Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Welcome to the Veritas Vitae Series! Following the release of the 10th edition Indices, there is no better time to discuss all the tools that we have access to. This ongoing series of articles focuses on what a Blood Angels Force Commander has at their disposal, with advice, information, and tactics plucked from the readily available to the more obscure parts of GWs rulesets. Like all Veritas Vitae articles, these remain active and are in flux, so we can add and update them as the information contained within changes. So please chip in with any and all suggestions to help your fellow Frater to victory against the daemon, the heretic, the xenos, and the traitor. Leaders A Blood Angels force has a plethora of leaders for units that are found in the various support books available to us. This guide explores what they are, what they do, an how best to maximise their use for our army.Article Setup The following are notes on the setup of article below: Header in Blood Red, Leader is found in Index: Blood Angels or Legends: Blood Angels Header in Enchanted Blue, Leader is found in Index: Space Marines or Legends: Space Marines Header in Administratum Grey, Leader is found in the Index: Agents of the Imperium or Legends: Agents of the Imperium Keywords will appear in Bold format Important points will appear in underlined format Locations The following are direct links to each sourcebook: Core Rules Codex: Space Marines Index: Space Marines and Legends: Adeptus Astartes Index: Blood Angels and Legends: Blood Angels Index: Agents of the Imperium and Legends: Agents of the Imperium Core rules The following are core rules which apply to each Leader (BRB, pg 39): Before the battle during the Declare Battlefield Formations step, Character units with the Leader ability can be attached to one of their Bodyguard units to form an Attached unit. Attached units can only contain one Leader. Attacks cannot be allocated to Character models in Attached units. Can be targeted with the Epic Challenge stratagem Links The Leaders a Blood Angels force can use are split into six different categories, the links to which can be found below: Ancients Apothecaries Captains Champions Chaplains Chapter Masters Librarians Lieutenants Techmarines Allies Furthermore, a list of which unit can be lead by what is found here. Acknowledgment The idea and groundwork for this article was done by DavidBarret82 over on Reddit. The original article can be found here. Edited December 5, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Ancients The following Datasheets have the keyword Ancient. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Ancient Datasheets: Astartes Banner While this model is leading a unit, add 1 to the Objective Control characteristic of models in that unit. Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Datasheets Ancient Buffs attached unit with: Astartes Banner Buffs itself with: Unbreakable Duty - While this model is within range of an objective marker and/or within 6" of the centre of the battlefield, this model has the Feel No Pain 4+ ability Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Desolation Squad, Devastator Squad, Hellblaster Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veteran Squad Combos of note: tbc Ancient in Terminator Armour Buffs attached unit with: Astartes Banner Buffs attached unit with: Keep the Banner High - While this model is leading a unit, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, add 1 to the Hit roll if that unit is below its Starting Strength, and add 1 to the Wound roll as well if that unit is Below Half-strength. Able to lead: Relic Terminator Squad, Terminator Assault Squad, Terminator Squad Combos of note: tbc Ancient on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Astartes Banner Buffs itself with: Unbreakable Duty - While this model is within range of an objective marker and/or within 6" of the centre of the battlefield, this model has the Feel No Pain 4+ ability Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bikes, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Bladeguard Ancient Buffs attached unit with: Astartes Banner Buffs attached unit with: Deeds of Heroism - Once per battle, when this model is selected to fight, it can use this ability. If it does, until the end of the phase, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in this model’s unit Able to lead: Bladeguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5966216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Apothecaries The following Datasheets have the keyword Apothecary or Sanguinary Priest. