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The PC version of action RPG Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr finally has its last piece of DLC, in the form of the Hierophant.
Enemies of the Imperium beware
Released in 2018, NeocoreGames‘ massive aRPG Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr has seen a heck of a lot of support. Even now, years after the game’s original launch, it’s seen a port to the modern crop of consoles, and had drops of seasonal packs and even fresh classes. The last of those arrived today, for the PC version of the game anyway, in the form of the Hierophant.
Something totally new for the game and its players, the Hierophant creates a kind of squad-based dynamic. Playing as the new class, fans can call in a team of acolytes, and will then have to manage and lead that team to victory against the vile forces of Chaos on the battlefield.
And as you’ll see in the newly released look at the class in action, an Imperial Retinue can be quite devastating:
By playing the Hierophant Class, you will assume the role of an Inquisitor who can call in multiple acolytes to form an Inquisitorial Retinue. You will have to use your devotion and authority to inspire your acolytes to carry out the Emperor’s will, manage them like a true leader and teach the Imperium’s truth to all the heretics in the Caligari Sector.
NeocoreGames press release
A new way to purge
As with the previous class releases, the Hierophant shakes things up to a degree for Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. This new release seems to go one step beyond everything else though, becoming what certainly looks to be the most unique character option yet. Expect not only those new support options, but also new weapons, belt gear, and more.
Included with the Hierophant DLC is:
- Inquisitorial Retinue: The Hierophant has access to a whole new feature within the game – Retinue Management. Travel and fight alongside up to four AI companions (Crusader, Assassin, Psyker, Battle Sister), commanding them in battle. Customize their gear, unique skill trees and reach a maximum level of 100 with them.
Issue orders to your Retinue Members through the brand new Orders Bar. Orders are special skills that modify the behavior of Retinue Members while applying various buffs and bonuses. - Improved AI for Retinue Members
- New Class Backgrounds: Confessor, Cardinal, Drill Abbot
- New Weapons: Wield two new off-hand weapons (Dialogous Staff, Libram) that offer additional benefits for the Retinue.
- New Belt Gear: Gear your Hierophant up with Curios, a unique class-specific belt gear, and support your allies with passive Auras and on-use effects.
- Unique Class Resource: Use Devotion points to unleash devastating spells against your foes.
- New Perks: Utilize maximum class replayability and build variety with 14 new Perks and a completely redesigned Perk System for this class.
- New Skill Trees: Reach level 100 with your Hierophant and tap into its full potential by unlocking the Retinue Tactics, Blessings and Utility skill trees.
- New Blessings and Spells: Purge the heretics of the Caligari Sector with the Hierophant’s powerful Blessings – spells that either have an area of effect or apply directly to the target – or unleash mayhem with his active Spells.
- New Enchantments: Enhance your build with several new Relic and Primary Enchants.
- New Heroic Deeds and Achievements
As mentioned, the Hierophant Class is available right now for the PC version of Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. Priced in at $14.99 USD, he arrives along with a tidy 10% off launch discount, plus a selection of additional deals. Those include temporary cuts for both the game’s Definitive Edition and Sororitas Class, with both receiving 80% discounts.
What about the console editions? There’s no word on the Hierophant’s arrival for PlayStation and Xbox, though the long-awaited Seasonal Journey update is finally inbound for both platforms. Fans can look for that on November 26th, which will bring all of the previously released season content back to life, for free.
Even cooler, the offline mode is coming up fast, and set to debut for console players in “very early” 2025, according to NeocoreGames.
