Guide to the best Equipment - Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus + Bonus Giveaway!

Another analytically driven collaboration with Towen - we do a deep dive on Equipment and how to figure out what is best for your characters. Loads of visuals to keep things simple and allow you to get the most out of your roster. Stick around for the bonus giveaway too!
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00:00 Start
00:03 Introduction
00:49 Background
01:58 Weapons/Critical Damage
03:17 Worked Example + Table
05:51 Corner Cases
06:38 Defensive Slot
07:48 Special Considerations
08:54 Crit/Block Boosters
09:07 Conclusions
10:09 Giveaway
10:54 Blackstone/Towen referral code
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[@MrsNandi40k]

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[@realtowen]

Nandi equips us all with great knowledge

[@iryisa]

There once was a gamer named Nandi, Whose KZbin advice was quite handy. In the Tacticus game, He rose to great fame, And the Tyrant Guard giveaway was dandy.

[@Nicholas15517]

Thanks for the video, Nandi. One note on the Necrons is that living metal doesn't necessarily suggest you want more hp: while you recover more hp, the "effective value" of that hp is dependent upon how much armor you have and enemy pierce ratios. That is, each hit point is more valuable the more armor you have, so if you have more hp and less armor you regen more hp, but each point is individually less valuable, whereas if you have less hp and more armor you regen less hp, but each point is more individually valuable. (1000 HP on Bellator is way harder to get through than 1000 HP on Thad, for example - it's "more valuable.")

[@davidsnyder8503]

Moving equipment around is a pain when you've got a legendary event going on. Great job as always Nandi.

[@BobTheTrueCactus]

I usually try to not shift my teams too much during the events but play with one team until they start failing. It becomes less annoying but it's still a bit of work.

[@Papercuttheo]

The armor/hp debate is very interesting on campaign. Sometimes having 100 more armour means that enemies are only tickling you instead of taking down meaningful amounts of hp. Great video as always!

[@brianshea2515]

If you are going against someone with 100% pierce, then Hit Points is truly better. If you are going against someone with 6 attacks, and 1% pierce, then Armour is better.

[@anthonygen251]

@@brianshea2515there aren’t too many high pierce hero’s around, but if you have prep time and know what you’re fighting then you’re absolutely right

[@seanscott770]

As a new player, these videos are a great boon. It really helps keep me from investing in the wrong things

[@Lightkeepergydo]

Interesting breakdown. I tend to always favour armour over armour and health as with the hardest content in the game, characters get hit a lot of times by multiple sources. So, losing less health vs. having more health always seems to give me better survival.

[@SuperCallum112]

I love your videos, especially these deep dives on mechanics, thanks Nandi!

[@alexrc2306]

This was great! I've always struggled to understand which equipment suited a character best. Loved to see the clear and direct infographics, those are always great!

[@Zyronin99]

Thank you for the explanation on the equipment! I had heard about the Markov chain but it's good to have the info confirmed. I also appreciate the advice on holding off on upgrading as the returns are diminishing. Excellent video!

[@Mcultra1]

Thanks Nandi for being straight up. I’m really glad you made this video because I was very curious how to best equip my characters. I had assumed the more hits meant more crit chance even with a lower crit chance items, thanks for clarifying that.

[@alexandergray6679]

You have pretty much the only videos for this game I watch. Easy to understand info presented in an interesting way!

[@parkerriley4538]

For the Isabella turtle in LREs I care more about armor to maximize the chance that each incoming attack's damage drops below the amount that her passive heals.

[@Orfeas_christodoulou]

Dude, you CANNOT believe how helpful that was. I was so confused with so much wrong information out there and didn't know what to do. Much love❤

[@PapaSmurf40K]

Thanks for another great analytical video! I really love these ones. I agree with you on the tyrant guard, think he's really good. Also love the new star method of rating units, much easier to see. I always had trouble clearly seeing the other chart.

[@rorymawhinney1158]

I’ve just started Tacticus this year. I’ve tried all the recommended creators for tips but your videos are the ones I’ve most resonated with and have really helped, so thanks. Also I agree, give my green boys some love

[@bryanhaynie7377]

Been meaning to get to this video for a while and finally got the chance today, I’m so glad I did. Being a mid game level player and starting to take on elite missions I thought maybe I should be upgrading some gear. This helps me prioritize much more efficiently. As always thanks Nandi!

[@GalaxyBrainGamer]

I started playing earlier this year and I’ve check your channel around the time your Morty guide dropped and since the you’ve helped me tremendously and I use the planner quite regularly which I kinda wish was in game but it’s still a helpful asset.

