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	The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.		The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.

	9th edition saw the range and random damage addressed somewhat, with wraith cannon range extended to 18" and damage being d3+3 with mortal wounds on 6s to wound. D-scythes interestingly are no longer auto-hit, but are now D6 shot Blast weapons. As they were D3 before this is generally a buff.		9th edition saw the range and random damage addressed somewhat, with wraith cannon range extended to 18" and damage being d3+3 with mortal wounds on 6s to wound. D-scythes interestingly are no longer auto-hit, but are now D6 shot Blast weapons. As they were D3 before this is generally a buff.

	None-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.		None-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.
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	The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.		The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.

			9th edition saw the range and random damage addressed somewhat, with wraith cannon range extended to 18" and damage being d3+3 with mortal wounds on 6s to wound. D-scythes interestingly are no longer auto-hit, but are now D6 shot Blast weapons. As they were D3 before this is generally a buff.

	None-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.		None-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.

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	==On the Tabletop==		==On the Tabletop==
	In stark contrast to the fast yet frail Craftworlders who've come to rely on them, Wraithguard are a slow and sturdy anvil that can weather firepower that'd lay low their still living kin while delivering rather obscene punishment in turn. In 8th/9th edition, Wraithguard stand strong at T6 and 3W apiece, protected by a 3+ save. Durability of this scale easily rivals the likes of the Custodes or Death Guard, though ~~with~~ a maximum range of 12" on their Wraithcannons and a rather plodding 5" movement speed will ensure that they'll need to endure a few volleys before they can get into range to retaliate. To this end, a Wave Serpent or utilizing the Webway Strike Stratagem is necessary to swiftly get them into a position to deal some damage before they get worn down. What kind of damage? Regardless of their loadout, Wraithguard pack around S10 AP-4 weapons; every conventional target in the game is wounded on a 2+ or a 3+ while only units with an armor value of a 2+, invuln save or FNP will even have a chance at shaking off the pain. Equip the anti-infantry D-Scythe to lay down d3 shots per Wraithguard for 1 damage a hit, or the single shot Wraithcannon to slam monsters and vehicles for d6 damage apiece; plenty to pop a tank a turn, assuming your dice rolls aren't cursed. Supporting Farseers and Spiritseers can help guarantee that every hit lands and deals some damage.		In stark contrast to the fast yet frail Craftworlders who've come to rely on them, Wraithguard are a slow and sturdy anvil that can weather firepower that'd lay low their still living kin while delivering rather obscene punishment in turn. In 8th/9th edition, Wraithguard stand strong at T6 and 3W apiece, protected by a 3+ save. Durability of this scale easily rivals the likes of the Custodes or Death Guard, though a maximum range of 12" on their Wraithcannons and a rather plodding 5" movement speed will ensure that they'll need to endure a few volleys before they can get into range to retaliate. To this end, a Wave Serpent or utilizing the Webway Strike Stratagem is necessary to swiftly get them into a position to deal some damage before they get worn down. What kind of damage? Regardless of their loadout, Wraithguard pack around S10 AP-4 weapons; every conventional target in the game is wounded on a 2+ or a 3+ while only units with an armor value of a 2+, invuln save or FNP will even have a chance at shaking off the pain. Equip the anti-infantry D-Scythe to lay down d3 shots per Wraithguard for 1 damage a hit, or the single shot Wraithcannon to slam monsters and vehicles for d6 damage apiece; plenty to pop a tank a turn, assuming your dice rolls aren't cursed. Supporting Farseers and Spiritseers can help guarantee that every hit lands and deals some damage.

	The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.		The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.

	~~Non~~-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.		None-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.

