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First, you don't need the Spirit Seers since you could take a ton of Shadowseers so you don't need to take an Eldar Detachment.

Also the ability to deepstrike and use the raider as the base for the inch ranges on the negative ld modifiers is a good thing. And 5 Psychic Screams on -4 ld and another test for everyone (not fearless or TSKNF) around on ld at -6 ld is ridiculous. It could gut an army.

Overall it's silly but what crazy deathstar isn't.

So it doesn't work against Marine armies, whats the point?

 Crazyterran wrote:
So it doesn't work against Marine armies, whats the point?

The jester thing doesn't work vs marines?

 Crazyterran wrote:
So it doesn't work against Marine armies, whats the point?

1 of those doesn't work against SM. The rest continue to gut it. It's only the -6 nova that doesn't work on Marines. Psychic Scream still does. Considering how well my Nid -3 to psykers via SotW with psychic scream combo works I can only imagine how stupid nasty 4-5 Screams at -4 would work out for nearby units.

@Mercury14

The jester thing works on marines.

 Hulksmash wrote:

 Crazyterran wrote:
So it doesn't work against Marine armies, whats the point?

1 of those doesn't work against SM. The rest continue to gut it. It's only the -6 nova that doesn't work on Marines. Psychic Scream still does. Considering how well my Nid -3 to psykers via SotW with psychic scream combo works I can only imagine how stupid nasty 4-5 Screams at -4 would work out for nearby units.

@Mercury14

The jester thing works on marines.

How are Nids Psychic Shrieking?

So, LD6 vs Marines on Psychic Shriek, not to shabby. Will be an object case in keeping things within 12" of Tigurius on turn 2 to prevent brain exploding.

Has it been stated what the Command Benefits for the Masque Detachment is yet? I imagine like Realspace raiders its 1: Re-roll warlord trait and 2: something else.

 Crazyterran wrote:

 Hulksmash wrote:

 Crazyterran wrote:
So it doesn't work against Marine armies, whats the point?

1 of those doesn't work against SM. The rest continue to gut it. It's only the -6 nova that doesn't work on Marines. Psychic Scream still does. Considering how well my Nid -3 to psykers via SotW with psychic scream combo works I can only imagine how stupid nasty 4-5 Screams at -4 would work out for nearby units.

@Mercury14

The jester thing works on marines.

How are Nids Psychic Shrieking?

He said Psychic Scream, not Psychic Shriek.

Caldera02 wrote:
Has it been stated what the Command Benefits for the Masque Detachment is yet? I imagine like Realspace raiders its 1: Re-roll warlord trait and 2: something else.

I've heard it's Rising Crescendo.

and Emissary of Cegorach

Rising crescendo is going to be a game changer! Turn two charges for the win

Thanks to the friendly posts of what SSs and DJs cost (especially in light of the revelation the dockworker's lockout delaying arrival of the codex in the US), I was able to complete my inaugural list using the Harlequin's Masque Detachment, and I'm very, very pleased with it.

I must say the formation write-ups are amazing, particularly the one that allows you to Hit & Run or consolidate from combat into an empty Starweaver if all models can get within 2" of it. That's incredibly potent and will cause no end of distress for the opponent. They'll have to prioritize destroying vehicles above all else in order to circumvent it. Combine it with a second formation of Troupe+SS+DJ for a Heelequin threat that can Run and Charge to really cause mayhem on their target prioritization and you've got the makings of a very aggressive and potent force.

"– heralds of the Laughing’s God (any models with the Eldar or Dark Eldar faction (friend or foe) within 6″ from one or more models of this formation gain the crusader special rule)"

Do we know how Fleet interacts with Crusader in this case? I'm assuming it's roll 2 take highest, w/fleet allowing you to re-roll both. If so, could make for some pretty amazing board control.

Its interesting that there is no limits on the number of formations you are allowed to take. So just spam the lonesome path and allow hilarity to ensue as you are breaking units left and right and potentially auto killing them with solitaires charging, combined with a bunch of psychic scream/invisibility shadowseers running around all with 2+ cover saves.

Really only thing that gives you problems is tau and their time is almost up.