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Apothecary or Sanguinary Priest Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Narthecium While this model is leading a unit, in your Command phase, you can return 1 destroyed model (excluding Character models) to that unit Sanguinary Priest While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 5+ ability Leader Datasheets Apothecary Buffs attached unit with: Narthecium Buffs itself with: Geneseed Recovery - When this model’s Bodyguard unit is destroyed, roll one D6: on a 2+, you gain 1CP Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Desolation Squad, Devastator Squad, Hellblaster Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Apothecary Biologis Buffs attached unit with: Surgical Precision - While this model is leading a unit, weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Lethal Hits ability Buffs itself with: Vivispectrum - If this model’s unit destroys an enemy unit as the result of a melee attack, until the end of the battle, this model has an Objective Control characteristic of 9 Able to lead: Aggressor Squad, Eradicator Squad, Heavy Intercessor Squad Combos of note: tbc Apothecary on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Narthecium Buffs your army with: Geneseed Recovery - When this model’s Bodyguard unit is destroyed, roll one D6: on a 2+, you gain 1CP Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bikes, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Brother Corbulo Buffs attached unit with: Sanguinary Priest Buffs attached unit with: The Red Grail - While this model is leading a unit, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Devastator Squad, Sternguard Veterans Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veteran Squad Combos of note: tbc Sanguinary Priest Leader: Can be attached to a unit as well as a Captain, Chapter Master, or Lieutenant Buffs attached unit with: Sanguinary Priest Buffs attached with: Blood Chalice - While this model is leading a unit, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit by 1 Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Devastator Squad, Sternguard Veterans Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veteran Squad Combos of note: VVs with storm shields Sanguinary Priest on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Blood Angels Buffs attached unit with: Sanguinary Priest Buffs attached with: Blood Chalice - While this model is leading a unit, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit by 1 Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bikes, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack Additional Core Rules: Deep Strike Leader: Can be attached to a unit as well as a Captain, Chapter Master, or Lieutenant Buffs attached unit with: Sanguinary Priest Buffs attached with: Blood Chalice - While this model is leading a unit, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit by 1 Able to lead: Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, Assault Squad with Jump Packs, Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs Combos of note: Jump VVs with storm shields Edited December 18, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! SnorriSnorrison 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5966218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Captains The following Datasheets have the keyword Captain. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Captain Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Rites of Battle Once per battle round, one unit from your army with this ability can be targeted by a Stratagem for 0CP, even if another unit from your army has already been targeted by that Stratagem this phase Nb:- The doesn't work in the opposite direction, so use the stratagem of choice elsewhere first! Nb:- As of 7th September 2023, these only apply to Battle Tactic Stratagems Datasheets Captain Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs itself with: Finest Hour - Once per battle, at the start of the Fight phase, this model can use this ability. If it does, until the end of the phase, add 3 to the Attacks characteristic of melee weapons equipped by this model and those weapons have the Devastating Wounds ability Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Bladeguard Veteran Squad (if equipped with a relic shield), Company Heroes, Hellblaster Squad (if equipped with a plasma pistol), Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain in Gravis Armour Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs itself with: Refuse to Yield - Each time an attack is allocated to this model, halve the Damage characteristic of that attack Able to lead: Aggressor Squad, Eradicator Squad, Heavy Intercessor Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain in Phobos Armour Nb:- Additional Core Rules: Infiltrators, Stealth Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs eligible units with: Master of Deceit - After both players have deployed their armies and determined who has the first turn, if your army includes one or more models with this ability, you can select up to three friendly Adeptus Astartes Phobos, Adeptus Astartes Scout Squad or Adeptus Astartes Scout Sniper Squad units and redeploy all of those units. When doing so, any of those units can be placed into Strategic Reserves, regardless of how many units are already in Strategic Reserves. Able to lead: Eliminator Squad, Incursor Squad, Infiltrator Squad, Reiver Squad, Scout Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain in Terminator Armour Nb:- Additional Core Rules: Deep Strike Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs attached unit with: The Imperium's Sword - You can re-roll Charge rolls made for this model’s unit. Able to lead: