Master Tactician

Master Tactician is one of the six second-tier Archetypes in Rogue Trader. It focuses on building momentum to support the party and its own damage.

## In-game description

Always in the thick of battle, using their leadership and combat prowess, Master Tacticians are able to harness the momentum of their party to enhance the combat effectiveness of their allies and themselves.

Primary Goal: scaling with party success, long-term single-target buffs, momentum, versatility.

## Archetype Features

The Master Tactician is primarily focused on supporting allies but can also deal significant damage directly. The Master Tactician gains 1 stack of Tactical Advantage for every 5 momentum the player gains. The Master Tactician's abilities spend these stacks to enhance their effects. As a result, the Master Tactician has a strong focus on building momentum.

### Characteristics

Master Tacticians can improve the following characteristics during level-up:

* Weapon Skill
* Ballistic Skill
* Agility
* Willpower
* Fellowship

### Skills

Master Tacticians can improve the following skills during level-up:

* Demolition
* Lore (Imperium)
* Medicae
* Persuasion

### Abilities

Keystone

* Tactical Advantage
* Press the Advantage

Unlockable

* Assign Objective
* Fervour
* Finish the Job
* Inspire
* Linchpin
* Strongpoint

Ultimate Abilities

* Orchestrated Firestorm (Heroic Act)
* Last Volley (Desperate Measures)

### Talents

* Hidden Advantage
* Joint Offensive
* Nerves of Steel
* Suppressive Fire
* Against All Odds
* Brink of Death
* Reliance
* In the Hero's Footsteps
* Personal Involvement
* Salvation
* Tactical Respite
* Cost-Effective
* Stand Resolute
* Support the Advance
* Ally Coordination
* Undisputed Advantage
* Heroic Inspiration
* Logistical Superiority
* Comfort in Conformity
* Stacking the Deck
* Dawn of Victory
* Unwavering Motivation
* Primary Objective
* Stronghold
* Perfect Finish

### Progression

Soldiers and Officers can become Master Tacticians when they reach level 16. Master Tactician gain the following benefits when they level up

* 16. Gain the Press the Advantage ability
* 17. Choose one Ability
* 18. Choose one Talent
* 19. Gain your Ultimate Abilities
* 20. Gain an additional AP and choose one Characteristic improvement
* 21. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Talent
* 22. Choose one Ability
* 23. Choose one Talent and one Skill improvement
* 24. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 25. Choose one Talent
* 26. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 27. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability
* 28. Choose one Talent
* 29. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 30. Choose one Ability and one Common Talent
* 31. Choose one Talent
* 32. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Skill improvement
* 33. Choose one Talent
* 34. Choose one Characteristic improvement and one Common Talent
* 35. Choose one upgrade for your Ultimate Ability

At level 36, the Master Tactician becomes an Exemplar.

## Trivia

Master Tactician is the least available second-tier Archetype among story companions. Only Argenta, Cassia, and Jae can become Master Tacticians.