<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "Shen: Master Apothecary"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net Shen: Master Apothecary FW goodies) I cannot get enough of them. I was quite happy when I found Shen, the Master Apothecary for the Salamanders. Just wondering of he is a legit HQ ( tournament alloud) and if anyone would suggest using him in a small army, around 1k? Thanks!

-Wolf Guard 252]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4383552.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4383552.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary FW then yeah its fine. But apparently most places don't allow FW units, so you should just make sure you ask ahead of time and just hope.

I don't know his rules, so I can't help with the 1k army usefulness of the character]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4383642.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4383642.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary FW units.

I believe he's reasonably priced for an HQ, I could see him doing well even at a small scale game, although a Libby will usually be more useful.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4384563.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4384563.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary FW must be approved by your TO or your opponent, no exceptions. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4384863.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4384863.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary
-Wolf Guard 252]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386192.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386192.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary
You could do a vanguard squad and throw some storm shields in there.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386735.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386735.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary hq, at least, when he is the only HQ. I mean, he only has 2 wounds, no invo save, only I4, WS 5 means that in close combat hes screwed. Even against shooting, one round of rapid fire bolters into his unit could spell the end for him.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386843.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4386843.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary
JohnnoM wrote:I don't think he is a very good hq, at least, when he is the only HQ. I mean, he only has 2 wounds, no invo save, only I4, WS 5 means that in close combat hes screwed. Even against shooting, one round of rapid fire bolters into his unit could spell the end for him.

Having said that, he does have a 2+ armor save and a nifty special rule you might be able to use to shift a PF hit onto another model, which might keep him alive another round. His other ability, re-rolling ones on FNP tests, is worth an extra 8.33% saved wounds. The points cost isn't outrageous for what you get (by Marine HQ standards, at any rate), and so he might make a decent second HQ choice once you cover your librarian or biker captain.

As far as deployment, he'd probably do best in something medium-large and valuable, like a Sternguard or Terminator squad.

(Link for those who haven't seen this character: http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/b/Shen.pdf)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4390852.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/454615/4390852.page GMT Shen: Master Apothecary LC Termie squad.

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