	===Power Ratings===		===Power Ratings===

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	==On the Tabletop==		==On the Tabletop==
	Wraithguard ~~have only two options~~, ~~making them easy to put together for your army~~. ~~They are either 40 points~~ with Wraithcannons or ~~45 with D-scythes~~ a ~~pop~~. ~~This means that~~ the ~~smallest possible unit of 5 costs either 200~~ or ~~225,~~ with ~~no mixing~~ of ~~weapons allowed~~. ~~With~~ the ~~max unit size these costs double~~, ~~but you should not go above five models per unit~~.		In stark contrast to the fast yet frail Craftworlders who've come to rely on them, Wraithguard are a slow and sturdy anvil that can weather firepower that'd lay low their still living kin while delivering rather obscene punishment in turn. In 8th/9th edition, Wraithguard stand strong at T6 and 3W apiece, protected by a 3+ save. Durability of this scale easily rivals the likes of the Custodes or Death Guard, though with a maximum range of 12" on their Wraithcannons and a rather plodding 5" movement speed will ensure that they'll need to endure a few volleys before they can get into range to retaliate. To this end, a Wave Serpent or utilizing the Webway Strike Stratagem is necessary to swiftly get them into a position to deal some damage before they get worn down. What kind of damage? Regardless of their loadout, Wraithguard pack around S10 AP-4 weapons; every conventional target in the game is wounded on a 2+ or a 3+ while only units with an armor value of a 2+, invuln save or FNP will even have a chance at shaking off the pain. Equip the anti-infantry D-Scythe to lay down d3 shots per Wraithguard for 1 damage a hit, or the single shot Wraithcannon to slam monsters and vehicles for d6 damage apiece; plenty to pop a tank a turn, assuming your dice rolls aren't cursed. Supporting Farseers and Spiritseers can help guarantee that every hit lands and deals some damage.

	Wraithguard are ~~tough: at T5, W3 and a 3+ save it requires concentrated fire to take them down~~. ~~Paired with WS3+, S5 and fists that have AP~~-~~1 and D3 damage~~, ~~you'll end~~ up ~~with~~ a ~~unit that might surprise you~~ in ~~combat, but don't count on~~ them ~~as frontline fighters~~. ~~Their main attraction is their guns: both of whom being S10 AP-4 monstrosities~~ that ~~can rip all~~ but ~~the toughest tanks apart in one barrage. Their traditional weapon is the Wraithcannon~~, ~~which is a 12" Assault 1 weapon~~ with ~~D6 damage~~. ~~Not~~ the ~~most reliable weapon against units~~ of ~~infantry, but~~ a ~~single volley can really ruin the day~~ of a ~~tank or monstrous creature. Make sure to~~ fire ~~them one by one if other suitable targets are within range: it~~'~~d be~~ a ~~shame if you end up needing only~~ 3 of the ~~Wraithcannons and waste the other two shots with overkill~~. ~~The other is~~ the ~~D-scythe~~, ~~an Assault D3 D1 weapon more suitable for blowing up [[TEQ]]s and if you're lucky blocks of infantry. While it might seem a downside that you don't get~~ to ~~roll for the weapons in turn, in effect this means~~ that ~~you have~~ a ~~two in three chance to land either the average or the best possible result that you~~'~~d otherwise have less than half of a percent chance of rolling. On top of that they hit automatically so you~~'~~ll keep a consistent damage output when~~ dealing with ~~charges. Finally~~, ~~thanks to their Implacable rule~~ it's ~~not a disaster in case they get charged: they can fall back~~ and ~~still shoot in the same turn~~.		The Drawbacks? Wraithguard are expensive. 38 points per model for Wraithcannons or 48 points per model for D-Scythes, these spirit warriors will take up a significant portion of your budget, not factoring in any Wave Serpents needed to ferry them about the field. The Webway Strike Stratagem does alleviate that potential tax, but once deployed, your Wraithguard can quite easily get trapped within enemy territory with no escape options should you miscalculate your positioning. They also face rather steep competition from Fire Dragons and Dark Reapers as hard-hitting anti-vehicle/monster specialists. Fire Dragons are very nearly half the price of a squad of Wraithguard and are substantially easier to cram into a transport while Dark Reapers, though nearly as expensive, can fire upon their foes from ''substantially'' farther away and deal a consistent 3 damage per hit, something the rather whimsical d6 damage each Wraithcannon deals can occasionally disappoint at. Wraithguard also chafe against the Dark Reaper's flexibility, as their Reaper Launchers also allow them to fire 2 shots that deal a flat 2 damage each, making them ''much'' better at dealing with infantry of all flavors than the D-Scythe, which can also disappoint with it's variable d3 shots and rather flacid 1 damage per wound.

