02 – Q: Can „Saga of the Iron Wolf‟ allow a
SW.64F.01 – Q: Does the „Saga of the Beastslayer‟ vehicle that is temporarily unable to move (such as
apply to the „To Hit‟ rolls for both ranged and close being „Stunned‟) to move D3”?
combat attacks? A: No, the vehicle must be able to move in order to utilize
A: Yes [RAW]. the „Iron Wolf‟ bonus movement [clarification].
Ref: SW.29D.01, SW.50B.02, SW.51B.01

SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 82-85)

SW.85A.01/SW.85B.01 – Q: Does „Runic Armor‟

count as „Power Armor‟ for the purposes of taking
„Saga of the Hunter‟?
A: No it does not [clarification].

SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 86-88)

SW.86B.01 – Q: When exactly does a player have to SW.86B.03 – Q: If every Wolf Guard from a Pack is
declare which Wolf Guard models are being assigned as a Pack Leader to other units, does their
assigned as Pack Leaders for which units? original unit automatically give up a Kill Point in
A: This Space Wolves player must declare which (if any) „Annihilation‟ missions?
Wolf Guard models are assigned to other units before A: No, as the unit never existed during the game
either player starts to deploy [clarification]. [clarification].

SW.86B.02 – Q: Can a Wolf Guard Pack be left SW.86B.04 – Q: Are Wolf Guard with a Jump Pack
starting the game with 1-2 models while the rest really not allowed to be assigned as Pack Leaders to
are assigned as Pack Leaders in other units? „Skyclaw Assault Packs‟?
A: Yes, it is perfectly fine for a Wolf Guard Pack to start the A: Unfortunately, no [RAW].
game with only one or two models in it if the rest have
been assigned as Pack Leaders [clarification].
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SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 86-88) CONTINUED

SW.87C.01 – Q: Are Cyberwolves accompanying an SW.88A.01 – Special Rules: Replace: “Scout” with:
Iron Priest considered „Infantry‟ or „Beasts‟? Are “Scouts” [typo].
they removed from play if the Iron Priest dies?
A: They are considered „Beasts‟ (but remember, a unit
always moves at the speed of the slowest model in it) and
yes, they are removed if the Iron Priest is killed
[clarification].

SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: FAST ATTACK (pages 90-91)

SW.91A.01– Land Speeder Squadrons: All Land

Speeder weapons are hull-mounted [clarification].

SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 92-93)

SW.92B.01 – Predator: The Autocannon and SW.93A.01 – Land Raider: The twin-linked Heavy Bolter
replacement Lascannon are turret-mounted [clarification]. is hull-mounted and the twin-linked Lascannons are
sponson-mounted [clarification].
SW.92C.01 – Whirlwind: The Whirlwind Multiple Missile
Launcher is turret-mounted [clarification]. SW.93B.01 – Land Raider Crusader: The twin-linked
Assault Cannon is hull-mounted and the Hurricane Bolters
SW.92D.01 – Vindicator: The Demolisher Cannon is are sponson-mounted [clarification].
hull-mounted and the Storm bolter is pintle-mounted
[clarification]. SW.93C.01 – Land Raider Redeemer: The twin-linked
Assault Cannon is hull-mounted and the Flamestorm
cannons are sponson-mounted [clarification].

SPACE WOLVES ARMY LIST: DEDICATED TRANSPORTS (page 94)

SW.94A.01 – Rhino: The Storm bolter is pintle-mounted SW.94C.01 – Drop Pod: The Storm bolter and
[clarification]. replacement Deathwind Launcher are pintle-mounted
[clarification].
SW.94B.01 – Razorback: The twin-linked Heavy bolter
and its replacements are turret-mounted [clarification].
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TAU EMPIRE ARMOURY (pages 25-29)

TAU.25A.01 – Q: If a unit with Advanced TAU.27E.02 – Q: Can enemy non-vehicle models

Stabilization Systems has drones, can the utilize a cover save against Smart Missile System
Battlesuit(s) in the unit still use the Stabilization wounds?
special rules? A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
A: Yes, although only the Battlesuit models benefit from only claim a cover save if at least half of their models are
the Stabilization System [clarification]. actually in terrain, touching a piece of intervening terrain or
otherwise have a cover save not based on line of sight (like
TAU.26D.01 – Q: What, if anything, does the a Turbo-boosting bike, for example) [clarification].
Command and Control Node do? Ref: ELD.45B.02, TAU.30K.01
A: ignore this item, as it does nothing with the current
rules of the game [RAW]. TAU.27E.03 – Q: Can enemy vehicles utilize a cover
save against Smart Missile System attacks?
TAU.26F.01 – Q: Can a model with a Drone A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
Controller take two of the same type of Drone? only claim a cover save if they have a special rule or
A: Yes [clarification]. wargear that confers an „obscured‟ status on them
[clarification].
TAU.26G.01 – Q: If a Tau Battlesuit uses an Ref: ELD.45B.03, TAU.30K.02
„Ejection System‟ how is the „pilot‟ treated for
Victory and Kill Point purposes? TAU.27F.01 – Stealth Field Generator: Ignore the
A: The pilot is treated as a wounded version of the same reference to a “Target Priority test” as it refers to a rule
model (with reduced characteristics), so he must be killed from a previous edition of the game.
to gain the Kill Point and/or full Victory Points
[clarification]. TAU.27F.02 – Q: Do intervening models equipped
Ref: ORK.61D.03 with Stealth Field Generators provide cover saves to
units being shot through them?
TAU.26H.01 – Q: With the Failsafe detonator, how A: Yes [RAW].
are “partial hits” rolled for “as normal”? Ref: ELD.49B.04, RB.24A.03
A: ignore this reference, any model touched by the blast is
hit [clarification]. TAU.27F.03 – Q: Do enemies charging a unit with
Stealth Field Generators count as „assaulting
TAU.26H.02 – Q: Can casualties from a Failsafe through cover‟ even if they didn‟t have to take a
Detonator cause enemy units to take a morale difficult or dangerous terrain test when assaulting?
check for losing 25% of their models in a single A: Yes. Any charging enemies who direct any of their
phase? attacks towards a Stealth Field Generator equipped model
A: No [clarification]. counts as having assaulted through cover. Ignore this rule
if the Stealth models were already locked in combat from a
TAU.26M.01 – Q: Does a Multi-tracker allow a model previous turn when charged [clarification].
to fire two weapons that aren‟t „battlesuit Ref: DE.08B.01, DE.41E.01
weapons‟?
A: Yes, a model with a Multi-tracker is allowed to fire two TAU.27F.04 – Q: If a model firing a barrage weapon
ranged weapons instead of the normal one [rules change]. successfully „spots‟ a unit with Stealth Field
Generators does it still add an extra D6 for scatter
(for a total of 3D6)?
TAU.27E.01 – Smart Missile System: Ignore the
A: Barrage weapons may always fire at a unit with Stealth
reference to a “Target Priority test” as it refers to a rule
Field Generators, but if the barrage weapon fails its
from a previous edition of the game.
spotting roll the extra D6 is then added to the scatter [rules
change].
TAU EMPIRE CODEX QUERIES (TAU) 100

TAU EMPIRE ARMOURY (pages 25-29) CONTINUED

TAU.28A.01 – Q: What, if anything, does a Target TAU.29I.01 – Q: Exactly which units are not able to
Lock do? benefit from Markerlight counters?
A: A model with a Target Lock is allowed to fire at a A: Kroot Carnivore Squads and Vespid Stingwings without a
different target then the rest of the models in his unit. Strain Leader [clarification].
Ignore the references to taking a „Target Priority test‟ as
they refer to a previous edition of the rules [clarification]. TAU.29I.02 – Markerlight: Ignore the reference to a
“Target Priority test” as it refers to a rule from a previous
+TAU.28E.01 – Q: Can a Tau model with EMP edition of the game.
grenades attempt to use them against a walker that
has assaulted him?
A: Yes he can [clarification].