Relic Terminator Squad, Terminator Assault Squad, Terminator Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs attached unit with: Swift Assault - While this model is leading a unit, ranged weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Assault ability Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bikes, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain Tycho Nb:- Cannot be fielded alongside Tycho the Lost Buffs attached unit with: Gifted Commander - While this model is leading a unit, each time that unit is selected to shoot, select one of the following abilities to apply to ranged weapons equipped by models in that unit until the end of the phase: Assault / Heavy / Rapid Fire 1 Buffs itself with: Embittered - The first time an attack is allocated to this model, after the attacking unit has finished making its attacks, until the end of the battle, change the Attacks characteristic of this model’s Dead Man’s Hand to 12 Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Command Squad, Company Heroes, Sternguard Veterans, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Captain with Jump Pack Nb:- Additional Core Rules: Deep Strike Buffs attached unit with: Rites of Battle Buffs attached unit with: Angel's Wrath - While this model is leading a unit, each time that unit ends a Charge move, until the end of the turn, add 1 to the Strength characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit Able to lead: Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, Assault Squad with Jump Packs, Sanguinary Guard, Veteran Assault Squad with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Tycho the Lost Nb:- Cannot be fielded alongside Captain Tycho. Additional Core Rules: Feel No Pain 6+ Buffs attached unit with: Forlorn Hero - While this model is leading a unit, that unit is eligible to declare a charge in a turn in which it Advanced Buffs itself with: Death Vision of Sanguinius - If this model is destroyed by a melee attack, after the attacking unit has finished making its attacks, you can roll one D6, adding 2 to the result if the attacking unit contains the enemy Warlord: on a 2-3, that enemy unit suffers 3 mortal wounds; on a 4-5, that enemy unit suffers D3+3 mortal wounds; on a 6+, that enemy unit suffers D6+3 mortal wounds Buffs itself with: Black Rage - Each time this model makes an attack, you can re-roll the Hit roll. While this model is not within 12" of one or more friendly Chaplain models, it cannot be selected to Fall Back and its Objective Control characteristic is 0 Able to lead: Death Company Marines Combos of note: tbc Edited December 18, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! 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Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Champions The following Datasheets have the keyword Character. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all these Character Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Leader Datasheets Judiciar Buffs attached unit with: Tempormortis - While this model is leading a unit, that unit has the Fights First ability Buffs itself with: Silent Fury - Each time this model destroys an enemy Character model, until the end of the battle, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of its executioner relic blade Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Bladeguard Veterans Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Primaris Company Champion Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Honour or Death - While this model is leading a unit, add 1 to Advance and Charge rolls made for that unit and you can target that unit with the Heroic Intervention Stratagem for 0CP, even if you have already used that Stratagem on a different unit this phase Buffs itself with: Martial Superiority - Each time this model makes a melee attack that targets a Character unit, you can re-roll the Hit roll and you can re-roll the Wound roll Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Bladeguard Veterans Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Company Champion on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Honour or Death - While this model is leading a unit, add 1 to Advance and Charge rolls made for that unit and you can target that unit with the Heroic Intervention Stratagem for 0CP, even if you have already used that Stratagem on a different unit this phase Buffs itself with: Martial Superiority - Each time this model makes a melee attack that targets a Character unit, you can re-roll the Hit roll and you can re-roll the Wound roll Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bike, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Imperial Space Marine Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Swift Assault - While this model is leading a unit, ranged weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Assault ability Buffs itself with: Unbreakable Duty - While this model is within range of an objective marker and/or within 6" of the centre of the battlefield, this model has the Feel No Pain 4+ ability Able to lead: Assault Squad, Command Squad, Devastator Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5966225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) Chaplains The following Datasheets have the keyword Chaplain. