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I know they're bad. But if one would decide to use 3 units of them how should I kit them out? 2x swords 1 times axes? the axes seem poor with only 1 attack and likely low model count but the ap2 and 5++ seem nice.


I guess the question is, wraith blades, sword or axe?

Rage makes up for the 1 attack. You want the extra durability.

Axes all the way. AP2 and a 4++ save is worth it for the targers you want to fight. Being Str7 is nice, combo with hammerhand, furious charge, or empower for that sweet Str8+ against most units.

Also consider their formation with the Wraithseer in IA11. Makes them marginally better, albeit with 2 units instead of 3.

You can also ally in Raiders and load them up and rush as quick as possible towards the enemy. They're tough enough to survive a Raiders exploding.

 Rypher wrote:
Axes all the way. AP2 and a 4++ save is worth it for the targers you want to fight. Being Str7 is nice, combo with hammerhand, furious charge, or empower for that sweet Str8+ against most units.

Also consider their formation with the Wraithseer in IA11. Makes them marginally better, albeit with 2 units instead of 3.

the plan is to use IA 11 pale court to make 3x blades the core requirement, add a wraith seer and wraithhost for an all wraith army.

just... wraith blades don't seem very good. I do like the look of the swords better and rage only works when charging but I guess the wraithhost wraithknight/Lord should deter my enemy from charging my stuff

I've been using Wraithblades and they're better than they look at first blush. The first unit I take is as many axes as I can, and then I cast defensive psychic powers on them from the Farseer and the Wraithseer. 10 of them with Feel No Pain and rerolling saves is a tough nut to crack, and they're even better if you're playing a warhost detachment so they always run six inches. That gets them up the board right quick and forces the enemy to deal with them.

If I have the points and the inclination to take additional units I take small units with swords and have them loiter around behind my other infantry to get cover saves. Then, if something charges the ax Wraithblades or my Guardians the sword-wielders counter charge and chop them to pieces. They make a good team with the ax guys who don't kill much because they often get charged (that is, in fact, their purpose) and only have one attack.