The Frequently Asked Questions about 40K Necrons.

[kore]

QUESTION:
Does the RO affect all models that die and all units within 6'' of the Lord?

ANSWER:
Yes, the RO affects all units (the entire squad) with at least one model within 6" of it.

QUESTION:
Does the RO give you an unlimited number of chances for every model or do you get one chance per model?

ANSWER:
The RO doesn't allow for extra WBB rolls, it eliminates some of the conditions that normally prevent WBB. A model failing its WBB roll does not get to roll for WBB in future turns and is actually removed from the table (and from play). The Monolith does allow for rerolls of WBB for all eligible models (including those made eligible by a RO) in a single squad teleported through its (the Monolith's) portal, restrictions do apply. Still, any failed WBB roll means the model is removed from play.

QUESTION:
If a squad is entirely wiped out, does the RO allow you to still roll for WBB even though all models are gone?

ANSWER:
No, WBB requires that there be a similar type model within 6" of the model rolling for WBB. However, the Tomb Spyder removes this restriction as long as there is a model of similar type somewhere (anywhere) in play on the board.

QUESTION:
Does the RO of a Lord that is reduced to 0 wounds still affect other "Necrons" within range?

ANSWER:
No, similar to any other Wargear the Lord may care, it doesn't work while the Lord is awaiting WBB. However, we know from the Codex that the RO is effective for the Lord carrying it if the Lord is reduced to 0 Wounds. RO coverage should always be assessed at the time of "death" for each model.

QUESTION:
Do low AP weapons (those that prevent an Armour Save) disqualify Necrons from taking WBB rolls?

ANSWER:
No, only S=2T (Instant Death) ranged weapons disqualify Necrons from taking WBB rolls. In CC, however, both S=2T and aSave ignoring weapons prevent WBB. But this can be overcome by the RO.

QUESTION:
Besides not meeting the criteria to roll WBB or having WBB disqualified, are there any circumstances that prevent WBB outright for a model?

ANSWER:
Yes. As described in the Codex and FAQ, Deep Striking off the board, Deep Striking into impassible terrain, Deep Striking within 1" of enemy models, and being caught by a sweeping advance completely prevent WBB rolls for those models. Not even the RO can do anything about those situations.

[dullspike]

QUESTION:
Whenever I happen to see scarab swarms in the Necrons Codex and/or the Games Workshop website, there are four scarabs to a base. However the scarab swarms statline suggests that there are only three. Is the the fouth scarab needed?

ANSWER:
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[kore]

when ever i look in the dex or anything there are four scarbs to a base but their stats would suggest that there are only three. is the fourth one needed?

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QUESTION:
Whenever I see a Scarab in Codex Necrons there are four stalks modeled on the base. The statline suggests there are only three stalks. Is the fourth stalk required?

ANSWER:
No. WYSIWYG would only require 3 stalks to a base. This is commonly done by Necron players. As a "Swarm" Scarabs can be imagined to have many metal beetles flying around and, therefore, modeling 4 or more is quite alright.
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Mods, feel free to eliminate this post and substitute the section between the lines for dullspike's post. He's brought up a good point.

[tukchen]

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No. WYSIWYG would only require 3 stalks to a base. This is commonly done by Necron players. As a "Swarm" Scarabs can be imagined to have many metal beetles flying around and, therefore, modeling 4 or more is quite alright.
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Question
Is it possible to model 2 stalks to one base or would this fail the WYSIWYG rule?

Answer
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[The_Necron]

Question
When deepstriking via VoD/Monolith, does difficult terrain effect the unit/monolith?

Answer
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[Seaborg106]

Question
When deepstriking via VoD/Monolith, does difficult terrain effect the unit/monolith?

Answer
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Because the 40K rules for Skimmers say that they regard no terrain as impassible and never have to take difficult terrain tests, the Monolith is able to Deep Strike to absolutely anywhere on the board, assuming the Deep Strike doesn't scatter off the board.

However, (and I've not personally experienced this), using Veil of Darkness to Deep Strike into difficult terrain should follow the normal auto-destroyed rules.

EDIT: Sorry, DIFFICULT terrain doesn't cause auto-destruction, IMPASSIBLE terrain does. Thanks to Gauss for pointing this out below.

Question
Is it possible to model 2 stalks to one base or would this fail the WYSIWYG rule?

Answer
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Modeling 2 stalks on one base (I assume to be able to make more Scarab Swarm units from the same number of supplied models) will probably fail WYSIWYG under many circumstances because the swarms are generally either considered to be 3 scarabs or a giant cloud of scarabs. Of course, this is always up to the people against whom you are playing--if they are cooperative, go for it!

[gauss_storm]

Because the 40K rules for Skimmers say that they regard no terrain as impassible and never have to take difficult terrain tests, the Monolith is able to Deep Strike to absolutely anywhere on the board, assuming the Deep Strike doesn't scatter off the board.

However, (and I've not personally experienced this), using Veil of Darkness to Deep Strike into difficult terrain should follow the normal auto-destroyed rules.



Modeling 2 stalks on one base (I assume to be able to make more Scarab Swarm units from the same number of supplied models) will probably fail WYSIWYG under many circumstances because the swarms are generally either considered to be 3 scarabs or a giant cloud of scarabs. Of course, this is always up to the people against whom you are playing--if they are cooperative, go for it!

That is incorrect actually, difficult terrain has no effect what soever on a unit deep striking into it. That mistake is commonly made since the unit was destroyed in the 3rd edition.

[25below]

Question:
If a unit of warriors with a lord with RO loses in CC and is run down in a sweeping advance, are they destroyed immediately? Or do they get a WBB roll due to the RO? What about members of the squad that fell during CC, but before the sweeping advance, do they still get a WBB roll if there is a like unit within 6" of them?

[gauss_storm]

Question:
If a unit of warriors with a lord with RO loses in CC and is run down in a sweeping advance, are they destroyed immediately? Or do they get a WBB roll due to the RO? What about members of the squad that fell during CC, but before the sweeping advance, do they still get a WBB roll if there is a like unit within 6" of them?

Basically the answer to both questions is no. Even downed units before the sweeping advance are destroyed and the res orb (nor does any piece of equipment in the game) protect against sweeping advance.

It's pretty lame, but it's the rules.

[Rivlo]

Question:

What size template does the Monolith use? Large or small blast?