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I thought odd power weapons were ap3



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I thought odd power weapons were ap3

In the right hands they can be deadly. The trick with spiders is to use them in such a way that you get exposed to only one enemy squad. Given their mobility this isn't that hard to do. The exarch is the fail safe in case you get caught in CC something that if you take your risks correctly will not happen.

I run them either in one squad of 7-8 members including exarch or two 5-6 men squads with or without exarch.

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I thought odd power weapons were ap3



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I thought odd power weapons were ap3

They are AP 3 weapons with a special rule that allows them to fully ignore armor. The AP3 part is only particularly relevant because it affects whether or not they gain bonuses when rolling on the armor penetration chart, which doesn't actually matter for Eldar.

I just played a game with them yesterday against IG.

I ran them with a Jump Autarch w/ Fusion Gun & Power Sword. They were pretty devastating. Their movement was great, being able to jump away when in danger after the deep strike scattered. Turn 3, I was able to seperate the Autarch from the unit so he could go shoot/assault a Sentinel while the squad took down a squad of vets by themselves. 12 S6 shorts then assaulting takes out pretty much anything. Especially with the 4 attacks the Exarch gets on the charge.

I really love playing with them, their mobility, S6 shots causing ID against T3, and some decent CC strength against non CC specialists makes them great.

I havn't had a chance to use withdraw yet.

Doesn't the Exarch have 5 attacks on the charge? Pistol and power sword means +1 attack?

Oh... Sorry... realized you were talking about the Exarch... I meant the Autarch...

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Doesn't the Exarch have 5 attacks on the charge? Pistol and power sword means +1 attack?

Where do you see it listed that the Exarch has a pistol?

Edit: or a power sword for that matter

Check your Codex... It is in his main wargear =)

Oh, and the power sword was one of the upgrades Belly stated...

Oh... Just noticed... I meant the Autarch... Sorry =P

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Not to mention that it's obvious when you use them that 6" is much closer than you need to be. Mine operate fine at 9-10". Range is more of a factor now, but that doesn't change the fact that they're the most points efficient S6 hits we can get outside of Scatter Walkers. Warp Spiders are still quite useful.

So you're willing to kill only 2 models in the target unit?

Spinneret rifle let's you allocate up to 18 inches away