TAU EMPIRE VEHICLE ARMOURY (pages 29-31)

TAU.30D.01 – Q: How do Flechette Dischargers work TAU.30I.01 – Q: When a vehicle with Landing Gear
when fitted to a vehicle squadron? „lands‟ can (or must) a player remove the model‟s
A: If one or more vehicle in the squadron has a Flechette flight base?
Discharger then any models attacking the squadron in close A: If the vehicle‟s flight base isn‟t glued in place a player
combat will suffer a single wound on a D6 roll of „4+‟ must remove the model‟s base when it lands. If the flight
[clarification]. base is glued in place then the Skimmer may not use its
Landing Gear [rules change].
TAU.30E.01 – Q: In Annihilation missions, do vehicle Ref: RB.03B.03
Gun Drones give up an extra Kill Point if they are all
destroyed? TAU.30K.01 – Q: Can enemy non-vehicle models
A: Assuming all the Gun Drones for a vehicle or squadron utilize a cover save against Seeker Missile wounds?
aren‟t destroyed when their parent vehicles are destroyed, A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
yes the squadron formed by vehicle Gun Drones is then only claim a cover save if at least half of their models are
worth a Kill Point when destroyed [RAW]. actually in terrain, touching a piece of intervening terrain or
Ref: SM.89.01 otherwise have a cover save not based on line of sight (like a
Turbo-boosting bike, for example) [clarification].
TAU.30E.02 – Q: Do Gun Drones detached from a Fire Ref: ELD.45B.02, TAU.27E.02
Warrior‟s Devilfish count as a scoring unit? Can
detached Gun Drones contest an objective? TAU.30K.02 – Q: Can enemy vehicles utilize a cover
A: Detached Gun Drones from a Devilfish never count as a save against Seeker Missile attacks?
scoring unit. Gun Drone squadrons can indeed contest an A: As the weapon does not require line of sight, they may
enemy scoring unit from claiming an objective [RAW]. only claim a cover save if they have a special rule or wargear
that confers an „obscured‟ status on them [clarification].
TAU.30E.03 – Q: What is the „arc of sight‟ for attached Ref: ELD.45B.03, TAU.27E.03
vehicle Gun Drones?
A: Gun Drones may rotate freely in their recesses, so as TAU.31A.01 – Q: What, if anything, do Sensor Spines
always, draw line of sight from the Drone to the targets do?
[clarification]. A: The only thing Sensor Spines do is to allow skimmers to
avoid taking a dangerous terrain tests when ending their
TAU.30E.04 – Q: The online GW Tau FAQ says that move over terrain [clarification].
vehicle Gun Drones don‟t benefit from markerlight BS
bonuses. What about a markerlight‟s ability to ignore TAU.31D.01 – Q: If an Independent Character
the Night Fighting rules or reduce the target‟s cover without a bodyguard takes drones, how does that
save, can vehicle Gun Drones utilize those bonuses? „unit‟ (the character and his drones) give up Victory
A: Yes they gain those abilities if the player assigns it to their and Kill Points?
firing vehicle [clarification]. A: If they lose half or more of their starting models they will
surrender half Victory Points [RAW]. However, the unit is
worth only one total Kill Point if destroyed [clarification].
Ref: BT.27E.01, SW.62D.01
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TAU EMPIRE VEHICLE ARMOURY (pages 29-31) CONTINUED

TAU.31F.01 – Q: If a Tau Gun Drone disengages TAU.31H.01 – Q: Can Marker Drones accompanying a
(disembarks) from a non-open topped vehicle, can Crisis or Stealth suit fire its markerlight on the same
the drone still move 6 inches in the subsequent turn the unit moves?
Assault phase? A: Yes [RAW].
A: Yes, provided it doesn‟t actually declare an assault [RAW].

TAU EMPIRE ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 32-33)

TAU.33E.01 – Q: If an Ethereal is killed do

embarked units have to take a morale check? If
so, do they fall back out of their vehicle if they
fail?
A: No they do not [clarification]. See RB.66E.02 for more
details.
Ref: RB.66E.02, SW.53G.03, TAU.42H.01, TYR.58B.01

TAU EMPIRE ARMY LIST: TROOPS (pages 36-37)

TAU.36B.01 – Q: Can a Devilfish be taken as a stand- TAU.37.01 – Q: Can a Kroot unit containing one or
alone Troops choice without a unit to transport? more Krootox embark on a vehicle? If so, do Krootox
A: No [clarification]. count as more than one model when embarked?
A: Yes, Krootox may embark on vehicles but count as two
TAU.36B.02 – Q: What is the arc of sight for a models when they do so [rules change].
Devilfish‟s Burst Cannon?
A: The Burst cannon is hull-mounted [clarification].

TAU EMPIRE ARMY LIST: AUN‟VA - MASTER OF THE UNDYING SPIRIT (page 42)

TAU.42H.01 – Q: If Aun‟va is killed do embarked units

have to take a morale check? If so, do they fall back
out of their vehicle if they fail?
A: No they do not [clarification]. See RB.66E.02 for more
details.
Ref: RB.66E.02, SW.53G.03, TAU.33E.01, TYR.58B.01

TAU EMPIRE ARMY LIST: O‟SHOVA – COMMANDER FARSIGHT (pages 44-45)

TAU.46E.01 – Q: Do Drones count as a „Tau model‟ for

O‟Shova‟s „Ork Fighter‟ special rule?
A: No [clarification].

TAU EMPIRE ARMY LIST: O‟SHASERRA – COMMANDER SHADOWSUN (pages 46-47)

TAU.46B.01 – Q: Does Shadowsun‟s Advanced TAU.47C.01 – Command-link drone: Ignore the

Target Lock require a Leadership test to use? reference to “Target Priority tests”.
A: No, and ignore the reference to a “Target Priority test”
as well [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: TYRANID SPECIAL RULES (page 33)

TYR.33F.01 – Synapse Creature: Replace: “If a unit TYR.33G.02 – Q: How does „Shadow in the Warp‟
that is falling back is within synapse range before it moves, function versus the Eldar „Runes of Witnessing‟?
it automatically rallies…” With: “If a unit that is falling back A: The two rules cancel each other out and the psychic test
is within synapse range before it moves in the movement is taken as normal [clarification].
phase, it automatically regroups…” [rules change].
+TYR.33H.01 – Instinctive Behavior: Replace: “All
TYR.33F.02 – Q: If a unit fails its Instinctive unengaged Tyranid models that are not falling back or have
Behavior test but that same turn a Synapse Creature gone to ground…” With: “All unengaged Tyranid units that
moves within 12” of that unit does it immediately are not falling back or have not gone to ground…” [typo].
ignore the Instinctive Behavior rules from that point
of the turn on? +TYR.33H.02 – Q: Do Tyranid units have to take
A: No, a unit that starts the turn out of Synapse Range and Instinctive Behavior tests on the turn they arrive
fails its Instinctive Behavior test must follow those rules for from Reserves?
the entire turn [rules change]. A: No they do not [clarification].
Ref: RB.94B.02, SW.53C.01
TYR.33G.01 – Q: Does „Shadow in the Warp‟ affect
embarked psykers who are taking a Psychic test? TYR.33I.01 – Q: If a unit suffering from „Lurk‟ has to
A: Yes, as „Shadow in the Warp‟ is a special rule, not a move towards the nearest area terrain, what
psychic power. Measure range to the hull of the transport happens in the extremely rare case a table has no
vehicle to see if the psyker is in range [clarification]. area terrain?
A: In that case, the unit will „run‟ towards the nearest
standard piece of terrain and attempt to get as many
models in base contact with it [rules change].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: HIVE TYRANT (page 34)

