Armies · Astra Militarum
Recon Element Astra Militarum detachment · 11th edition
What Recon Element does to the dice, by our own math: the Astra Militarum units it lifts most, how often winning lists take it, and lists that did.
In 2 of 98 winning Astra Militarum lists (2%), September – November 2026. 3% in June – August 2026. Astra Militarum on the Meta page ›
What it changes on the dice
- Stealth: in cover vs shooting
In our own words, as the calculator applies them; see the codex for the rules.
Enhancements
The 4 enhancements Recon Element offers, with their points and who can take each, in our words.
- Guerrilla Honours 25 pts · for INFANTRY OFFICER model: Redeploys up to three infantry units.
- Scare Gas Grenades 5 pts · for ASTRA MILITARUM INFANTRY model: Once, a small enemy within 8" tests Battle-shock.
- Survival Gear 5 pts · for ASTRA MILITARUM INFANTRY model: Scouts 6".
- Tripwires 20 pts · for ASTRA MILITARUM INFANTRY model: -1 to be hit (stunned attacker).
Stratagems that change an attack
The 2 stratagems of Recon Element that change the dice, in our words, as the calculator plays them.
- 1 CP: Precision shooting · for PLATOON
- 1 CP: Feel No Pain 6+ when attacked · for INFANTRY, MOUNTED
Units its rules name
The army's units its rules, enhancements and stratagems name by keyword, most named first.
- A Attilan Rough Riders
- B Death Riders
- B Cadian Command Squad
- C Krieg Command Squad
- C Lord Marshal Dreir
- C Catachan Command Squad
- B Cadian Shock Troops
- D Catachan Jungle Fighters
- B Death Korps of Krieg
- A Lord Solar Leontus
Questions
Which units are best in Recon Element?
Recon Element names Attilan Rough Riders, Death Riders, Cadian Command Squad and Krieg Command Squad by keyword in its rules, enhancements and stratagems.
How often is Recon Element played?
Recon Element is in 2 of 98 winning Astra Militarum lists (2%), September – November 2026.
What enhancements does Recon Element have?
Recon Element offers 4: Guerrilla Honours (25 pts), Scare Gas Grenades (5 pts), Survival Gear (5 pts) and Tripwires (20 pts).