The CARNIFEX Datasheet is your essential guide to understanding and deploying these monstrous Tyranid bio-constructs on the tabletop. It contains all the vital statistics, abilities, and wargear options you need to effectively utilize Carnifexes in your Warhammer 40,000 games. Mastering the CARNIFEX Datasheet is key to maximizing their destructive potential.
Understanding the CARNIFEX Datasheet
A CARNIFEX Datasheet is essentially a stat block for a specific unit in the Warhammer 40,000 game. It provides a concise summary of the unit’s capabilities, defining how it performs in combat and interacts with the rules of the game. Each stat on the sheet dictates a core aspect of the unit, for instance, Movement (M) indicates how far the Carnifex can move in inches during the movement phase, while Weapon Skill (WS) reflects its accuracy in melee combat. Understanding these stats is critical for strategic decision-making during gameplay. The CARNIFEX Datasheet includes:
- Movement (M): Unit’s speed across the battlefield.
- Weapon Skill (WS): Accuracy in close combat.
- Ballistic Skill (BS): Accuracy when shooting.
- Strength (S): Measure of raw physical power.
- Toughness (T): Resistance to damage.
- Wounds (W): Amount of damage the unit can sustain.
- Attacks (A): Number of attacks in melee.
- Leadership (Ld): Resistance to morale failure.
- Save (Sv): Armor protection against attacks.
Furthermore, a CARNIFEX Datasheet outlines any special abilities the unit possesses, such as “Bio-plasma,” which may allow it to unleash devastating ranged attacks, or “Frenzied Metabolism”, granting enhanced speed or regeneration. It also details available wargear options. Carnifexes can be equipped with various biomorphs, like crushing claws, monstrous scything talons, or ranged bio-weapons like heavy venom cannons. The datasheet will list the profiles for these weapons, including their range, strength, armor penetration (AP), and damage output.
| Weapon | Range | Strength | AP | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Venom Cannon | 36" | 10 | -2 | D6 |
| Crushing Claws | Melee | User x2 | -3 | 3 |
Finally, a crucial component of the CARNIFEX Datasheet are its special rules. These rules can drastically change how the unit interacts with the game. For example, a rule might allow the Carnifex to ignore certain types of terrain, re-roll failed charge rolls, or inflict additional damage on specific enemy units. Understanding these special rules and integrating them into your tactical planning is what separates a novice Tyranid commander from a master strategist.
To fully grasp the potential of the Carnifex, delve into the official Warhammer 40,000 Tyranids Codex. There, you’ll find the complete and authoritative CARNIFEX Datasheet, along with extensive background information and strategic insights to help you dominate the battlefield.