Codex: Necrons (8th Edition) - Warhammer 40k (2024)

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Codex: Necrons

ReleasedMarch 2018
Pages120
PrecededbyCodex: Necrons (7th Edition)
FollowedbyCodex: Necrons (9th Edition)

Contents

  • 1 Description
  • 2 Contents
    • 2.1 Rules
  • 3 Sources

Description

For sixty million years the Necrons have slumbered, their tomb worlds filled with dormant armies and inactive war machines. Now they are awakening as if from half-remembered nightmares, and the galaxy shudders at their return. From vast crypt-fortresses, burnished legions emerge into the dying light of the 41st Millennium, a steel sea rippling beneath the crackling energy discharge of esoteric battle engines. Swarming metal Scarabs, talon-limbed horrors and spectral assassins accompany them, their alien minds focused on a single purpose – to reclaim the stars.

Contents

Codex: Necrons contains a wealth of background and rules – the definitive book for Necrons collectors. Within this 120-page hardback, you’ll find:

  • In the Beginning: the origin of the Necrons, from the Necrontyr race of flesh and blood that existed billions of years ago, their bitter civil war, the pact with the C’tan which doomed them to immortality and the order which set them to their Great Sleep
  • The Great Awakening: the manner in which the tomb worlds are awakening into the 41st Millennium – some early, some late, others not at all – and the Necrons’ first, violent actions upon rousing
  • The Necron Dynasties: descriptions of the complex, rigid hierarchies of the Necrons, with details and icons of the following 8 dynasties: Sautekh, Charnovokh, Nephrekh, Thokt, Mephrit, Novokh, Ogdobekh, and Nihilakh
  • A galactic map featuring both active and (currently) dormant tomb worlds, crown worlds and dynastic territories
  • Domains of the Phaerons: organisation of the tomb worlds, and the manner in which the Necrons wage war
  • Dynastic Markings: illustrated examples of how Necrons use markings on their soldiers, including hieroglyphs used on war machines. Includes colour schemes and background for the following 9 dynasties: Sautekh, Mephrit, Nephrekh, Nihilakh, Novokh, Thokt, Charnovokh, Nekthyst, and Ogbobekh
  • A New Epoch Begins: a timeline of significant events and battles in Necron history during the 41st Millennium
  • Background on each unit available to a Necrons army
  • A showcase of beautifully painted Citadel miniatures, with example armies featuring everything from individual images of models to battle scenes on terrain.

Rules

Everything you need to get a Necrons army primed for games of Warhammer 40,000 is in here:

  • 36 datasheets providing rules for using every Necrons unit in your games of Warhammer 40,000
  • Army abilities that reflect Necrons’ methods of war on the tabletop.
  • Armoury of the Ancients: profiles for all weapons and wargear of the Necrons, ranged and close-combat
  • Points values for all miniatures, weapons and wargear for use in Matched Play games
  • Code of War: Rules for Battle-forged armies, including:
  • 5 Dynastic Codes: special rules for each of the following dynasties: Sautekh, Mephrit, Novokh, Nihilakh, and Nephrekh
  • 27 unique Stratagems, including 5 specific to the following dynasties: Sautekh, Mephrit, Novokh, Nihilakh, and Nephrekh
  • Powers of the C’tan: a choice of 6 powers that can be used for each C’tan Shard unit in your army, generated before battle
  • Artefacts of the Aeons: 13 weapons and artefacts available only to Necrons
  • 6 unique Warlord Traits for the Necrons, with 5 additional Warlord Traits, one specific to each of the following dynasties: Sautekh, Mephrit, Novokh, Nihilakh, and Nephrekh
  • 6 Tactical Objectives unique to the Necrons.

Sources

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CampaignsVigilus DefiantVigilus AblazeShadowspearPsychic Awakening (Phoenix RisingFaith and FuryBlood of BaalRitual of the DamnedThe Greater GoodSaga of the BeastEngine WarWar of the SpiderPariah)
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FAQs

What is the Necron Codex? ›

An essential tome for the undying Necron legions. 136 pages of extensive rules, inspiring artwork, and deathless lore. Includes Crusade and Combat Patrol rules, 47 datasheets, five Detachments, and more.

Are Necrons good in Warhammer 40k? ›

The Imperium of Man struggled for years to capture Necron remains for study – those shells too damaged to return would simply phase out from existence, returning to their tomb for repair. In games of Warhammer 40,000, Necrons live up to their reputation as undying conquerors.

When was 8th edition of Warhammer 40k? ›

8th Edition was released June 2017.

Can you play as the Necrons in Warhammer 40k? ›

You'll be able to select whether you'd like to play as the Adeptus Mechanicus or the Necrons when you begin Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II. Both campaigns will tell the same story—but from a different point of view.

Do you need a codex for 40K? ›

Pick up the hefty Warhammer 40K Core Book and your army's codex later, if you feel you really want to and/or can afford them. But they're by no means essential - not in the current edition of the game, which is deliberately designed to lower these barriers to entry.

What is the original codex? ›

codex, manuscript book, especially of Scripture, early literature, or ancient mythological or historical annals. The earliest type of manuscript in the form of a modern book (i.e., a collection of written pages stitched together along one side), the codex replaced the earlier rolls of papyrus and wax tablets.

What is in a Warhammer codex? ›

Codex (plural "codices", but "codexes" is also occasionally used) is the name of a source book for Warhammer 40,000 armies and factions containing background information, pictures, and rules.

What is a codex supplement? ›

Basically the supplements feature units and rules unique to each Space Marine chapter, enhancing the core Space Marine book. The only Space Marines who won't get a supplement and will have a standard codex is the Grey Knights, as it's believed they probably won't get Primaris Marines.

Who is the most powerful Necron in Warhammer 40k? ›

A Necron Overlord is one of the greatest and most powerful leaders of the Necron species, and the ruler of many Tomb Worlds. More powerful than even a Necron Lord, at a Necron Overlord's command are uncountable legions of Necron Warriors, terrifying war machines, and a vast array of devastating weaponry.

Can Necrons enter the webway? ›

Since the ancient race known as the Necrons have awakened from their aeons-long Great Sleep, the C'tan known as Nyadra'zatha, the Burning One, who has long desired to carry his eldritch fires into the Webway and beyond, has finally enabled the Necrons to gain access to the Webway, showing the Necrons how to breach its ...

Can Necrons be destroyed Warhammer 40k? ›

Necrons are known to be “deathless” and immortal but when I look at some of the dynasties, there are a lot of dead phaerons and overlords that are permanently dead. I understand that when a necron falls in combat and has sustained heavy injury he phases out back to the tomb world to be repaired.

What is the purpose of the Necron? ›

All Necrons, from the lowliest of warriors to the most regal of lords, are driven by one ultimate goal, to restore their ancient ruling dynasties to glory and to bring the galaxy under their rule once more, as it was in ancient days.

What is the most complete codex? ›

The earliest, most complete copy of the Hebrew Bible is actually a book known as Codex Sassoon, named for its most prominent modern owner: David Solomon Sassoon (1880–1942), a passionate collector of Judaica and Hebraic manuscripts.

What is the most powerful Necron ship? ›

Cairn Class Tomb Ships are the largest and most powerful class of Necron warships.

What is the use of Codex Umbra? ›

The Codex Umbra is a character-exclusive item that Maxwell starts the game with. When used, it sacrifices 15 health and 55 of maximum sanity to spawn a Shadow Puppet clone of Maxwell. It has infinite durability and requires 2 Nightmare Fuel to be used.

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