Expanded Archetypes is a content mod for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader that adds new abilities and talents to the existing Tier 1 archetypes. The goal is to provide more variety, build-defining choices, and missing playstyle niches—while keeping Tier 2 focused on specialization.
Soldier – Shotguns & Heavy Weapons
Pistol Whip – Melee strike with a ranged weapon, with a chance to stun.
Butt Strike – Pistol Whip deals bonus damage with two-handed ranged weapons.
Street Sweeper – Shotgun blasts cause pushbacks even on a miss.
Shearing Shots – +50% overpenetration.
Gut Shot – Shotgun attacks at adjacent range automatically hit.
Big Guns – +10 armor while wielding a heavy weapon.
Suppressing Fire – Heavy weapons inflict slow.
Operative – Stealth & Precision
Disengage – Exit melee safely and lower target priority.
Backstab – Bonus damage when lowest-priority target.
Marked Target – One exploit remains intact when others are removed.
Vanish – Using Perfect Spot makes the Operative lowest priority.
No Scope – Reduced cost for Deadeye Shot.
Extra Attributes/Skills – More flexible character builds.
Officer – Heroic Self-Buffs
Deeds Not Words – Stat buff scaling with Fellowship.
Shield of Courage – Deeds buff adds armor.
Guide My Hand – Deeds buff makes attacks auto-hit.
Audacity – Use Fellowship instead of Agility for Dodge.
Warrior – Flamers & Two-Handed Weapons
Fuel for the Fire – Triggers burning on nearby targets.
Pyromaniac – Refunds 1 AP the first time you fire a flamer or melta per turn.
Conflagration – Adds burning stacks based on Ballistic Skill.
Enveloping Flames – Increases minimum damage of flame/melta weapons.
Cleave Through – Deal damage to an adjacent enemy after a kill with a two-hander.
Overhead Smash – Increases armor penetration with two-handed melee weapons.
To install this mod, visit our page on How to Install Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Mods at: http://fextralife.com/how-to-install-warhammer-40000-rogue-trader-mods/
Soldier – Shotguns & Heavy Weapons
Pistol Whip – Melee strike with a ranged weapon, with a chance to stun.
Butt Strike – Pistol Whip deals bonus damage with two-handed ranged weapons.
Street Sweeper – Shotgun blasts cause pushbacks even on a miss.
Shearing Shots – +50% overpenetration.
Gut Shot – Shotgun attacks at adjacent range automatically hit.
Big Guns – +10 armor while wielding a heavy weapon.
Suppressing Fire – Heavy weapons inflict slow.
Operative – Stealth & Precision
Disengage – Exit melee safely and lower target priority.
Backstab – Bonus damage when lowest-priority target.
Marked Target – One exploit remains intact when others are removed.
Vanish – Using Perfect Spot makes the Operative lowest priority.
No Scope – Reduced cost for Deadeye Shot.
Extra Attributes/Skills – More flexible character builds.
Officer – Heroic Self-Buffs
Deeds Not Words – Stat buff scaling with Fellowship.
Shield of Courage – Deeds buff adds armor.
Guide My Hand – Deeds buff makes attacks auto-hit.
Audacity – Use Fellowship instead of Agility for Dodge.
Warrior – Flamers & Two-Handed Weapons
Fuel for the Fire – Triggers burning on nearby targets.
Pyromaniac – Refunds 1 AP the first time you fire a flamer or melta per turn.
Conflagration – Adds burning stacks based on Ballistic Skill.
Enveloping Flames – Increases minimum damage of flame/melta weapons.
Cleave Through – Deal damage to an adjacent enemy after a kill with a two-hander.
Overhead Smash – Increases armor penetration with two-handed melee weapons.
To install this mod, visit our page on How to Install Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Mods at: http://fextralife.com/how-to-install-warhammer-40000-rogue-trader-mods/
Instructions
To install this mod, visit our page on How to Install Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Mods at: http://fextralife.com/how-to-install-warhammer-40000-rogue-trader-mods/
jhExpandedArchetypes1.2.2.zip
Type: Main
Date uploaded17 Sep 2025
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Unique DLs6
Total DLs8
Version1.2.2
New abilities and talents for tier 1 archetypes