[@jbeatch]

The whole crit chain changes everything about how I was perceiving these items. Thank you for your great knowledge share!

[@loganmulroney]

Thanks for the Breakdown Nandi, I've been largely ignoring gear and just putting the highest rarity that I have available on my raid characters and never looking at them again. Seems I wasn't too far off but also this is a useful bit of info to keep tucked away for when I hit a tougher mission!

[@ryanwinchurst1262]

Glad to have a bit more info on gear. Definitely agree that shadowsun could do with an upgrade after the orks

[@Vektorix28205]

Really interesting video that taught me a lot - I'm going to have to go through the equipment I already have for my roster and see if it should be swapped around somewhat. And had no idea the Tyrant Guard was so awesome... going to have to work on him soon!

[@CXM68]

Thanks for the video! Really appreciate the breakdown - I've always kind of felt my way through without a real objective assessment of strengths/weaknesses for each option

[@aaronjumet4445]

My guild has had this item discussion several times and we have come to very similar conclusion regarding weapons. Nice to see we weren’t far off. Thanks for the info Nandi.

[@APBbooks]

Thanks as always Nandi! I know this'll be a video I return to multiple times for a refresher. Fingers crossed for Shadowsun and Ork buffs and a rework to late game equipment impact!

[@davidJsound]

Thanks, for the guide, I always figured it's just best to go for higher block and crit chance, but it turns out there is more nuance to it.

[@PseudoAnalyse]

been looking for an updated equipment guide video and nandi comes forward with an amazing and intuitive video, thanks for the great content!

[@MoreArgentMoreDawn]

Great video as always, the comparisons really do show you where to invest resources with as little waste as possible. Much appreciated.

[@Hive_Father]

Once again, another awesome analytics collaboration from Nandi and Towen. Keep it up

[@peterberry2676]

Thanks, this was a really useful breakdown of a subject I'd been wondering about recently. My own napkin-math findings turned out to be mostly correct, but it's very good to know that equipment becomes less valuable as you progress (I'm still pretty early in the game, in the grand scheme of things).

[@drclord]

Great video. I'm a mid level player and was looking at the back log of equipment I didn't know what to do with it. Really helped me figure out what I'm doing.

[@konradcurze31]

thanks for the breakdown - especially the crit items were informative as i always struggled to decide which to equip on different chars

[@mrnojberg]

Thanks for clearing some things up. I have already made some swaps after watching this video. Keep on delivering!

[@user-wj7np4ui6r]

Excellent presentation. I've invested substantial resources in vain. I cant thank you enough for taking the time to explain. Great work and happy holidays!

[@bfournie1]

Thanks for the video. I always felt that items were not pulling their weight. Bit having a good analysis confirming that is great. Thanks for sharing this!

[@McKmark.01]

These are always really informative, thanks Nandi. Not sure about the low importance of block items though, at least at mid-game. Sometimes 1 or 2 lucky blocks can make all the difference in many game modes. Having 1 or 2 of those maxed out to share around is ok

[@Sydewinder86]

Thank you for this theory crafting video! It confirms some of my suspiciouns and clears up others! Especially about why my Brother Jaeger is a beast against Screamer Killer. Back to the grind!

[@wrona2061]

Tyranids are really cool in the lore and in this game. Can't wait for the 5th one to show up! But getting back to the video. I was asking myself many many many times which item give to which character and now i dont have to! Thanks Nandi!

[@moomoo9664]

Appreciate this, now knowing what I'm doing with the gears lol. And you're right, they come in loads after a little while from starting new. A month in and I have stacks of the gear that I have for spares.

[@gregorybaker9223]

Great video, helps keep things simple for looking at upgrading items. This last LE was the first time I was swapping equipment and it made a huge difference on some fights.

[@lankeraval3438]

even if i knew the majority of these info, it's always a pleasure to watch ur content Nandy ! And for beginners it's priceless. Show must go on 👍

[@dziki_viking]

Thank you! It seems like I've poured way too many gold and salvage into ascending gear, and overall focused too much on what "seems" right, instead being right. Love your content, keep up the great work!

[@per-antonschonwallander1114]

Many thanks for some great information! Been wondering how to prioritize with the crit items. And now I wont waste any more gold and salvage on block items.

[@funny4052]

Thanks so much for the deep dive! If I’m being honest I’ve just always thrown on whatever equipment I happened to have without really considering what they actually do.

