| Points | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Sv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante | 205 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2+ |
A Blood Angels army of over 2,000 points may be led by Commander Dante. If you decide to take him then he counts as one of the HQ choices for the army. He must be used exactly as described below, and may not be given extra equipment. In addition, he may only be used in a battle where both players have agreed to the use of special characters.
Wargear: Power weapon, Inferno pistol, frag & krak grenades, Terminator honours (bonus included above), jump pack, artificer armour, purity seals, Iron Halo and the Death Mask of Sanguinius.
Special Rules
Inferno Pistol: The Inferno pistol is a beautifully crafted example of the artificer's skill, utilising a knowledge of melta weapons that has long since been lost. As a melta weapon, the Inferno pistol gets an extra D6 armour penetration when fired at vehicles within 3". The Inferno pistol has the following profile:
| Range | Strength | AP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6" | 8 | 2 | Pistol |
Death Mask of Sanguinius: Dante's armour incorporates a highly ornate Death Mask, said to have been modelled on the fear-inspiring features of Sanguinius himself. As well as the rules for Death Masks given in the Blood Angels Wargear section, the following rule applies. Any enemy squad with a model within 6" of Dante at the start of that side's turn must pass a Morale check or immediately start falling back. A -1 modifier for being below half strength applies.
Independent Character: Unless accompanied by an Honour Guard, Dante is an independent character and follows all the Independent Character special rules as given in the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook.
Honour Guard: As befits his esteemed rank, Dante may be accompanied by an Honour Guard, see the special entry in the army list. Note that Dante and his Honour Guard count as a single HQ choice.