Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 10 Tips for Beginners

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is a massive game, and new players will have a lot to learn as they take on the role of Lord Captain. It has all the complexity you'd expect from a CRPG and is filled with the renowned, deep lore of the Warhammer 40k galaxy.

From exploring hidden locations in the Koronus Expanse to fighting humanity's enemies, these tips will make sure you're ready to face all the horrors that lurk in the void. There are no spoilers here, so read on before starting a new game. You will be delighted.

Updated November 3, 2024 by Matt Arnold: With the release of Void Shadows, it's a great opportunity to return to the Koronus Expanse. Whether you're exploring this sector of the galaxy for the first time or returning to tackle the new hardcore Grim Darkness mode, we've added a few tips to help keep your ship sailing smoothly through the warp's currents.

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Form your party while you explore

“We must protect ourselves as the Emperor protects us.”

While moving outside of combat, Only the characters highlighted at the top of the screen Responds to commands. When only one letter is highlighted You risk entering the encounter The rest of the practitioners are far away.

At the start of each expedition Select your entire team before you go anywhere. If you move this way, your entourage will stay with you.

Clicking on an interactable object while it is grouped, such as a product container or switch, nearest letter An investigation will begin. When an object requires technical testing The best character for the job It will automatically go and try.

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Check the map for any loot you missed

“A suspicious mind is a healthy mind.”

Almost every place you'll visit will have all kinds of items that can be recovered. Abandoned equipment, clues to the current mission, and valuable cargo that can be returned to the ship for profit are just some of the things you can find. However, you must: Keep pressing Tab When you highlight, it's easy to miss something that stands out.

Fortunately, the map Marks all goods containers within the attendant's line of sight.Even if you never highlight it or move the cursor over it. aspirateWhat the heck is a map before leaving a place; It's almost always worth going back to collect everything.

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Use all AP every turn

“Heresy grows from laziness.”

Your character gains 4 Action Points (AP) each turn in combat. In most cases, characters can only attack once, so they often have some AP left.

There is no reason to leave an AP unused. Find reasons to use abilities that don't do damageEspecially buffs and debuffs. Even a small benefit is better than no benefit at all!

End your turn only when there is nothing more to do.

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Pay attention to the veil

“He who fears nothing and yet claims to know everything is a fool.”

Whenever a character uses psychic abilities, whether friend or foe. Bale degradation meter The left side of the HUD rises. The higher the value, the higher the chance of mental power being activated. Dangers of the WarpCauses unexpected (and often dangerous) effects.

Warp Hazard can trigger even when the Veil Meter is at 0. Using the power of the Immaterium is never dangerous!

The benefits of using psyker powers usually outweigh the risks, but if you're not careful, Accidentally summon a demon…or worse. Ghosts If you start seeing ghosts, it means that the veil has reached a critical condition. Don't use your psychic abilities anymore Until it cools down.

In some areas the veil is inherently weak. For missions in such locations, it is best to leave your psyker characters on the ship.

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Use grenades

“Cowards die in shame.”

Your retinue will be outnumbered in almost every fight throughout the game. Grenades, especially basic frag grenades, are the perfect way to even out the odds.

Not only does the grenade perform exceptionally well; Eliminate crowded enemiesThis is also a good idea. Avoid visibility limitations at short distances. If you can't shoot an enemy or get close enough to engage in melee combat, it's generally better to throw a grenade.

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Cargo non-special loot

“Walk softly, carry big guns.”

You will find a lot of loot in this game. One of the advantages of Rogue Trader is: take whatever you findBut the downside is that if you're not careful, your inventory will quickly become clogged with junk laspistols and other various debris.

A good way to prevent this is: Immediately send non-exempt equipment. Once your package is located, it will be delivered immediately. Not only does this keep your inventory nice and tidy; Tag future copies of the item. It is automatically packaged for shipping.

When you find an item, you still have the option to retrieve or pack it manually.

Developing these habits from the beginning of the game is also helpful. More cargo to trade with merchantsEven during the prologue. As a result, having access to higher reputation gear can make early missions much easier.

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Specialize your companions

“Knowledge is power. Protect yourself.”

Your team levels up fairly frequently in Rogue Trader, but each advancement Only one or two upgrades are available at a time. This makes it virtually impossible to have a truly all-round character. Instead, Focus on what each party member excels at.

Be careful These are the stats that are important to your character's combat abilities.Try to maximize these characteristics. When you have the opportunity to learn a new skill, Choose the one that matches your character's best stats and skills. By the time you leave the Rykad system, you will have enough specialization throughout your retinue to easily handle whatever challenges you face.

3

Use both weapon slots

“The big guns never tire.”

Most characters have slots. two sets of weaponsEach weapon can include one two-handed weapon, such as a bolter or psyker staff, or a smaller weapon in each hand (usually a melee weapon and a pistol). you can Switch between these weapon sets at will In combat, this effectively doubles each character's options. In most cases, it's best to give each character options. 1 melee loadoutand Another one for long-distance combat. If you like risky strategies, you can also do this: Equip two different wands for psykers of various disciplines.Gives you access to most or all of their awesome powers.

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A little friendly fire is okay

“Success is measured in blood, yours or your enemy’s.”

In Rogue Trader you don't have to worry about permadeath, so you can take more risks than in other games. After each battle, your character will be fully healed.However, if they take a lot of damage or fall unconscious, they will suffer a slight debuff. Until you can return it to the ship.

In other words, when the chips are down, Can cause slight damage to allies. If it means inflicting a lot of damage to the enemy. Burst and area attacks can cut down friendly characters, but if you're smart, you can use them to win the battle without long-term repercussions.

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Always bring Argenta and Abelard with you.

“Those who offer themselves to me will become my greatest warriors.”

Unless you're very picky for roleplaying purposes, you can quickly gather a ton of companions ready to join you in battle. You can only bring six characters on a mission, including the Lord Captain, so you'll have to leave some behind. It's up to you who to bring, but in almost all cases Battle Sister Argenta and Seneschal Abelard Must be on your team.

Abelard is One of the only melee characters It's available from the start, and even if your Lord Captain is a melee fighter, you'll want to have another powerful sword on your team. Even with Heinrix joining, it's hard to argue with the pure tanky power that Abelard brings to the table.

On the other hand, Argenta one man army You can single-handedly take down hordes of enemies using a bolt gun, a flamethrower… or both! Not only can she rack up an impressive number of kills, but her prayers make her much easier to kill. Build momentum, You can perform heroic actions that benefit the entire team.