Learn to Play the Necrons with Confidence
Whether you’re awakening ancient legions of the Necrons or preparing to counter their relentless advance, the Necrons How to Play Course equips you with everything you need to control this durable, rule-rich faction with clarity and composure. This course goes beyond simple resilience—it’s about understanding timing, positioning, and synergy to make deliberate, game-winning decisions. By the end, you’ll know how to command your Necron forces to full effect on the tabletop, whether you’re grinding down your foes or outmanoeuvring them through clever play.
What You’ll Learn:
Playing Necrons Module
A foundational guide to understanding the army’s core mechanics and tabletop identity:
- Army Rules – Learn to master Reanimation Protocols, and other key faction rules to consistently maximise durability and pressure.
- Unit Roles & List Building – Discover how to use your core units, characters, and dynastic combos to create cohesive lists that match your preferred approach—whether aggressive, defensive, or objective-focused.
- Faction SWOT Analysis – Explore the Strengths (durability, layered synergy), Weaknesses (mobility dependence, anti-synergy risks), Opportunities for technical play, and Threats that can disrupt your game plan.
- Playing Against Necrons – Understand what opponents should prioritise—how to deny Reanimations, break synergy chains, and out-position key threats.
- Constructing your List - In this video, we discuss the core building blocks to writing a Necrons army and how to start writing your Necron lists.
Picking Your Detachment Modules
Each detachment has its own dedicated video, featuring:
- Canoptek Court
- Cryptek Conclave
- Hypercrypt Legion
- Annihilation Legion
- Pantheon of Woe
- Cursed Legion
- Starshatter Arsenal
- Awakened Dynasty
Signature Module
This module focuses on the Awakened Dynasty detachment, providing a clear overview of its rules, strengths, and key interactions. You’ll also see practical tabletop examples that show how to apply these concepts in real games, helping you understand how to position, pressure objectives, and play the detachment effectively on the table.
Deployment Module
Six dedicated videos breaking down every Deployment Map in the Chapter Approved 2025 Mission Pack. Using official GW Open Layouts and a 400-point core deployment, you’ll learn the key principles of positioning, threat projection, and early scoring to start every game on the front foot.
Advanced Tactics Module
This module dives into the advanced tactics Necrons players can use at the table to gain consistent, meaningful advantages. By breaking down core Stratagems, detachment-specific tricks, and powerful in-game interactions, you’ll learn how to sequence your plays, manage resources efficiently, and maximise the impact of your key units. The goal is to help you move beyond basic play and confidently master the Necron faction on the tabletop.
Why Choose This Course?
This course is designed to help you play Necrons with precision and confidence. Whether you’re the one raising the dead or fighting to put them back down, you’ll leave with a deep understanding of their mechanics, strengths, and how to win more through informed, consistent play. Our aim is to help you reduce mistakes, build trust in your decisions, and enjoy your games—regardless of outcome.
Expand Your Tactical Knowledge with the Full How to Play Series
Get lifetime access to the Vanguard Tactics How to Play Series for just $299. This includes over $800 worth of detailed faction breakdowns, tactical insights, counterplay guides, and regular updates for each new Codex. Stay current and sharpen your skills across every army.
Join today and bring your game back from the tomb world.
What Happens Next?
After purchase, you’ll receive an email with your login details and immediate access to the Necrons How to Play Course. Learn at your own pace with full lifetime access to all current and future updates.
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