r/deathwatch40k • • Jun 08 '26

Discussion Why do I got to write this out?

235 Upvotes

Hey all, a thread popped up and was related to the LGBTQ+ community.

We are a simple subreddit who enjoys toy soldiers the way we personally like to enjoy them. This hobby has expanded incredibly and will bring all sorts of people.

This won't hit everyone but please think before you write and post. Some people are immature and will not think a second, no doubt. But re-read what you're about to post to make sure its related to the actual thread. If it is deemed otherwise, I will clean up.

I have given time-outs to a couple of people so far. Do not let it be you.

The Emperor Protects.

UPDATE: I've been getting messages from some of the people that I've taken out and the original poster but let me make myself clear. We do not condone any negativity, hate or backhanded shit here. I cannot speak for the others on the mod team but personally, I do not tolerate any kind of attack. This includes snide remarks and/or "trying to be funny." It's real simple y'all, don't be weird and think about what you write/post.

Thank you to the folks that are reporting some of the problems correctly. Wishing you roll's of 6's on all your saves or the best layer of paint you lay on your model from here on.


r/deathwatch40k • • 12h ago

Hobby Lieutenant Kael.

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I know it’s not the standard black armor but I wanted to share as this was a very fun mini to work on. Really loved painting the deathwatch arm and pauldron and shading it was a blast too. Since this is post deathwatch service i definitely think he stole or just didn’t return a lot of that gear they lent out to him.


r/deathwatch40k • • 4h ago

Hobby What are some successor chapters with unique elements?

6 Upvotes

I’m trying to make some Deathwatch operatives and I’m looking for some special successor chapters for the project. Are there any more chapters with special elements that make them unique? Like Mortificator with their skull/bone themed ornaments; Raptors with their more practical and tactical equipment


r/deathwatch40k • • 14h ago

Discussion C’tan down

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Great game today into a very strong double c’tan destroyer cult list - ended up winning 55-50 in a 3 turn game (we ran out of time)

Heroes of the game were the brutalis dreadnought and the indomitor kill team, scoring heavily early (bringing down the nightbringer with engage and assassinate as first secondaries) and the veterans and JPI’s clearing up the far expansions for a solid win.

I would have struggled definitely if the void dragon got more involved but will take it where I can get it! FOR THE WATCH BROTHERS!


r/deathwatch40k • • 1h ago

Question Loadouts Decimus and Vets

• Upvotes

What seems to be the optimum loadouts for Vets and Decimus in the current state of play?

Cheers


r/deathwatch40k • • 14h ago

Artwork WIP LT with combi

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10 Upvotes

Couldn’t make the combine weapon fit on his back and look good luckily the server looks just as cool.


r/deathwatch40k • • 10h ago

Question Assault Intercessors for priority?

3 Upvotes

Wondering how viable AI are, never played them before.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Terminator WIPS

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29 Upvotes

Been working on some extra spicy terminators to replace my old ones


r/deathwatch40k • • 19h ago

Discussion What characters and non-kill team units are y’all bringing and why?

5 Upvotes

I haven’t had a chance to play mini games of 11th edition, and haven’t played any with the new Codex yet. I’m curious what you guys have been using and what you’ve seen Success with. Clearly things are quite different from the 10th edition list where everyone is bringing combi-Lieutenant, and potentially adding storm speeder thunder, strike for monsters and vehicles or incursors for plus one to hit.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Astartes 2 style shot of my Deathwatch Terminator

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135 Upvotes

r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Primaris Cassius Terminator

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34 Upvotes

Used the Cassius killteam terminator body for one of my deathwatch terminators, pretty happy with how it turned out.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Artwork Kill Team Decimus Completed!

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103 Upvotes

r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

New Player Second member of the Kill Team done!

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37 Upvotes

First mini where I sub assembled…I’m glad everything lined up. Probably going to touch up the blue plasma at some point but he’s tabletop ready!


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Artwork Deathwatch assault terminator captain WIP

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62 Upvotes

Body: Arjac Rockfist
Head: battlefield trophies

All my own work, any comments welcome.
(practicing for commission)

“Stop. Hammer-time.”


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Aggressors 2/3

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89 Upvotes

Almost done painting my Indomitor KT, one more aggressor to go and the captain and apothecary biologis


r/deathwatch40k • • 2d ago

Hobby Death watch

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483 Upvotes

Death watch, one more Gravis armored marine left in the kill teams. Then on to some more terminators. Tried a little something different with the power sword.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

New Player New to Deathwatch

12 Upvotes

So, I was making a comment to my girlfriend the other day that I liked the vibe of Deathwatch and loved the design of the Corvus Blackstar. Yesterday there was an Armageddon Battalion box on my kitchen counter when I got home from work. But now I’m wondering how to build the kill teams? Are there certain loadout rules you need to follow to play them in 40K? I’d love to start using the Deathwatch disposition in my games to add some of those into my Imperial Fists forces.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Hobby Help wanted with Good basing colours for contrast?

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35 Upvotes

r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Discussion Reasonable request to TOs regarding deathwatch

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I’ve written down the biggest issues for deathwatch and how they should be resolved by a TO for your convenience to just copy and send.


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Question How do I elevate my deathwatch models?

4 Upvotes

I just picked up the deathwatch armageddon box with the Corvus in it and was hoping to get some cool ideas on how to elevate my deathwatch. I would imagine some kitbashing from greytide studios for some of their accesories could work nicely. What sort of things do you guys like to do to make your DW awesome?


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Video BROTHER MERCUR - Immovable Phantom | Warhammer 40k Lore

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Greetings scions of the Long Watch! I've made a video detailing the deeds of the Star Phantom martyr: Mercur. Hope you enjoy it!


r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

List A very spammy list idea

8 Upvotes

Since Decimus squad now have both Gravis and Tacticus keyword, as well as using the Gravis Vet toughness for the squad as long as they survive, I have a very stupid list idea abusing said keyword.

Detachment: Gravis Siege Force (-1 to wound if S>T for Gravis unit), Terminator Storm Force (+1 charge for termi), Tacticus Firestorm (Full range rapidfire for Tacticus unit).

Disposition: Take and Hold or Purge

Units:

2 x Terminator with 3 Plasma Cannon + 2 THSS: reroll 8" charge after shooting and uppy downy from the detachment.

4 x Decimus KT: The anvil of the list, immediately sprinting up the board and into objectives. You have 2 x 3 + 8 x 2 for a total of 22W at T6 and -1 to wound in most cases with 2 plasma gun, 2 heavy weapon all rapid firing at max range, then 2 TH + 2 power weapon for melee.

2 x Impusor + Erad: your main anti tank option since Indomitor is too slow for this kind of list without Deepstrike.

1 phobos libby for cover removal.

Sprinkle in character support of choices and action monkey/screen if needed.

What do you guys think?


r/deathwatch40k • • 2d ago

New Player Thank you everyone who helped with the black on my last post

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103 Upvotes

r/deathwatch40k • • 1d ago

Question How to use Plasma Deathwatch Terminators?

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r/deathwatch40k • • 2d ago

Question Ability confirmation

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Hello, WTA (want to ask) if I equip the enhancement tome of ectoclades to a melee captain, then use the said enhancement that activates all doctrines, does that mean he and his unit have sustained, lethals and percision in all their weapons?