Playing as Space Marines
Space Marines vs Necrons
A patience contest between the two most durable factions. Wiping squads matters more than damaging them.
Opening plan
Standard two-Tactical opening, then tech towards concentrated damage rather than spread. Half-killing a Necron squad accomplishes nothing.
Scouting checklist
- Watch for the Cryptek Vault — improved reanimation changes every trade
- Check for phase shifting research before committing to a ranged position
Timeline
Danger timings
When this matchup typically turns, and what turns it.
- 05:00Immortals thicken the line and trades stop favouring you
- 09:00Doomsday Ark begins removing your fortified points
Core interactions
What decides this matchup
- Focus one squad to destruction; spread damage is wasted against reanimation
- Assault Squads are strong here because they can wipe a weakened squad
- Your Predator is the best answer to a Doomsday Ark
Execution
Recommended builds
Editorial, pre-release
Nobody has played this matchup — the game is unreleased. This guide reasons from provisional statistics and will be rewritten from real games after launch.