If you don’t want to build your own character from scratch when you start in Rogue Trader, Hecata is one of your base options. She has an interesting mix of starting skills, so I’ve compiled this build guide to make the most of them.
Updated: June 14, 2025
This build is current to the 1.0.88 patch!
Hecata’s background sees her start the game with bonuses to Ballistic Skill (+10), Perception (+10), Persuasion (+5), Athletics (+5), and Medicae (+5). Hecata also begins with the Regimental Tactics skill (a one-shot-per-combat skill giving all units increased melee skills for one turn) but has downgraded Coercion (-5).
Best Hecata Build in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
I’ve put together a list of skills, talents, and abilities to help you build a really strong Hecata character that will easily help take you through the first 15 levels of Rogue Trader, even on the tougher difficulty modes. However, remember that if this Hecata build doesn’t quite fit into your party, there is theoption to respecat any time.
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Best Hecata Characteristics in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
To get the best out of Hecata, you’ll need to understand how the main statistics affect her role so you can prioritize the right ones on gear and level-ups:
Best Hecata Abilities in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
These are what makes a soldier a soldier, so be sure to get the best out of your abilities:
Best Hecata Talents in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
This is where we truly define Hecata as an unstoppable sniper:
Best Hecata Skills in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
While there is a large pool of skills available in Rogue Trader, I like to keep Hecata focused on two main areas:
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Best Hecata Weapons & Items in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
To make this Hecata build work best, you’re looking for a two-handed ranged las rifle with the Deadeye Shot ability. TheLonglasis an excellent gun you’ll find in the Sewers while completing the Starport quest (from the Herald of Tzeentch battle), It does 14-20 damage, has a 25 percent additional hit chance, and a range of 18.
As soon as you have Second Skin at level 5, start wearing Medium Armor. TheMesh Vest(random rare drop) is a good early option, giving 30 percent Armor with +5 percent Armor versus ranged attacks.
Also, look out for theSniper Gloveswhich also drop during the Starport quest, as these give a +5 percent damage and crit bonus to single-shot attacks.
Finally, I use theTactical Goggleswhich give an extra improved hit and crit chance.
As for a second weapon, equip the best pistol you may spare and hope you don’t need to use it.
How to play Hecata in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Hecata is asingle-target killing machine; she can move in and out of cover thanks to Dash, which also allows her totake up great positionson any battlefield. She needs to bekept well away from meleebut otherwise has very few weaknesses. Her ability to move well also makes her agreat medic, so be sure to give her med kits too.
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