Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War / Factions & units
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War original factions and core unit roles
Compare four different armies without importing later expansion factions.
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.
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Original faction comparison
Characteristic approach: Adaptable squads and durable support
Space Marines
Core examples: Tactical Marines, Assault Marines, Dreadnought.
Selected role reference
Quick notes
- Start with the original four. Space Marines, Chaos, Orks and Eldar form the original skirmish roster.
- Use specialist units deliberately. Eldar emphasize specialist roles, while Space Marine squads can adapt with equipment.
- Protect expensive late units. A powerful walker or elite squad still needs support against its counter.
- Keep the expansion boundary visible. Necrons and Tau arrive in Dark Crusade, while Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar arrive in Soulstorm.
Useful tip
Necrons and Tau arrive in Dark Crusade, while Sisters of Battle and Dark Eldar arrive in Soulstorm. Their units and economy systems are outside these original-game tables.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Publisher manual | shared.fastly.steamstatic.com |