	~~Having a Spiritseer nearby greatly benefits the Wraithguard. While they fortunately no longer crap themselves the moment there isn't one nearby, a Spiritseer grants rerolls of 1 on to~~-~~hit rolls to units within 6" of the Spiritseer. Given~~ the ~~VERY short range of Wraithguard weapons, this is easy to pull off. As for powers, the Conceal/Reveal power works best of them: putting a~~ -~~1 To Hit on all opponents shooting your Wraithguard is going to be very useful to not die. However~~, ~~the 66 points that come with a Spiritseer will make the unit even more expensive.~~		Non-the-less, Wraithguard and their Wraithblade relatives ''are'' the most durable infantry you have and can become a force to be feared with the right support.

	~~The downside to fielding~~ Wraithguard ~~is that they~~'~~re slow. At 5" speed they~~ are ~~one of the slowest units in the army, so they~~'~~ll need a transport. The [[Wave Serpent]] is an excellent tank on its own, and it can carry either six Wraithguard or five as~~ the ~~bodyguard of a character. This greatly increases the cost of the unit to properly field it. And it's not like~~ you ~~can drop the Wraithguard off at one point~~ and ~~go on your merry way: Wraithguard are likely to destroy whatever big thing they shoot at but after that they're sitting ducks who need to be moved around to survive. A Wave Serpent~~ can ~~easily double the cost of~~ a ~~unit, meaning you're pouring 500+ points into a five-model unit. This is also their weak point: five Fire Dragons can wreck enemy tanks at almost half the cost and can~~ be moved around easier. While they lack the durability of the Wraithguard, the lower cost more than makes up to this. And to match the point cost you'll have to field EIGHT Fire Dragons, who have a lot more firepower than five Wraithguard when facing a tank. They'll wound less often with ~~S8 weapons, but they either get rerolls or get to pick~~ the ~~better number on the damage roll based on what they're using~~.

	===Power Ratings===		===Power Ratings===

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	Wraithguard have only two options, making them easy to put together for your army. They are either 40 points with Wraithcannons or 45 with D-scythes a pop. This means that the smallest possible unit of 5 costs either 200 or 225, with no mixing of weapons allowed. With the max unit size these costs double, but you should not go above five models per unit.		Wraithguard have only two options, making them easy to put together for your army. They are either 40 points with Wraithcannons or 45 with D-scythes a pop. This means that the smallest possible unit of 5 costs either 200 or 225, with no mixing of weapons allowed. With the max unit size these costs double, but you should not go above five models per unit.

