Josh Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Hey peeps, Im looking for some cheap/ useful troops for chaff/ screening, just wondering if there is something better / able to take a hit over the skinks? I could be a little over critical but just incase im missing some hidden gold? Just for a local 1000 pts tourny Allegiance: OrderLeadersFreeguild General (100)- Stately War BannerLuminark Of Hysh With White Battlemage (240)Battleline20 x Freeguild Handgunners (200)20 x Freeguild Handgunners (200)20 x Skinks (120)- Meteoric Javelins & Star BucklersWar MachinesHighborn Repeater Bolt Thrower (120)Total: 980 / 2000Allies: 0 / 400Wounds: 82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furuzzolo Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Longbeards! They come at 120 points, tho.... 2h weapon with rend AND reroll failed save at 4+. Plus they can buff themself to boost battleshock or reroll wounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someone2040 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Basically there's a reason why Skinks and Dire Wolves are so good. They're fast cheap battleline which are basically immune to battleshock. They basically always get an armour save as well. My gut feel is they won't stay at 60 points in the next GHB as GW are underestimating their chaffing ability. That being said, if you want something to take the hit (i.e blockade for your Handgunners), then there are tougher units which could be used for chaff but they're going to come in at more points. Some good candidates would be: Freeguild Guard - Can benefit from the Freeguild Generals command ability. Have the best armour save out of 80 point units if using the Sword + Shield option. If not look elsewhere. Eternal Guard - If they form their fortress are arguably better than the above as they will put out a bit of damage as well. Duardin Warriors - Can pack the punch as well as get re-roll benefits from their shields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM_Monkey Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Unfortunately Eternal Guard are only battleline if you have allegiance Wanderers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercake Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 5 liberators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsino Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Highborn Spearman do a similar job to eternal guard at the same price but the highborn have the benefit of being universal battleline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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