[@Hot_Dice]

Yet another thing I’ve been noodling on, glad to see my rough math was nearly spot on. Thanks so much for this!

[@stuartjackson7834]

Hey - very detailed explanation. As a relative newcomer to this game I have been looking into many different creator’s content for help and advice. I have found your explanations the most useful. Still grinding away in the lower ranks of the game. Put keep your great work.

[@Tripitz18]

Thanks for the breakdown. I only just recently discovered that this is how crit works, and was rather disappointed that i had been using the wrong items. Also, glad to hear someone singing the T-Guards virtues, he was a powerhouse in the last LRE, I couldn't believe how great he was, especially paired with the Deathleaper, but my T-Guard is stuck at rare. Currently trying to onslaught grind him up, but is slow and tedious, some extra shards would be awesome! Nids were my first tabletop army, and are still my favorite, both tabletop and in Tacticus, loving the synergy they have.

[@williamfox3732]

Great video! Someone in my guild was asking about how crits work just a bit ago so shared this in our discord! Thanks so much!

[@brainnowrk]

Found this on my recommended. Hope that means your channel will be getting the attention it deserves.

[@joshruiz7388]

Thanks for the content, Nandi! Always eager to see the new stuff you post for the amazing info

[@TheCelticBear7]

Great video Nandi, it comes up all the time so it's good to see this topic get a proper analysis!

[@miggythepiggy141]

Another great video Nandi! It’s good to know that character buffs do way more benefit than gear. Tyrant guard seems awesome I haven’t leveled him up yet, too much to do

[@thefrienemypodcast6073]

Your videos are always so polished, clear and concise. Thanks for the information!

[@JoelVanboening]

For those who use Vindicta with any frequency, I highly recommend maxing out her Crit Item. It made a noticeable improvement for me. Thanks Nandi for this content. I haven't seen any other videos discussing relative merits of block, defensive, etc.

[@cbgumbert]

This has been such a longstanding discussion, it’s great to see it broken down succinctly. Thanks!

[@Nandi40k]

Congrats! You're one of the runner up winners! Drop me a message on discord for your code :)

[@saxninja8464]

i never quite knew what the way to go was for pistols vs guns and pauldrons vs greaves, so having an analytical breakdown of both is super useful. also good to know ascending items is a waste, i have a bunch of epic characters with rare gear and a ton of extra items burning a hole in my pocket lol. thanks for the video!

[@bryanvingilot863]

Thank you Nandi. I've been upgrading all my shield items and you mentioned here that we should not bother doing it. I should focus more on HP+Armor type of accesories. Again, many thanks.

[@kevingobills1747]

Thank you I was curious about much of you went over with these equipment pieces. So, thank you for breaking it down, and I got it no ascending items haha keep up the good work.

[@filippobisello6647]

Since i've been watching Nansi's videos I became far stronger than I was before, and it helped me understand a lot of the characters I have been using, thanks a lot

[@nubhecc6887]

this video really helps breaking down how equipment effect the interaction for your characters very cool

[@TheWildSma]

Nice information! I had wondered if the lower block chance items ever surpassed the higher chance Items in certain cases, but your reasoning makes sense.

[@Stinky_Fishys]

Thank you for the deep dive. I’ve just gone with guns for psykers and 3 hit or more and knives for the rest.

[@jeffevio]

I just recently started playing and I see a number of things I was doing wrong. Thank you so much for putting out this great info.

[@jean-jacquescoursol961]

Great work Nandi. I am no longer new in the game but your vidéos always make me feel there is still a lot to learn. Thank you

[@Nebbi86]

Thanks for clarifying, Nandi! I always found the equipment section of the game a bit confusing. This definitely helped clear things up.

[@raulperez5721]

gracias nandi, ya necesitaba un vídeo de estos, ya que luego me preguntaba cuál era mejor equipamiento pero tú aclaraste mis dudas

[@ThePlagueAngel]

Nice! This is part of the game I wasn't understanding well, unfortunately I've been upgrading everyone's items, not swapping. Will make that change now!!!

[@ForgottenSaber2367]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been trying to learn more about equipment, so this video is perfect. I’m also working on getting Clobster to Gold, so the extra shards would be awesome

[@weirdwars5]

Glad to have some math to support my intuitions on this! I've been sleeping on the tyrant guard too and I'm now leveling him for the upcoming legendary event. Thanks Nandi!

[@matthewsnyder6468]

Thank you for all of your content! The information and guides really help make the gameplay more enjoyable.