TYR.34B.01 – Q: Does having two Hive Tyrants with +TYR.34B.04 – Q: Can the „Hive Commander‟
„Hive Commander‟ allow 2 units of Troops to Reserves bonus be utilized even if the Hive Tyrant is
Outflank? in Reserve?
A: Yes it does [clarification]. A: Yes, as it is „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification].
Ref: IG.31A.02, IG.31C.01, RB.94B.01, TYR.51C.01, TYR.56G.02,
TYR.34B.02 – Q: Is the „Hive Commander‟ Reserves TYR.59B.03
roll bonus cumulative if you have more than one Hive
Tyrant in the army?
A: No it is not [clarification].
Ref: TYR.41E.01

TYR.34B.03 – Q: Is the „Hive Commander‟ Reserves

roll bonus cumulative with the Swarmlord‟s „Alien
Cunning‟ and/or the Lictor‟s/Deathleaper‟s
„Pheromone Trail‟ special rules?
A: Yes they are [clarification].
Ref: TYR.41E.02, TYR.56G.01
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: TYRANT GUARD (page 35)

TYR.35B.01 – Q: Can a Hive Tyrant leave a unit of TYR.35B.04 – Q: How many Kill and Victory Points is
Tyrant Guard once he joins them? a unit of Tyrant Guard with a joined Tyrant worth
A: Yes, he may both join and leave them as if he were an when killed?
Independent Character [rules change]. A: Even when joined, the Tyrant and Tyrant Guard are each
worth separate Kill and Victory points when destroyed (or
TYR.35B.02 – Q: Once a Hive Tyrant joins a unit of damaged in the case of Victory Points) [clarification].
Tyrant Guard do they fight as a single unit in close
combat? Can the Tyrant be targeted separately by TYR.35C.01 – Q: A Hive Tyrant, who is joined with a
shooting as he‟s a Monstrous Creature? Tyrant Guard unit, assaults into combat and is then
A: A Tyrant joined with a Guard unit does fight together in killed that same phase before the Guard get a chance
combat as a single unit. A joined Tyrant may not be to strike. Do the Guard‟s attacks immediately
targeted separately by shooting as he is not actually an become I5 thanks to „Blind Rampage‟?
Independent Character (he just joins the unit like one) A: They do not, as the Guard did not have „Furious Charge‟
[clarification]. when they actually assaulted [clarification].

TYR.35B.03 – Q: Is a Tyrant joined with a Tyrant TYR.35C.02 – Q: Do Tyrant Guard benefit from „Blind
Guard unit able to utilize cover saves from Rampage‟ if The Swarmlord is killed while joined
intervening units and terrain that doesn‟t physically with them?
cover 50% of the Tyrant model? A: They do, as he counts as a Hive Tyrant [clarification].
A: Yes, as long as half the models in the Tyrant/Tyrant
Guard unit count as being in cover then the entire unit gets
a cover save regardless of whether the Tyrant model itself is
obscured [RAW].
Ref: RB.51B.01, RB.62B.01, NEC.20A.02

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: RAVENERS (page 37)

TYR.37.01 – Q: Are Raveners really unable to move

into the upper levels of a ruin?
A: Beasts are not allowed to climb to the upper levels of
ruins, so they may not [RAW].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: LICTORS (page 41)

TYR.41B.01 – Q: When Lictors are placed on the TYR.41E.02 – Q: Is the „Pheromone Trail‟ Reserves
table using „Chameleonic Skin‟ do they have to be roll bonus cumulative with a Hive Tyrant‟s „Hive
placed within unit coherency of each other? Commander‟ and/or the Swarmlord‟s „Alien Cunning‟
A: Yes [rules change]. special rules?
A: Yes they are [clarification].
TYR.41E.01 – Q: Is the „Pheromone Trail‟ Reserves Ref: TYR.34B.03, TYR.56G.01
roll bonus cumulative if you have more than one
Lictor (including Deathleaper)?
A: No, you only get +1 to your Reserve rolls no matter how
many Lictors (including Deathleaper) you have on the table
[clarification].
Ref: TYR.34B.02
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: GARGOYLES (page 42)

TYR.42B.01 – Q: Can „Blinding Venom‟ affect enemies

whose Toughness is normally too high for the
Gargoyles to wound?
A: Yes [clarification].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: HARPY (page 43)

TYR.43B.01 – Spore Mine Cysts: Replace: “If, after the TYR.43B.03 – Q: Are cover saves and vehicle armor
final position of the first template…” With: “If, after the arcs for the „Spore Cyst‟ attack determined exactly
final position of the first blast marker…” [typo]. like any other barrage weapon even though it is
resolved in the movement phase?
TYR.43B.02 – Q: If multiple blasts are generated by A: Yes they are [clarification].
the Harpy‟s „Spore Cyst‟, are they resolved as a
multiple barrage?
A: Yes they are [clarification].
Ref: IG.54B.02

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: ZOANTHROPES (page 44)

TYR.44.01 – Q: Can separate Zoanthropes in the TYR.44.02 – Q: Does each Zoanthrope in the same
same brood use different powers on the same turn? brood have to pass a separate psychic test or is one
A: Yes they can [RAW]. made for the whole brood?
A: Each must test separately [RAW].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: HIVE GUARD (page 47)

TYR.47B.01 – Q: If a unit has a cover save granted TYR.47B.02 – Q: When using the Night Fighting rules,
by special means (such as an Ork Kustom Force do Hive Guard have to roll for spotting distance?
Field or an Ork Warbike‟s „Exhaust Cloud‟) can A: They do. Night Fight spotting distance is a totally different
these cover saves be taken against wounds caused concept from line of sight [RAW].
by an Impaler Cannon?
A: Yes they can [clarification].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: BIOVORES (page 48)

TYR.48A.01 – Spore Mine Launcher: Replace: “If, TYR.48D.02 – Q: Do Spore Mines have to move the
after the final position of the first template…” With: “If, full distance rolled when drifting (moving D6” in the
after the final position of the first blast marker…” [typo]. movement phase), even if a „hit‟ is rolled on the
Scatter die?
TYR.48D.01 – Q: Are Spore Mines worth any Victory A: Yes, Spore Mines must always drift the full distance
or Kill Points for being destroyed? Can they contest rolled in a single direction (unless they encounter an
enemy-held objectives? obstacle, of course) [RAW].
A: No, no and no. Spore Mines are ignored for the
purposes of any and all mission objectives, which includes
Kill Points, Victory Points and contesting objectives
[clarification].
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: BIOVORES (page 48) CONTINUED

TYR.48D.03 – Q: Can Spore Mines move normally TYR.48D.07 – Q: If an enemy unit is assaulting only
after drifting in the movement phase? Can they Spore Mine models (and they all detonate) does (the
make an Assault move? surviving members of) the enemy unit get to make a
A: Drifting replaces a Spore Mine‟s normal move, so they consolidation move?
may not move further in the movement phase after drifting. A: Yes they do [RAW].
Spore Mines may also not assault [clarification].
TYR.48D.08 – Q: How much of the Spore Mine model
TYR.48D.04 – Q: If a Spore Mine explodes at the end needs to be off the edge of the table before the Mine
of a Movement phase, does this happen before or is considered „off the table‟?
after Morale tests are made at the end of the phase? A: If any portion of the Mine‟s base is over the edge of the
A: Resolve these Spore Mine explosions before taking any table then it is considered „off the table‟ [clarification].
Morale checks at the end of the Movement phase
[clarification]. TYR.48D.09 – Q: If a Spore Mine drifts into another
Spore Mine model (which is a friendly unit), is the
TYR.48D.05 – Q: If a Spore Mine explodes, is the drifting model removed from play?
model removed from the table? A: Yes it is. This means the order you choose to drift your
A: Absolutely [clarification]. individual Spore Mine models in the movement phase can
be very important, especially when dealing with a large
TYR.48D.06 – Q: What happens if a Spore Mine is cluster of Mines [RAW].
assaulted?
A: Wait until the enemy unit that is assaulting the Spore TYR.48E.01 – Q: What happens if a Deep Striking
Mine finishes moving all of its models (but before any Spore Mine Cluster lands in Difficult terrain?
attacks are made), then resolve the Spore Mine explosion A: As usual, take a dangerous terrain test for each individual
[rules change]. model landing in difficult terrain. Any wounded Spore Mine
explodes, which generally results in a chain reaction that
destroys the entire cluster, so beware [RAW]!

