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Defend the Array
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

Defend the Array

Learn how to beat the 'Defend the Array' mission in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Protect your generators, manage your squads, and take down the final boss.

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Learn how to beat the 'Defend the Array' mission in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II. Protect your generators, manage your squads, and take down the final boss.

Alright, so you've hit the first defense mission in Dawn of War II, called 'Defend the Array.' Don't worry, these missions are pretty straightforward once you get the hang of them. The main goal here is to protect three generators. If even one of them goes down, you fail the mission and lose that strategic asset permanently. So, keep those generators safe! These missions are also great for racking up experience points and can often give you extra deployments, which is a nice bonus.

Quick Tip: In these early defense missions, Cyrus isn't super helpful. You can probably leave him out for now. He gets way more powerful later on, especially with his shotgun and mine-laying abilities, so don't forget about him down the line.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Setup is Key: For this mission, a good starting move is to place Avitus in the eastern tower. He'll have a great vantage point to shoot at enemies coming from both the south and the north along the bridge.
  2. 2
    Mine the Approaches: Before the enemies even get close, lay down some mines along the bridge, especially farther out. This will soften them up before they reach your main defenses.
  3. 3
    Turret Placement: Deploy one turret close to each direction the enemies will be coming from (south and north). If you have any extra turrets, place them strategically to cover any gaps. Once that's done, get your squads ready for the fight.
  4. 4
    Wave Management: Keep an eye on the green arrows that pop up on your screen – they'll show you where the next wave of enemies is coming from. You'll want to keep your Force Commander (FC) and Tarkus moving to intercept each wave as it arrives.
  5. 5
    Utilize Grenades and Assault Jump: Don't be shy with grenades to break up enemy groups. Thaddeus' assault jump skill is also super useful for quickly repositioning or getting into a better firing line.
  6. 6
    The Final Wave: The main threat comes from the final wave, which includes a boss. Don't panic, though! They usually go down pretty easily if you focus your fire. Just concentrate all your squads' attacks on the boss to take it out quickly and without any trouble.
Tips
  • Always prioritize protecting the generators. If they're under heavy fire, pull squads back to defend them.
  • Keep your squads spread out enough to cover both approaches but close enough to support each other.
  • Don't forget to use your hero abilities! Grenades, Thaddeus' jump, and any special shots from Avitus can make a big difference.
  • Focus fire on the boss during the final wave; it's the biggest threat and taking it down quickly will relieve a lot of pressure.

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