Throughout the entirety of this year, we’ve embarked on gripping escapades within the 41st Millennium, engaging in intense skirmishes that epitomize the cutting edge of the far future. As the battles unfold, a new and eagerly anticipated Balance Dataslate for Kill Team has emerged, bringing forth a plethora of adjustments both substantial and subtle. These revisions aim to level the playing field by addressing teams that have been excelling beyond measure and bolstering those that have been grappling with challenges. Let’s dive into the key modifications, as illuminated by Elliot from the Kill Team crew.
Fine-Tuning Chaos Cults and Fellgor Ravagers
Chaos Cults and Fellgor Ravagers have been in the spotlight for their remarkable prowess since their introduction. These teams were crafted with a focus on melee combat, yet their performance in open killzones and terrains was a concern. To counteract this, unique rules were bestowed upon them, empowering them to endure gunfire and surmount their limitations.
In the new Balance Dataslate, Chaos Cult kill teams undergo some adjustments. The Unnatural Regeneration ability of Mutants and Torments now triggers on a roll of 6, and the Mutant’s re-rolls are now limited to results of 1. Iconarch’s potent abilities have transitioned into unique actions requiring AP for usage, and the Sickening Aura Strategic Ploy is now applicable only to Mutant and Torment operatives.
Similarly, Fellgor Ravager kill teams see crucial changes to their Frenzy ability. Frenzied operatives can no longer control objective markers, necessitating their active involvement. Additionally, incapacitating Frenzied operatives through follow-up shooting attacks is now feasible after causing critical damage.
Adapting Inquisitorial Agents
The Inquisitorial Agents kill team is characterized by its diverse operatives, each possessing distinctive abilities. To streamline their gameplay, the number of activation sequences has been reduced. Moreover, the Absolute Authority Tactical Ploy, while fitting for the imperious Inquisition thematically, has been adjusted to ensure balanced gameplay. This Tactical Ploy can no longer prevent the same ploy from being used multiple times and no longer affects 0CP ploys. Furthermore, the abundance of AP2 weapons in a single team has been curtailed to maintain equilibrium.
Empowering Hearthkyn Salvagers
On the other end of the spectrum, the Hearthkyn Salvagers kill team has encountered challenges since its inception. To uplift their performance, several enhancements have been introduced. Additional Wounds have been granted to enhance durability, while an improvement to their plasma knives enhances their close combat capabilities. The Field Medic still retains their free plasma knife. Furthermore, the Theyn’s Eye of the Ancestors ability has been refined to offer greater ease of use and heightened effectiveness as the kill team suffers casualties.
Elevating Pathfinders
Pathfinders started strong but faced a decline due to balancing adjustments and new environments. To restore their prowess, two pivotal changes have been implemented. The Kauyon Art of War now allows reduced action points for mission and Pick Up actions, including Operate Hatch actions. This aims to strike a balance between Kauyon and Mont’ka. Additionally, Pathfinders can now perform the Guard action even with a Conceal order, exchanging guard attacks for Markerlight actions, catering to their shooting expertise in Close Quarters scenarios.
Enhancing Gellerpox Infected
Gellerpox Infected excel in melee combat, and to align with their strengths, the Rust Emanations ploy now affects enemies within Engagement Range of Nightmare Hulks. This adjustment ensures that Gellerpox Mutants and Glitchlings remain potent in close combat encounters.
To access the comprehensive list of changes, download the latest Balance Dataslate by following the provided link. As the journey through Kill Team continues in 2023, stay vigilant for upcoming updates on Warhammer Community. However, certain secrets may remain veiled, waiting for a silent, solemn nod from the enigmatic Ordo Schedulum.
Remember to stay tuned for more developments, because as the saying goes, knowledge is power in the grim darkness of the future.
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