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: PYROVORES (page 49)

TYR.49C.01 – Q: If a Pyrovore is killed by an Instant TYR.49C.02 – Q: If a Pyrovore is killed by an Instant

Death hit and „explodes‟, how are casualties from Death hit in close combat and „explodes‟, do wounds
this explosion resolved and are cover saves allowed caused by the explosion count towards combat
against it? resolution?
A: Use the normal casualty removal rules for shooting, A: Yes, all unsaved wounds caused by the explosion that are
including cover saves. Draw line of sight from the center of on models fighting in the same combat do count as wounds
the Pyrovore‟s base to the affected unit(s) to determine inflicted in that combat [clarification].
whether or not they are in cover [clarification]. Ref: RB.61K.04
Ref: RB.61K.03

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: TRYGON (page 50)

TYR.50E.01 – Q: Can units that have been declared TYR.50E.02 – Q: How big is the „marker‟ used to
as arriving on the table via Deep Strike decide to use mark the location the Trygon arrived supposed to
the Trygon‟s tunnel network when they actually be?
arrive from Reserves? A: Regardless of what marker you use, measure all
A: They cannot, as units which have been declared as distances from the center point of the marker [clarification].
arriving via Deep Strike (or Outflanking), are not „arriving
normally‟ [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: MAWLOC (page 51)

TYR.51B.01 – Terror from the Deep: Replace: “Place TYR.51B.05 – Q: Models surviving a Mawloc‟s „Terror
the large blast template…” With: “Place the large blast from the Deep‟ attack have to be moved the
marker…” [typo]. „minimum distance necessary‟ out of the way or are
destroyed. Can you clarify exactly how this works?
TYR.51B.02 – Q: Can a Mawloc attempt to arrive via A: Models are moved the minimum distance necessary to
Deep Strike directly over an enemy model? end up more than 1” away from the emerging Mawloc
A: Yes it may [clarification]. model. However, they can (and will) move in any direction
Ref: NEC.21C.03, RB.95A.03 necessary to clear this area. Only if there is absolutely no
space to do so are the models counted as destroyed
TYR.51B.03 – Q: Can cover saves be taken against [clarification].
the Mawloc‟s „Terror from the Deep‟ attack?
A: Yes. Draw line of sight from the center of the blast to the +TYR.51C.01 – Q: Can a Mawloc attempt to
affected unit(s) to determine whether or not they are in Regenerate lost wounds at the start of its turn if it is
cover from the attack [clarification]. off the table in Reserve (thanks to „Burrow‟)?
A: Yes, as it is „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification].
TYR.51B.04 – Q: Can an emerging Mawloc move Ref: IG.31A.02, IG.31C.01, RB.94B.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.56G.02,
immobile units, including Mycetic Spores? TYR.59B.03
A: Yes, such is the power of his emergence that even
immobile units (including Mycetic Spores) are moved
provided there is sufficient space to do so [clarification].
Ref: NEC.21C.04

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: TERVIGON (page 52)

TYR.52B.01 – Q: Are Termagant units spawned by the +TYR.52C.02 – Q: If a Tyranid Prime is joined to a
Tervigon worth any Kill or Victory Points when unit of Termagants within 6” of a Tervigon, does it
destroyed? What about if a new unit is spawned, but benefit from the „Brood Progenitor‟ special rule?
the Tyranid player then finds there is no room to A: Yes it does, however note this also means the joined
place any models on the table? Tyranid Prime can be wounded by the 3D6 S3 hits caused by
A: Each unit created is worth a Kill Point when destroyed, but the death of a Tervigon [clarification].
not any Victory Points [RAW]. At least one Termagant model Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01,
from the unit must be placed on the table for the unit to be RB.48B.02, SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.62F.01
worth a Kill Point [clarification].

TYR.52C.01 – Q: When exactly does a Termagant unit

check to see if they are within 6" of a Tervigon to
benefit from the „Counter-Attack‟ ability he provides?
A: Check range at the start of each assault phase. Valid
Termagant units found to be within range benefit for the
entire phase [clarification].
Ref: BA.48C.01, BA.49D.01, BA.52C.01, IG.60C.01

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: MYCETIC SPORES (page 54)

TYR.54C.01 – Q: Can a Mycetic Spore shoot the turn TYR.54D.01 – Q: How big am I allowed to make my
it Deep Strikes? scratch-built Mycetic Spore model?
A: Yes, it actually must fire [RAW]. A: Until Games Workshop releases an official model,
scratch-built versions must be no wider than the diameter of
a Space Marine drop pod (about 3”). If playing with a model
that is larger than this size, to the best of both players‟
abilities, treat the model as if it were the same diameter as
a Space Marine Drop Pod [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: MYCETIC SPORES (page 54) CONTINUED

TYR.54D.02 – Q: Can an Independent Character join TYR.54D.04 – Q: What happens if a Mycetic Spore is
a unit that is arriving via Mycetic Spore and arrive Tank Shocked and the Spore ends up under the
with them? tank‟s final position?
A: They may, exactly as is done with a dedicated transport A: The Mycetic Spore is moved out of the way as with any
vehicle [rules change]. non-vehicle model [clarification].

TYR.54D.03 – Q: Can a unit which takes a Mycetic TYR.54D.05 – Q: What happens if a Mycetic Spore is
Spore decide to deploy normally while the Mycetic involved in a multiple combat and, after Pile-In
Spore Deep Strikes onto the table empty? moves are complete, the Spore is no longer in base
A: Yes they can, as the Mycetic Spore rules say the unit can contact with any enemy models?
carry the unit (not must) [clarification]. A: If a Mycetic Spore ends an Assault phase without any
enemy models in base contact with it, then it ceases to be
locked in combat [clarification].
Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, IG.34B.01, RB.41C.02, RB.73A.01,
SM.72A.01, TYR.84E.01

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: THE SWARMLORD (page 56)

TYR.56B.01 – Q: What happens with „Bone Sabres‟ TYR.56G.01 – Q: Is the „Alien Cunning‟ Reserves roll
vs. special rules that re-roll failed invulnerable saves bonus cumulative with a Hive Tyrant‟s „Hive
like „Fortune‟ or „Oracle of Eternity‟? Commander‟ and/or the Lictor‟s/Deathleaper‟s
A: In this case, all the saves, both successful (Bone Sabres) „Pheromone Trail‟ special rules?
and the failed (Fortune, Oracle of Eternity) are rolled again A: Yes they are [clarification].
once [RAW]. To save time (and pointless rolling), if both Ref: TYR.34B.03, TYR.41E.02
players agree these rules can simply cancel each other out
instead. +TYR.56G.02 – Q: Can the „Alien Cunning‟ Reserves
Ref: SM.57F.01, SW.52C.01 bonus and outflanking re-roll be utilized even if The
Swarmlord is in Reserve?
TYR.56D.01 – Q: Does „Blade Parry‟ give the A: Yes, as it is still „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification].
Swarmlord an invulnerable save against shooting Ref: IG.31A.02, IG.31C.01, RB.94B.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.51C.01,
wounds against him while he is locked in combat TYR.59B.03
(such as from a scattering blast)?
A: No, he only gets the invulnerable save against wounds TYR.56H.01 – Q: All of The Swarmlord‟s psychic
inflicted in close combat [rules change]. powers are written as working for a „Hive Tyrant‟. Is
he considered a „Hive Tyrant‟?
TYR.56E.01 – Q: Can the Swarmlord use the same A: A super version of a Hive Tyrant, but yes [clarification].
power twice in one turn?
A: No, he may only use two separate powers in a single turn
[RAW].

