Tactics

Master combat in Dawn of War II! Learn how to effectively use cover, grenades, suppression, and strategic assets to crush your enemies. Your guide to victory!

Alright, let's talk tactics for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Most of the time, you'll be relying on good old cover and a lot of firepower to get the job done. But there are a few key things to keep in mind for pretty much any fight you get into.

Grenades are your best friend for getting enemies out of their nice, safe cover. Seriously, no matter what's going on, if you can blow up their cover, they're pretty much toast. Your best bet is to give these to Tarkus. His defensive skills make him great for taking the lead and clearing out entrenched enemies. And hey, whatever you do, don't buy his ability that turns grenades into an energy-based attack – it'll just limit how many you can throw.

Then there's Suppression. If you've got Avitus with his heavy bolter, or Cyrus with a machine gun, they can lay down suppressing fire. This is huge because it slows down the enemy's movement, their shooting speed, and just generally makes them less effective. Enemies that are suppressed are super easy for your melee guys, like Thaddeus, to take down. Keep an eye out though, because later on, you'll run into enemies who can suppress *you* with heavy weapons. That's where Tarkus comes in again – he's got an ability that breaks suppression, so you'll want him leading the charge when that happens.

Finally, let's touch on Strategic Assets. These are important for controlling the battlefield and gaining an edge. Make sure you're aware of what's available and how to use them to your advantage.