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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II Guide

2009 · Squad tactics and real-time strategy

Digital cover

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II digital cover
Dawn of War II Anniversary Edition promotional artwork; the guide focuses on the original game.

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
Space Marines and Orks clash around a red armored walker.Campaign basicsSelect a balanced deployment and use relay points to keep squads fighting.
Space Marines exchange fire with enemies across an industrial courtyard.Cover & suppressionTurn firing arcs and terrain into an advantage.
Space Marines and Orks clash around a red armored walker.Campaign squadsCompare the roles and limitations of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II forces.
A heavy armored walker advances through explosions in a ruined street.Wargear & levelingChoose upgrades that fit weapons and squad jobs.
Projectile trails arc above a dark ruined battlefield.Multiplayer basicsUnderstand the original four factions and the difference between fighting and scoring.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Choose the mission loadoutCampaign squads bring their assigned wargear and abilities into each deployment.
Use cover and flanksHeavy weapons suppress a firing arc; attack from another angle.
Preserve squad leadersFall back and reinforce rather than losing a veteran team.

Campaign squads View guide →

Campaign squads reference
NameRoleAt a glance
Force CommanderCampaign leaderCustomizable commander whose equipment determines a melee or ranged role.
TarkusTactical MarinesFlexible infantry with Tactical Advance and equipment choices.
AvitusDevastator MarinesHeavy weapons support that rewards setup and clear firing arcs.
CyrusScout MarinesInfiltration and specialist attacks for careful reconnaissance.
ThaddeusAssault MarinesJump-pack squad that disrupts ranged positions.
Davian ThuleDreadnoughtLater campaign heavy support with vehicle-specific strengths and recovery needs.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Campaign basicsPrepare before deployment →

Pictures All pictures →

Space Marines and Orks clash around a red armored walker.
Space Marines and Orks clash around a red armored walker.
A heavy armored walker advances through explosions in a ruined street.
A heavy armored walker advances through explosions in a ruined street.
Space Marines exchange fire with enemies across an industrial courtyard.
Space Marines exchange fire with enemies across an industrial courtyard.
Projectile trails arc above a dark ruined battlefield.
Projectile trails arc above a dark ruined battlefield.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com