This page is an overview of the currently available Downloadable Content (DLC) expansion packs for Gladius.
Lord of Skulls[ | ]
Also included in the Deluxe Edition.
This adds a massively powerful neutral unit, the Lord of Skulls, as well as its own mini quest to the game. When the DLC is activated in the pre-game settings, the Lord of Skulls will be spawned next to the most powerful player during the middle of the game, at which point the "Skulls for the Skull Throne" quest will be initiated. Players then have 10 turns to destroy it. If they are successful, they will be rewarded with a 10% damage reduction bonus applied to all their units for the rest of the game. When the time runs out, the Lord of Skulls will disappear, but it will keep returning at a later point until it has been destroyed.
Reinforcement Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 5 new units to the game. These are units for each of the original 4 factions and 1 wildlife unit.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Militarum | Tempestus Scions | Elite shock infantry unit. |
| Necrons | Immortals | Medium-range armoured infantry unit. |
| Orks | Flash Gitz | Versatile ranged infantry unit. |
| Space Marines | Land Raider | Massively armoured and heavily armed transport unit. |
| Wildlife | Neophyte Hybrids | Ranged infantry unit specialized in ambushes. |
Tyranids[ | ]
The first faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Tyranids, bringing the playable factions up to 5.
Chaos Space Marines[ | ]
The second faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Chaos Space Marines, bringing the playable factions up to 6.
Fortification Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 6 new defensive units to the game. These are units for each of the original 4 factions and 2 DLC factions Tyranids and Chaos Space Marines.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Militarum | Void Shield Generator | Fortification that shields units in range. |
| Chaos Space Marines | Noctilith Crown | Fortification that shields allied chaos units and damages enemy psykers. |
| Necrons | Gauss Pylon | Powerful defence turret that shields allied necron units. |
| Orks | Big Mek | Heavily armoured infantry unit that protects its allies. |
| Space Marines | Aquila Macro-Cannon | Massive fortification with a devastating long-range cannon. |
| Tyranids | Biovores | Artillery unit that creates spore mines which explode on contact with the enemy. |
T'au[ | ]
The third faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the T'au, bringing the playable factions up to 7.
Assault Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 7 new units to the game. These are units for each of the original 4 factions and for 3 DLC factions Tyranids, Chaos Space Marines and T'au.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Militarum | Chimera | Amphibious transport unit with manned weaponry and communication equipment. |
| Chaos Space Marines | Chaos Land Raider | Massively armoured and heavily armed transport unit. |
| Necrons | Flayed Ones | Close combat infantry unit that ignores enemy overwatch. |
| Orks | Warbikers | Fast skirmish unit with high fire power. |
| Space Marines | Razorback | Tank unit that transports infantry. |
| T'au | Tidewall Gunrig | Heavily armed fortification that can be moved by transporting troops. |
| Tyranids | Scythed Hierodule | Agile gargantuan creature unit that shreds entire armies. |
Craftworld Aeldari[ | ]
The fourth faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Craftworld Aeldari, bringing the playable factions up to 8.
Specialist Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 8 new units to the game.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Militarum | Ratlings | Sniper infantry unit that can move after shooting. |
| Chaos Space Marines | Dark Disciples | Infantry unit that increases the defenses of Chaos units. |
| Craftworld Aeldari | Warlocks | Psyker infantry unit that can teleport around the battlefield and cleanse their foes. |
| Necrons | Canoptek Wraiths | Extremely mobile infantry unit that passes through terrain and enemies with equal ease. |
| Orks | Kill Bursta | Super-heavy vehicle with a big kannon and transport assault capacity. |
| Space Marines | Devastator Centurions | Very bulky infantry unit with massive armaments. |
| T'au | Krootox Riders | Sneaky infantry unit with both ranged and close combat capabilities. |
| Tyranids | Venomthropes | Infantry unit with poisonous attacks and a protective spore cloud. |
Adeptus Mechanicus[ | ]
The fifth faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Adeptus Mechanicus, bringing the playable factions up to 9.
Escalation Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 9 new units to the game.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adeptus Mechanicus | Skitarii Rangers | Doctrina Imperatives infantry unit with a sniper weapon and move through cover. |
| Astra Militarum | Devil Dog | Fast tank unit with a deadly armour-melting cannon. |
| Chaos Space Marines | Forgefiend | Fast walker unit with twin rotary guns. |
| Craftworld Aeldari | Hornet | Fast reconnaissance skimmer unit. |
| Necrons | Ghost Ark | Transport vehicle with healing abilities. |
| Orks | Megatrakk Scrapjet | A metal tube covered in things that make enemies die. |
| Space Marines | Scouts | Infantry unit specializing in reconnaissance and infiltration. |
| T'au | Tiger Shark | Flying super-heavy fighter-bomber unit equipped with maximum firepower. |
| Tyranids | Hive Guards | Ranged tough infantry unit. |
Adepta Sororitas[ | ]
The sixth faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Adepta Sororitas, bringing the playable factions up to 10.
Firepower Pack[ | ]
This pack adds 10 new units to the game. Tyrannocyte was also added in a free update.
| Faction | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Adepta Sororitas | Imagifiers | Support infantry unit that buffs nearby Adepta Sororitas infantry units. |
| Adeptus Mechanicus | Kataphron Breachers | Canticles of the Omnissiah infantry unit with powerful anti-vehicle armament. |
| Astra Militarum | Rogal Dorn Battle Tank | Heavily armoured battle tank fitted with powerful weapons. |
| Chaos Space Marines | Greater Brass Scorpion | Super-heavy walker vehicle that can devastate any enemy frontline with its powerful weapons. |
| Craftworld Aeldari | Dark Reapers | Long-range anti-armour infantry equipped with a variety of missiles to deal against fast targets. |
| Necrons | Deathmarks | Sniper unit that teleports to reach its target. |
| Neutral | Poxwalkers | Light melee infantry unit able to regenerate in combat. |
| Orks | Deff Dread | Heavy assault walker unit that excels in close combat. |
| Space Marines | Whirlwind | Artillery tank with a variety of missiles to pound enemy positions from afar. |
| T'au | XV107 R’Varna Battlesuit | Heavily armoured monstrous creature equipped with extremely powerful long-range weaponry and a multipurpose nova reactor. |
| Tyranids | Tyrannocyte (Free) | A monstrous creature that transports units to the frontline and supports them by pinning down enemy units |
Drukhari[ | ]
The seventh faction to be added to Gladius via DLC is the Drukhari, bringing the playable factions up to 11.