TYR.56F.01 – Q: Can The Swarmlord use „Swarm

Leader‟ to bestow a special ability upon himself?
A: Yes he may [clarification].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: OLD ONE EYE (page 57)

TYR.57A.01 – Q: Why does Old One Eye have „Living

Battering Ram‟ when he always strikes at I1 due to
his Crushing Claws?
A: Only for completeness sake because he‟s a Carnifex. In
reality the „Living Battering Ram‟ is essentially pointless for
him [clarification].
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: THE DOOM OF MALAN‟TAI (page 58)

TYR.58A.01 – Q: Is The Doom of Malan‟tai TYR.58C.01 – Q: If the Doom of Malan‟tai manages

considered a „Zoanthrope‟ for the purposes of „Warp to cause more unsaved wounds on a unit than they
Field‟? actually have remaining, how many Wounds does he
A: Yes, he is a super version of a Zoanthrope [clarification]. gain due to „Absorb Life‟?
A: He only gains wounds he actually inflicts, so any wounds
TYR.58B.01 – Q: Can (does) „Spirit Leech‟ affect units caused in excess of what the unit actually had do not count
embarked in vehicles/buildings? If so, what happens towards „Absorb Life‟ [clarification].
if it causes enough wounds to force a Morale check?
A: It does affect embarked units, however even if they TYR.58C.02 – Q: In order to gain wounds from
suffer 25% casualties they will not fall back out of a vehicle „Absorb Life‟, what exactly counts as an „inflict[ed]‟
or building [clarification]. wound?
Ref: RB.66E.02, SW.53G.03, TAU.33E.01, TAU.42H.01 A: Any unsaved wound caused by The Doom of Malan‟tai via
„Spirit Leech‟, in close combat and/or „Cataclysm‟. This even
TYR.58B.02 – Q: Can cover saves be taken against includes ancillary damage caused by him destroying a
wounds caused by „Spirit Leech‟, especially in the vehicle or building. Models he kills via a „Sweeping Advance‟
case of embarked models? do not count as no wounds are inflicted [clarification].
A: Yes they can, check line of sight from the Doom of
Malan‟tai model to see if the affected unit(s) are in cover or
not. Embarked units always count as in cover for this
purpose and so will get a „4+‟ cover save, although they
cannot „[go] to ground‟ while embarked [clarification].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: DEATHLEAPER (page 59)

TYR.59A.01 – Q: Many of the Deathleaper‟s special +TYR.59B.03 – Q: Does „It‟s after me!‟ reduce the
rules are written as working for a „Lictor‟. Is he enemy character‟s Ld value even while Deathleaper
considered a „Lictor‟? is in Reserve?
A: A super version of a Lictor, but yes [clarification]. A: Yes, as it is „alive‟ while in Reserve [clarification].
Ref: IG.31A.02, IG.31C.01, RB.94B.01, TYR.34B.04, TYR.51C.01,
+TYR.59B.01 – Q: Does the „It‟s after me!‟ Ld TYR.56G.02
reduction affect a „Stubborn‟ character when he‟s
taking a Morale test? TYR.59D.01 – Q: When halving Night Fighting
A: No it does not, as „It‟s after me!‟ modifies the model‟s Ld distance for „Where is it?‟, are fractions rounded up
value (which „Stubborn‟ ignores during Morale tests) or down?
[clarification]. A: Round the result up [clarification].
Ref: DH.27.02, IG.47D.02, NEC.17A.01, WH.30B.02

TYR.59B.02 – Q: If a character‟s Ld is reduced to 7

by „It‟s after me!‟, and that character has the ability
to pass his Ld onto other units (such as with Space
Marines „Rites of Battle‟), what Ld value would these
other units use?
A: The other units would use the character‟s reduced Ld,
unless the ability specified that his unmodified Ld was used
(such as with the Witch Hunter‟s „Book of St. Lucius‟, for
example) [clarification].
Ref: DH.27.03, NEC.17A.02, WH.30B.03
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FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: THE PARASITE OF MORTREX (page 60)

TYR.60C.01 – Q: If the Parasite of Mortrex wipes out TYR.60C.02 – Q: Do Ripper Swarms created by
a unit with a sweeping advance, do these casualties „Implant Parasite‟ or „The Sarge is acting strangely…‟
test for the „Implant Parasite‟ special rule? give up any Kill and/or Victory Points when
A: No, as these casualties were not removed due to wounds destroyed? What about if the Tyranid player finds
inflicted [RAW]. there is no room on the table to place a single model
when the unit is created?
A: Each Ripper unit created this way is worth 1 Kill Point
when destroyed but is never worth any Victory Points
[RAW]. At least one base must be placed on the table for
the Ripper unit to be worth a Kill Point [clarification].

FORCES OF THE TYRANIDS: TYRANID PSYCHIC POWERS (page 62)

TYR.62A.01 – Q: Which, if any Tyranid Psychic Powers TYR.62H.01 – Q: If an enemy has the ability to nullify
require line of sight to use? a psychic power they are in the „area effect‟ of (such
A: All of the Tyranid powers that are Psychic Shooting as with the Witch Hunters „Shield of Faith‟ rule, for
Attacks by definition require line of sight to their target(s). In example), when exactly does this apply with „Aura of
the case of „Psychic Scream‟ any units within range that are Despair‟?
found to be totally out of line of sight are unaffected by the A: These models immediately attempt to nullify the power if
attack [clarification]. they are in range of it when activated. If they are not initially
in range, they will immediately do so when they come within
+TYR.62F.01 – Q: If a Tyranid Prime joins a unit that range (regardless of whether they move within range of the
has had „Catalyst‟ successfully used on it, does the Broodlord or vice-versa) [clarification].
Prime benefit from the „Feel No Pain‟ special rule?
A: Yes, a joined Prime would benefit from „Catalyst‟ along
with the rest of the unit (unless the Prime later leaves the
unit, of course) [clarification].
Ref: BA.43E.01, IG.71F.01, ORK.38A.01, ORK.59A.01, ORK.62C.01,
RB.48B.02, SM.55A.01, SM.92.01, TYR.52C.02

WEAPONS AND BIOMORPHS: CLOSE COMBAT WEAPONS (page 83)

TYR.83.01 – Q: If a Tyranid model is equipped with TYR.83D.02 – Q: What happens if an enemy in close
two (or more) different close combat weapons, does combat has an ability that replaces its Initiative with
it have to choose which of them to utilize each another value (such as with an Eldar Banshee Mask)
assault phase? and is in base contact with a Lash Whip wielding
A: Tyranid close combat weapons do not actually count as Tyranid?
close combat weapons as such (ironic, I know), so they are A: For that phase, the two rules effectively cancel each other
able to simultaneously utilize the effects of all they wield out (meaning the enemy model strikes at normal Initiative
[clarification]. value unless also assaulting through cover, equipped with a
Power fist, etc) [clarification].
TYR.83D.01 – Q: Does a Lash Whip affect Sweeping
Advances at all? TYR.83D.03 – Q: How a Lash Whip function against
A: No, the unmodified Initiative profile characteristic is abilities which provide the enemy with an Initiative
always used for Sweeping Advances [RAW]. modifier (such as „Furious Charge‟)?
A: Lash Whips take precedence as they effectively replace
the modified Initiative value with an Initiative of 1 for the
phase [clarification].
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WEAPONS AND BIOMORPHS: CLOSE COMBAT WEAPONS (page 83) CONTINUED

TYR.83E.01 – Q: What exactly is the „rending ability‟?

