Dawn of War IV Space Marines: Units Heroes & Playstyle

What are Space Marines in Dawn of War IV?

Space Marines are one of the four playable factions at launch, and the face of the game’s campaign. In Dawn of War IV they return with two chapter identities: the Blood Ravens — the series’ traditional protagonist chapter — and the Dark Angels. If you have played any earlier Dawn of War, the Blood Ravens homecoming alone makes this faction the emotional core of the release. See how they compare to the other sides in our faction overview.

Which Space Marine units are confirmed?

The pre-launch roster is still growing, but these units have been revealed so far:

Unit	Battlefield role	Notes
Assault Intercessors	Melee infantry	Core close-combat line unit
Bladeguard Veterans	Elite melee	Heavy armor, shock assaults
Captains	Hero / commander	Field leaders with abilities
Eliminators	Ranged marksmen	Sniper-style fire support
Imperial Knights	Ultimate unit	Faction-defining super-heavy walker

The full cross-faction roster is tracked in our complete unit roster — around 64 multiplayer-relevant units are expected across all four factions at launch. Stats such as cost, HP and armour will be verified and published there as soon as the game unlocks on December 3.

Who are the Space Marine heroes in the campaign?

The campaign features named heroes confirmed so far:

• Cyrus — a sniper Captain, returning as a veteran character from the series
• Jonah Orion — Librarian, the Blood Ravens’ psychic mainstay
• Lion El’Jonson — the Dark Angels’ Primarch, confirmed as a campaign-only presence

The campaign is split across four faction storylines with more than 70 missions, playable solo or in two-player co-op — see the campaign guide for the full structure.

How do Space Marines play?

Based on everything shown pre-launch, Space Marines shape up as the balanced, forgiving faction: durable elite infantry, strong heroes, and a clear power ceiling in the Imperial Knights ultimate. That typically makes them the recommended first faction for newcomers — our beginner guide walks through your opening hours.

Should I main Space Marines?

Pick Space Marines if you want:

• The classic Dawn of War campaign experience (Blood Ravens storyline)
• Durable, elite units that survive mistakes
• A straightforward tech tree to learn the game on

Consider Orks for swarm aggression, Necrons for slow undying attrition, or Adeptus Mechanicus if you want the most unconventional toolkit in the game.

When can I actually play them?

Dawn of War IV launches December 3, 2026 on PC — Commander Edition owners unlock three days early on November 30. Full schedule in the release time guide, and every edition’s contents are compared in editions & early access.