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Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I can’t quite rationalize the latest FAQ with the Codex entry for Rangers. Would love some clarification!

My reading of it is they can either:
1) deploy like any other unit in your army
2) deploy after deployment (but before first turn) in friendly deployment zone.

Have I got 2) wrong? Is there a third option?

Cheers!
Neil

If using the beta rules you can either deploy them as normal, or they start off board and get a ‘deep strike’ style ‘appear 9” away’ deployment.

 JohnnyHell wrote:
If using the beta rules you can either deploy them as normal, or they start off board and get a ‘deep strike’ style

Adding :
turn 2 or 3, not turn 1.

 JohnnyHell wrote:
‘appear 9” away’ deployment.

... and 9" from enemies.

Elvish rangers got a hard (or really soft, depending on perspective) nerf. It's now just Space Marine scouts & nurglings that own the best deployment control.

 Brothererekose wrote:
Elvish rangers got a hard (or really soft, depending on perspective) nerf. It's now just Space Marine scouts & nurglings that own the best deployment control.

Depends on how you use them.
Yes, deployment control and screening with them is basically out, but by allowing them to come in on later turns, they are better able to take mid-game objectives and respond (i.e. avoid) specific threats.

Having my main Troops removed from the game I like this change as I was only taking Rangers to fill a Battalion. Rangers were the only Troop that cam close to filling the same role as my Windriders did as Troops.

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