Want to give your army a fresh, new look? There’s a neat trick in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition that lets you use the unique campaign skins in the game’s skirmish mode. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to access these hidden skins and make your army stand out.
Unlock Hidden Campaign Skins in Dawn of War: Definitive Edition
What are Campaign Skins?
In the Dawn of War campaign, each faction has a special skin when they first appear. For example, in the campaign, the Blood Ravens have a distinct look, as do the Chaos Space Marines of the Alpha Legion. These skins are different from the ones you can normally choose in multiplayer or skirmish modes. This trick allows you to access those exclusive looks for any faction you want to play.
How to Activate Campaign Skins
It’s surprisingly easy to get these campaign skins. You don’t need to download any mods or change any game files. You just need to know the right code to type into the Army Painter.
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Launch Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition.
- Go to the Army Painter.
- Select the faction you want to play with.
- In the box where you can type in a new name for your color scheme, enter the following code:
\asd]
That’s it! As long as you have the backslash (\) and the closing bracket (]) together at the end, the code will work. The letters “asd” can be replaced with any letters or numbers you want. For example, \cool] or \myarmy] will work just as well.
How to Know It’s Working
You’ll know the trick has worked when the army preview in the menu disappears. If you normally see your army’s model on the screen, it will be gone once you’ve successfully entered the code.
For example, when you apply the code to Chaos Space Marines, you’ll see the special Alpha Legion campaign skin appear on your units when you start a skirmish match.
Important Warning: Skirmish Mode Only!
It’s crucial to note that this trick does not work in multiplayer mode. Using this code in a multiplayer game will cause your game to crash. It’s a fun feature to use when playing against the AI in skirmish mode, but for now, it’s best to stick to the standard skins for online play. Hopefully, the developers can find a fix for this in the future!
For now, enjoy giving your skirmish armies a unique and authentic look straight from the game’s campaign.
What’s your favorite campaign skin to use? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Last Updated on September 3, 2025
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