kharn_the_betrayer Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I really like the Iron Priest model and have for years back when I started my Space Wolf Army. Are they still useless like they were in the last book? I just want to run one, but everyone told me to stay further away then from a Space Wolf during an ale shortage. Any thoughts or should I just run with it? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I really like the Iron Priest model and have for years back when I started my Space Wolf Army. Are they still useless like they were in the last book? I just want to run one, but everyone told me to stay further away then from a Space Wolf during an ale shortage. Any thoughts or should I just run with it? they (iron priest) look cool, BUT i only field them once and awhile, like i do with blood claws. i think it's more about having only the one wound, compared to the older edition. the only viable reason why he might be worth taking today is if an iron priest is riding on either a bike or a thunderwolf. nothing nor nobody should deter you from fielding something you want, or like. that's your god given right as a hobbyist. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kharn_the_betrayer Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 I just really like that old model, and I'd run it no matter what (I like fluffy armies), and run with my own theme no matter how ineffective (don't tell me not to put a power fist on a Marshall, you don't know what he can do). That aside I was wondering if he was still considered to be garbage partly out of curiosity, I don't like how he was toned down between books, but I figure running him behind something where he can add some CC punch (thunder hammer with a bonus servo arm attack) might be viable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander alexander Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I think they're still effective. They're just outshone by the other units in the codex. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Unfortunately, I'm not impressed with the Iron Priest's rules, although I really like the model. You might consider going the same route as I am with him and just use him as a counts-as Wolf Guard. That way you get to use the model, but aren't hamstringing yourself. You can always use an extra Wolf Guard with a Thunder Hammer, right? I run Ragnar in a Land Raider (sometimes Drop Pod) with four Wolf Guard Terminators. Since Ragnar is in Power Armour, there is always enough transport space for an extra Wolf Guard in the pack, so who better to join the "command pack" than a cool Iron Priest Wolf Guard? Valerian Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freman Bloodglaive Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'm modelling an Iron Priest on thunderwolf, but I'm giving him a storm shield and counting him as a Wolf Guard battle leader or Wolf Lord whenever I use him. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeenos Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Ya i was going to suggest you just use him as one of your various HQ options. He can be a Wolf Lord or WGBL with a Thunder Hammer, or he could even be a Wolf Priest or a Rune Priest really. Not sure why Iron Priest gets the short end of the stick anyway, they are pretty important to the army.. perhaps their not HQ because they dont lead armies? The three priest times are all rather high up in the food chain though. If you really wanted you could have the Iron Priest on a Thunder Wolf, then give him 4 "wolves" but what you would REALLY be fielding is a Wolf Lord/WGBL on a Thunder Wolf with a Thunder Hammer and the 4 servo wolves would would be a squad of Thunder Wolf Cav he has joined. Just dont give them riders, just have it be 4 big techy thunder wolves.. You can give one of the tech wolves a servo arm to mark the one that has a Thunder Hammer.. Or you could put Thralls on some or all of them so you can give them shields for your Storm Shields.. maybe have them like hard wired in or something? Wow that sounds like a totally awesome idea.. Might have to set that up myself.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2823916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneSniperSG Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Iron Priests are an essential part of the wolf-spam lists people have come up with. He can take a thunderwolf mount and drop four Cyberwolves to back him up. I've seen one used this way and he was actually very difficult for the Chaos player to take down. The fact that he gets a TW mount makes him more desirable for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2824367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 put him in a land raider Redeemer with his saga and a few servitors, and watch them wreck havock in the traitor legion lines :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2825227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewolflars Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 You can get some use out of him depending on how you use him. If you use him on foot send some servitors and maybe a couple of wolves with him. I've seen Iron priests do pretty well in close combat. Or you can give the servitors heavy weapons and use them as a mini long fang squad. for 95 points you get 3 heavy bolters and an Iron priest. If you use him on a thunderwolf just put the extra wolves with him (cyberwolves?) they give him some extra wounds and don't slow him down. If they do happen to make it to close combat with him all the better. This is what I am currently working on - thunderwolf Iron priest that is. And the model wasn't that hard to get to fit onto the mount. hope that helped. SWLars Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2826206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenzman Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I run him in a redeemer with 2 thralls, saga of iron and 4 cyberwolves. The redeemer gets the extra move and repairs it needs plus you have a very strong melee unit that can charge from the landraider. Ive had nothing but success with the iron priest/redeemer/cyberwolf combo. Plus if i want to get a wolf lord in power armour/runic across the field quickly there is still a spot for him. its a thumbs up in my book. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/234565-iron-priests/#findComment-2826368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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