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The Venerable Dreadnought is an elite nuker Space Marine unit in Dawn of War III. It is a ranged walker effective against heavily armoured targets and structures. Its plasma cannon can unleash a devastating shot that deals high damage and leaves behind a smoldering crater that deals damage over time in an area.
Abilities[]
- Maximal Charge (Active)
- Fires a charged plasma shot at the target position doing damage in a small area plus damage over time. Overheats the Venerable Dreadnought temporarily, slowing its movement and disabling ranged attacks.
- Toss (Active)
- After a brief delay, picks up and throws a piece of the terrain at the target position causing Armor-Piercing damage in a circle and knockback. Also knocks back units in a short range cone in front of it into the target position, causing additional True damage.
Elite Doctrines[]
- Venerable Dreadnought's Presence - Plasma Storm (Initial Doctrine)
- While the Venerable Dreadnought is summoned, Plasma Guns used by Tactical Marine squads do not overheat.
- Venerable Dreadnought's Command - Assault Leap (Unlockable Doctrine)
- While the Venerable Dreadnought is summoned Assault Marines can do a low Assault Jump to a target location, damaging infantry they pass through. At level 8 it unlocks as a full Doctrine.
General Notes[]
The standard shots of the Venerable Dreadnought are a bit slow so its overall DPS is a bit lower than other Elites, but it is still quite effective against vehicles and buildings. The boost to Tactical Marines with plasma guns can be quite useful.