Verified record
What the official material establishes
Each field below is limited to the claims supported by the approved source set.
- 01Long-range upgrade
- Kombi-Rokkits 1 source
- 02Short-range upgrade
- Kombi-Skorchas for area damage 1 source
In-depth reference brief
From verified context to a practical answer
Published 2026-08-11 · Updated 2026-08-11
Context and role
Meganobz are Ork infantry whose documented identity comes from a choice between two weapon upgrades. Kombi-Rokkits provide long-range firepower, while Kombi-Skorchas supply short-range area damage. The faction preview explains that this lets players adapt the unit toward single targets or groups and toward their own strategic approach. That establishes flexible specialisation, but not the unit’s unupgraded profile. The source does not publish cost, squad size, armour, movement, base weapon, production structure, upgrade exclusivity, range values, damage figures or ability list.
History and changes
Meganobz appear in the Ork faction preview as an example of the roster’s upgrade flexibility. Their two named options demonstrate the development goal of letting one unit lean toward distant firepower or close area pressure rather than locking every Ork force into a single approach. The article connects that choice to adapting for individual targets or groups. This is present design intent, not a record of balance evolution. No previous implementation, changed upgrade, altered area effect, removed weapon, veterancy interaction, patch history or version comparison is documented.
Practical use
The documented decision is to align the Meganobz upgrade with the broad problem at hand. Kombi-Rokkits support long-range firepower, while Kombi-Skorchas provide short-range area damage; the preview links those directions to adapting for single targets or groups. It does not state that either option is universally superior or explain when the choice becomes available. No base loadout, supporting formation, Commander pairing, engagement distance, upgrade cost or switching rule is published. Guidance can clarify the two roles without inventing a build or matchup.
Solve the player’s problem
The classic mistake is to identify Meganobz by name alone and assume the same threat regardless of their upgrade. The official preview establishes two different profiles: long-range Kombi-Rokkits and short-range area-damage Kombi-Skorchas. Recognition of the equipped option is therefore the only documented tactical distinction. The page does not publish a weakness for either path, an opposing unit category, armour interaction, minimum range or way to force a switch. No damage type, target priority, spacing rule or hard counter should be claimed from this evidence.
Traceability
Sources used on this page
- Deep Silver — Faction Deep Dive: Orks (2026-01-27) authority
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