 Ravenous D wrote:
Its interesting that there is no limits on the number of formations you are allowed to take. So just spam the lonesome path and allow hilarity to ensue as you are breaking units left and right and potentially auto killing them with solitaires charging, combined with a bunch of psychic scream/invisibility shadowseers running around all with 2+ cover saves.

Really only thing that gives you problems is tau and their time is almost up.

The Solitaire being unique is the big problem there. You can still take multiple Seers and DJ and go Unbound, though, as the Command Benefits wouldn't really affect this list anyway.

 Dash2021 wrote:
"– heralds of the Laughing’s God (any models with the Eldar or Dark Eldar faction (friend or foe) within 6″ from one or more models of this formation gain the crusader special rule)"

Do we know how Fleet interacts with Crusader in this case? I'm assuming it's roll 2 take highest, w/fleet allowing you to re-roll both. If so, could make for some pretty amazing board control.

Since Flett allow you to reroll "one or more dice" I would say that you roll how many dice you have to for running (1 normally, +1 with crusader) and then, if you don't like the result, you reroll all of them

Sorry if this has been posted already but, I didn't take the time to scroll through 60pgs of forum looking for it.

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It looks as though the Shadowseer is a ML1 and is upgradable to a ML2 for 25pts. I don't speak Italian but was able to make this much out anyway.

Hope this helps!

bigbaboonass wrote:
Sorry if this has been posted already but, I didn't take the time to scroll through 60pgs of forum looking for it.

You could have started by looking at the page before this one

 Garion wrote:

bigbaboonass wrote:
Sorry if this has been posted already but, I didn't take the time to scroll through 60pgs of forum looking for it.

You could have started by looking at the page before this one

Sorry!

bigbaboonass wrote:

 Garion wrote:

bigbaboonass wrote:
Sorry if this has been posted already but, I didn't take the time to scroll through 60pgs of forum looking for it.

You could have started by looking at the page before this one

Sorry!

No worries. I'd rather see the pic.

Hey guys, I picked up the Skyweaver kit I preordered over the weekend and assembled two skyweavers, and thought you might be interested in my first take.

It's a really nice kit, as you can imagine, but even more impressive in person than in the photos. The jetbike bodies are really long and sleek - they are quite a bit nicer than regular Vypers and Windriders. They are not as tall as a Vyper, but they are quite long and the Harlequin standing on the back makes it a bit chunkier and gives the model a nice sense of size.

Significantly, the underslung weapon options slot into a fitted tube. They fit snugly WITHOUT GLUE. This means they can be swapped out at will - awesome for those of us without advanced magnetizing skills! I really like the option to change the weapon loadout.

Now, the one downside, I must say, is the bolas. They are extremely delicate, and they attach to the rider by his thumb. The connection point is just not chunky enough to make it an easy fit. I had a heck of a time getting it to stick, and ended up just chopping off the end of the unused glaive hand and attaching the bola to it. You are going to have to very carefully pack these in order to transport them to a game - foam or nothing, I think.

Overall, a great kit, but I wish they had done the bolas a bit differently.

That's really cool you can swap out weapons without magnets.

I'm not a fan of how the bolas look to begin with. Hearing that they are a pain has solidified my interest in using chain to make my own.

Thanks for the heads up! If you have the normal Harlequins, how different are the masks between the two kits?

There are definitely some unique heads. I've got two kits so I am going to try some mask-swapping with the second one. I'll check back in and let you know how it goes.

Anyone seen the price list from this weeks WD?

If only they could release a new guardian kit first. You know, one kit with an option for storm guardian at last....

I love the look of the models, but am waiting to see some first hand battle reports on how well they do.

We don't need no steenking battle reports! I, literally, wouldn't care if I never won a game again! Just wanna throw these devils on the table, and see how much carnage I can cause before I'm gunned down

Do we know if there's going to be a box set for these up this Friday?

I know it's unlikely with every model in the box being new, but one can dream!

jbelgian wrote:
Do we know if there's going to be a box set for these up this Friday?

I know it's unlikely with every model in the box being new, but one can dream!

They did one for the Militarum Tempestus, so I would not be surprised to see one for the Harlequin--but I would be surprised to see it this week.

The Death Jester and Shadowseer are most likely the only new things going up this Friday. If we are going to see a Harlequin box, I would expect it in two or three weeks.

Will there be any HQ choices for the Harlies?