The KNIGHT ABOMINANT Datasheet is your key to commanding this towering engine of destruction on the tabletop battlefield of Warhammer 40,000. It provides all the essential information you need to field this Chaos Knight, from its devastating weaponry to its formidable defenses. Understanding the KNIGHT ABOMINANT Datasheet is crucial for maximizing its potential and wreaking havoc upon your foes.
Deciphering the KNIGHT ABOMINANT Datasheet A Comprehensive Guide
The KNIGHT ABOMINANT Datasheet is essentially a profile card for the unit, detailing its statistics, abilities, and wargear options. It’s split into several key sections, each providing vital information. The first section typically outlines the unit’s basic stats. These stats determine things like its movement speed, how accurately it shoots, how tough it is, and how many attacks it can make in close combat. Understanding these stats is fundamental to employing the Knight effectively. Knowing these core stats is paramount to making informed tactical decisions during gameplay. This section includes characteristics such as:
- Movement (M): How many inches the Knight can move in the Movement phase.
- Weapon Skill (WS): How accurately the Knight hits in melee combat.
- Ballistic Skill (BS): How accurately the Knight hits with ranged weapons.
- Strength (S): The Knight’s raw physical power.
- Toughness (T): The Knight’s resistance to damage.
- Wounds (W): How much damage the Knight can sustain before being destroyed.
- Attacks (A): How many attacks the Knight can make in melee combat.
- Leadership (Ld): The Knight’s resistance to morale tests.
- Save (Sv): The armor save the Knight gets against incoming attacks.
The datasheet will then detail the Knight Abominant’s weaponry. This section not only lists the names of its weapons but also provides their profiles. Weapon profiles specify the range, type, Strength, Armor Penetration (AP), and Damage of each weapon. Some weapons also have special rules or abilities which are explained in this section. The Knight Abominant boasts an impressive array of ranged and melee weapons, allowing it to engage a wide variety of targets. A standard profile will look something like this:
| Weapon | Range | Type | S | AP | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Lance | 72" | Heavy 1 | 16 | -4 | D6+6 |
Finally, the KNIGHT ABOMINANT Datasheet outlines any special abilities or keywords the unit possesses. These abilities can range from passive buffs to powerful active abilities that can be used during the game. Keywords are used to identify the unit for the purposes of rules interactions and army building. The Knight Abominant has a number of unique abilities that set it apart from other Chaos Knights. This is also where you find information regarding the Knight’s Faction, allowing you to build your army with the correct rules. For example, the “Titanic” keyword indicates that this model is a large, powerful unit and may be subject to special rules that apply to Titanic units. The “Chaos” keyword indicates that this unit benefits from certain faction abilities and synergies.
Want to see all the latest abilities and stats of the KNIGHT ABOMINANT? Check out the latest Warhammer 40,000 Codex Chaos Knights rulebook.