A: It just means the models count as if they had rending
close combat weapons (although they don‟t count as actually
carrying any close combat weapons) [clarification].
Ref: BA.49C.02, BA.55C.02

WEAPONS AND BIOMORPHS: BIOMORPH UPGRADES (page 84)

TYR.84A.01 – Q: When exactly are Wounds caused by TYR.84C.01 – Q: Does „Implant Attack‟ allow „Instant
„Acid Blood‟ resolved? Death‟ to be inflicted on an enemy model with
A: Immediately, which means that any wounds caused by Toughness so high it would otherwise could not be
„Acid Blood‟ count as being inflicted at the same Initiative as harmed?
the enemy model(s) who inflicted the original wound(s). A: No, they must still successfully score an unsaved wound
with a roll of „6‟ in order to cause Instant Death. If the
TYR.84A.02 – Q: How is „Acid Blood‟ resolved against creatures Toughness is too high, or the wound is
an enemy unit comprised of multiple models? subsequently saved by an invulnerable save, then Instant
A: Since the enemy unit is taking the wounds, the Initiative Death is not inflicted [clarification].
test is made on the majority Initiative value of the unit, or Ref: SM.94D.01
the highest value if no majority exists. For each test failed,
the unit suffers a wound allocated as with any other inflicted TYR.84E.01 – Q: What happens if wounds caused by
in close combat [clarification]. „Toxic Miasma‟ result in a Tyranid unit no longer
being in base contact with any enemy models?
TYR.84A.03 – Q: Do Walkers get to take an Initiative A: In this case, the unit ceases to be locked in combat
test to avoid the effects of „Acid Blood‟? [clarification].
A: Yes they do, and if they fail they then suffer a glancing hit Ref: ELD.46B.01/ELD.47C.01, IG.34B.01, RB.41C.02, RB.73A.01,
SM.72A.01
on a roll of „4+‟ [clarification].

+TYR.84A.04 – Q: If a model with „Acid Blood‟ suffers

more unsaved wounds than it has Wounds left on its
profile, do these „extra‟ wounds cause „Acid Blood‟
attacks back on the enemy?
A: No, the „Acid Blood‟ rule only applies to Wounds the
creature actually suffers. Wounds in excess of what the
creature actually has, and those negated by „Feel No Pain‟,
do not benefit from „Acid Blood‟ [clarification].
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WITCH HUNTERS GENERAL QUERIES

WH.GEN.01 – WITCHHUNTER UNIT TYPES

All units are „Infantry‟ except for the following:
Units with an Armor Value are „Vehicles‟
Characters with a Jump Pack are „Jump Infantry‟
Seraphim are „Jump Infantry‟
Inquisitor Lord Karamazov is a „Monstrous Creature‟
[clarification]

ORDO HERETICUS PSYCHIC POWERS (page 14)

WH.14A.01 – Q: Does Divine Pronouncement cause WH.14E.02 – Q: If a psyker uses „Purgatus‟ does it
an immediate Morale check? restrict what enemy units he may assault in the
A: Yes and if the unit actually suffers 25% casualties that subsequent assault phase?
shooting phase it will test again at the end of the phase (or A: Yes, he may only declare an assault against the enemy
fall back again if it failed the first test) [clarification]. unit that contains (or contained) his target [clarification].
Ref: NEC.15D.01, NEC.30B.02, WH.23E.01 Ref: BA.63H.03, CD.73A.02, DA.39D.02, ELD.28F.02, SW.37H.03

WH.14E.01 – Q: If a psyker using „Purgatus is part of

a unit, is his target restricted by where the rest of his
unit shoots?
A: The psyker must pick an enemy model from within the
same enemy unit that the rest of his squad is firing at
[clarification].
Ref: BA.63H.02, CD.73A.01, DA.39D.01, ELD.28F.01, SW.37H.02

INQUISITORIAL HENCHMEN (pages 15-16)

+WH.16E.01 – Q: The Penitent allows an Inquisitorial

retinue to nullify psychic abilities they are in the “area of
effect” of. What exactly is meant by this?
A: If the unit is targeted or directly affected by any of the following
psychic powers they may attempt to nullify them:
Blood Angels: Blood Boil, Blood Lance, Fear of the Darkness, Shackle
Soul, Smite.
Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of Chaos, Lash
of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos.
Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Scourging.
Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm.
Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War.
Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Soulstorm, Weaken Resolve.
Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse, Zzap.
Space Marines: The Avenger, Machine Curse, Null Zone, Smite,
Vortex of Doom.
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World Wolf,
Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s Wrath, Thunderclap.
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze, Leech Essence,
Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Warp Blast, Warp Lance.
Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Hammer of the Witches,
Purgatus, Scourging.
[clarification]
Ref: BT.25A.03, CSM.48C.01, DH.18C.01, SW.62M.01, WH.18.01B,
WH.21I.01
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ORDO HERETICUS PSYCHIC POWERS (pages 14)

WH.14B.01 – Q: Does Hammer of the Witches

affect enemy psykers embarked on a transport?
A: No it does not [clarification].

SISTERS OF BATTLE SPECIAL RULES (page 18)

+WH.18.01B – Q: The „Shield of Faith‟ rule allows

Sororitas to nullify psychic abilities they are in the
“area of effect” of. What exactly is meant by this?
Any Sororitas unit, or any unit containing a Sororitas
character, that is targeted or directly affected by any of
the following psychic powers may attempt to nullify
them:
Blood Angels: Blood Boil*, Blood Lance, Fear of the
Darkness, Shackle Soul, Smite.
Chaos Space Marines: Bolt of Change, Doombolt, Gift of
Chaos*, Lash of Submission, Nurgle‟s Rot, Wind of Chaos.
Daemonhunters: Holocaust, Scourging.
Dark Angels: Hellfire, Mind Worm*.
Eldar: Destructor, Doom, Eldritch Storm, Mind War*.
Imperial Guard: Lightning Arc, Soulstorm, Weaken
Resolve.
Orks: Frazzle, Zogwort‟s Curse*, Zzap.
Space Marines: The Avenger, Machine Curse, Null Zone,
Smite, Vortex of Doom.
Space Wolves: Fury of the Wolf Spirits, Jaws of the World
Wolf*, Living Lightning, Murderous Hurricane, Tempest‟s
Wrath*, Thunderclap.
Tyranids: Aura of Despair, The Horror, Hypnotic Gaze*,
Leech Essence, Paroxysm, Psychic Scream, Warp Blast,
Warp Lance.
Witch Hunters: Divine Pronouncement, Hammer of the
Witches*, Purgatus*, Scourging.
* Powers marked with an asterisk (*) affect specific models
within a unit and are therefore not subject to „Shield of Faith‟
unless an actual Sororitas model is affected by it [clarification].
Ref: BT.25A.03, CSM.48C.01, DH.18C.01, SW.62M.01,
WH.16E.01, WH.21I.01

WITCH HUNTERS ARMOURY (pages 20-22)

WH.20A.01 – Q: Can a model/unit with an Auspex fire WH.20A.02 – Q: Is the shooting granted by an Auspex
at every infiltrating unit within 4D6”, or just one? subject to the Night Fighting rules?
A: A model/unit with an Auspex waits until all infiltrators A: If Night Fighting is in effect at the start of the game, after
have been set up, rolls 4D6” once, and may then fire once at all infiltrators are deployed and the 4D6” Auspex distance is
each enemy unit within this distance (provided they are also established, make a separate Night Fighting sight roll
within range and line of sight). If both sides have units with (2D6x3) for each enemy infiltrating unit the player wishes to
Auspexes/Surveyors, randomly determine which player fires fire upon. Infiltrating units beyond this distance rolled may
his units first [clarification]. not be fired at [RAW].
Ref: BT.27C.01, DH.16C.01 Ref: BT.27C.02, DH.16C.02
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WITCH HUNTERS ARMOURY (pages 20-22) CONTINUED

