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Hey all. I'm looking at the Necron point and dataslate changes and thinking that it's time to revisit some units that were totally not worth before, but are possibly interesting going forward. In this version, I'm taking 2 Doom Scythes. At their new points and with core, they seem like an interesting choice paired with TSK. Realistically, I expect that they'd get a single turn of MWBD buff before they're blown away but I'm really curious if they can make their points back at the new cost. I also wanted to include Szeras for some shenanigans even if it's likely not particularly competitive for the points. Seems like fun abuse while it lasts. The list plays into the new Necron secondaries (not code of combat since we only have TSK). Just looking for some general thoughts on the list. Anyway here's wonderwall.


++ Supreme Command Detachment +2CP (Necrons) [21 PL, 11CP, 400pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Battle Size [6CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

Detachment Command Cost [2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

Gametype: 4. Chapter Approved: War Zone Nephilim

+ Primarch | Daemon Primarch | Supreme Commander +

The Silent King [21 PL, 3CP, 400pts]
. 2x Triarchal Menhir: 2x Annihilator Beam

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [46 PL, -3CP, 845pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

+ No Force Org Slot +

Viral Construct [1 PL, 15pts]: Canoptek Plasmacyte

Viral Construct [1 PL, 15pts]: Canoptek Plasmacyte

+ HQ +

Illuminor Szeras [8 PL, -1CP, 145pts]
. Rarefied Nobility: Warlord Trait (Codex 1): Enduring Will

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 80pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

+ Elites +

Skorpekh Destroyers [8 PL, 150pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

Skorpekh Destroyers [8 PL, 150pts]: Skorpekh Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 4x Skorpekh Destroyer (Thresher): 4x Hyperphase Threshers

+ Fast Attack +

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [2 PL, 45pts]
. 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 3x Feeder Mandibles

Canoptek Scarab Swarms [2 PL, 45pts]
. 3x Canoptek Scarab Swarm: 3x Feeder Mandibles

+ Heavy Support +

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [6 PL, 100pts]
. 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor): 2x Gauss Destructor

Lokhust Heavy Destroyers [6 PL, 100pts]
. 2x Lokhust Heavy Destroyer (Gauss Destructor): 2x Gauss Destructor

++ Patrol Detachment -2CP (Necrons) [42 PL, -3CP, 750pts] ++

+ Configuration +

Detachment Command Cost [-2CP]

Dynasty Choice: Circumstance of Awakening: Relentlessly Expansionist, Dynastic Tradition: Eternal Conquerors, Dynasty: <Custom>

+ HQ +

Chronomancer [5 PL, -1CP, 85pts]: Dynastic Heirlooms, Entropic Lance, Relic: Veil of Darkness

Technomancer [6 PL, 90pts]: Arkana: Hypermaterial Ablator, Canoptek Cloak

+ Troops +

Immortals [4 PL, 80pts]: Gauss Blaster, 5x Immortal

+ Fast Attack +

Ophydian Destroyers [5 PL, 90pts]: Ophydian Destroyer (Reap-Blade)
. 2x Ophydian Destroyer (Thresher): 2x Hyperphase Threshers, 2x Ophydian Claws

Tomb Blades [4 PL, 75pts]
. Tomb Blade: Twin Gauss Blaster
. Tomb Blade: Twin Gauss Blaster
. Tomb Blade: Twin Gauss Blaster

+ Flyer +

Doom Scythe [9 PL, 165pts]

Doom Scythe [9 PL, 165pts]

++ Total: [109 PL, 5CP, 1,995pts] ++

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I would switch to Tesla if you have them magnetised.

 Manchild 1984 wrote:
I would switch to Tesla if you have them magnetised.

What units are you talking about? Everything? As a side note I realized that I could swap down the tomb blades to particle beamers to save points, then take another viral construct for the ophydians. I dunno if that's super valuable but it seems better than spending 15 points for weapons on a unit designed to do actions and basically be chaff.

 Parsalian wrote:

 Manchild 1984 wrote:
I would switch to Tesla if you have them magnetised.

What units are you talking about? Everything? As a side note I realized that I could swap down the tomb blades to particle beamers to save points, then take another viral construct for the ophydians. I dunno if that's super valuable but it seems better than spending 15 points for weapons on a unit designed to do actions and basically be chaff.

Immortals for sure, Tomb Blades not sure.

 Manchild 1984 wrote:

 Parsalian wrote:

 Manchild 1984 wrote:
I would switch to Tesla if you have them magnetised.

What units are you talking about? Everything? As a side note I realized that I could swap down the tomb blades to particle beamers to save points, then take another viral construct for the ophydians. I dunno if that's super valuable but it seems better than spending 15 points for weapons on a unit designed to do actions and basically be chaff.

Immortals for sure, Tomb Blades not sure.

Interesting. Any particular reason? In my 9e games I've found very little value in Tesla. Did something change that I missed or am I just wrong to think they're not really worth?

Armor of contempt. Also Tesla is funny for overwatch.