The Cult of Slaanesh has been my favorite themed force ever since Storm of Chaos back in 6th edition. This is the process for creation of the AoS Army and any playtesting that follows.
So my thoughts for changing the battle trait were based around the fact that just running and charging seemed pretty boring. The new Blades of Khorne gave me a lot of inspiration as it is a little out of the box compared to the other Aos Battle traits. This also has me wanting to make some changes to the artifacts of power and go for something more unique to Slaanesh.
Allegiance Battle Trait:Pain & Pleasure Thresholds
Cult of Slaanesh forces are always focused on bringing pain and
Unit
Points
Cultist (Batleline)
100
Devoted (Battleline)
180
Sybarite Cavalry
120
Blade Dancers (might need to be increased to 200)
180
Cult Sorceress
100
Cul
Corrupted House of Zanthel- Thoughts behind this one are to keep it focused on the dragon part and the head of a household finally revealing their worshipping of slaanesh. Cult sorceress is matriach and highborn is patriarch of the family. Devoted represent the house guard that would follow.
Units
1 Cult Sorceress (may be mounted on dark pegasus)
1 Highborn on Corrupted Dragon
2-4 Cultists
1-3
Allegiance Ability:
Deadly Swift: Units with “Cult of Slaanesh” keyword may run and charge in the same turn if they are within 12” of a hero at the start of the charge phase.
My thoughts for this allegiance ability are to keep the movement of the army quick. Plain and simple it benefits this army in the fact that is very much a glass cannon.
Titanium Coils- These whips are carried around at all times, shinning immaculately with a plethora of scythed blades, spikes, and leather. During the shooting phase, this model may whip a close by enemy model. Roll a dice for each wound the model has. On 6, the model suffers a mortal wound.
Cloak of Twilight- From an age beyond memory, this cloak bears constellations and causes shadows far beyond that of normal cloth. Roll a dice for each wound or mortal wound this model suffers
Command Traits
Immaculate beauty- This creature’s physical features draw the eye of all creatures high and low. Focus and desire gain hold of their mind whenever they are near. Enemy models suffer -1 to hit in shooting/cc
Insatiable craving for violence- No matter the foe, members of the cult follow this creature for they know that slaughter, pain and most importantly pleasure are guaranteed to come. All friendly units, including this model, within 12” may reroll charge
Cult Sorceress- This is of course the main part of our cult of slaanesh lists. Back in 6th, a sorceress had to be your general. I don't like putting those types of stipulations, but maybe a battalion could provide that part. I also think that having an option for a Dark pegasus would be a good option.
Cultists- These would be your main units. These are the women/men with knives, no armour, totally devoted to slaanesh. Could provide an option for shield maybe, but I love the idea of having