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Learn about the Army Level system in Dawn of War 2: Retribution. Understand how to earn points, what unlocks, and how it differs from previous titles. Get your units looking sharp!

Alright, let's talk about the multiplayer progression in _Dawn of War II: Retribution_. It's called the Army Level system, and it's basically how you show off your dedication to the game. Think of it like XP in other games, but purely for bragging rights and some cool cosmetic changes. It's not tied to your actual skill rating like Elo, so don't worry about losing matches tanking your level – it only ever goes up! ### The Basics Each race has 60 Army Levels to achieve. At first, you'll only need 1,000 points to go up a level, but as you get higher, that requirement increases, capping at 10,000 points per level for the highest ranks. Winning a match can net you up to 1,000 points, while losing still gives you some. To hit the max Level 60 for just one race, you're looking at needing around 260,000 points. That's a lot of games! ### What Do You Get? Mostly, it's about looking good on the battlefield. Most levels don't do anything gameplay-wise, but some key milestones unlock new armor or weapon appearances for your units. For instance, hitting Level 3 with the Space Marines unlocks the Scout Rare Armor, making your Scout Squads look extra sharp. Keep an eye out for these cosmetic upgrades as you climb the ranks, like the Scout Epic Armor at Level 29. While these don't give you a direct combat advantage, seeing your opponent's troops decked out in epic gear might just psych them out a bit! ### Changes from _Chaos Rising_ _Retribution_ made a few tweaks: * The system is now called Army Level instead of Rank. * The point requirements to reach each level have been cut in half. * Individual levels don't have fancy titles anymore. * You can now earn points from public custom matches as long as they have human players. ### Army Level Tables Here's a peek at what you can unlock for the Space Marines: | Space Marines | | |---|---| | Level | Points | Unlocks | | 1 | 0 | - | | 2 | 1,000 | - | | 3 | 1,000 | Scout Squad: Rare Armor • Tactical Marine Squad: Immovable (armor variant) | | 4 | 1,000 | Scout Sergeant: Rare Armor • Tactical Marine Squad: Crimson Immortality (armor variant) | | 5 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Mantle of Kronus (armor variant) | | 6 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Merciless Truth (armor variant) | | 7 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Raven Mantle (armor variant) • Devastator Marine Squad: Armor of the Crusader (armor variant) | | 8 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Armor of Purity (armor variant) • Assault Squad: Blood of Martyrs (armor variant) | | 9 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Improved Power Armor (armor variant) | | 10 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Armor of the Crusader (armor variant) • Tactical Sergeant & Assault Sergeant: Armor of Victory (armor variant) | | 11 | 1,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Blood of Martyrs (armor variant) | | 12 | 2,000 | Force Commander: Rare Chainsword • Apothecary: Armature of Zeal (armor variant), Rare Master-Crafted Bolter, Rare Chainsword, Epic Sanguine Chainsword, Rare Anointed Power Axe • Tactical Marine Squad: Mail of Zeal (armor variant) | | 13 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Rare Armor | | 14 | 2,000 | Techmarine: Armor of the Crusader (armor variant), Rare Bolter, Rare Plasma Gun • Tactical Marine Squad: Unwavering Fury (armor variant) | | 15 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Despair of Heretics (armor variant) | | 16 | 2,000 | Force Commander: Epic Power Armor (Mail of Immortals variant), Rare Power Fist, Rare Power Sword, Rare Bolt Pistol, Rare Plasma Pistol, Rare Thunder Hammer • Apothecary: Rare Bolt Pistol, Rare Plasma Pistol • Tactical Marine Squad: Shielding of Righteousness (armor variant) | | 17 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Glory of Matiel (armor variant) | | 18 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Scales of the Salamander (armor variant) | | 19 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: Armor of Victory (armor variant) • Devastator Marine Squad: Rare Armor, Rare Bolter, Rare Heavy Bolter | | 20 | 2,000 | Scout Squad & Scout Sergeant: Unerring Retribution (armor variant), Rare Bolter, Rare Shotgun, Rare Sniper Rifle • Tactical Marine Squad: Gift of Mars (armor variant) | | 21 | 2,000 | Tactical Marine Squad: