[AoS 2 - Daughters of Khaine Discussion]

56 minutes ago, Scythian said:

Going to another tournament in 2 weeks. Did a makeover for my snakes 

It looks like you don’t have any archers, is that correct? I agree they aren’t as good, but are they so bad it’s not worth getting five?

I’ve only had a few small scale games, so I’m genuinely curious.

[AoS 2 - Daughters of Khaine Discussion]

On 7/14/2018 at 6:00 AM, Overread said:

Having been looking at a few stats I'm coming to the view that our Blood Stalkers are a bit, well, stuck. I kind of think they need 2 or even 3 shots each rather than 1. Sure they are designed to be a mobile shooting platform that moves closer each turn to get into close combat, but even then they pale compared to their sisters; so they kind of end up stuck half way; neither good in either role. 

 

I'm actually thinking a Akhelian Allopexes fits the role better as a skirmisher. 

Yeah, Blood Stalkers are odd. I’ve taken five to snipe characters, with their 24” range and chance for mortal wounds, but  never seem to roll sixes when I need them. I’ve had a bit of success using them to defend an objective in my own zone, shooting anyone who pollutes my side of the table with their “feet”. They’re pretty solid vs cheap infiltrators.

They’re better paired with Morathi, to get an extra round of shooting in the Hero phase. They can’t cause mortal wounds in that round however.