[@nighthawksw]

Good to have my assumptions confirmed with numbers. Thank you for providing this to the community!

[@ivancozarmoreno591]

that's a great supporting video, im always have many doubts about how i should equip my team, thanks again.

[@tinkerer3399]

Cool breakdown. I come from a few crit juggling games so I had already figured out most of it but I didnt know the crit combo which meant some of my estimations were off. I also didnt notice quite how underpowered the gear got in the end game. And I've been eyeing up the Tyrant Guard for a little while now. That defensive wall is like... 4th on my list to build at the moment.

[@westmech]

Great info! I’m sending my guild here so they can hear the finer points too! Great work Nandi!

[@bronsonandersen5944]

Thanks for the breakdown. Part of me wishes you hadn't mentioned the Tyrant Guard. I've been using it since day one to great success and don't want other people to jump on board with it lol. Fingers crossed about the drawing, would love to rank it up!

[@donnycobb9177]

As a newer player this video is incredibly helpful. It seems I have been using a lot of the "wrong" gear. Thanks again for the great content Nandi

[@zephramkoepke745]

Thanks for breaking this down. I’m relatively new and knowing I can save resources by not upgrading equipment is a big help.

[@dylanvenne5888]

Thanks for the video! Tyrant Guard was very useful and allowed me to unlock the currently underwhelming Shadowsun. Paired with Isabella they make the turtle strategy for LRE much more tankier by increasing Isabella's tankiness. Personnaly beaten ShadowSun Alpha track lvl 12 with Isabella, Calgar, Angrax and tyrant guard. Grot tanks are still her bane tho.

[@sasquachy77]

Great to see back with lots of new videos :)

[@TommyChong5991]

Never heard of Nandi before my guild leader recommended this video to me, and he answered everything and more! Thank you Nandi!

[@huma1000]

Such a welcome video! Been trying to theory craft this myself the last little bit haha

[@timarrowsmith80]

Hi Nandi, I’ve always had a bunch of confusion around equipment so this video is great resource, thanks a bunch!

[@khornit6732]

Thank you Nandi! In my opinion, you are the best content maker for the tacticus game! only useful and interesting information without impurities!

[@ryanharrison6069]

This is the most useful video for Tacticus I have watched since I started playing , shame I've already upgraded so much equipment , least I don't need to feel that pressure anymore. Many thanks

[@LambertoBirra]

I love the Tyrant guard, I tried using all the four Tyranids characters in the latest TA and I was amazed on how good they performed

[@Renexpli]

Thanks for the Video, i think the last videos help me to do something better! "The Dirty Dozen feat. Screamer Killer" was the best to deal dmg on screamer with gold characters.... and yeah, the tyranid guard can help your team to live in tournament arena ...

[@mattheweberlein]

I just thought about starting to upgrade equipment between tiers. Thanks for the advice!

[@OriginalTurgeis]

Good ole Nimak :) My son went straight to D2 fully maxed weapons and armor on the TG when it came out. It's a friggin' beast.

[@helpfulbodo2447]

Love these vids, so well done and helpful! Extra awesome that you’re doing a giveaway as well, thank you!

[@Kmonroe3]

I appreciate the knowledge about the chains of crits it changes the math entirely and makes gun types superior no question

[@AtomLg]

For some reason I always thought that chain crit means; if it crits at first hit, it crits for all the rest. After all those videos, still learning something new. Thank you!

[@nikwoodard8058]

Always been curious what is best to equip equipment-wise. Awesome video!!

[@vegladex]

Big tyranid fan here! I made sure to get the Tyrant Guard on release, but I'm struggling to get him levelled up and, yeah, have been sleeping on him a bit. Could really use a nice shards boost to get the most out of him!

[@andrewtobias6367]

I love tanks! Tyrant Guard is definitely one of my favorites. No regrets using my code for Towen. I really appreciate this kind of theory crafting information.

[@Grollkotze]

Great video as always. Having this information in one piece made me realize I did some things right but the armour thing took me by surprise.

[@ZHovtiyLitsar]

Thanks for the video, Nandi! Finally, I can just leave a link to your video to everyone who asks on reddit what is the best gear to use )

[@adammotter]

Thanks for doing this. I did not understand how the crit chain worked and have been sticking with early game loadouts. Guess it's time to change things up on my multi hit units.

[@ianbello4578]

Very informative video, i didnt know about crit chains even though ive been playing for quite some time. Cheers Nandi!

[@BryceTwelve]

One of six?!?! I'd love any!!! Great information in regards to equipment. Thanks for the videos!