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thinking about replacing my stock librarian in my mech lists with Mephiston...

The question is, which table do I roll on for him?

I'm thinking Biomancy... because lets face it, literally every power in there makes him a god... especially iron arm. Possibly strength 9 toughness 9? Or leech life... being able to suck back 2 wounds every turn.

I'd stick with his default abilities. They function like a fanboy's wishlist; there is no need to gamble on anything. While it is possible to make some incredible rolls and turn Meph into a walking God, it's hardly worth it given how unlikely that outcome is. You're better off using Meph as he was designed to be used: as a bully lacking game balance, and pick on otheriwse helpless troops and vehicles.

I was thinking of making a Librarian monster mash, Meph, Libby and 3 Libby Dreads. I thought that Biomancy or Telekinesis was the way to go.

All the Biomancy powers make him good and because he can do 3 a turn he can real help with Telekinesis.

 phantommaster wrote:
I was thinking of making a Librarian monster mash, Meph, Libby and 3 Libby Dreads. I thought that Biomancy or Telekinesis was the way to go.

All the Biomancy powers make him good and because he can do 3 a turn he can real help with Telekinesis.

Why not take codex allies, and go for Tigurius as well? He can also take 3 biomancy powers.

Biomancy can make mephiston a walking god though... roll Iron Arm, Endurance, and Leech Life, and not much will stop him.

With strength 7-9, toughness 7-9 strength, 5 wounds, a 2+ armor save, FNP, regenerating wounds on a 5+ every turn, and the ability to suck wounds out of nearby targets with a shooting attack, his only weakness is 2+ armor saves.

Just keep in mind, Mephiston only gets 2 powers if you swap.

Also keep in mind, meph only has legs and needs to walk if he does not have wings of sang
I rather keep him as he is.
Worked fine for me before 6th, dont see how this will change it much.
Except power swords are now useless against him lol.