Discover the top 3 Black Templars combos in Warhammer 40K that can dominate your games. Maximize your strategy with these must-use unit pairings.
Black Templars are a fan-favorite Space Marine army in Warhammer 40K, and they didn’t need much from the new Codex to get players flocking to the table with a mob of zealous crusaders. That said, the latest Codex has given Black Templars a substantial boost, making them more versatile and deadly than ever in 10th Edition.
This new book elevates the faction beyond where it started in the early stages of 10th Edition. Fans and heretics alike should be prepared to see plenty of oppressive Black Templar lists as players refine their strategies.
Even now, with the data and early game testing available, it’s clear that some units and combos are exceptionally strong. Here are the three must-use Black Templar combinations that should be in almost every competitive list.
1. Marshal, Castellan, and Sword Brethren
This combo is a true blender unit, offering devastating melee output for efficient points.
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Cost Breakdown: Castellan – 60 points | Marshal – 80 points | Sword Brethren – 105 (4 models) / 130 (5 models)
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Total: 270 points
Why This Combo Works
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The Castellan grants full re-rolls to hit for a unit likely at WS 2+.
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The Marshal gives critical hits on 5+, further increasing the number of lethal hits scored.
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Every Sword Brethren model wields a power weapon capable of lethal hits, AP -2, and 2 damage.
Even at base strength, 5 Sword Brethren produce 15 attacks, with the Marshal and Castellan adding at least 13 more. That’s 28 base attacks translating into roughly 10 lethal hits before factoring in +1 to wound buff for the army or lance bonuses from the Gladius detachment.
This combo is cost-effective and deadly, and at its current price, every Black Templars list should include at least one of these units.
2. The Emperor’s Champion and Assault Intercessors
This combination is gaining traction for one reason: it enhances one of the game’s best duelists.
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Core Unit: Emperor’s Champion – superb duelist with 8” movement
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Support Unit: 5 Assault Intercessors – adds 10 wounds to the unit and re-rolls to wound on objectives
The Power of Synergy
The Emperor’s Champion benefits enormously from the additional attacks and durability provided by the Assault Intercessors. For just 75 points, this combo can re-roll ones or all wounds, depending on your positioning, significantly boosting damage output.
While the Champion might move slightly slower with the squad, the +2 charge roll bonus combined with Advance and Charge from Gladius ensures that this combo remains one of the most effective ways to target enemy characters in the game.
3. Two Black Templars Repulsor Executioners and Gladius
If there’s one thing Black Templars love, it’s running the Gladius detachment. The combination of lance, advance and charge, and advance and shoot makes their damage almost unstoppable—and it also synergizes with powerful shooting platforms that want to stay further back.
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Unit Cost: Repulsor Executioner – 220 points each
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Combo Setup: Two Executioners for fire support
Why This Combo Dominates
The Repulsor Executioner is arguably one of the best gun platforms in 10th Edition. Equipped with heavy laser destroyers and heavy onslaught gatling cannons, these tanks can move 13 inches while creating oppressive fire sectors that force enemies to stay in cover.
This strategy synergizes perfectly with Black Templars’ charging melee infantry, allowing them to approach with minimal resistance. Expect two Repulsor Executioners to become a staple in competitive Black Templar lists as a take-all-comers option.
Final Thoughts
With the latest Black Templars Codex, these three combos represent must-use units that will dominate the battlefield. Whether you’re looking to crush your enemies in melee, control the board with precise shooting, or empower your duelists, these combinations provide a solid foundation for almost any list.
Now, let us know what you think! Have you tried any of these combinations yet? Which ones have worked for you? Let us know in the comments!
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