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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 written · 5 listedMost recent check

The 4 playable factions

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    Adeptus Mechanicus

    The published Adeptus Mechanicus identity, technology-focused doctrine and documented counterplay in Dawn of War IV.

    Faction guide →

    Checked as of

  • Atmospheric illustration · original scenery, not a game image

    Necrons

    What the publisher has confirmed about the Necrons, their territory-based systems and the limits of pre-release strategy advice.

    Faction guide →

    Checked as of

  • Atmospheric illustration · original scenery, not a game image

    Orks

    What Deep Silver has published about the Orks, their pressure-focused doctrine, and the limits of what is known before release.

    Faction guide →

    Checked as of

  • Atmospheric illustration · original scenery, not a game image

    Space Marines

    The publisher’s confirmed Space Marines identity, elite-force doctrine and pre-release counterplay guidance.

    Faction guide →

    Checked as of

Atmospheric illustration · original scenery, not a game image

Playable sub-faction — not a fifth army

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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Confirmed by the publisher. Each one plays differently — start with the one that fits how you want to fight.