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Chaplain Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Litany of Hate While this model is leading a unit, each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, add 1 to the Wound roll Datasheets Astorath Buffs attached unit with: Redeemer of the Lost - While this model is leading a unit, each time a model in that unit is destroyed by a melee attack, if that model has not fought this phase, roll one D6. On a 4+, do not remove it from play; that destroyed model can fight after the attacking model’s unit has finished making its attacks, and is then removed from play Buffs attached unit with: Mass of Doom - Once per battle, when this model’s unit makes a Charge move, this model can use this ability. When it does, until the end of the turn, melee weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Devastating Wounds ability Able to lead: Death Company Marines with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Chaplain Buffs attached unit with: Litany of Hate Buffs eligible units with: Spiritual Leader - Once per battle, at the start of any phase, you can select one friendly Adeptus Astartes unit that is Battle-shocked and within 12" of this model. That unit is no longer Battle-shocked Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Bladeguard Veteran Squad, Death Company Intercessors, Death Company Marines, Hellblaster Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Chaplain in Terminator Armour Buffs attached unit with: Litany of Hate Buffs itself with: Recitation of Faith - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 4+ ability against mortal wounds Able to lead: Relic Terminator Squad, Terminator Assault Squad, Terminator Squad Combos of note: tbc Chaplain on Bike Buffs attached unit with: Litany of Hate Buffs itself with: Catechism of Fire - Each time this model’s unit is selected to shoot, you can select one enemy unit within 12" of and visible to this model. Until the end of the phase, ranged weapons equipped by models in this model’s unit have the [Devastating Wounds ability when targeting that enemy unit Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bike, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Chaplain with Jump Pack Buffs attached unit with: Litany of Hate Buffs itself with: Exhortation of Rage - Each time this model’s unit is selected to fight, you can select one enemy unit within Engagement Range of this model’s unit and roll one D6: on a 4-5, that enemy unit suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 6, that enemy unit suffers 3 mortal wounds Able to lead: Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, Assault Squad with Jump Packs, Death Company Marines with Jump Packs, Vanguard Veterans Squad with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Lemartes Buffs attached unit with: Guardian of the Lost - While this model is leading a unit, each time an attack is allocated to a model in that unit, subtract 1 from the Damage characteristic of that attack Buffs attached unit with: Fury Unbound - While this model is leading a unit, melee weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Lethal Hits ability Able to lead: Death Company Marines with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Lone Operatives Whilst not being able to join a unit, the following Datasheets can still buff nearby units: Chaplain Venerable Dreadnought Found in Legends: Adeptus Astartes Buffs eligible units with: Spiritual Leader - Once per battle, at the start of any phase, you can select one friendly Adeptus Astartes unit that is Battle-shocked and within 12" of this model. That unit is no longer Battle-shocked Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5966274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Chapter Masters The following Datasheets have the keyword Chapter Master. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Chapter Master Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Datasheets Commander Dante Additional Core Rules: Deep Strike Buffs attached unit with: Lord Regent of the Imperium Nihilus - While this model is leading a unit, add 1 to Charge rolls made for that unit and each time a model in that unit makes an attack, add 1 to the Hit roll Debuffs enemy unit(s) with: Death Mask of Sanguinius - At the start of the Fight phase, each enemy unit within 6" of this model must take a Battle-shock test, subtracting 1 from that test when they do Able to lead: Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs, Assault Squad with Jump Packs, Sanguinary Guard, Vanguard Veterans Squad with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Gabriel Seth Buffs attached unit with: Lord of Slaughter - While this model is leading a unit, that unit is eligible to declare a charge in a turn in which it Advanced Buffs itself with: Whirlwind of Gore - Each time this model fights, until that fight is resolved, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of this model’s Blood Reaver for every 5 enemy models within 6" of this model Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Command Squad, Company Heroes, Sternguard Veterans, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Lone Operative Whilst not being able to join a unit, the following Datasheets can still buff nearby units: The Sanguinor Aura of Fervour (Aura) - While a friendly Adeptus Astartes unit is within 6" of this model, you can re-roll Battle-shock and Leadership tests taken for that unit Edited December 18, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5968725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Librarians The following Datasheets have the keyword Librarian. