syph0n Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 They recommend taking an AoStorm in the mega faction focus, but I'm fairly sure that in Matched Play someone confirmed it's still 400 points. So it's not possible. EDIT: as an ally for an army like Order Serpentis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeve Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 6/15/2018 at 10:03 PM, Drofnum said: Not in the images I have seen, two separate sources showing Storm at 440 and Sea at 420. I can't really see anything in this pic. Do we have a better photo anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syph0n Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 45 minutes ago, Reeve said: I can't really see anything in this pic. Do we have a better photo anywhere? It's a screengrab from a video which wasn't particularly brilliant quality anyway. I think it was perhaps intentionally difficult to read? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeve Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, syph0n said: It's a screengrab from a video which wasn't particularly brilliant quality anyway. I think it was perhaps intentionally difficult to read? I'm just saying, considering how difficult to read it is, how sure are we of these point increases. I'm still very surprised that they are making any changes whatsoever. Maybe we should get some better sources before we start freaking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syph0n Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Reeve said: I'm just saying, considering how difficult to read it is, how sure are we of these point increases. I'm still very surprised that they are making any changes whatsoever. Maybe we should get some better sources before we start freaking out. Nah, people have confirmed most points values from reading the books themselves. It's not all from that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypephoon Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Stormy1486 said: I wanted to try reavers for holding objectives, taking pot shots, and screening my eels and heroes. But thralls hit really really hard against hordes, monsters and multiple wound heroes. I found the reavers would die to last minute attempts to push them off objectives. Their unusual fire didnt seem to synergise with much, whilst the thralls get the king bonus (if alive) or get more use from the monsters hunting (if i use that enclave). Although one battle had against daughters of khaine (which i lost - two units of 30 witch elves buffed and 15 sisters as well, and i couldnt get to his buff makers) the guy recommended 6 ish, 2 x 6 morr, 2 x thralls. Basically because eels are just so great and he felt 9 x eels was overkill, and if i was worried about big monsters just send both units in or keep the monsters hunting trait (although the better wounding with mounts woulda been better against his army). 18 eels seems mean though...but effective, and technically only 3 more than what im running... This was my biggest worry about the reavers, they just lack any punch and completely crumble against armoured targets. I also agree on multiples 6s, seems to work best with the eels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypephoon Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 EDIT: Double post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whispersofblood Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I use reavers the way I would have used the shark. To sprint over to objectives that are away from the main battle. In a 10 v 10 combat they roll a ton of dice. It's too bad because you know it's a shark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy1486 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think that’s a very valid use of reavers. I’m satisfied with Thralls right now, although I would love to shoot down a few opponents before engaging, I find reavers can never do meaningful damage. Horses for courses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsun Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Given that they will probably die, I was picturing small units of reavers leading the charge protecting the stuff behind them from shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, newsun said: Given that they will probably die, I was picturing small units of reavers leading the charge protecting the stuff behind them from shooting. For this is better Eternal Guard or something similar. It will cost 70 points so for the price of a unit of reavers u got 20 guys with 5+ and reroll 1s. if they are in cover 4+ reroll 1 and 2s, and if they dont move and in cover u get 3+ reroll 1 and 2s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeve Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 2 hours ago, syph0n said: Nah, people have confirmed most points values from reading the books themselves. It's not all from that video. I see, well I really don't understand why they raised the points on the Leviadon. Guess +1 save is really unique and powerful in the new edition or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord-Of-Scotland Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 they could have made a typo I would not be the first time I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reezark_SP Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 So I think I will run the following for AoS 2.0: Enclave: Ionrach Voltrunos (General) Lotann Aspect of the Sea Tidecaster 20x Thralls 6x Spear Aelves If the point changes are correct that should leave me with 540 points to spend on Allies and endless spells, so I am looking at using the new Stormcasts from the upcoming starter set plus a number of my favorite spells (the Gemenids and the Cogs for sure) and Purple Sun or Pendulum if points allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsun Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Hoseman said: For this is better Eternal Guard or something similar. It will cost 70 points so for the price of a unit of reavers u got 20 guys with 5+ and reroll 1s. if they are in cover 4+ reroll 1 and 2s, and if they dont move and in cover u get 3+ reroll 1 and 2s They must shoot nearest IDK unit though. This protects everything behind from shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whispersofblood Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'm pretty sure I'm just taking 6 scyth hunters in my Ironrach list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graftonianman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, newsun said: They must shoot nearest IDK unit though. This protects everything behind from shooting. Enemies must shoot at the closest target; a non-IDK unit in front of an IDK unit will protect it from shooting. However, non-IDK units (like an allied spellweaver) may be always be targeted because they don’t get that rule. And EG are better than shield eels at taking damage, per point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsun Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Oh it does not matter affiliation for closest. Any unit will do. Then what I'm saying only may apply to running a foot conclave where you are forced to take some reavers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Theres an enclave that non ID ally units get the ID bufs so a soulscryer moving with EG next to an objective with a shipwreck to give cover makes the enemy shooting to must focus that EG. Behind EG could be thralls or reavers coming from behind, with soulscryer, AoSea and Tidecaster support could work to take an objective almost 3 turns without trouble. Then on the other side 9 morsarr and 3 ishlaen (or 9 and 6 or 6 and 6) with King or Volturos and Allopex or more eels or Judicators if u want distance I think its a nice thing to try. The things I don't have clear yet are magic, enclave and artifact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 15 minutes ago, Hoseman said: Theres an enclave that non ID ally units get the ID bufs so a soulscryer moving with EG next to an objective with a shipwreck to give cover makes the enemy shooting to must focus that EG. Behind EG could be thralls or reavers coming from behind, with soulscryer, AoSea and Tidecaster support could work to take an objective almost 3 turns without trouble. Then on the other side 9 morsarr and 3 ishlaen (or 9 and 6 or 6 and 6) with King or Volturos and Allopex or more eels or Judicators if u want distance I think its a nice thing to try. The things I don't have clear yet are magic, enclave and artifact Nope that Enclave only gives tou Tides Allegiance Ability not Forgotten Nightmares, so it wont work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graftonianman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 23 minutes ago, DantePQ said: Nope that Enclave only gives tou Tides Allegiance Ability not Forgotten Nightmares, so it wont work. They don’t need the forgotten nightmares ability. They still screen from shooting (and combat too why not). Im toying with a 3 rank tactic for my Deepkin: eternal gaurd up front, then thralls, followed by reavers. Will it be effective? Who knows, but it’ll look pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantePQ Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 And you can't use Soulscryer ability with EG anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graftonianman Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Ha, I didn’t look at that post too carefully. Ya that scryer thing won’t work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I am a bit lost on the idea that EG are the best filler unit. I almost never see them in mixed Order lists, so why are they all of a sudden better than Thralls or Reavers here? Is it entirely cost based? Bc I think that is ignoring many in-faction benefits. If you take Soulrenders, Thralls are better especially under Mor'phann. Reavers just seem better in general due to speed (which works quite well with Tides of Death) and the ability to shoot. I understand the desire to have a cheap unit, but we really don't need a cheap roadblock. Roadblocks are better found in Ishlaen (though not cheap) and I would say our faction in general isn't meant to be slow or holding things off. We move fast and position for strikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoseman Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Its true, I made some mistakes there. The thing on EG is the bonus at reroll and +1 to save, hit and wound when they are in cover. They are just to stay there and for 80 points (70 when GHB comes out) I see them as a very effective unit. Of course eels are our tanky units and they are fast and save 3+ ignoring rend on charges so it's the rol they have to do, but I don't discard using in some games EG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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