Grey Knights Datasheets are your essential guide to understanding and utilizing the Emperor’s most dedicated daemon hunters on the tabletop. These datasheets provide all the critical information you need to field your Grey Knights in battle, from their combat abilities and psychic powers to their wargear options and strategic roles. Mastering the information within these datasheets is key to unleashing the full potential of your Grey Knights army.
Decoding the Essence of Grey Knights Datasheets
Grey Knights Datasheets serve as miniature profiles for each unit within the Grey Knights army. Think of them as the military records for your Space Marines, detailing their stats, special rules, and available weaponry. Each datasheet clearly outlines vital statistics such as Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, Strength, Toughness, Wounds, Attacks, Leadership, and Save. These stats directly influence how well a unit performs in combat, whether it’s shooting, melee, or resisting enemy attacks. Understanding these stats is paramount to deploying your Grey Knights effectively and maximizing their impact on the battlefield.
Beyond basic stats, Grey Knights Datasheets detail the special rules and abilities that make them unique. This is where the flavor of the Grey Knights really shines through. You’ll find information on their psychic abilities, allowing them to smite enemies with bolts of energy or protect themselves with impenetrable wards. You’ll also see rules that reflect their unwavering dedication to fighting daemons, granting them advantages against such foes. Datasheets also list the wargear options available to each unit, allowing you to customize their loadout to suit your strategic needs. For example, a Grey Knights squad might have the option to equip themselves with:
- Psycannons for heavy firepower
- Incinerators for clearing hordes of enemies
- Nemesis force weapons for devastating melee attacks
Finally, Grey Knights Datasheets indicate a unit’s keywords. Keywords are crucial for determining which Stratagems and other special abilities can be used on a unit. For instance, a unit with the “Psyker” keyword can benefit from Stratagems that enhance psychic powers, while a unit with the “Terminator” keyword can be teleported into battle using specific teleportation rules. Datasheets are presented in a standardized format and it commonly follows a style similar to below:
| Datasheet Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Unit Name | The name of the Grey Knights unit (e.g., Paladin Squad). |
| Stats | Numerical values for Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, etc. |
| Abilities | Special rules and psychic powers unique to the unit. |
| Wargear | List of weapons and equipment the unit can use. |
| Keywords | Terms that determine eligibility for Stratagems and other abilities. |
To truly master the Grey Knights, you need to become intimately familiar with their datasheets. They are your primary resource for understanding their capabilities and formulating effective strategies.
For a comprehensive and up-to-date collection of Grey Knights Datasheets, consult the official Warhammer 40,000 Codex: Grey Knights. It contains all the information you need to field a formidable force of daemon hunters on the tabletop.