This warhammer news update has big preview-show energy.
However, it also brings actual rules meat for Space Marine players. The Autumn Preview is teasing reveals across several systems. Meanwhile, the new datasheets show how Astartes are changing on the table.
Autumn Preview Teases New Reveals Across Warhammer
The Big Autumn Warhammer Preview is set for Friday at 7pm UK time, and the teased lineup is properly broad. Warhammer 40,000 is getting the next codex reveal, which should immediately start the usual list-building arguments.
However, Age of Sigmar may grab the loudest reaction with a brand-new Duardin faction. The teaser shows a Gholem of Gazul marching with the war throngs of the Khazalite Holds, which sounds like peak rune-covered trouble.
Meanwhile, Kill Team gets a new reveal, The Old World gets new miniatures, and Blood Bowl gets a new team. Also, Horus Heresy, Necromunda, Warhammer+, and Warhammer Quest are all on the docket. Therefore, this looks like one of those dangerous previews where you arrive for one system and leave planning three armies.
Space Marine Datasheets Show Real Codex Changes
The Space Marine datasheet preview gives the upcoming codex much more table shape. Roboute Guilliman looks especially nasty, because he has every part of Combat Doctrines active all the time.
That means he can Advance, Fall Back, Shoot, and Charge freely, while also boosting stratagems from new detachments. Better yet, he can give a nearby ally another doctrine that stacks with the one chosen for the turn.
Librarians also get more flexible, since Psyker levels now determine how many powers they can use. Regular Librarians choose between Force Dome and Veil of Time, while Phobos Librarians can shroud allies or strip cover. Meanwhile, Terminator Librarians can boost melee Strength or weapon range.
Sternguard Veterans now use broad artificer firearm profiles, letting them mimic combi-weapons, special ammunition, and anti-vehicle fire.
Finally, Terminators gain better Toughness, stronger bolters, Hunter chainfists, and a nastier Fury of the First. Overall, this warhammer news points toward a more flexible Marine book with sharper battlefield decisions.