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Librarian Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Psychic Hood While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 4+ ability against Psychic Attacks. Datasheets Chief Librarian Mephiston Core Rules: Feel No Pain 4+ Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: The Quickening (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Fights First ability Debuffs enemy unit with: Transfixing Glaze (Psychic) - At the start of the Fight phase, you can select one enemy unit within Engagement Range of this Psyker’s unit and roll one D6: on a 1, this Psyker model suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 2-5, until the end of the phase, worsen the Weapon Skill characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that enemy unit by 1; on a 6, until the end of the phase, worsen the Weapon Skill and Attacks characteristics of those weapons by 1. Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Librarian Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: Mental Fortress (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have a 4+ invulnerable save Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Desolation Squad, Devastator Squad, Hellblaster Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Librarian in Phobos Armour Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: Shrouding (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Stealth ability and that unit cannot be targeted by ranged attacks unless the attacking model is within 12" Able to lead: Eliminator Squad, Incursor Squad, Infiltrator Squad, Reiver Squad Combos of note: tbc Librarian in Terminator Armour Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: Veil of Time (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Sustained Hits 1 ability Able to lead: Relic Terminator Squad, Terminator Assault Squad, Terminator Squad Combos of note: tbc Librarian on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: Mental Fortress (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have a 4+ invulnerable save Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bike, Outrider Squad Combos of note: tbc Librarian with Jump Pack Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Hood Buffs attached unit with: Might of Heroes (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of melee weapons equipped by models in that unit by 1 Able to lead: Assault Squad with Jump Packs, Vanguard Veterans Squad with Jump Packs Combos of note: tbc Lone Operative Whilst not being able to join a unit, the following Datasheets can still buff nearby units: Librarian Dreadnought Shield of Sanguinius (Aura, Psychic) - While a friendly Adeptus Astartes unit is within 6" of this model, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 5+ ability against mortal wounds and Psychic Attacks. Wings of Sanguinius (Psychic) - Once per turn, at the end of your Movement phase, one Psyker from your army with this ability can use it. If it does, roll one D6: on a 1, that Psyker suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 2+, select one friendly Adeptus Astartes Infantry unit within 12" of that Psyker and remove the selected unit from the battlefield, then set it up again anywhere on the battlefield that is more than 9" horizontally away from all enemy models. Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5969651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) Lieutenants The following Datasheets have the keyword Lieutenant. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Lieutenant Datasheets: Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Tactical Precision While this model is leading a unit, weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Lethal Hits ability. Leader You can attach this model to the above unit even if one Captain or Chapter Master model has already been attached to it. If you do, and that Bodyguard unit is destroyed, the Leader units attached to it become separate units, with their original Starting Strengths. Datasheets Lieutenant Buffs attached unit with: Tactical Precision Buffs attached unit with: Target Priority - This model’s unit is eligible to shoot and declare a charge in a turn in which it Fell Back Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, Bladeguard Veteran Squad, Company Heroes, Hellblaster Squad, Infernus Squad, Intercessor Squad, Sternguard Veteran Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Lieutenant in Reiver Armour Buffs attached unit with: Tactical Precision Buffs eligible units with: Deadly Terror - While this model is leading a unit, increase the range of that unit’s Terror Troops