Codex: Leagues of Votann
The complete rules compendium for the Leagues of Votann in Warhammer 40,000 10th Edition — 144 pages of lore, artwork, datasheets, and competitive rules for one of the game's most tactically distinctive factions. The Leagues of Votann play unlike anything else in 40k, built around a resource management system called Yield Points that rewards objective control with powerful combat bonuses. Every unit, every detachment, and every stratagem feeds back into this economy — making list building and in-game decision making feel genuinely different from other 40k armies.
Competitively, the Votann codex introduced five distinct detachments that each push a specific playstyle — from the well-rounded Needgaârd Oathband (the closest thing to a standard detachment and widely considered one of the strongest) to the aggressive Brandfast Oathband with some of the most powerful stratagems in the current game. The Mercenary Oathband, added in a later release, gives players a high-skill resource-management detachment rewarding precise YP spending. The army's Prioritised Efficiency army-wide rule means capturing and holding objectives actively powers up your combat effectiveness throughout the game — a feedback loop that rewards disciplined play.
What's Inside:
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144-Page Hardback: Complete faction lore, background, artwork, and miniatures photography.
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21 Datasheets: Full rules for every unit in the Leagues of Votann range.
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5 Detachments: Needgaârd Oathband, Brandfast Oathband, Hernkyn Oathband, Steeljack Oathband, and Forgeband — each with unique detachment rules, enhancements, and stratagems.
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Prioritised Efficiency Army Rule: The faction's core Yield Point mechanic, governing how your units earn and spend combat bonuses throughout the game.
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Crusade Rules: A full narrative Crusade system including contracts and asset procurement unique to the Leagues of Votann.
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Combat Patrol Section: Painting guide and rules for fielding the Bane-slayer's Bulwark in skirmish-sized games.
Product Note: A copy of the Warhammer 40,000 Core Rules is required to use this book and is available separately.
