As with all tactical combat games, getting the right blend of units is crucial to success in Rogue Trader. Read on to find out the best party compositions to ensure you can represent the Emperor with honor.
Full party guide - Warhammer 40,000K: Rogue Trader
Early in the game, you will be able to add all of the companions you find to our party. However, near the end of Part 1, you may end up having more options than themaximum party size of six. So who should you leave behind? This is my best Rogue Trader party (with you being the sixth member).
It’s important to note that you’re able to switch party members every time you leave the Void Ship and thatall party members level upno matter whether they’re with you or not. Also, note you can alwaysrespec any party memberwhile on the Void Ship. This is useful for those times when a particular companion has to go with you that you don’t usually use. It allows you to change one of your companions tofill any tactical gapsthis may create.
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Abelard
Abelard is the first companion you’ll find by your side and while his demeanor can be annoying, he is a valuable companion.As a Warrior, he makes the perfect tank, being able to soak up damage but also deal it out. As you get him early you may mold him as you like, but I like to use him as anArch-Militantrather than a Vanguard. It’s less traditional, but I prefer the versatility and extra damage. Either way, Abelard is a must-have companion.
Yrliet
While much of Rogue Trader’s combat sees you dishing out large swathes of AOE mayhem, there is often a sniper or two to take care of. Yrliet makes for anexcellent single-target DPS sniper. TheBounty Hunterarchetype allows her to maximize damage to an enemy, meaning she’s also perfect for taking chunks off a high Wound target that’s in close with your other companions.
Argenta
There’s nothing quite like a bolter spraying lead across a 40K battlefield and Argenta is astrong area effect DPScompanion for just this reason. As a master of the Burst attack, she can take down multiple enemies at short or long range. I like to build her as a secondArch-Militant, switching between burst and single-shot or area attacks to ramp up the damage. Plus, she is invaluable inbuilding Momentumto get those Heroic Acts into play.
Cassia
Cassia is an amazing support companion, offering an unrivaledmix of ranged damage and party support utility. Lidless Stare and Held on My Gaze areexcellent AOE and single-target attacksrespectively, but that’s in addition to her star turn. As an Officer she can alsogrant other companions extra turnsat crucial moments, buffing them in the process, making her the general every squad needs.
Pasqal
As every battle you get into has its quirks, it’s nice to have at least onejack-of-all-tradesin the party to offer backup where required. I like Pasqal for the job, as he offersgreat utility in weaponry(I like to equip him with a melta and a large two-handed melee weapon). But he also helps out with hishigh Tech-Use skill,solid buffs, plus Exploits to defuff enemies. I usually start battles with him in a backup melee role and see where things go from there.
Where you fit in - Biomancer build
The best role to add to this mix is aSanctioned Psyker Biomancer. You canheal the party as well as dish out damaging debuffsto your enemies. Combine that with theOperativepath and you can build yourself into anAssassin, aiding with both melee and ranged attacks depending on the situation.
Due to medkits a healer isn’t a required role, but I like the extra piece of mind and being able toheal at range.During setup, select the following: Voidborn Homeworld, Sanctioned Psyker - Biomancer, Operative. Your key stats areIntelligence,Perception, andWillpower.
Alternative party options - Warhammer 40,000K: Rogue Trader
If you don’t want to play the role described above, you can slot out any of those companions and fulfill their role yourself. Your other party options are as follows:
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