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Kapricus Defenders

Leagues of Votann
651 model
1302 models
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Kapricus Defenders datasheet for Warhammer 40,000 11th edition — stats, weapons, abilities and points current to the 2026-06-17 Munitorum Field Manual / Balance Dataslate.

M 12"
T 7
SV 4+ -INV
W 7
LD 7+
OC 2
⌀ 105 x 70mm

Every model is equipped with: magna-rail cannon; twin magna-coil autocannon; armoured hull.

RANGED WEAPONSRANGEABSSAPD
HYLas rotary cannon [Sustained hits 1] 24"64+6-12
Magna-rail cannon [Devastating wounds, Heavy] 24"14+14-4D3+3
Twin magna-coil autocannon [Twin-linked] 24"34+7-12
MELEE WEAPONSRANGEAWSSAPD
Armoured hull Melee34+601
ABILITIES

CORE Deadly Demise 1, Scouts 9"

FACTION Prioritised Efficiency

Opportunistic Manoeuvre: During your Shooting phase, after this unit shoots, it may make a Normal move of up to D6". If it does, it is not eligible to declare a charge for the rest of the turn.
Smoke Launcher: The bearer has the SMOKE keyword.
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UNIT COMPOSITION
  • 1-2 Kapricus Defenders
WARGEAR OPTIONS
  • Any number of models in this unit can each have their magna-rail cannon replaced with 1 HYLas rotary cannon.
  • Any number of models can each be equipped with 1 smoke launcher.
LOADOUT CHOICES
  • Wargear: Armoured hull, Smoke launcher, Twin magna-coil autocannon
  • Weapon pick 1: Magna-rail cannon , HYLas rotary cannon
Stratagems you can use on this unit (28)
COMMAND RE-ROLL 1CP · Any phase
COUNTER-OFFENSIVE 2CP · Fight phase
INSANE BRAVERY 1CP · Command phase
TANK SHOCK 1CP · Charge phase
RAPID INGRESS 1CP · Movement phase
FIRE OVERWATCH 1CP · Movement or Charge phase
COMMAND RE-ROLL 1CP · Any phase
COUNTER-OFFENSIVE 2CP · Fight phase
INSANE BRAVERY 1CP · Command phase
EXPLOSIVE CLEARANCE 1CP · Shooting phase
SURE OF PURPOSE 1CP · Hearthband · Fight phase
SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP 2CP · Hearthband · Fight phase
MATERIALISATION MATRICES 1CP · Hearthband · Movement phase
VOID HARDENED 1CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Shooting or Fight phase
HONOUR OF THE HOLD 1CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Fight phase
ORDERED RETREAT 1CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Movement phase
ANCESTRAL SENTENCE 1CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Shooting phase
HUNTR’S MARK 1CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Shooting phase
REACTIVE REPRISAL 2CP · Needgaârd Oathband · Shooting phase
FRONTIER MOMENTUM 1CP · Persecution Prospect · Movement phase
EXPOSED FLAWS 1CP · Persecution Prospect · Shooting phase
RANGER TACTICS 1CP · Persecution Prospect · Shooting phase
UNSTOPPABLE FORCE 1CP · Dêlve Assault Shift · Fight phase
ILLUMINATED PRIORITY 1CP · Brandfast Oathband · Shooting phase
INEXORABLE EFFICIENCY 1CP · Brandfast Oathband · Shooting phase
OPPORTUNISTIC ESCALATION 1CP · Brandfast Oathband · Shooting phase
GRAND ARTIFICE 1CP · Mercenary Oathband · Movement phase
MOBILE EXPLOITATION 1CP · Mercenary Oathband · Fight phase

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