Dark Heresy Career Paths

Introduction
This Dark Heresy supplement contains a visual guide to the currently published career paths and 
alternative ranks from the Dark Heresy core rulebook, The Inquisitor’s Handbook, The
Radical’s Handbook, and Ascension. 

Usage
The standard career path found in Dark Heresy core rulebook and The Inquisitor’s Handbook 
are located under the Standard column and follow the same paths as written.  Alternative ranks appear 
at the sides of the career path with ranks from The Inquisitor’s Handbook on the left and ranks 
from The Radical’s Handbook on the right.  Ascended ranks from Ascension appear at the 
bottom. 

Alternative Ranks
Alternative ranks are shown in the same row as the lowest level rank they can be taken.  These 
alternative ranks may be substituted at the displayed level or any level beyond.  Some alternative ranks 
have pre‐requisites to be taken.  Refer to the appropriate book to determine these pre‐requisites. 

Disclaimer
This supplement is completely unofficial and is in no way licensed by Games Workshop or Fantasy Flight 
Games.  It is offered completely free as a fan developed gaming aid. 
 Adept
Career
Path

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Archivist
XP Level: 0 - 499

Scrivener
XP Level: 500 - 999

Scribe Malefic
Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999 Scholar

Calixian
Legate Bonded Inditor Chirurgeon
Xeno-
Investiagor Emissary XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999
Arcanist

Tyrantine
Shadow Scholar
XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999
Agent

Lexographer Comptroller Warp

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler

Loremaster Logister
Lexographer Comptroller
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Loremaster Sage
Magister Logister
XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Sage
 

 
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Arbitra
C ar e er
Path

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Warden/
Divisio Trooper
XP Level: 0 - 499
Immoralis

Enforcer
XP Level: 500 - 999

Regulator Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Legate Investigator Sin

Investiagor XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 Eater

Tyrantine
Malfian Arbitrator
Shadow Mortiurge
Bloodsworn XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999
Agent

Proctor Intelligencer Warp

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler

Marshal Magistrate
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Lord Marshal Justicar

XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Crusader Judge
 

 
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Assas
C er
ar e
Path

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Metallican Sell-Steel
Gunslinger XP Level: 0 - 499

Shadesman
XP Level: 500 - 999

Nighthawk Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Secluse Sin
XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 Eater

Tyrantine
Malfian Assassin Maltek
Shadow
Bloodsworn XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 Stalker
Agent

Moritat Death Adept Freeblade Warp

Reaper XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler

Assassin at
Nihilator
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 Marque
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Imperator- Assassin
Mortis Palatine
XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator Crusader

Ascended
Death Cult Assassin Storm Trooper Vindicare Assassin
 

 
 Cleric
Career
Path

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Novice
XP Level: 0 - 499

Initiate
XP Level: 500 - 999

Priest Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Black Priest
Legate Preacher
of
Investigator XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999
Maccabeus

Tyrantine
Cleric Forsaken
Shadow
XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 Priest
Agent

Confessor Exorcist Warp

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler

Bishop Zealot
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Hierophant Redemptionist
XP Level: 10,000 -
XP Level: 10,000 - 12,999
12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Crusader Hierophant
 

 
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Caree
Path

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Conscript Penal
XP Level: 0 - 499 Legionnaire

Guard
XP Level: 500 - 999

Chaliced Feral Armsman Saboteur

Commissariat Warrior XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Legate Sergeant Sin

Investigator XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 Eater

Tyrantine
Malfian Veteran
Shadow
Bloodsworn XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999
Agent

Assault Warp
Lieutenant Scout
Veteran XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler
XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999

Shock
Captain Marksman
Trooper XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Storm
Commander Sniper
Trooper XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
XP Level: 10,000 - 12,999 12,999
12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator Crusader

Ascended
Storm Trooper Vindicare Assassin
 

 
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Imperi
P sy ke r
Career
Path

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Sanctionite
XP Level: 0 - 499

Neonate
XP Level: 500 - 999

Aspirant Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Legate Savant Scholar

Investigator Mutant Materium
XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999

Tyrantine
Templar Savant Scholar Imperial Tainted
Shadow
Calix XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 Diviner Psyker
Agent

Lieutenant- Scholar Warp

Savant Arcanum Dabbler
XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999

Savant Scholar
Adjunct Obscuris
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Preceptor- Scholar
Savant Empyrean
XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Primaris Psyker
 

 
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Career
Path

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Metallican Dreg
Reclaimator
Gunslinger XP Level: 0 - 499

Outcast
XP Level: 500 - 999

Outlaw Saboteur
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Renegade
XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999

Tyrantine
Malfian Rogue
Shadow
Bloodsworn XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999
Agent

Cutter Fixer Warp

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Dabbler

Stubjack Shark
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Gang Lord Charlatan

XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Desperado
 

 
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Tech-P
C er
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Path

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Technographer
XP Level: 0 - 499

Mech-Wright
XP Level: 500 - 999

Electro-Priest
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Bonded Mechanicus Engineer

Emissary Sectutor XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999

Tech-Priest
XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999

Technomancer Mech-Deacon Heretek Warp

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 Savant Dabbler

Cyber-Seer Omniprophet
XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999 XP Level: 8,000 - 9,999

Magos Magos Errant

XP Level: 10,000 - XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999 12,999

Magos Sage
Ascended

 
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as
Sororit
Career
Path

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Novice
XP Level: 0 - 499

Cantus
XP Level: 500 - 999

Constantia
XP Level: 1,000 - 1,999

Diologous Hospitaller Mutant

XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999 XP Level: 2,000 - 2,999

Sister Famula Curia Elohiem

Oblatia XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999 XP Level: 3,000 - 5,999

Nunciate Almoness Celestian

XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999 XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999

Superior
XP Level: 6,000 - 7,999

Legatine
XP Level: 10,000 -
12,999

Inquisitor Interrogator
Ascended
Crusader Hierophant