Best Psyker Builds In Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

The Psyker is one of the most versatile classes in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. Unlike the other archetypes in the game, you choose the Psyker as an origin. Depending on your choices, you can make the Psyker take on different roles in combat. Melee, support, or ranged combat is acceptable with the proper class. Here are the best Psyker builds in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader to inspire you to create your own warp master.

Starting Your Psyker Build in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

When starting your Psyker build in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, it’s important to select the correct Origin. Other archetypes aren’t affected too much by the Origin you choose other than getting a bonus. But a Psyker must have the Sanctioned Psyker Origin selected or you lock yourself out of the warp abilities.

You have five different Psyker types to choose from with their own set of abilities. They are:

• Biomancer
• Diviner
• Pyromancer
• Sanctic
• Telepath

The Biomancer is great for melee builds and melee support. A Diviner helps your team survive in battle similar to an Officer. Pyromancers set targets on fire and either enhance them or deal great damage. Sanctics are powerful against non-human enemies like xenos. A Telepath can lower enemy Willpower and leave them vulnerable.

Creating the best Psyker builds in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader begins with deciding which Psyker type you want. You then create your character and start developing their abilities. You do get the ability to delve into other Psyker paths, blending Biomancer with Sanctics as an example. However, sticking to one type lets you reach their full potential as mixing and matching can dilute the power.

Best Psyker Builds For Each Type

Building every Psyker similarly is a recipe for disaster. Some abilities don’t lend themselves well to other builds and you must be careful. Pay attention to a Psyker’s strengths and see what you can do to enhance them even further.

Melee Biomancer Build

• Homeworld: Imperial World
• Origin: Sanctioned Psyker – Biomancer
• Archetype: Warrior
• Key Stats: Willpower – 55, Weapon Skill – 40, Strength – 40
• Focus: Coercion, Carouse, Athletics

Level	Ability Name
4	Biophysical Distortion
5	Sanguine Siphon
6	Invigorate
7	Psy Rating 1
8	Heavy Armour Proficiency
9	Biophysical Distortion
10	Biophysical Distortion + Combat Master
11	Pyromancy
12	Psy Rating 2
13	Swift Movements

Melee Pyromancer Build

• Homeworld: Death World
• Origin: Sanctioned Psyker – Pyromancer
• Archetype: Warrior

Level	Ability Name
2	Carouse
4	Thick Skin
5	Burning Blood, Toughness
6	Orchestrate Flame, Lore (Warp)
7	Strength, Body of Flames
8	Lore (Warp), Relentless Blaze
10	Lifetime of Scars, Agility
11	Firestorm, Psy Rating 1
12	Willpower, Carouse
13	Subtle Manipulation
14	Weapon Skill, Wounded Beast

Support Sanctic Psyker

• Homeworld: Imperial World
• Origin: Sanctioned Psyker – Sanctic
• Archetype: Officer

Level	Ability Name
2	Commerce
4	Commanding Voice
5	Willpower, Destined
6	Psalms of Heroes, Toughness
7	Shield of the Emperor, Eternal Glory
8	Stabilising Factor, Persuasion
10	Persuasion, Fellowship
11	Psy Rating 1, Fellowship
12	Move, Move, Move!, Still Mind
13	Undaunted, Commerce
14	Willpower, Inscribed Soul

Ranged Telepath Psyker Build

• Homeworld: Fortress World
• Origin: Sanctioned Psyker – Telepath
• Archetype: Soldier

Level	Ability Name
2	Awareness
4	Second Sight
5	Perception, Psychic Barrage
6	Ballistic Skill, Sensory Deprivation
7	Ballistic Skill, Pain Channeling
8	Visions of Doom, Demolition
10	Integrity, Perception
11	Dominate, Awareness
12	Willpower, Psy Rating 1
13	Fired Up, Mind Thief
14	Combat Addict, Demolition