The NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet is your key to commanding these undying leaders on the battlefield in Warhammer 40,000. It presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of an Overlord’s capabilities, from their raw stats to their potent wargear options and special abilities. Understanding this Datasheet is crucial for effectively deploying and utilizing these powerful figures to crush your foes and restore the Necron dynasties to their former glory.
Deciphering the NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet
The NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet is effectively a stat block that outlines everything you need to know about a Necron Overlord for gameplay. It allows players to quickly assess the Overlord’s strengths and weaknesses, informing strategic decisions regarding deployment, targeting, and overall battlefield role. Every stat listed on the datasheet represents the Overlord in game. These stats are:
- Movement (M)
- Weapon Skill (WS)
- Ballistic Skill (BS)
- Strength (S)
- Toughness (T)
- Wounds (W)
- Attacks (A)
- Leadership (Ld)
- Save (Sv)
Beyond the core stats, the NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet lists the Overlord’s available wargear. This includes melee weapons, ranged weapons, and any special equipment they may carry. The weapons will have their own statlines explaining the range, strength, armor penetration, and damage they inflict. In addition to the listed wargear, some Overlords might have access to special abilities, often detailed separately on the Datasheet or in the relevant Codex. These abilities can range from aura effects that buff nearby Necron units to powerful psychic powers or strategic ploys that can turn the tide of battle. An example of these auras include Command Protocols:
Finally, the datasheet also includes keywords, these are used to determine what army rules apply to them, and what stratagems can be used on them. Different armies will benefit more based on the types of datasheets they bring. When building the army, you have to take a look at the datasheet to see how you can benefit them. The NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet also has the points, which is used in matched play to balance army creation.
Ready to master the Necron Overlord on the battlefield? Consult your Warhammer 40,000 Codex for the complete NECRON OVERLORD Datasheet and unleash the might of the Necron dynasties!