Warhammer 40k March 2026 Balance Update: Key Changes
▼ Summary
– Several factions, including Black Templars and Imperial Knights, received light adjustments to improve their internal balance.
– Adeptus Custodes units had minor points changes to better reflect their elite nature.
– Aeldari Wraith units saw points decreases to encourage new playstyle options.
– Astra Militarum Rogal Dorn tanks received a small points increase due to their powerful firepower.
– Chaos Daemons and Thousand Sons saw points increases for specific units following significant rules changes in a prior update.
The latest quarterly adjustment for the tabletop battlefield brings a series of targeted changes designed to refine competitive play and internal faction balance. This update focuses on fine-tuning unit costs and abilities for several armies, ensuring a more dynamic and equitable gaming experience. The adjustments are not sweeping overhauls but rather precise calibrations intended to address specific power levels and open new strategic avenues for players.
Several factions have received minor points adjustments to improve their internal balance. This list includes Black Templars, Blood Angels, Death Guard, Drukhari, Emperor’s Children, Grey Knights, Imperial Knights, and World Eaters. The goal is to make a wider variety of units within these armies more viable choices. Furthermore, Imperial Agents, specifically when taken as Allies, have also been tweaked to ensure they integrate more smoothly into allied forces without disrupting game balance.
Adeptus Custodes have seen minor points changes to better reflect their elite and costly nature on the battlefield. This adjustment reinforces their role as a small but incredibly potent force, where every model carries significant weight.
For the Aeldari, the focus has been on their formidable Wraith constructs. Points decreases on WRAITH units aim to open up new playstyle options for craftworld commanders. By making these resilient and powerful models more accessible, players can experiment with builds that emphasize durability and psychic might.
On the other side of the firepower spectrum, the Astra Militarum’s heavy armor is receiving attention. Both variants of the Rogal Dorn battle tank have been given a small points increase. This change acknowledges the tank’s devastating battlefield impact and ensures its cost matches its substantial destructive output.
Finally, the last update introduced significant rules changes for two powerful Chaos Daemon characters: the Lord of Change and Kairos Fateweaver. To account for their enhanced capabilities, their points costs have now been increased. This points adjustment has been applied consistently, with the same changes mirrored for the Thousand Sons faction, who can also field these potent daemonic entities. This ensures parity across the chaotic legions that utilize these models.
(Source: Warhammer Community)
