Grey Knights 8th Edition Codex (2017) represents a fascinating, if turbulent, chapter in Warhammer 40,000 history. While it began with high expectations for the Daemon-hunting elite, it eventually became a case study in how "Elite" armies can struggle under the weight of a rapidly evolving meta.
Video Reviews: Comprehensive reviews and tactical breakdowns are available from creators who documented the release, such as the 8th Edition Codex Review and Tips & Tactics. Grey Knights 8th Edition Codex Pdf
| Stratagem | CP Cost | Effect | |-----------|---------|--------| | Psychic Onslaught | 1 | +1 S & D on psi-weapons for 1 unit | | Teleportation Strike | 2 | Deep strike up to 3" away (instead of 9") | | Heed the Prognosticars | 2 | Character gains +1 to psychic tests | | Only in Death Does Duty End | 2 | Character fights/shoots on death | | Tides of the Warp | 3 | Turn: all GK units (pick 1: +6" range to smite, +1 to deny, +1 save vs MW) | | Empyric Surge | 1 | Add 1 to manifested psychic test if target is DAEMON | | Holy Orb of Titan (Relic) | 1 CP to take | Grenade: d3 MW to daemon within 6", battleshock test | Grey Knights 8th Edition Codex (2017) represents a
At 3 inches, Malachai whispered: “Shift tide.” However, the book itself is remembered for two
The PDF version of this codex became an essential tool for players during this time. It allowed for easy searching of Stratagems, quick reference of point costs (especially after the Big FAQ updates), and army list building on tablets and laptops. However, the book itself is remembered for two distinct phases: the struggle of the launch index, and the glory of the codex proper.