: Combat medic responsible for the squad's physical well-being and gene-seed recovery. Essential Rules for Missions
: A versatile commander and flexible combatant. Deathwatch: Core Rulebook
: Players perform "Characteristic Tests" by rolling a d100; if the result is equal to or lower than the modified characteristic, the action succeeds. : Combat medic responsible for the squad's physical
Players choose a (e.g., Ultramarines, Space Wolves, Blood Angels) and a Specialty , which acts as a character class: Players choose a (e
The is the foundational manual for the Deathwatch tabletop role-playing game, allowing players to take on the roles of elite Space Marine veterans from various Chapters serving the Inquisition. Originally published by Fantasy Flight Games and later licensed through Asmodee, this 400-page book utilizes a percentile (d100) system to represent high-stakes missions against the galaxy's deadliest alien threats. Core Gameplay Mechanics
: Each character has a personal and Chapter-based "Demeanor" that provides role-playing hooks and mechanical benefits when acting in accordance with their nature. Recommended Starting Resources
: Unlike other Warhammer 40,000 RPGs like Dark Heresy , Deathwatch characters start at a significantly higher power level, with average stats around 40 compared to 30 for human characters.