ability by 3" Able to lead: Reiver Squad Combos of note: tbc Lieutenant in Phobos Armour Buffs attached unit with: Tactical Precision Buffs eligible units with: Shoot and Fade - In your Shooting phase, after this model’s unit has shot, if it is not within Engagement Range of any enemy models, it can make a Normal move of up to D6" Able to lead: Incursor Squad, Infiltrator Squad, Reiver Squad Combos of note: tbc Lone Operative Whilst not being able to join units, the following Datasheets can still buff units: Lieutenant with Combi-Weapon Priority Objective Identified (Aura) - At the start of the first battle round, if your army contains one or more models with this ability, you can select one objective marker on the battlefield to be the Priority Objective. Until the end of the battle, while a friendly Adeptus Astartes unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack that targets an enemy unit that is within range of the Priority Target, re-roll a Wound roll of 1. Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5969655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 18, 2023 Author Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Techmarines The following Datasheets have the keyword Techmarine. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Techmarine Datasheets: Blessings of the Omnissiah In your Command phase, you can select one friendly Adeptus Astartes Vehicle model within 3" of this model. That model regains up to D3 lost wounds and, until the start of your next Command phase, each time that Vehicle model makes an attack, add 1 to the Hit roll. Each model can only be selected for this ability once per turn Faction and Detachment Datasheet benefits from Oath of Moment Datasheet benefits from either Armoured Wrath, Close-Range Eradication, Combat Doctrines, Extremis-Level Threat, Lightning Assault, Shadow Masters, Shield of the Imperium, or The Red Thirst Techmarine While this model is within 3" of one or more friendly Adeptus Astartes Vehicle units, this model has the Lone Operative ability Vengeance of the Omnissiah If a friendly Adeptus Astartes Vehicle model is destroyed within 12" of this model, until the end of the battle, this model’s Omnissian power axe has an Attacks characteristic of 7 Datasheets Techmarine Buffs nearby unit with: Blessings of the Omnissiah Buffs itself with: Techmarine Buffs itself with: Vengeance of the Omnissiah Able to lead: Assault Intercessor Squad, Assault Squad, (Astartes Servitors), Desolation Squad, Devastator Squad, Intercessor Squad, Tactical Squad, Vanguard Veterans Squad Combos of note: tbc Techmarine on Bike Datasheet found in Legends: Space Marines Buffs nearby unit with: Blessings of the Omnissiah Buffs itself with: Techmarine Buffs itself with: Vengeance of the Omnissiah Able to lead: Bike Squad, Company Veterans on Bike, Outriders Squad Combos of note: tbc Edited December 4, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5972975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 (edited) Allies The following Datasheets have the keyword Inquisitor. Common Rules The following common rules apply to all or almost all the Inquisitor Datasheets: Authority of the Inquisition While this model is leading a unit, it can embark within any Transport that its Bodyguard unit can embark within Faction and Detachement Datasheets benefit from Assigned Agents Datasheet may be you Warlord Imperium Battleline Infantry This refers to the following units: Assault Intercessor Squad, Heavy Intercessor Squad, Intercessor Squad, Tactical Squad Nb:- Although Characters that are eligible for the Assault Intercessor Squad are normally fine to be fielded in the Assault Squad and Vanguard Veteran Squad, this doesn't work for the following Datasheets as the receiving squads lack the Battleline keyword Leader Datasheets Inquisitor Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs army with: Power of the Rosette - Each time you target this model’s unit with a Stratagem, roll one D6: on a 3+, you gain 1CP Buffs attached unit with (if equipped): Blessed Wardings - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 5+ ability against mortal wounds. Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Inquisitor Corteaz Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs attached unit with: Malefic Wardings (Psychic) - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 5+ ability against Psychic Attacks and attacks made by Daemon models. Buffs army with: Spy Network - Each time your opponent gains a CP as the result of an ability, roll one D6: on a 2+, you also gain 1CP Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Inquisitor Eisenhorn Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs attached unit with: Malus Codicium - While this model is leading a unit, double the Attacks characteristic of weapons equipped by Daemonhost models in that unit. Debuffs enemy unit with: Dominate Will (Psychic) - At the start of your opponent’s Shooting phase, select one enemy Infantry unit that is within 12" of and visible to this model and roll one D6: on a 1, this model suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 2-5, until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, subtract 