Factions

Every playable faction in Dawn of War IV, with what the publisher has actually stated about it and the date each claim was checked. Nothing here is inferred from the tabletop game.

5 factions · 5 written upMost recent check 2026-08-21

Factions — list · 5

Faction	Faction	Status	Checked
Adeptus Mechanicus	All factions	Written guide	2026-08-21
Dark Angels	All factions	Written guide	2026-08-21
Necrons	All factions	Written guide	2026-08-21
Orks	All factions	Written guide	2026-08-21
Space Marines	All factions	Written guide	2026-08-21

Factions — cards · 5

All factionsWritten guide
Adeptus Mechanicus
The published Adeptus Mechanicus identity, technology-focused doctrine and documented counterplay in Dawn of War IV.
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All factionsWritten guide
Dark Angels
The Dark Angels’ confirmed status as a playable sub-faction, their published campaign context and the limits of the available doctrine.
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All factionsWritten guide
Necrons
What the publisher has confirmed about the Necrons, their territory-based systems and the limits of pre-release strategy advice.
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All factionsWritten guide
Orks
What Deep Silver has published about the Orks, their pressure-focused doctrine, and the limits of what is known before release.
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All factionsWritten guide
Space Marines
The publisher’s confirmed Space Marines identity, elite-force doctrine and pre-release counterplay guidance.
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Factions

Factions — list · 5

Factions — cards · 5

Adeptus Mechanicus

Dark Angels

Necrons

Orks

Space Marines