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Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2
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Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Eighth Edition) released in 2017 for 2–12 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: One of five books covering the range of Citadel miniatures used to play games of Warhammer 40,000, Index: Xenos 2 is an essential purchase for those wanting to play games of Warhammer 40,000, packed with updated rules and complete points values for Ork, T’au Empire, Tyranid and Genestealer Cults armies. It includes 137 datasheets covering the Ork, T’au Empire, Tyranid and Genestealer Cults range of miniatures, with overviews of each army. Updated abilities, psychic powers, weapon profiles and points values allow you to field your collection in games of Warhammer 40,000. There’s also a blank army roster and detachment roster, which you are free to photocopy and use when building a Battle-forged army in Matched Play games. Covered in the 144-page softback book: Orks An overview of the Orks and their 6 main clans – Goffs, Evil Sunz, Bad Moons Deathskulls, Blood Axes and Snakebites; An Ork army list, with an explanation of the Clan keyword, Power of the Waaagh! psychic discipline and the 'Ere We Go! and Mob Rule Abilities; 46 datasheets for Ork miniatures. T'au Empire An overview of the T'au Empire; A T'au Empire army list, with an explanation of the Septs keyword, For the Greater Good Ability and rules for using Markerlights; 37 datasheets for T'au Empire miniatures and Tidewall scenery pieces. Tyranids An overview of the Tyranids; A Tyranids army list, with an explanation of the Hive Fleet keyword, Hive Mind psychic discipline and the Synapse, Instinctive Behaviour and Shadow in the Warp Abilities; 39 datasheets for Tyranid miniatures. Genestealer Cults An overview of the Genestealer Cults; A Genestealer Cults army list, with an explanation of the Broodmind psychic discipline and the Cult Ambush, Unquestioning Loyalty and Brood Brothers Abilities; 15 datasheets for Genestealer Cult miniatures.
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 supports 2–12 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 is 120–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Point to Point Movement. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Warhammer 40,000: Index – Xenos 2 as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Eighth Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer 40,000 (Eighth Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Eighth Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.