1 from the Hit roll; on a 6, until the end of the phase, that unit is not eligible to shoot Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Inquisitor Greyfax Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs attached unit with: Psyoculum - While this model is leading a unit, ranged weapons equipped by models in that unit have the Anti-Psyker 4+ ability Debuffs enemy unit with: No Retreat - Each time an enemy unit (excluding Monster and Vehicle units) that is within Engagement Range of one or more units with this ability is selected to Fall Back, models in that enemy unit must take Desperate Escape tests as if their unit was Battle-shocked. When doing so, if that enemy unit is also Battle-shocked by other means, subtract 1 from each of those Desperate Escape tests Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Inquisitor in Terminator Armour Datasheet found in Legends: Agents of the Imperium Additional Core Rules: Deep Strike Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs army with: Power of the Rosette - Each time you target this model’s unit with a Stratagem, roll one D6: on a 3+, you gain 1CP Buffs attached unit with (if equipped): Blessed Wardings - While this model is leading a unit, models in that unit have the Feel No Pain 5+ ability against mortal wounds. Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus Buffs itself with with: Authority of the Inquisition Buffs attached unit with: Xenos Hunter - While this model is leading a unit, each time a model in that unit makes an attack that targets an enemy unit (excluding Imperium and Chaos units), add 1 to the Hit roll. Buffs attached unit with: Psychic Veil (Psychic) - In your Command phase, this Psyker can use this ability. If it does, roll one D6: on a 1, this Psyker’s unit suffers D3 mortal wounds; on a 2+, until the start of your next Command phase, this Psyker’s unit can only be selected as the target of a ranged attack if the attacking model is within 18" Able to lead: Imperium Battleline Infantry Combos of note: tbc Non-Leader Datasheets Inquisitor Karamazov Throne of Judgement (Aura) - While a friendly unit is within 6" of this model, add 1 to Battle-shock and Leadership tests taken for that unit. While an enemy unit is within 6" of this model, subtract 1 from Battle-shock and Leadership tests taken for that enemy unit. Dread Reputation - At the start of your Shooting phase, select one enemy unit within 12" of this model. That unit must take a Battle-shock test Edited December 5, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-5983198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 (edited) Sort By Squad Having gone through the Characters one by one, this next section is the reverse whereby the units are displayed with a list of each Character that can join them. Following the release of Codex: Space Marines, a number of Datasheets were moved around/edited from the Index. The following can be seen in the Legends: Adeptus Astartes downloads: Astartes Servitors can be added to a unit that contains a Techmarine during the Declare Battle Formations step If a Leader can be attached to an Assault Intercessor Squad, it can be attached to an Assault Squad If a Leader can be attached to an Assault Intercessor Squad with Jump Packs, it can be attached to an Assault Squad with Jump Packs If a Leader can be attached to an Assault Intercessor Squad, it can be attached to a Vanguard Veterans Squad If a Leader can be attached to a Bike Squad, it can be attached to Company Veterans on Bikes If a Leader can be attached to Company Heroes, then it can be attached to a Command Squad If a Leader can be attached to an Outrider Squad, it can be attached to a Bike Squad If a Leader can be attached to a Terminator Squad, it can be attached to a Relic Terminator Squad Squad List In alphabetical order. Aggressor Squad Apothecary Biologis Captain in Gravis Armour Assault Intercessor Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Captain Captain Tycho Chaplain Chief Librarian Mephiston Gabriel Seth Inquisitor Inquisitor Corteaz Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor in Terminator Armour Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus Primaris Company Champion Sanguinary Priest Techmarine Assault Intercessor Squad with Jump Packs Captain with Jump Pack Chaplain with Jump Pack Commander Dante Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack Assault Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Captain Captain Tycho Chaplain Chief Librarian Mephiston Gabriel Seth Imperial Space Marine Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Primaris Company Champion Sanguinary Priest Techmarine Assault Squad with Jump Packs Captain with Jump Pack Chaplain with Jump Pack Commander Dante Librarian with Jump Pack Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack Astartes Servitors (Techmarine) Bike Squad Ancient on Bike Apothecary on Bike Captain on Bike Chaplain on Bike Company Champion on Bike Librarian on Bike Sanguinary Priest on Bike Techmarine on Bike Bladeguard Veteran Squad Bladeguard Ancient Captain (if the model has a relic shield) Chaplain Judiciar Lieutenant Primaris Company Champion Command Squad Captain Captain Tycho Gabriel Seth