Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Tartarus campaign route and mission preparation
Follow the Blood Ravens campaign while keeping skirmish and mission rules separate.
Edition covered
The original 2004 Dawn of War campaign and four-faction skirmish. The current cover is branded Classic Anniversary Edition; gallery pictures show the original game. Winter Assault, Dark Crusade, Soulstorm and the later Definitive Edition have separate content and balance.
Use Planetfall to learn the campaign
The opening mission introduces Gabriel Angelos and the Blood Ravens on Tartarus. Follow the marked objectives and available production rather than expecting the full skirmish technology tree immediately.
| Mission | Campaign position | Preparation focus |
|---|---|---|
| Planetfall | Opening | Learn movement, squads and initial objectives |
| Under Siege | Early campaign | Defensive positions and reinforcement |
| The Chapel | Later campaign | Objective-led fighting and support |
| Old Friend | Late campaign | Preserve a capable combined force |
| All Out War | Final mission | Complete the final objectives with a sustained army |
Build around the mission problem
Some missions emphasize defense, others movement or attacking a prepared position. A saved army composition from a previous mission may not be available, so read the new briefing and starting force.
| Check | Specific action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Squad strength | Reinforce useful squads | Avoid triggering a new fight while depleted |
| Weapon mix | Add anti-vehicle fire when needed | Heavy infantry weapons do not solve all armor |
| Builders | Keep Servitors safe | Repairs and production sustain the assault |
| Captured points | Secure Listening Posts | Funds replacement and upgrades |
| Objective panel | Read the next required target | Prevents fighting an irrelevant corner of the map |
Prepare before triggering an objective
Capturing a marked area or destroying a target may advance the script and bring a new threat. Refill key squads and position support before crossing the trigger when the mission allows it.
Expect the story to change the opposition
The campaign begins with Ork pressure and increasingly reveals Eldar and Chaos involvement. The character directory gives context without treating every encountered force as a playable campaign selection.
The campaign begins with Ork pressure and increasingly reveals Eldar and Chaos involvement. The character directory gives context without treating every encountered force as a playable campaign selection.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |