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Codex: Deathwatch Crusade Rules review

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - November 5, 2020

With the release of Codex Supplement: Deathwatch, the faction has now been folded into the big umbrella of Codex: Space Marines, with access to all of the faction's units and most of its rules. I say "most" because one...

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Hammer of Math: Deathwatch Supplement

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - November 2, 2020

This week's Hammer of Math takes a look at some of the numbers behind the new Deathwatch supplement to Codex: Space Marines. For a review of the codex which drops next week, click the link here. Special Issue Ammunition The new...

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Codex Supplement Deathwatch: The Goonhammer Review

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - October 31, 2020

8th edition was, on the whole, pretty rough for Deathwatch. Lacking in unit variety, fragile, expensive, and struggling with some functions, monofaction Deathwatch were a tough army to play and play well. They had some reasonable play in soup...

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October 2020 FAQ Update Review – Deathwatch

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - October 6, 2020

In advance of the upcoming release of Codex: Space Marines and as promised, Games Workshop dropped a massive FAQ update on us today (remember when we said fifteen books needed FAQs? Turns out it was more). There’s a lot...

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Competitive Innovations in 9th: Hellstorm RTT Safari

James "One_Wing" Grover - August 28, 2020

For the first time in a few weeks we find ourselves without a new GT to talk about as the 9th Edition evolves, but that doesn't mean that the fiery coals of innovation aren't smouldering away across the world,...

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9th Edition Faction Focus: Deathwatch

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - August 3, 2020

9th edition is out in the wild, and with it a whole raft of changes to the factions of Warhammer 40,000. Today, we're taking a look at the Most Tactical Marines - how do the Deathwatch fare in 9th...

Hammer of Math

Hammer of Math: Xenos Purging and You

"Primaris" Kevin Genson - May 25, 2020

Last week we covered Harlequins and some of the options from their White Dwarf article and this week we're going to apply the same treatment to the Deathwatch. While Deathwatch may not have received any unique content, the addition...

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Start Competing: Imperium Soup Tactics

James "One_Wing" Grover - May 22, 2020

Do you long to bring the full might of the Emperor's loyal legions to bear on your foes? Does the idea of brave, doomed guardsmen holding the line while an elite force of Space Marines strikes at your opponent's...

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Start Competing: Deathwatch Updated!

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - May 2, 2020

A lot can change in six months, and while some factions have made big gains, some have had a tough time. Deathwatch players have had to watch as every other marine faction got an update with sweet new rules,...

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Index: Deathwatch – The Goonhammer Hot Take

Robert "TheChirurgeon" Jones - April 29, 2020

In their early April studio preview, Games Workshop announced that Deathwatch and Harlequins wouldn't be getting the full Psychic Awakening treatment, but would instead be seeing updated rules in upcoming issues of White Dwarf. Shortly afterward, they announced that...