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How to Perform a Special Action in Warhammer 40K: Darktide

A Special Action is a combat move inย Warhammer 40K: Darktideย that enables Rejects to execute a unique attack with their weapon. For instance, the Zealot Preacher’s…

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A Special Action is a combat move inย Warhammer 40K: Darktideย that enables Rejects to execute a unique attack with their weapon. For instance, the Zealot Preacher’s Eviscerator can rev their chainsaw to cleave an enemy in two. Psyker Psykinetics’s Special Action with their Force Sword allows them to focus their psychic energy into their blade to perform a powerful finishing move on trash mobs and elites. Some Special Actions are less “special” than others, like theย Warhammer 40K: Darktideย Ogryn‘s hand slap, which is a decent move for briefly pushing back enemies but less effective for challenging combat.ย 

[Updated August 21, 2024 โ€“ Updated links]

Performing a Special Action in Warhammer 40K: Darktide

Psykhanium Combat Tutorial with Sefoni in Warhammer 40K Darktide

To perform aย Special Action inย Warhammer 40K: Darktide, Rejects must press the Mouse Button 5 on their mouse. For most, this input will be one of the small buttons on the left side of their mouse, near the spot where one places their thumb.ย 

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It is not mandatory to execute Special Actions to clear a mission, as most basic weapon attacks or special abilities are sufficient to carry them through combat. However, there is a moment during the tutorial phase of one’s playthrough when performing a Special Action is necessary to progress. This event occurs during Sefoni’s combat training module within the Psykhanium aboard the Mourning Star. After being rescued by Zola’s squad from the prison ship, players must complete a training lesson with basic combat mechanics that involves using various abilities to dispatch enemies. One of these abilities will be Special Actions, which will vary depending on one’s chosen class.

The main challenge during Sefoni’s Psykhanium training is that some players might need an additional button on their mouse, meaning they seemingly have no means of performing their weapon’s or class’s Special Action inย Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Fortunately, there is an easy way to solve this dilemma.ย Gamer Guides suggests that players open the pause menu and head into the game’s settings. Next, go to keybindings and rebind the key used for executing Special Actions. Gamer Guides recommends the V key, but this choice will depend on individual preference. After rebinding the move, return to the Psykhanium’s combat training and try out the new approach to slay enemy targets.

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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