Imperial Space Marine Lieutenant Company Heroes Captain Captain Tycho Gabriel Seth Lieutenant Company Veterans on Bike Ancient on Bike Apothecary on Bike Captain on Bike Chaplain on Bike Company Champion on Bike Librarian on Bike Sanguinary Priest on Bike Techmarine on Bike Death Company Intercessors Chaplain Death Company Marines Chaplain Tycho The Lost Death Company with Jump Packs Astorath Chaplain with Jump Pack Lemartes Desolation Squad Ancient Apothecary Librarian Techmarine Devastator Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Librarian Sanguinary Priest Techmarine Eliminator Squad Captain in Phobos Armour Librarian in Phobos Armour Eradicator Squad Apothecary Biologis Captain in Gravis Armour Heavy Intercessor Squad Apothecary Biologis Captain in Gravis Armour Inquisitor Inquisitor Corteaz Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor in Terminator Armour Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus Hellblaster Squad Ancient Apothecary Captain (if the model has a plasma pistol) Chaplain Librarian Lieutenant Incursor Squad Captain in Phobos Armour Librarian in Phobos Armour Lieutenant in Phobos Armour Infernus Squad Ancient Apothecary Captain Chaplain Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Primaris Company Champion Infiltrator Squad Captain in Phobos Armour Librarian in Phobos Armour Lieutenant in Phobos Armour Intercessor Squad Ancient Apothecary Captain Chaplain Chief Librarian Mephiston Inquisitor Inquisitor Corteaz Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor in Terminator Armour Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus Primaris Company Champion Techmarine Outrider Squad Ancient on Bike Apothecary on Bike Captain on Bike Chaplain on Bike Company Champion on Bike Librarian on Bike Sanguinary Priest on Bike Techmarine on Bike Reiver Squad Captain in Phobos Armour Librarian in Phobos Armour Lieutenant in Phobos Armour Lieutenant in Reiver Armour Relic Terminator Squad Ancient in Terminator Armour Captain in Terminator Armour Chaplain in Terminator Armour Librarian in Terminator Armour Sanguinary Guard Captain with Jump Pack Commander Dante Scout Squad Captain in Phobos Armour Sternguard Veteran Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Captain Captain Tycho Chaplain Chief Librarian Mephiston Gabriel Seth Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Primaris Company Champion Sanguinary Priest Tactical Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Captain Captain Tycho Chaplain Gabriel Seth Imperial Space Marine Inquisitor Inquisitor Corteaz Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Greyfax Inquisitor in Terminator Armour Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Lord Inquisitor Kyria Draxus Sanguinary Priest Techmarine Terminator Assault Squad Ancient in Terminator Armour Captain in Terminator Armour Chaplain in Terminator Armour Librarian in Terminator Armour Terminator Squad Ancient in Terminator Armour Captain in Terminator Armour Chaplain in Terminator Armour Librarian in Terminator Armour Vanguard Veteran Squad Ancient Apothecary Brother Corbulo Captain Captain Tycho Chaplain Chief Librarian Mephiston Gabriel Seth Imperial Space Marine Judiciar Librarian Lieutenant Primaris Company Champion Sanguinary Priest Techmarine Vanguard Veteran Squad with Jump Packs Captain with Jump Pack Chaplain with Jump Pack Commander Dante Librarian with Jump Pack Sanguinary Priest with Jump Pack Edited December 18, 2023 by Jolemai Updated! 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Paladin777 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 A jump sanguinary priest makes a full squad of VVets with shields remarkably tanky and hit much harder than they would normally. Jolemai and Karhedron 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-6007667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 And the Priest can join the unit in addition to a Captain or Dante which allows you to start stacking up some very useful buffs. Paladin777 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-6007754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 (edited) Agreed. I like putting in a captain with the honor vehement. Six Attacks at strength 10 and AP -3 on the charge (7 at strength 11 while in assault doctrine) is pretty brutal! Pop honor the chapter and you've got a nice little multi purpose blender unit with a bazilllion attacks at S6, AP-3 (in assault doctrine) with +1 to wound! Edited December 6, 2023 by Paladin777 Spyros, Karhedron and DemonGSides 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-6007762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khorneeq Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 With recent changes to index cards Sanguinary Priest and Cotbulo can join more squads than before (for example: Sternguard Veterans and Assult Intercessor Squads) Jolemai 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-6009915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 Will update this week Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379309-veritas-vitae-leaders/#findComment-6009920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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