In the expansive universe of Warhammer 40,000, there’s something endearingly chaotic about the Orks. These green-skinned hooligans are a fan favorite, despite being as ruthless as any other faction in the game. They pillage, destroy, and leave chaos in their wake, yet there’s a certain hilarity to their antics. While most of the grim 40K universe drowns in fear and gloom, the Orks revel in it, embodying sheer enjoyment amid the constant warfare. And with a recent tweak to their rules, these boisterous warriors have become a force to reckon with, striking fear into the hearts of competitive players with a surge of unexpected victories.
In Warhammer 40,000, crafting an army is an art form, guided by a codex and a collection of miniatures. Each faction has its distinct characteristics. Take the Space Marines, for instance—they can make surprising entrance maneuvers with “deep striking” drop pods. The T’au prefer to keep their enemies at a distance with precise long-range attacks. Within this universe, the Imperial Guard deploys massive infantry swarms supported by formidable tanks, while the Necrons have the unnerving ability to resurrect shortly after being destroyed.
The Orks operate on an entirely different wavelength, driven by their love for battle and chaos. Their signature battle cry, a boisterous WAAAAAAAGH, signals the start of their mad galactic conquests. A pivotal factor in their recent dominance is the More Dakka rule. For the uninitiated, “Dakka” sums up the Orks’ excitement for the noise and fury of gunfire.
True to their scattergun tactics, the Orks aren’t proponents of sniper precision. Instead, More Dakka ups their firepower significantly, with results spread all over the competitive playfield. Recent tournaments have seen Orks steamroll their opposition, toppling other formidable factions. Nonetheless, the Aeldari and World Eaters haven’t bowed out—they’re still putting up a solid fight in the upper ranks.
Conversely, teams like the T’au, Necrons, and Custodes have taken some heavy hits. Looking at the latest competitive scene, it seems the Orks are claiming the galaxy for themselves. With a keen eye on balance, Games Workshop will likely tweak the rules, but not until after the approaching AdeptiCon. Set to run from March 27 to March 30, this annual convention is a battleground for the most significant Warhammer 40,000 matches of the year. Unless someone cracks the code to counteract all that Dakka, we might just witness the Orks’ WAAAAAAAGH carry on unchallenged.
