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| Tweet Topic Started: 7th November 2009 - 06:38 AM (197 Views) | |
| Stripsteak | 7th November 2009 - 06:38 AM Post #1 |
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So i wouldnt have considerd this before but now it might be worth thinking about. it's only going to be 10-12pts to give a unit of slaves shields. since they come with hand weapons this will give them a 5+ save in combat. This gives them the same cc save as stormvermin when weilding a halberd. I'm wondering if it's worth taking a block or two with them. if you are bringing 3-4 blocks of slaves you can keep 1-2 of them naked for using bate/flee tactics, but it might be worth bringing a slightly more survivable unit to give it a s;light chance to survive combat better. and even if the unit still breaks it owuld mean more alive to give ranks. maybe its just cause a lot of my slaves are skull pass goblins with shields ![]() has anyone tried or considering to try slaves with shields in the new book? |
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| Pestilent Lord | 7th November 2009 - 06:47 AM Post #2 |
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I haven't actually tried it, but seeing how cheap it would be in the new rules I am seriously considering it. Somebody pointed it out elsewhere that with those few extra points you accomplish not only a mildly more survivable unit, you also get a unit which, while only marginally more expensive, people now wonder just a little bit if you'll throw it to the wind as willingly as you did before, or if you might just try and hold. |
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| war-seer kindari | 7th November 2009 - 06:48 AM Post #3 |
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nae. slaves are ment ta dae laddie, so let em. |
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| Mouse Trap | 7th November 2009 - 09:24 AM Post #4 |
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cheese.......
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to give a unit of 20 slaves shields you could buy 5 more slaves. At the end of the day more numbers is gonna help more than a slight increase in survivability. Slaves always die in CC so shields aren't really needed. When it comes to them being shot , even if they are a screen they are still effective at baiting enemy units that want to charge them. As long as they don't panic from shooting they can be used as bait. More slaves at the end of the day prevents them from panicing which is what you really need. |
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