This strategy is most effective on larger maps where there are more points to capture and mobility is key. This tactic can also be used to capture Critical Locations scattered throughout the map. However, because of its ability to transport the strongest infantry across the field and the ability to resist short term heavy fire with the Machine Spirit ability, Land Raiders can be particularly effective in capturing Strategic Points and Relics from the enemy as well as tearing down isolated enemy outposts around it as a form of distraction. As a result, Land Raiders before Dark Crusade doesn't provide the player that much of an advantage in direct combat due to its lower stats per population slot compared to using a mix of several different vehicles. Population wise, this makes the Vehicle equivalent to having both a Dreadnought and a Predator on the battlefield. Before Dark Crusade, the Vehicle has a higher Population cost and has only half of its health. The Space Marine Relic unit is a behemoth tank effective against all units and it can also transport one squad, including Terminators, which cannot be ferried by standard transports.

The Machine Spirit makes the Land Raider resistant to damage received by 40% but lowers the Land Raider's speed for 15 seconds.

It is the only vehicle that can transport Terminator Squads, and Assault Terminator Squads.

Can transport one squad of Infantry and Heavy Infantry except Assault Marines.

In addition to Stop, Move, Attack Move and ability to change Stances, Land Raiders have the following abilities:

Effective against vehicles and buildings.

Is the only transport that can carry Terminators.

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