WH.20A.03 – Q: Can a Psyker who is allowed to shoot WH.21C.02 – Q: Can Digital Weapons be used against
due to an Auspex, use a psychic shooting attack vehicles without a WS and if so do they always hit on
instead? a „4+‟?
A: Only if the psychic shooting attack specifically targets a A: Yes and yes [RAW].
single enemy unit [rules change]. The psyker may use a Ref: DH.17E.02
psychic shooting attack against each enemy unit he shoots at
(even with the same ability), but he must pass a separate WH.21H.01 – Q: Does a Witch Hunter Force Weapon
psychic test (if applicable) each time. „[slay] outright‟ as in the codex or does it inflict
Ref: DH.16C.03 „instant death‟ as in the rulebook?
A: The Witch hunter Force Weapon slays outright and
WH.20A.04 – Q: Can “once per turn” weapons and therefore models immune to Instant Death can still be
abilities (such as a Master-Crafted Weapon) be used affected by it [RAW].
for Auspex shooting? If so, how many times may it be Ref: DH.17H.01
used?
A: They may be used each time the model or unit shoots at +WH.21I.01 – Q: Hexagrammic Wards affect enemy
an enemy infiltrating unit. Using these weapons or abilities psykers within 24” that „attempt to use any psychic
before the game does not limit their use in the first turn powers that would affect the Inquisitor or his
[clarification]. retinue‟. What exactly is meant by this?
Ref: BT.27C.03, DH.16C.04 A: Since the target of a psychic power isn‟t determined until
after the psychic test is passed to use it, only a psyker using
WH.20A.05 – Q: Can weapons that may only be used a power that affects all models/units within a set range (such
„once per game‟ be used for Auspex shooting? If so, as with „Aura of Despair‟, „Null Zone‟ & „Nurgle‟s Rot‟) would
does this count as its one use? potentially be affected by Hexagrammic Wards, provided that
A: A one-use weapon may be used for Auspex shooting, but the Inquisitor and/or his retinue is within range of these
doing so will count as its one use for the game [clarification]. powers (and yes, range in this case must be checked before
Ref: BT.27C.04, DH.16C.05 the psychic test is attempted) [clarification].
Ref: BT.25A.03, CSM.48C.01, DH.18C.01, SW.62M.01, WH.16E.01,
WH.20B.01 – Q: Can Witch Hunter Bionics be used WH.18.01B
even if the model was killed by Instant Death or
something that automatically removes the model WH.21K.01 – Q: Can a model locked in combat reveal
from play as a casualty? an Inquisitorial Mandate or is fighting in combat
A: Yes against Instant Death, but no against things that just considered a “move”?
remove the model from the table [RAW]. A: A model locked in combat may reveal an Inquisitorial
Ref: DH.16D.01 Mandate but will not be able to pile-in or make a
consolidation move (although he will not prevent the rest of
WH.21B.01 – Q: How is a Stake-Crossbow resolved his unit from making a sweeping advance, pile-in or
against enemy units made up only partially of psyker consolidation) [clarification].
models? Ref: DH.17K.01
A: Unless the entire enemy unit is made up of psyker
models, the weapon‟s ability to wound on a „2+‟ is ignored. WH.22H.01 – Q: Do Psycannon Bolts ignore cover
However, its ability to ignore armor saves still applies if the saves?
wound ends up allocated to a psyker [clarification]. A: No [rules change].
Ref: DH.18F.01
WH.21C.01 – Q: Can a model using Digital Weapons
use another special weapon in the same round of WH.22I.01 – Q: Can multiple Witch Hunter Psychic
combat? Hoods be used against a single enemy psychic power
A: Yes [clarification]. attempt?
Ref: DH.17E.01 A: No [rules change].
Ref: DH.18G.01
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WITCH HUNTERS VEHICLE UPGRADES (page 23)

WH.23E.01 – Q: Does Holy Promethium cause an +WH.23F.01 – Hunter-Killer Missile: is a pintle-

immediate Morale check? mounted weapon [clarification].
A: Yes and if the unit actually suffers 25% casualties that Ref: BT.29G.01, BA.60I.01, DH.19H.01, DA.55C.01, IG.70E.01,
shooting phase it will test again at the end of the phase (or SM.103D.01, SW.63D.01
fall back again if it failed the first test) [clarification].
Ref: NEC.15D.01, NEC.30B.02, WH.14A.01
WH.23H.01 – Pintle-Mounted Storm Bolter: Ignore
the last sentence as it refers to a previous version of the
rules [clarification].

WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: SPECIAL WITCH HUNTERS NOTES (page 24)

WH.26O.01 – Q: What happens if the nearest

enemy to a unit suffering from „Holy Rage‟ is
behind impassable terrain?
A: Units suffering from „Holy Rage‟ always move towards
the absolute closest enemy, diverting around impassable
terrain where necessary to do so. If there is no possible
way they could reach the closest enemy (a skimmer on
top of an impassable building, for example) then they will
move as far as they can towards this enemy and stop
(such is their rage that they are incapable of rational
thought) [clarification].

WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: INDUCTED & ALLIED UNITS (page 26)

WH.26A.01 – Q: Can an allied Space Marine Scout WH.26A.03 – Q: Can an allied Space Marine tank
Squad include Sergeant Telion? include Brother-Sergeant Chronus?
A: Yes [clarification]. A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: DH.30E.01 Ref: DH.31D.01

WH.26A.02 – Space Marine Land Speeder Tornado: WH.26A.04 – Q: Can an inducted Imperial Guard
Ignore the reference to this unit as it is now incorporated Leman Russ Battle Tank include Knight Commander
into the basic Land Speeder Squadron entry [clarification]. Pask?
A: Yes [clarification].
Ref: DH.31D.02

WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: HQ (pages 26-27)

WH.26B.01 – Q: If an Inquisitor uses „Iron Will‟ to WH.27B.01 – Q: Can a unit led by a Priest that
pass a Morale Check in close combat does this trigger appears to be in Assault range of an enemy unit in the
„No Retreat‟ wounds? shooting phase still „run‟?
A: Yes [clarification]. A: Yes. The Priest‟s unit only must assault if able to at the
Ref: DH.22B.01, SM.84B.01 start of the Assault phase, so it is free to do as it wishes in
other phases of the game [clarification].
Ref: DE.09B.01, ORK.59C.01
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WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: TRANSPORTS (page 33)

WH.33A.01 – Chimera: The access point is the rear hull WH.33C.01 – Land Raider: It has one access point on
ramp. Up to two models may fire out of the top hatch fire each side of the hull and one at the front. Models in
point. Each Lasgun is a separate fire point that a passenger Terminator armor count as two models when embarked. It
may use to fire a lasgun instead of its normal weapon. has both the „Power of the Machine Spirit‟ (See the WH
Models in Terminator armor count as two models when FAQ) and the „Assault Vehicle‟ special rule: Models
embarked [clarification]. disembarking from any access point on the Land Raider
can launch an assault on the turn they do so [clarification].
WH.33B.01 – Rhino: The Storm Bolter is pintle-mounted.
It has one access point of each side of the hull and one at
the rear. Up to two models can fire from the top hatch fire
point. It also has the „Repair‟ special rule as follows: Roll
D6 in the Shooting Phase if immobilized instead of
shooting; on a „6‟, the vehicle is no longer immobilized
[clarification].

WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: ELITES (pages 28-32)

WH.30B.01 – Q: Is the Culexus Assassin allowed to WH.31A.01 – Q: The online GW Witch Hunters FAQ
move through enemy models when charging if he says that a Neural Shredder rolls on the vehicle
can reach a psyker model? damage table at „-4‟, does this modifier already
A: No, he is only able to ignore the rule about having to include the AP1 „+1‟ bonus?
charge the closest model in the target enemy unit if doing A: The Neural Shredder does benefit from the „+1‟ bonus for
so will allow him to get into base contact with a psyker being an AP1 weapon (for a total modifier of „-3‟, or „-2‟
[clarification]. against an open-topped vehicle, for example) [clarification].
Ref: DH.28A.01
WH.30B.02 – Q: Does the Culexus Assassin‟s
„Soulless‟ special rule affect „Stubborn‟ units who are WH.31A.02 – Q: If a Callidus disengages from close
taking a morale test? combat at the start of her Assault phase, can she
A: Yes it does, as the „Soulless‟ special rule is not a Ld then declare a charge against an enemy unit?
modifier (it just makes the unit count as having a different A: Yes. Conversely, if it is her opponent‟s Assault phase and
Ld value) [clarification]. the enemy unit she was fighting is left unengaged it is then
Ref: DH.27.02, IG.47D.02, NEC.17A.01, TYR.59B.01 free to declare a charge [RAW].

