Index of Xenos Opponents for Deathwatch, Part 1

Happy Labor Day, everyone!

Today's post about Fantasy Flight Games' Deathwatch RPG more or less continues the same theme from my previous post on the subject: while I love the game itself, I hate the way that game information is scattered across multiple sourcebooks, which makes it unnecessarily difficult for Game Masters to locate that info when needed.

Over the next month or so, I'm going to post a somewhat-complete index of major alien species (xenos, in 40k terminology) from the Deathwatch game to make adventure planning a little easier for the GM.  Today's post is going to focus on the Dark Eldar, the Eldar, the Necrons, and the Tau-- I'll work on posting this information for other xenos throughout the month.

Each index will be organized alphabetically by xenos species. Within each category of xenos, named individuals are listed first in italics, followed by more generic beasties in regular font.  The more generic xenos types are arranged according to "The Tiers of Enemies" provided on page 358 of the Deathwatch core rules:

• Troops: "Enemies in the Troop tier make up the bulk of enemy forces in large scale engagements."
• Elites: "Individually or in small groups, Elite enemies are worthy foes for a single Battle-Brother no matter how mighty he might be."
• Masters: "Hive Tyrants and Daemon Princes are both Master Enemies. This tier of enemy encounters are either devastatingly powerful or cunning Masters of command and control whose presence can turn a rabble into a force to be reckoned with."

The guidelines in the Deathwatch rule book suggest mixing a small number of Elites and Masters with Hordes of Troops or using a combat capable Master to face an enemy alone.

Some xenos fall outside of "The Tiers of Enemies" listed above.  I've placed these creatures in a fourth tier, which I've dubbed Special.  Yes, I know-- that's a clever name.

I've also identified the named Eldar and Dark Eldar individuals who belong to the Conclave of Tears (The Outer Reach, pp. 57-65) in their entries below.  As always, I've tried to link to the Warhammer 40k Wiki wherever possible.

The Dark Eldar

Vakillar U'Riss

Dark Eldar Haemonculus, Mistress of the Theatre of Pain, member of the Conclave of Tears

The Outer Reach, p. 61

The Eldar

Ailill Nuada

Harlequin Shadowseer, member of the Conclave of Tears

The Outer Reach, p. 62

Ebahn Lauma

Corsair Lord of the Balestorm Avengers, member of the Conclave of Tears

The Outer Reach, p. 64

Erandel Voidsinger

Farseer of Craftworld Kaelor, member of the Conclave of Tears

The Outer Reach, p. 59

Larathyn Ki Tajell

Eldar Renegade, currently in Deathwatch custody at Watch Fortress Erioch
Rites of Battle, p. 240

Voidstorm Corsairs (Troop)

Ark of Lost Souls, p. 125

Void Dreamer (Elite)

Ark of Lost Souls, p. 126

Warp Spider (Elite)

Ark of Lost Souls, p.127

Warp Spider Exarch (Master)

Ark of Lost Souls, p.127

The Necrons

Cryptek Ozkhan the Codifier
Harbinger of Transmogrification
The Outer Reach, p. 116

Cryptek Rahkoz
Chronomancer of the Suhbekhar, Harbinger of Eternity

The Outer Reach, p. 117

Destroyer Lord Thulekh
The Outer Reach, p.113

Lord Illmahnokh

Grand Vizier to the Suhbekhar Court

The Outer Reach, p. 111

Overlord-Regent Ahhotekh

Regent of the Suhbekhar Court

The Outer Reach, p. 110

Phaeron Ahmontekh
The Crimson Scythe, the Star-Slayer
The Outer Reach, p. 114

Necron Warriors  (Troop)
The Outer Reach, p. 128

Canoptek Scarab (Troop)
The Outer Reach, p. 134

Deathmarks  (Elite)
The Outer Reach, p. 130

Destroyer  (Elite)
The Outer Reach, p. 135

Lychguards  (Elite)
The Outer Reach, p. 131

Necron Immortals  (Elite)
The Outer Reach, p. 129

Canoptek Wraith  (Elite)
The Outer Reach, p.133

Canoptek Spyders  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 132

Cryptek  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 122

Destroyer Lord  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 136

Flayed One  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 137

Necron Lord  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 121

Necron Overlord  (Master)
The Outer Reach, p. 121

C'Tan Shards  (Special)

The Outer Reach, p. 126

The Tau

Aun'la Tsua'malor Viorla

Tau Ethereal, currently in Deathwatch custody at Watch Fortress Erioch

Rites of Battle, p. 240

Gun Drone  (Troop)
Deathwatch core rules, p.367

Tau Fire Warriors  (Troop)

Deathwatch core rules, p.368

Tau Stealth Suit  (Elite)

Deathwatch core rules, p.366

Tau Commander  (Master)

Deathwatch core rules, p.365