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WG or WBL


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While the point cost can be subtancial depending on the gear taken, when would it be prudent to take a WBL over a WG as a leader of a GH? Also would it be worth it to add a WBL to a swift claw x3 with AB.

 

So far my plan is to take a tricked out WL on a TW (with a pair of TWC) and a rune priest that will be joining a GH to drop pod in. The total force point I am looking at is 2000pts.

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I would never take a WBL with a unit of GH. I feel they(WBL) would be better suited to more of a close combat role. That is my opinion. I prefer to use GH as supportive with an option to take it to the enemy. I would then only ever take a WG as an upgrade to the GH pack to help them out when needed. I currently plan on running 4 GH packs in Rhinos with 2 having a WG upgrade. The other 2 are 10man/2 special drive by specialists-dedicated.

 

As for your other question; yes. It is a very good idea to take WBL with swiftclaws and an attack bike. Swiftclaws hit like a ton of bricks but become very fragile in the turns after they charge. The WBL makes up for that.

 

Hope this helps

 

P.S. I all rally depends on how YOU play. There isn't anything saying you cannot add a WBL to whatever unit you want. Play it one way for 4-5 games and then try it some other way. You'll soon find combos that work well for you.

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I would take a WGBL over a WG IF:

 

My elites slots are full.

If using the current codex, I needed an extra HQ unit to meet my FOC requirements.

If using the new codex I wanted the extra wound or saga rather badly.

If using the current codex I needed an IC to control a large pack of bloodclaws.

If using the current codex I wanted a heavy weapon in the squad.

I have enough points left over to allow the "upgrade" and nothing particularly pressing to spend it on, just for kicks.

Small point games where I need an HQ, but just want a WG running the show as its apropriate.

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