INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your first foray into the intense, strategic, and captivating universe of Kill Team! Maybe you’ve heard of it from a friend, stumbled across it online, or simply want to progress from other Warhammer games. You have come to the right place. As a beginner-friendly guide, we aim to provide you with everything you need to get started on this fantastic journey. It’s immersive, it’s tactically challenging, and it’s an absolute adventure to paint and collect your Kill Team. Are you ready? Let’s dive in!
QU'EST-CE QUE LE KILL TEAM ?
Kill Team is a standalone Warhammer skirmish game from Games Workshop, creators of the acclaimed Warhammer 40,000 universe. Why is it standalone? Because even though it’s set in the same universe and shares some basic principles with Warhammer 40K, they play distinctly different. Kill Team’s gameplay is more intimate and tactical involving small-scale battles between a few units instead of a full army.
The backstory is just as compelling as the gameplay. Kill Team pits elite squads from various factions in deadly black ops missions throughout the war-torn galaxy. Think of it as the special forces wing of the Warhammer universe. It’s faster, more focused, and perfect for those who love the idea of close-quarter battles than the mass mayhem of typical Warhammer games.
HOW TO GET STARTED
Ready to command your squad? Let’s walk through the process step by step:
1. CHOOSE YOUR FACTION: There are multiple factions in Kill Team, each with its unique strengths, weaknesses, and aesthetics. Research each faction before committing to your team.
2. ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM: Once you’ve selected your faction, it’s time to recruit your squad. Some units will be good in combat, some at shooting, others at performing objective-based tasks.
3. PREPARE FOR BATTLE: Learn how to set up the battlefield and decipher the game’s rules, including movement, shooting, fighting, morale, and tactics.
4. COMMENCE BATTLE: Play the game with your opponent, take turns, and immerse yourself in the challenging yet rewarding gameplay. Remember, the goal is mission objectives, not only killing your opponent’s team.
CE QU'IL FAUT POUR JOUER
To get started, you’ll need a Kill Team Core Set. It includes everything – miniatures, dice, rule books, not to mention a fantastic game board with terrain. A tape measure to measure movement and shooting ranges. Optional, but highly recommended, are a set of clippers and plastic glue to assemble your team, and paints plus brushes to personalize it.
CONSEILS POUR LES GRANDS DÉBUTANTS
1. START SMALL: Don’t rush to assemble a huge team. Small, focused squads will help you understand different types of warriors.
2. LEARN BY PLAYING: Reading the rule book is essential, but playing games, even small test matches, will bring you closer to mastering Kill Team.
3. OBJECTIVE FOCUSED: Don’t get carried away trying to kill every enemy model. Focus on the mission’s objectives.
4. COMMUNITY MATTERS: Join local clubs or online communities—they have invaluable advice and experiences to share.
5. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: Lastly, have patience. It takes time to learn the tactics, strengths, and weaknesses of your Kill Team.
RESSOURCES UTILES
Plenty of resources like ‘Kill Team Central’ on Facebook and the ‘Killteam’ subreddit are there to help you. For instance, the ‘Tabletop Titans’ YouTube channel provides excellent gameplay examples. Tools such as BattleScribe assist in creating your team lists.
GLOSSAIRE : EXPLICATION DES TERMES COURANTS
1. FACTION: The team you are playing. There are various options like Imperium, Chaos, Eldar, Orks, etc.
2. LOS (Line of Sight): Determines if a model can shoot another model.
3. CP (Command Points): You’ll use these for stratagems, which are special game-changing tactics.
4. ROSTER: Multiple models or lists from which you select your Kill Team for each game.
5. WOUND ROLL: Determines if an attack wounds the target after a successful hit roll.
LES PROCHAINES ÉTAPES : QUE FAIRE À PARTIR DE MAINTENANT ?
Now that you have an introductory understanding of Kill Team, it’s time to dive in! Purchase a Kill Team Core Set, choose your faction, and start assembling your squad. Try a few trial games to get familiar with the game, the rules, and the tactics. Remember, the objective of Kill Team is not just winning—it’s about strategic planning, immersing yourself in the lore, painting your units, and, most importantly, enjoying the process. Welcome to the universe of Kill Team—let the battle commence!
