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Start Competing: Black Templars Tactics

The Black Templars are a questing chapter of space marines, numbering in the tens of thousands, spread across the galaxy. Although originally formed from the Imperial Fists, they've developed their own creed and heraldry, and are known for their righteous zeal in battle and hatred of psykers.

Faction Overview

The Black Templars carry the gene-seed of the Imperial Fists, but diverge substantially in doctrine. They're a chapter heavy on melee, with their own bespoke units, and specialize in litanies which psych up their warriors in battle. They have an intense hatred of Psykers and cannot take Librarians, but they make up for this with their hatred and anti-psyker rules. The Black Templars are one of five chapters given their own Codex Supplment.

How to Play Black Templars in Warhammer 40k

Looking for advice on how to play Black Templars? From getting started to playing at competitive events, we’ve got you covered with these articles.

• Our Review of the 10th edition Codex Supplement: Black Templars
• Codex: Black Templars - the Crusade Rules Review
• Hammer of Math: Black Templars Crit Math 10th edition
• Competitive Stats for the Black Templars

The Black Templars have their own set of Detachments now, and you can find details on each in our Detachment Focus articles:



Detachment Focus: Companions of Vehemence



Detachment Focus: Godhammer Assault Force



Detachment Focus: Vindication Task Force



Detachment Focus: Wrathful Procession

Of course, Black Templars use many of the same rule as Space Marines, and you can find our guide to playing Space Marines here:

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Hobby

Want to know how to paint your Black Templars? Whether it’s the black armour, burning candles, or bone cloth and purity seals you’re looking for, you can check out all our How to Paint Everything articles here:



How to Paint Everything: Black Templars