While bolters and power armor may be the iconic images in Warhammer 40K, Rogue Trader also has plenty of room for budding Psykers. When you start you’ll need to choose from five Psyker Schools, all of which are explained below.
Complete Guide to Psyker Schools - Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader
To become a Psyker in Rogue Trader you’ll need to chooseCustom Characterwhen you create a new character. Once you’ve settled on your Appearance andHomeworld, choose theSanctioned Psykerfrom the Origin list. Now comes the tricky part of choosing which Psyker School to choose. Each has its strengths, which you’ll find detailed below.
Biomancer Psyker School Abilities and Talents - Rogue Trader
The Biomancer Psyker School is largely concerned with offeringa defensive role,supportingthe rest of the team withstrong heals and buffs. But they canalso weaken enemiesand deal out some reasonable damage when called upon.
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Diviner Psyker School Abilities and Talents - Rogue Trader
The Diviner Psyker School is best used tokeep your allies alive and fightingwithout the need to heal them. This is done through timely buffs and interventions, while still boasting some strong offensive moves.
Top Talents
Pyromancer Psyker School Abilities and Talents - Rogue Trader
It will come as no surprise that the Pyromancer Psyker School is all about dealing out masses of fire and warp burn damage. It has a few ways to lessen the effect of burns on allies but is largely about causing chaos on the battlefield.
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Sanctic Psyker School Abilities and Talents - Rogue Trader
The Sanctic Psyker School is built around its Word of the Emperor ability, which offers anAOE buff to allies. This can be augmented through more buffs, while you’ll also have somevery strong attacksin your own right.
Telepath Psyker School Abilities and Talents - Rogue Trader
The Telepath Psyker School is all about getting into your opponents’ heads.Attacks require Willpower savesto avoid and are more subtle than those of the Pyromancer but can be just as deadly, causingblindness, stuns, and ability debuffs.
Available Abilities
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