10 Tips for Beginners in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader It's a big game. And new players will have a lot to learn when they take on the role of Lord Captain. It has all the complexity you'd expect from a CRPG and is filled with the famously deep lore of the Warhammer 40k galaxy.

From exploring hidden places in the Koronus Expanse to battling the enemies of humanity. These tips will prepare you to face the horrors hidden in the void. There are no spoilers here. So please read this before starting a new game. You'll be glad you did.

Updated November 3, 2024 by Matt Arnold.: With the release of Void Shadows, it's a great time to return to the Koronus Expanse, whether it's your first time exploring this sector of the galaxy. Or are you back to challenging yourself in hardcore Grim Darkness mode? We've added a few tips to help you stay in the void with smooth sailing down the tides of the Warp.

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Group your party as you explore.

“How does the emperor protect? We must do that.”

While moving around outside of combat Only the characters highlighted at the top of the screen will respond to commands If only one character is highlighted You risk walking into a confrontation. with the remaining followers far away

At the start of each journey Select your entire team before going anywhere.– Moving in this direction will cause the subordinates to live together.

If you click on an interactive object while grouping, such as a container or switch, The closest character will move to investigate If the object requires a skill test The character that is best suited for the job will automatically move to attempt

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Check the map to find anything you missed.

“A questioning mind is a healthy mind.”

Almost every place you'll go has all sorts of merchandise that needs to be recovered. Abandoned equipment Clues for your current mission and valuable cargo that you can bring back onto your ship for profit are just some of the things you'll find. However, you'll need Press Tab next. to emphasize those things Therefore, it is easy to miss items that might not be clearly visible.

Good luck with the map. Display every container that comes into your line of sight.Even if you never highlight or move your cursor over it. Chey map Before leaving any place It's almost always worth going back and collecting everything.

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Use all your AP each turn.

“Sin grows from laziness.”

A character gains four AP (Action Points) every turn in combat. In most situations The character can attack only once. So they usually have some AP left.

There is no reason to leave AP unspent so Look for reasons to use non-damaging abilities.Especially buffs or debuffs. Even a small advantage is better than no advantage at all!

Only end your turn when there is nothing left to do.

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Pay attention to the veil

“A fool is one who does not fear anything. But you claim to know everything.”

Whenever a character – friend or enemy – uses their psychic abilities. Veil decay measuring device The left side of the HUD will increase, the higher it will be. The more likely it is that psychic energy will be activated, the greater the chance. Dangers of WarpResulting in unexpected consequences. (usually dangerous)

Warp danger can occur even if the Veil Meter is at zero – harnessing the power of the Immaterium is never without risk!

The benefits of using psyker powers often outweigh the risks. But if you're not careful You can do it. Accidentally summoned a ghost…or worse If you begin to see frightening apparitions That means the curtain is entering a critical state – Avoid using your psychic abilities any longer. until it cools down

In some areas, the Veil is naturally weak – it may be best to leave your psyker character on a ship to complete missions in such locations.

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Use a grenade

“Cowards die of shame.”

Your followers will be outnumbered in almost every battle throughout the game, so grenades – especially your basic Frag Grenades – are the perfect way to negotiate the odds.

Bomb is not only good. Eliminate clusters of enemies.But it's also a great way to do it. Avoid short-term vision limitations.– If you can't shoot the enemy or get close to melee. Throwing a grenade usually works well.

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Deliver loot that is not an exception to merchandise.

“Walk softly and carry the big guns.”

You will find many gifts in this game. One of the great things about being a Rogue Trader is that you can. Take whatever you find.But the downside is that your inventory will quickly become clogged with junk laspitals and other debris. If you're not careful

A good way to avoid this is Send any device That's not immediately special. Head over to the product as soon as you find it. Not only does this keep your inventory nice and organized. But it also makes your inventory beautiful. Tag future copies of the item. to pack for delivery automatically as well

You still have the option of picking up or packing the items yourself when you find them.

Having this habit from the start of the game means you will too. More goods to trade with merchantsEven during the prologue. Having access to higher reputation equipment will make the early missions much easier.

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Master your companions.

“Knowledge is power. Be careful.”

Even though your team levels up quite often in Rogue Trader, each time it progresses. It only comes with one or two upgrades at a time. This makes it impossible to have truly great characters. Instead, Focus on what each party member is good at.

pay attention to which is the fighting ability stats of the characters who care.and try to maximize those characteristics. When you have the opportunity to learn new skills Choose the one that fits your character's best stats and skills.– When you log out of Rykad, you will have enough specialized expertise for your group of followers. To be able to cope with any challenge Whatever you face is easy.

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Use both weapon slots.

“Cannon never gets bored.”

Most characters have slots for Two sets of weaponsEach can hold a single two-handed weapon, such as a bolter or psyker staff. or a small weapon in each hand These are generally melee weapons and pistols. You can Switch between these weapon sets as desired. In battle, double each character's options. In most cases The best way is to have each character One set of equipment for close-quarters combat.and Another one for long range combat. If you think of a risky strategy You can do it too. Equip the multi-disciplined psyker with two different staffs.This gives them access to most or all of their terrifying powers.

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A little friendly fire is OK.

“Success is measured by blood. You or the enemy?”

You don't have to worry about changes in Rogue Trader, so you can take more risks than in other games. Characters are fully healed at the end of each battle.Even if they take a lot of damage or fall unconscious. They must receive a debuff that weakens their body. until they were able to get them back onto the ship.

This will tell you when the chips are down. You can deal minor damage to your allies. If it means dealing massive damage to your enemies. Chain fire attacks and area attacks can cause friendly characters to be cut off. But if you're smart You can use this to win battles without long-term repercussions.

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Always take Argenta and Abelard with you.

“They will be my best warriors. The one who gave himself to me.”

Unless you're picky about role-playing. You will quickly gather a large number of friends ready to follow you into battle. Since you can only bring six characters on a mission, including the Lord Captain, you'll have to leave some behind. Who you bring is up to you. But in almost all cases Battle-Sister Argenta and Senechal Abelard It should be on your team.

So was Abelard. One of the only melee characters. Ready to use from the start And even though your Lord Captain is a melee fighter, You still need another strong swordsman on your team, but even with Heinrix joining it's hard to argue with the sheer power that Abelard brings to the table.

Meanwhile, Argenta is on top. one woman army Able to destroy groups of enemies on her own with a shotgun or flamethrower… Or both! Not only was she able to rack up an astounding amount of kills; But her prayers also make killing much easier. Create momentum– This benefits the entire team by letting you unleash Heroic Acts.