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DAWN OF WAR 4PLANNER

Enemy intelligence

How to counter Skitarii Rangers

Unit file

Threat summary

Long-range line infantry. Out-ranges every other tier 1 squad in the game and dies fast if that advantage is lost.

Hunts: Advancing infantry · Builders

Vulnerable to: Overrun in melee · Poor against armour

Response options

Recommended answers

  • Canoptek Wraiths

    Necrons
    Recommended response

    Wraiths ignore terrain and cross the range advantage before it matters.

    Execution: Phase directly into the firing line.

    Risk: Expensive to lose if the Rangers are screened by Vanguard.

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Assumptions

These are editorial recommendations built on provisional pre-release statistics, assuming an even engagement on open ground with no upgrades. Terrain, numbers and timing will often matter more than the matchup itself.