Here is a 10-point summary of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, adapted for the Warhammer 40,000 strategy game:
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Know yourself and know the enemy:
It is important to understand your own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the enemy.
>>> Study all the codexes, watch reviews and meta analyses on YouTube.
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Make sure the enemy cannot predict your actions:
Use surprise and cunning to destabilize the opponent.
>>> Create and organize 5 combos on the table , mixing: your auras, your stratagems as well as your psychic powers.
The goal is to have the greatest impact on the opposing army.
Use 1 combo per turn for better psychological impact.
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Use strategy to win without fighting:
If possible, find a way to achieve victory without resorting to combat.
>>> Focus only on your primary and secondary objectives , avoid all combat, and take cover while accumulating victory points.
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Diversion and simultaneous attack:
By dividing the enemy's attention, you can take him by surprise and defeat him more easily.
>>> Organize a flank attack, or a series of crossfires by "offering" (making it bait) to your opponent the figurine that "scares" him the most.
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Hit where it hurts most:
Target enemy weak points to maximize damage.
>>> Finish all units . Never leave a model in a unit! Start with the weakest.
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Use defense as a basis for offense:
By defending yourself strongly, you can create opportunities to counterattack.
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Attack the enemy army rather than the fortress:
It is often more effective to target the enemy's military forces rather than attacking their base directly.
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Avoid unnecessary fights:
Do not engage in battles that you are not sure you will win, or that will not bring you significant benefits.
>>> It's very simple, calculate the victory percentages . A unit of 10 Imperial Guards should not attack a unit of 5 Chaos Terminators.
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Adapt to the situation:
Stay flexible and be ready to change tactics depending on what happens on the ground.
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Conserve your strength:
Don't waste your resources unnecessarily and make sure your troops are in good physical and mental condition.
>>> Calculate your trades! What is the best effort/gain ratio?
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