The Kill Team meta has been strong since the new edition launched, with a diverse range of factions making top 10 appearances at major events like the Las Vegas Open.
The latest updates aim to further balance the game and tighten the performance gap between the factions. The Kill Team app has been updated with a comprehensive tournament companion, new rules, and a user guide to help players navigate the game.
One of the major changes includes adjustments to Counteracting abilities. These abilities that provided extra movement and control have been reined in to prevent certain factions from exploiting them too much. Additionally, the Guard action in Killzone: Gallowdark can no longer be used when Counteracting, limiting the board control some elite kill teams had.
The Warpcoven, known for their strong offensive, defensive, and durable abilities, has seen several key nerfs. Their Save characteristic has been reduced to 3+ to align them with other power-armoured teams, and changes have been made to Ploys that negated the Piercing rule. Several psychic weapons and actions have also been toned down in power and damage.
The Legionaries faction has also seen adjustments, with their Ploys and Abilities that previously guaranteed success in offense and defense being toned down. They can now no longer regenerate wounds as quickly, ensuring more balance when facing other teams.
On the flip side, several other factions have received buffs to help them perform better. For instance, the Vespid Stingwings now have more effective use of Communion Points, and the Imperial Navy Breachers benefit from improved Orders. The Hunter Clade and Gellerpox Infected have received significant durability upgrades, making them more resilient on the battlefield.
While these are just a few of the many changes, the balance dataslate provides the full list. Players can download it to see how these updates will affect their favorite teams and test out their new performance in the killzone.
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