Learn effective Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Necron army building and combat tactics, including unit strengths and weaknesses.
Walkthrough
- 1Create an army that is effective, efficient, and deadly against the specific race you are fighting.
- 2For Necrons, their speed is a limitation, but their cost can be managed by using free Necron Warriors to build Plasma Generators early.
- 3Build an army based on Necron Warriors, supported by Immortals, Pariahs, and Destroyer variants for effective ranged and melee combat.
- 4Leverage Necron toughness (health, armor, and the chance to resurrect) to withstand attacks and allow time to change tactics.
- 5If facing a specialized enemy like a Tau army with many guns, use Necron toughness to allow time for your troops to engage in melee.
- 6For a Necron rush strategy, be quicker than with other races as Necrons take longer to reach the enemy base.
- 7A rush force can consist of three squads of Necron Warriors, plus an optional Honour Guard, to take out an enemy base.
- 8When fighting an enemy with two bases, continue training troops after the first rush force has departed to support if bases are hard to find or resistance is higher than expected.
Tips
- Necron Warriors are free to create, allowing you to focus resources on Plasma Generators.
- The Resurrection Orb, an upgrade for the Lord, allows the resurrection of all dead Necrons in the Lord's vicinity.
- Necron units' inherent toughness provides more time to react to unexpected enemy tactics.
- Ensure your rush force is swift, as Necron units have a slower travel time to the enemy base compared to other races.
- Always have follow-up troops ready when attempting a rush, especially against multiple bases or strong defenses.
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