- NECRONS - DOW-NECR

Learn about the Necrons in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, their strengths in melee and ranged combat, and their high toughness.

The Necrons are an ancient race of robots housing the souls of the Necrontyr, who lived 60 million years ago. Those on Kronus have slumbered in underground catacombs and are awakened by the presence of other races, seeking to destroy all life.

Strengths:

• Melee Combat: Necrons are powerful in melee, with several units excelling and even basic warriors being proficient.
• Ranged Combat: Necron ranged attacks are powerful and have good range. Defensive structures possess extremely powerful attacks.
• Toughness: Necrons are among the toughest races, with high health, good defenses, and a chance to resurrect after death.
• Structures: All Necron units train at the Monolith, their HQ building, eliminating the need for separate barracks or vehicle depots. Building more than one Monolith is often advisable.
• Economy: The Necron economy relies on power. Requisition is not gained; capturing strategic points increases population and vehicle caps, and provides a bonus that reduces unit training and technology research times. A lack of power can lead to the message, "You don't have enough power, build more plasma generators."

Weaknesses:

• Cost: Necron units are expensive. A consistent flow of power is necessary to field and maintain an army.
• Speed: Necrons are very slow. Few units, like the Lord, elite units such as Pariahs, and Destroyers, move at a reasonable speed. Unit training and structure building times can also be lengthy, especially with more units or structures. Patience is a virtue when playing Necrons.