The day is getting closer: Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Martyr will receive a new DLC on November 12. It will introduce a new Inquisitor background, namely the Hierophant Class. Like with the previous classes, you will be able to select three specializations at the start of the game, these represent the various branches of expertise for the Hierophant.

Of course, all three have the same spiritual training, as they were devoted members of the Adeptus Ministorum, but they have a different starting gear and special combat abilities.

Confessor

The Confessor will confront heretics with burning conviction and a thirst for truth and justice. This subclass starts with the Bolt Pistol and the Dialogous Staff. His armour is light: the Confessor Robe provides less damage reduction but grants increased greater movement speed. The "Blaze of Devotion" skill will send holy flames through your Acolytes, causing their kills to explode and ignite nearby enemies.

Cardinal

His faith in the Imperium is unwavering. The Cardinal carries the Plasma Pistol and the Libram, ready to teach the heretics a sacred lesson. His Hierophant Vestment grants him extra maximum Devotion, and his skill "Reverence of the Acolyte" will empower Retinue Members with the ability to heal the Hierophant with each hit, among other effects.

Drill Abbot

Standing in an imposing and all-resistant Militant-Apostolic Armour, the Drill Abbot won't take no for an answer from his Acolytes. With his "Righteous Zeal" he will infuse Retinue Members with fury, granting each of them Berserk Tokens. He wields a Chainsword and a Dialogous Staff, ready to punish the enemies of the Imperium in close battle, if needed.

These subclasses will give you a different starting experience and three diverse ways to play our Action-RPG. However, all three subclasses benefit from the newest addition of the Hierophant Class DLC: the Inquisitorial Retinue. We will explore this topic in our next blog post, so check back soon (and in the meantime, please wishlist the DLC)!

The Emperor Protects!