Warhammer 40K: Brutalis Dreadnought – Rule Preview
The Brutalis Dreadnought is the Primaris Furioso. Get ready for this new Dreadnought to tear everything up in close combat!
With the Strike Force Agastus boxed set coming soon Games Workshop is introducing a pair of new Space Marine units. We’ve seen the models and the rules of the eXtreme Marines. Now we’re getting into the new alternate Primaris Redemptor Dreadnought, meet the Brutalis Dreadnought!
“The Brutalis Dreadnought is a purebred shock weapon designed for carnage. Like all Primaris Dreadnoughts, its high performance comes at the expense of the mortally wounded pilot within, whose damaged form is slowly burned out by the strain of operating such an awesome beast. “
Brutalis Dreadnought: Furioso Reborn
It was only a matter of time before Games Workshop swapped out the “gun” arm with another punchy option and that’s where the Brutalis Dreadnought comes in. How long until they go the other route and give us twice the Dakka? Good question. But for now let’s all appreciate the pure punching power the Brutalis possesses. You’ve got a few options with this chassis so you’ll be able to kit it out for the role you want.
First up, we have a look at the new Brutalis Talons. If we use the basic stats of the Redemptor Dreadnought as the base line we can make some inferences about the damage output these can do. IF they use the same profile, then that Strength x2 is clocking in at 14 and this monster has at least 4 attacks. So that would mean a upper limit of damage of 4D3+12 if everything connected. Again, that’s just based on the stats of the Redemptor. There’s a chance the Brutalis might have more close combat swings than 4!
Regardless, that’s just the first Strike option. There’s also the Sweep for attacking more numerous opponents. Again, based on the Redemptor, that would be 8 hit rolls instead of just 4 at a strength of 7. That’s enough to put a lot of models in the dirt. And hey if the Brutalis ends up with even more attacks that just means that upper limit goes up, too.
If you really want to play Punch-Out then you could go with the double fist option. I would not want to be the armored target of those swings. But it’s not just a powerful punch that the Brutalis brings. It’s also got plenty of shots to put out.
With the fist options, you also get built-in twin bolt rifles. Pair those shots with the heavy bolter option along with the twin-linked Icarus ironrail heavy stubber and you’ve got a LOT of lead flying. Alternatively, there’s the double multi-melta option, ya know, in case you really needed to lean into that Anti-armor build. Between the fists/talons and the melta I think that the Brutalis is going to be one serious can opener!
If you need some more anti-infantry or anti-armor options the Brutalis Dreadnought has some answers. Your first crack at this kit will be in Strikeforce Agastus!
How long until we get a Death Company version? Inquiring Blood Angel players want to know!
