The first tease from the new 40k balance update is all about the Guard. Grizzled Company represents Astra Militarum forces that have fought on the line for brutal campaigns.
These are fortress world lifers and war scarred survivors who only function under constant fire. Consequently, the rules lean into Orders, accuracy and grinding control of objectives.
Hardened Veterans And Their Orders
In the fiction, this Detachment covers formations that refused to collapse when others broke. Their officers are cold professionals who drive battered units forward through sheer will. On the table, that becomes more Orders and better rewards for following them. Officers can issue extra Orders, and units under an Order get reliability boosts. Moreover, they can re roll hit rolls of 1 against any target. They can also re roll 1s to hit and wound against enemies holding objectives, which is huge for primary scoring turns.
The four Enhancements all tighten the Orders engine. Two add completely new Orders to your list, giving you extra tactical tools. Another increases Order range, which really helps wide infantry lines and artillery blocks. Additionally, one upgrade finally lets an officer Order Ogryns and Bullgryns. That change makes mixed gunlines with abhuman bricks work far more smoothly.
Stratagems For Stubborn Line Warfare
Offensively, you can ignore cover, gain Lethal Hits, or push the Strength of ranged attacks. Defensively, you can reduce AP on incoming shooting so squads cling on longer. Furthermore, one utility Stratagem helps you lock an objective at the right time. Another lets you throw out an extra Order in a different phase, keeping the veteran engine running.
Closing Thoughts On Grizzled Company
Overall, this Detachment suits Guard players who like disciplined infantry lines and contested midboards. It does not add gimmicks, it makes your Orders more powerful and reliable. Therefore it favours planning, tight sequencing and smart target priority over wild combos. If you enjoy the fantasy of Guardsmen who have seen everything yet still march forward, this Detachment fits perfectly.
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