	Wraithguard are tough: at T6, W3 and a 3+ save it requires concentrated fire to take them down. Paired with WS3+, S5 and fists that have AP-1 and D3 damage, you'll end up with a unit that might surprise you in combat, but don't count on them as frontline fighters. Their main attraction is their guns: both of whom being S10 AP-4 monstrosities that can rip all but the toughest tanks apart in one barrage. Their traditional weapon is the Wraithcannon, which is a 12" Assault 1 weapon with D6 damage. Not the most reliable weapon against units of infantry, but a single volley can really ruin the day of a tank or monstrous creature. Make sure to fire them one by one if other suitable targets are within range: it'd be a shame if you end up needing only 3 of the Wraithcannons and waste the other two shots with overkill. The other is the D-scythe, an Assault D3 D1 weapon more suitable for blowing up [[TEQ]]s and if you're lucky blocks of infantry. While it might seem a downside that you don't get to roll for the weapons in turn, in effect this means that you have a two in three chance to land either the average or the best possible result that you'd otherwise have less than half of a percent chance of rolling. On top of that they hit automatically so you'll keep a consistent damage output when dealing with charges. Finally, thanks to their Implacable rule it's not a disaster in case they get charged: they can fall back and still shoot in the same turn.		Wraithguard are tough: at T5, W3 and a 3+ save it requires concentrated fire to take them down. Paired with WS3+, S5 and fists that have AP-1 and D3 damage, you'll end up with a unit that might surprise you in combat, but don't count on them as frontline fighters. Their main attraction is their guns: both of whom being S10 AP-4 monstrosities that can rip all but the toughest tanks apart in one barrage. Their traditional weapon is the Wraithcannon, which is a 12" Assault 1 weapon with D6 damage. Not the most reliable weapon against units of infantry, but a single volley can really ruin the day of a tank or monstrous creature. Make sure to fire them one by one if other suitable targets are within range: it'd be a shame if you end up needing only 3 of the Wraithcannons and waste the other two shots with overkill. The other is the D-scythe, an Assault D3 D1 weapon more suitable for blowing up [[TEQ]]s and if you're lucky blocks of infantry. While it might seem a downside that you don't get to roll for the weapons in turn, in effect this means that you have a two in three chance to land either the average or the best possible result that you'd otherwise have less than half of a percent chance of rolling. On top of that they hit automatically so you'll keep a consistent damage output when dealing with charges. Finally, thanks to their Implacable rule it's not a disaster in case they get charged: they can fall back and still shoot in the same turn.

	Having a Spiritseer nearby greatly benefits the Wraithguard. While they fortunately no longer crap themselves the moment there isn't one nearby, a Spiritseer grants rerolls of 1 on to-hit rolls to units within 6" of the Spiritseer. Given the VERY short range of Wraithguard weapons, this is easy to pull off. As for powers, the Conceal/Reveal power works best of them: putting a -1 To Hit on all opponents shooting your Wraithguard is going to be very useful to not die. However, the 66 points that come with a Spiritseer will make the unit even more expensive.		Having a Spiritseer nearby greatly benefits the Wraithguard. While they fortunately no longer crap themselves the moment there isn't one nearby, a Spiritseer grants rerolls of 1 on to-hit rolls to units within 6" of the Spiritseer. Given the VERY short range of Wraithguard weapons, this is easy to pull off. As for powers, the Conceal/Reveal power works best of them: putting a -1 To Hit on all opponents shooting your Wraithguard is going to be very useful to not die. However, the 66 points that come with a Spiritseer will make the unit even more expensive.

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	Normally, Eldar are very keen on leaving the spirits of the dead to rest in peace, as they have earned their respite from the grind of battle and are finally safe from [[Slaanesh]]'s gaze, but some battles require more soldiers than a [[Craftworld]]'s living population can sustain. When this happens, specialized seers called [[Spiritseer]]s reach into the craftworld's [[Infinity Circuit]] and guide a soul back into a spirit stone, which is then placed into a robotic wraithbone body.		Normally, Eldar are very keen on leaving the spirits of the dead to rest in peace, as they have earned their respite from the grind of battle and are finally safe from [[Slaanesh]]'s gaze, but some battles require more soldiers than a [[Craftworld]]'s living population can sustain. When this happens, specialized seers called [[Spiritseer]]s reach into the craftworld's [[Infinity Circuit]] and guide a soul back into a spirit stone, which is then placed into a robotic wraithbone body.

