L30n1d4s Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Looking at the new Battle Hymns for Priests, I particularly noticed the one which allows the Priest and all units in his squad to re-roll all saving throws while in close combat. Another Battle Hymn basically gives the unit the Shred USR in close combat. In order to take advantage of these, take two priests (only a PF cost each) so they can both buff a unit. Combine these two priests with the Litanies of Faith Relic (only the price of a PW and allows auto pass Battle Hymns/Acts of Faith leadership checks... important due to low Priest Ld of 7) and a unit of 10 Crusaders with Power Axes and, for just over 200 points, you have a unit that is Fearless and re-rolls to hit on first round of combat (Priest's Zealot USR), puts out 20 S4 AP2 attacks with Shred on the charge (so hitting MEQs 75% of the time, wounding T4 75% of the time, and ignoring all armor saves). Most importantly, though, the unit has 10 Storm Shields which give a re-rollable 3++ in close combat (and a regular 3++ outside of combat) and two priests with re-rollable 4++ saves in combat (4++ regular for shooting). Just to put this in perspective, if Abbadon, the premier close combat character in the game right now, charged this unit and got his maximum attacks (4 base + 2CCWs + Rage + 6 attacks from Daemon weapon= 13 attacks), he would on average hit with 8-9 attacks, cause 7-8 wounds, and then cause 0-1 unsaved wounds after all that due to re-rollable 3++ from the Storm Shields. Pretty good ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureFodder Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Unfortunately, Crusaders only get power swords now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/#findComment-3501207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
We are Legion Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 The tactic isn't invalidated though, Lets assume you just use one priest, give him an eviscerator too. Now, run them straight at whatever fast/mechanized unit is going to give you trouble... instant roadblock until you can get the rest of your girls into position (I can see this working especially well in The Relic scenario) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/#findComment-3501215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeropig Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Also only the priest himself gets smite, not the whole unit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/#findComment-3501246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureFodder Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I agree that adding priests is definitely the way to run battle conclaves now, however I'd still swap out around 4 crusaders for DCA to get the extra strength, extra 2 attacks and the ability to swing first against most units. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/#findComment-3501260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Don't forget to march a Command Squad with a Sacred Banner up behind them for +1 attack for the whole lot. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282196-crusader-and-double-priest-combo/#findComment-3501330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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