I love the choices they give you in this book. Both got cheaper and have a variety of different options. They did go down in points but still not worth it for what you get. Now without having access to the Baron they are just not worth there points. They would be great to run around and pick up maelstorm points. I would for sure take a little 3 man unit if I ever had an extra 48 points.
Reaver’s got a huge boost gaining skilled rider and getting a crazy upgrade to their hammer of wrath. So now that you can take the transports in the fast slot and as transports you can field way more vehicles with massive firepower. I am not saying night shields are bad I just don’t personally take them to try and save a 2 hull point, armor 10 vehicle. But in all of my armies they got cheaper since you no longer purchase night shields. Raiders and Venom’s technically didn’t change much except for moving to this slot. I don’t think you will see them in very many armies but at least they got better, right?įast Attack is where this book gained a lot. Mandrakes got a pretty big boost now that they automatically get their shooting attack, and also have stealth and shrouded. Incubi went down in points but now have no way of getting Grenades, it’s too bad because the models are amazing. Grotesques are about the same but gain a lot from “Power from Pain.” Wracks unfortunately cannot be take as troops anymore but why would you now that you have to pay for 5 and they are for sure worse. Over all I think they did lose a bit in the HQ slot. He also increases the power from pain by one while in a Dark Eldar unit. Just imagine 10 Fire Dragons deepstriking without scattering. He can take the webway portal which is game changing, especially allied with Eldar. The best HQ in the book would have to be the Haemonculus. They are not beat sticks but instead boost other units. Now the HQ’s in the book are a pretty big let down.
He was so much fun and helped me to win so many games. The other key character they lost was Vect, by far my favorite. He was so cheap and was probably the the greatest ally for the Eldar codex. I think he was probably the biggest disappointment for the 40k community. The first one we lost which was by far the most popular Dark Eldar Character in the book, was The Baron. We unfortunately did lose two key characters in the book.
As always, check the Tactics Corner for more great reviews! I’ve been hearing a lot of negative things about Dark Eldar and for some reason a lot of people think they got nerfed? Anyway, let’s dive in. Hello everyone Frankie here to talk a little bit about the new Dark Eldar codex.