Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader – Complete Combat Guide for Beginners (2025 Step-by-Step)

In this Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader combat guide, I break down everything beginners need to know to survive and succeed in the grimdark universe. From turn-based tactics and positioning to weapon choice, abilities, and party coordination, this step-by-step guide walks you through Rogue Trader’s combat systems in detail, up-to-date with 1.4 patch and Lex Imperialis DLC.

Perfect for new players or those returning in 2025, this guide covers both story combat and optional encounters, giving tips on optimizing your squad, managing resources, and taking on challenging missions efficiently. Whether you want to avoid rookie mistakes or master every battle, this guide sets you up for success.

📒Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Difficulty
02:30 Characteristics
07:45 Skills
09:07 Defensive Stats
13:33 Weapons' Stats
15:45 Tactical Phase & Cover
18:56 Initiative
20:50 Movement & Action Points
23:09 Attacking an Enemy
28:09 Momentum & Veil Degradation
31:19 Wounds, Injuries & Traumas
32:29 Void Combat
40:46 Conclusion

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📜 GAME DETAILS

🖱️Game Title: Warhammer 40.000: Rogue Trader
🏷️Developer & Publisher: Owlcat Games
🗓️Release Date: 7 Dec, 2023

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🎸MUSIC CREDITS

All music, except the outro, is from the game itself.

Outro -
Forever Young by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/
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