henrywalker Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 So what do we think about Iron priests on thunder wolves with 4 cyberwolves in 6th? Would you run them and how would you run them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 The problem is an Iron Priest is just 1 Wound, even the standard Thunderwolf Cavalry have two wounds. A single good precision shot or an unlucky roll and a very expensive model suddenly bites the dust. Iron Priests just aren't nearly as effective as they should be, they really need to be Independant Characters and have at least two wounds. Until then my Iron Priests generally only see use in Apocalypse games and always kept as minimalistic as possible. So the simple answer is no, I wouldn't run that build, it's just not tough enough or effective enough for the points investment. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rose Princes Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I run an all wolf army (Canis, 6 units of wolves, 3 units of TWC, 3 mounted HQs), but once i go over 2500 points i start filling in with Iron Priests and 4 cyberwolf units, just for completeness. with 9 units of fast death on the table already, three more smaller units do not become an target issue; less than that though, i would not bother running them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrywalker Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 that sounds like a fun army. care to share a more detailed list? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rose Princes Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Canis with 2 wolves - 205 Strong Lord: Thunderhammer; Fenrisian Wolves x2, Saga of The Bear, Storm Shield, Thunderwolf Mount, Wolf Tail Talisman - 270 Versatile Lord: Powerfist, Wolf Claw; Belt of Russ, Fenrisian Wolves x2, Saga of the Warrior Born, Thunderwolf Mount, Wolf Tail Talisman - 275 Leader Lord - Frost Blade; Fenrisian Wolves x2, Melta Bombs, Runic Armor, Saga of Majesty, Storm Shield, Thunderwolf Mount, Wolf Tail Talisman, Wolftooth Necklace - 275 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 13 Fenrisiam Wolves - 104 5 Thunder Wolf Cavalry: 1 Thunderhammer, 4 CCW; 4 Melta Bombs, Storm Shield - 450 5 Thunder Wolf Cavalry: 1 Thunderhammer, 4 CCW; 4 Melta Bombs, Storm Shield - 450 5 Thunder Wolf Cavalry: 1 Thunderhammer, 4 CCW; 4 Melta Bombs, Storm Shield - 450 TOTAL 2999 ... or did you want one with the Iron Priests, because really don't need them; at 200 points with the 4 cyberwolves, all i have to do is cut back on some wolves or drop a lord (usually Strong... I usually have enough Thunderhammers, and he's kind of cliche.) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 How do you capture objectives with that list? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Simple you don't ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 That's really putting all your eggs in one basket, if your opponent manages to hold onto just one objective it doesn't matter how much damage you do, you still lose. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 True, but if you hunt scoring units first and then get first blood you can make it. It sure as he'll isn't a waac list but I bet it's hilarious. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rose Princes Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 every game i'm on them turn 2 (except one where the necron player started 3" away from his table edge; i was on him turn 4); there's so much brutality on the table people just don't expect. if i know i'm gonna deal with fliers, i occasionally borrow an Aegis Defense line and man it with Lone Wolves; target fliers first, then start shooting MC & Walkers & Toughness 5 things. When a Lone Wolf dies, I get a Victory Point and the next one mans the gun. cheap, cheesy, easy.... just like fliers. it's fun, for me at least. people don't see it coming or know how to deal with it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I enjoyed modeling a Iron Priest on wolf, but I also don't use him often. Like the Rose Princes, I also have a Thunderwolf heavy list. I mix drop podding terminators with Logan into mine, actually it's the other way around... I keep him (Iron Priest) stock, and points permitting, he gets between 1 and 4 cyber wolves. End of Line Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3602835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadir Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 When you field him, what about additional firepower (thralls)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3604259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rose Princes Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thalls don't move 12" in the movement phase, can't reroll run rolls or assault rolls. If you're gonna take them then being in a wolf is the waste. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/287207-iron-priest/#findComment-3604283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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