WH.30B.03 – Q: If a character‟s Ld is reduced to 7 by WH.32A.01 – Vindicare Marksman Special Rule:

a Culexus Assassin, and that character has the ability Ignore the final sentence in parenthesis as it no longer
to pass his Ld onto other units (such as Space refers to current rules.
Marines „Rites of Battle‟), what Ld value would these
other units use? WH.32A.02 – Q: Does the Vindicare‟s Exitus Rifle
A: The other units would use the character‟s new Ld of 7, have the „sniper‟ special rule?
unless the ability specified that his unmodified Ld was used A: Yes, which means the rifle is rending and counts as S3
(such as with the Witch Hunter‟s „Book of St. Lucius‟, for when rolling Armor Penetration against vehicles (even when
example) [clarification]. the „Turbo-Penetrator‟ round is used) [clarification].
Ref: DH.27.03, NEC.17A.02, TYR.59B.02 Ref: DH.26B.03

WH.30B.04 – Q: How does a Culexus Assassin‟s WH.32B.01 – Q: Death-Cult Assassins are deployed
„Soulless‟ special rule function against the Ork‟s „Mob “as a single choice”. Does that mean individual
Rule‟? Death-Cult Assassins can‟t be held in reserve while
A: In terms of replacing the mob‟s Ld with another value, others are deployed normally?
these two rules cancel each other out. This means the mob A: All Death-Cult Assassins from a single Elites choice must
will test on its standard Ld value unless it numbers 11 or either be deployed at the start of the game or held in
more models, in which case it is „Fearless‟ [clarification]. Reserve. Only a single Reserves roll is made to see if they
Ref: DH.27.04, NEC.17A.03
arrive on the table each turn [clarification].
Ref: DH.24B.02, DH.25B.01, DA.27C.02, NEC.20A.01
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WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: HEAVY SUPPORT (pages 36-37)

WH.37B.01 – Q: Is an Orbital Strike affected by the WH.37B.02 – Q: When hitting a vehicle, a Melta
Night Fighting rules at all? Torpedo is an Ordnance weapon AND rolls 2D6 for
No [clarification]. penetration. How exactly does this work?
Ref: DH.31B.02 A: First, roll two D6s and pick the highest (for being
Ordnance), then add a further D6 to the total (for the Melta‟s
2D6 penetration rule) [clarification].
Ref: DH.31B.03

WITCH HUNTERS ARMY LIST: SAINT CELESTINE (page 47)

WH.47E.01 – Q: If Saint Celestine is killed without

losing her last wound (such as suffering a Deep Strike
mishap‟) does she still take the leadership test to put
her back into Reserve?
A: No, only when she actually loses her last wound (or is
killed via something that causes „instant death‟) does she
take the Leadership Test to go back into Reserve [RAW].
GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 117

40K Warhammer 40,000 IAA2 Imperial Armor Apocalypse 2

40KA Apocalypse Supplement (APOC) IC Independent Character
APOC Apocalypse supplement (40KA) IG Imperial Guard
ATSKNF And They Shall Know No Fear LOS Line of Sight
BA Blood Angels MC Monstrous Creature
BT Black Templars MEQ Marines and Equivalents
CA Chapter Approved MISC Miscellaneous
CC Close Combat NEC Necrons
CSM Chaos Space Marines ORK Orks
DA Dark Angels RAW Rules As Written
DE Dark Eldar RB Rulebook
DH Daemonhunters REL Apocalypse Reload supplement
ELD Eldar SM Space Marines
FAQ Frequently Asked Question SOB Sisters of Battle (WH)
FOC Force Organization Chart SW Space Wolves
FW Forge World (IA) TAU Tau Empire
GC Gargantuan Creature TYR Tyranids
GEN General Question UK United Kingdom
GK Grey Knights US United States
GW Games Workshop USR Universal Special Rule
HQ Headquarters VP Victory Point
HW Heavy Weapon WBB We‟ll Be Back
IA Imperial Armor (FW) WD White Dwarf Magazine
IA1-8 Imperial Armor Vol. 1-8 WH Witch Hunters
IAU06 Imperial Armor Update 2006 (IA06) WMD War Machine Detachment
IAA Imperial Armor Apocalypse WYSIWYG What You See Is What You Get
AFTERWORD 118

THE GOAL OF AN UNOFFICIAL TOURNAMENT FAQ

The goal of this document is to ensure a fun and smoothly run event for as many players as possible, which is the goal of
any good tournament. This is accomplished by granting players the peace of mind of knowing exactly how certain rulings
will be handled by tournament judges should they arise in their games long before they ever decide to attend the
tournament.

Because of this goal, we‟ve attempted to make our rulings match the way most people naturally play the game. This ideal is
based on what we have witnessed through years of running and playing in national tournaments comprised of strangers
from across the world as well as input from the occasional internet poll. We understand that this is (quite) far from an exact
methodology, but we feel it is the only system that works for a document of this nature.

Due to its extreme length, we know most players attending an event will not have read the entire FAQ and it is very
unwieldy to print out and carry. However, since we generally rule how most people naturally play the game, these two
issues become much less dire. The hardcore players who enjoy reading every line of a FAQ, even if they don‟t personally
agree with the ruling, will come to the event already aware of how every issue will be handled. The casual player will show
up and simply play their games, blissfully unaware that the FAQ even exists because it already follows the way they play!

If this is the ideal, then how do we determine when our rulings will side with the „RAW‟ (rules as written) and when they will
deviate? And what criteria do we use to apply the descriptive „ruling tags‟ to the end of each ruling?

First, it is important to note that there really isn‟t such a thing as „RAW‟, only the rules as the person reading the text
interprets them. Language is not an exact science like mathematics and two reasonable, intelligent people reading the same
passage will often end up with two entirely different ideas of what the rules actually say.

The only time we use the [RAW] tag in our FAQ is when every single member of our ruling council agree that there is just
one possible interpretation of the rule in that particular situation and that interpretation does not go against how the vast
majority of players we‟ve seen play it. If we do rule against the RAW in this situation (because we believe the vast majority
plays it differently) we then label the ruling as a [rules change].

Most of the rulings in our FAQ are labeled as a [clarification]. These represent situations where any member of the ruling
council interprets the RAW differently from any other member, or the rules don‟t seem to present any definitive answer. In
these cases, we are choosing one of several valid interpretations of the RAW, always being mindful to try to stick with how
we‟ve seen most people play that situation.

There are some who feel that an unofficial FAQ such as this is unneeded because in their tournament games, they are
always able to work out differences in opinion without ever calling over a judge. Unfortunately, there are games that do
require the use of an official judge to help mediate a tough situation, and the whole point of such a FAQ is to give attendees
the peace of mind to know how a judge will rule on a given situation rather than leaving this decision up to the whim of
each particular judges‟ personal opinion.

One other thing to note is that we have tried to stick with the mandate laid out by Games Workshop in their own FAQs, and
that is: when in doubt, the rules presented in a codex apply, even if the codex is quite old and sometimes even if common
sense would seem to dictate the contrary.

We are well aware that there are many players out there who were hoping that a document such as this would be used to
create consistency across the codices that they feel is needed. While we certainly sympathize with those concerns, it just
isn‟t realistically feasible for an unofficial FAQ whose goal is to be as universally helpful as possible to be in direct opposition
to the game company‟s own position and FAQs.

As a tournament organizer, if you don‟t care for any of our rulings we urge you to feel free to change what you don‟t like to
fit your event or even to take our questions as a base and create an entirely new FAQ. This document is meant to be a tool
and a resource to help create great tournaments. If it helps you in any way to do so, then we‟re all a little better off as a
community and as gamers.