Hyperkinako Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I'm thinking of running a Tenebrael Shard just for fun in an upcoming tournament. Not seen much mention of this models use. Has anyone had experience in his effectiveness? Thinking he could be good at taking out a buffing hero at the start of the game to reduce opponent effectiveness, or at least cause some damage before he dies. Also been trying to think of ways of improving his performance when he strikes or at least keep him fighting a little longer, artifacts, spells, buffs...... Any thoughts? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracothjay Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I've often though if using him. Personally, I feel he's perfect for striking artillery teams as he has that ambush ability, especially in an elven army with our weak armour saves! I think he could be amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinncinnatus Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I've always wanted to try him in conjuction with a Loremaster. Would be hit or miss given the 4+ needed to activate his *BAMF!* but could be great fun! Outside of Artillery and Hero hunting, he would be a great way to inflict on units that can stand and shoot at units that charge, as he can *BAMF!* close enough that he could just pile in and avoid the whole charge phase. Good way to thin down their numbers and maybe remove some massed shooting bonuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperkinako Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 His ability to just move to any point within 3" of any enemy model makes him difficult to stop getting close to weaker targets without tight bubble wrap from other troops. The 50/50 chance of pulling of first turn makes him a little hit or miss but think it would be a tactic others are not expecting. I'm thinking get a mystic shield on him to improve save and improve rend or damage with an artifact. Could well be quite potent. If he survives jump him again to hit another target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperkinako Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 Just looked up Loremaster and Hand of Glory could really help too. Don't have the model but nice idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbeardboss Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 he is awesome. in a 1k game he is really awesome if you make his one weapon 2 damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chord Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Just looked up the Tenebrael Shard. Nice, he would pair well with the loremaster. The shadowstrike ability is nice, a 50% chance on your first turn to alpha strike him against an opponents wizard, etc. Cast hand of Glory and then see if the Shard gets to use his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 18 hours ago, Hyperkinako said: Just looked up Loremaster and Hand of Glory could really help too. Don't have the model but nice idea. Use the other elven mage from WHQ as proxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lyons Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 I've considered running him with 3 Shadowblade assassins hiding in him... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellalugosi Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 On 12/23/2016 at 9:56 AM, Thomas Lyons said: I've considered running him with 3 Shadowblade assassins hiding in him... ;-) This is what i live for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wilson Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Looked at him but he's too lightweight - he can't reliably put out the 4 wounds you'd likely need to off even a minor buffing character, even without taking armour into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 57 minutes ago, Marc Wilson said: Looked at him but he's too lightweight - he can't reliably put out the 4 wounds you'd likely need to off even a minor buffing character, even without taking armour into consideration. Take 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Lyons Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, Aezeal said: Take 2? Or put 1 or more Assassin inside of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefyBuns Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 He doesn't currently have a pts value does he? How can he be included in a matched play game?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sej Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 31 minutes ago, BeefyBuns said: He doesn't currently have a pts value does he? How can he be included in a matched play game? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk He 120 points For kamikaze unit thats a lot of points to sink into him, if he was 80 id use him without a 2nd thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefyBuns Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 He 120 points For kamikaze unit thats a lot of points to sink into him, if he was 80 id use him without a 2nd thought. Cool. Thanks. Have the pts been published for all the silver tower models then? Where are they available?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percivael Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I used him in my Dark Aelf army at the Facehammer GT with little success. The shadowstrike ability succeeds on 4+ which means a 50/50 chance of success or in my case a 50/50 chance of failure! He did it about once per game. I tried to use him as a wizard assassin. There was something wrong with my dice though, I think I need some new ones. With the dice gods favouring you, you could zip around the board slaying wizards, weak characters, artillery or even small units. It is an awesome ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjarni St. Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Silver Tower points: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 19 hours ago, Sej said: He 120 points For kamikaze unit thats a lot of points to sink into him, if he was 80 id use him without a 2nd thought. Now it doesn't have to be kamikaze.. you can wait a bit till armies are spread around and attack something that he can survive and then get another charge somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefyBuns Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Silver Tower points: Thank you so much. Must get around to joining Friend Face sometime :-)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperkinako Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Just a quick update, I ran the Shard at a tournament this weekend alongside a Skyborn Slayers Stormcast list. It was my first games with Stormcast so lost every game being over zealous with the Skyborn drop and not focusing on objectives. Think lack of experience in AOS and coming up against some strong lists didn't bode well, but I had a good time and learned a lot. Regardless the Shard ended up being very effective and great fun. In all my games he jumped around the board, took out a number of chaff units by himself and a couple of wizards. He also created a great psychological threat for my opponents as most had not experienced him in AOS and him clearing out some of the weaker element of their armies caused a nice distraction. Have to say I could probably have been a little braver with him and gone for more prime targets earlier on. Think combining him with a Loremaster would have definitely improved his effectiveness and already considering hiding an assassin inside him for extra shenanigans Would recommend giving him a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aezeal Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Did you give him an artefact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperkinako Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Put a Relic Blade on his Bladed Barbs so that attacks which got through did 2 damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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