	Wraithguard are much stronger and tougher than the average Eldar, and even most [[Space Marine]]s. They carry [[wraithcannon]]s or [[D-~~scythe~~]]s, mighty weapons that blow holes in the fabric of realspace and tear enemies into the [[Warp]] itself. These weapons are too heavy for normal Eldar to move around except on support platforms. Unfortunately, being yanked out of the afterlife makes it difficult for the spirit inside a Wraithguard to function; they aren't lively or quick like their living counterparts (they are one of the few Eldar foot soldier units without the Fleet rule), and as they "see" the world with only their psychic senses, they are often slow to react to the battlefield. It used to be that each turn, a unit of Wraithguard not within range of a [[psyker]] had a one-in-six chance of doing nothing, but that rule was removed in 6th edition. In [[Dawn of War II]] This was represented by debuffing the Wraithguard heavily if the player takes out their attendant [[Paths of the Eldar#Path of the Seer\|Seer]].		Wraithguard are much stronger and tougher than the average Eldar, and even most [[Space Marine]]s. They carry [[wraithcannon]]s or [[D-Scythe]]s, mighty weapons that blow holes in the fabric of realspace and tear enemies into the [[Warp]] itself. These weapons are too heavy for normal Eldar to move around except on support platforms. Unfortunately, being yanked out of the afterlife makes it difficult for the spirit inside a Wraithguard to function; they aren't lively or quick like their living counterparts (they are one of the few Eldar foot soldier units without the Fleet rule), and as they "see" the world with only their psychic senses, they are often slow to react to the battlefield. It used to be that each turn, a unit of Wraithguard not within range of a [[psyker]] had a one-in-six chance of doing nothing, but that rule was removed in 6th edition. In [[Dawn of War II]] This was represented by debuffing the Wraithguard heavily if the player takes out their attendant [[Paths of the Eldar#Path of the Seer\|Seer]].

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	Normally, Eldar are very keen on leaving the spirits of the dead to rest in peace, as they have earned their respite from the grind of battle and are finally safe from [[Slaanesh]]'s gaze, but some battles require more soldiers than a [[Craftworld]]'s living population can sustain. When this happens, specialized seers called [[Spiritseer]]s reach into the craftworld's [[Infinity Circuit]] and guide a soul back into a spirit stone, which is then placed into a robotic wraithbone body.		Normally, Eldar are very keen on leaving the spirits of the dead to rest in peace, as they have earned their respite from the grind of battle and are finally safe from [[Slaanesh]]'s gaze, but some battles require more soldiers than a [[Craftworld]]'s living population can sustain. When this happens, specialized seers called [[Spiritseer]]s reach into the craftworld's [[Infinity Circuit]] and guide a soul back into a spirit stone, which is then placed into a robotic wraithbone body.

	Wraithguard are much stronger and tougher than the average Eldar, and even most [[Space Marine]]s. They carry [[wraithcannon]]s or D-~~scythes~~, mighty weapons that blow holes in the fabric of realspace and tear enemies into the [[Warp]] itself. These weapons are too heavy for normal Eldar to move around except on support platforms. Unfortunately, being yanked out of the afterlife makes it difficult for the spirit inside a Wraithguard to function; they aren't lively or quick like their living counterparts (they are one of the few Eldar foot soldier units without the Fleet rule), and as they "see" the world with only their psychic senses, they are often slow to react to the battlefield. It used to be that each turn, a unit of Wraithguard not within range of a [[psyker]] had a one-in-six chance of doing nothing, but that rule was removed in 6th edition. In [[Dawn of War II]] This was represented by debuffing the Wraithguard heavily if the player takes out their attendant [[Paths of the Eldar#Path of the Seer\|Seer]].		Wraithguard are much stronger and tougher than the average Eldar, and even most [[Space Marine]]s. They carry [[wraithcannon]]s or [[D-scythe]]s, mighty weapons that blow holes in the fabric of realspace and tear enemies into the [[Warp]] itself. These weapons are too heavy for normal Eldar to move around except on support platforms. Unfortunately, being yanked out of the afterlife makes it difficult for the spirit inside a Wraithguard to function; they aren't lively or quick like their living counterparts (they are one of the few Eldar foot soldier units without the Fleet rule), and as they "see" the world with only their psychic senses, they are often slow to react to the battlefield. It used to be that each turn, a unit of Wraithguard not within range of a [[psyker]] had a one-in-six chance of doing nothing, but that rule was removed in 6th edition. In [[Dawn of War II]] This was represented by debuffing the Wraithguard heavily if the player takes out their attendant [[Paths of the Eldar#Path of the Seer\|Seer]].

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	[[Category: Wraithbone]]		[[Category: Wraithbone]]

	~~[[Category: Vehicles]]~~

	[[Category: Walkers]]		[[Category: Walkers]]

	{{Eldar-Forces}}		{{Eldar-Forces}}