Defensive auras/abilities

[superwill]

Hey guys,

 

Looking at putting together a list with some Fire Raptors. I know they got hit hard with the nerf bat, but I almost prefer playing with a unit that isn’t just completely OP, and I love the models.

 

Anyway, I’ve been looking for the options for defensive abilities to see what might be the best way to take them.

 

So far all I’ve been able to think of/find are:

Deredeo Dread 5++

Tigurius -1 to hit for one

DA Darkshroud -1 to hit aura

Skyshield 5++

 

I’m sure there’s more out there, what can you think of? Any imperial ally that could still work on the raptors would be great. Thanks guys!

[Ishagu]

-1 to hit from Tiggy or Dark Shroud is best as it means your Raptor could easily have a - 2

[MARK0SIAN]

You could also use Ravenguard tactics so you’d be at -2 to hit at more than 12 inches away. You could then use your librarian to cast might of heroes on a raptor which brings it to T8 so even if they manage to hit it, it’ll be harder to wound.

 

Obviously you could also do this with ultramarines and cast the power and use Tigurius’ buff and the end result would be exactly the same but doing it via ravenguard would give you a bit more flexibility in that you wouldn’t have to be within 6 inches of Tiggy. It’s also cheaper because you would only need a basic librarian instead of Tigurius and your whole army would be benefiting from the Raven Guard tactic :)

[Ipsen]

You could also use Ravenguard tactics so you’d be at -2 to hit at more than 12 inches away. You could then use your librarian to cast might of heroes on a raptor which brings it to T8 so even if they manage to hit it, it’ll be harder to wound.

 

Obviously you could also do this with ultramarines and cast the power and use Tigurius’ buff and the end result would be exactly the same but doing it via ravenguard would give you a bit more flexibility in that you wouldn’t have to be within 6 inches of Tiggy. It’s also cheaper because you would only need a basic librarian instead of Tigurius and your whole army would be benefiting from the Raven Guard tactic

 

fire raptors get chaptor tactics?

[Panzer]

 

You could also use Ravenguard tactics so you’d be at -2 to hit at more than 12 inches away. You could then use your librarian to cast might of heroes on a raptor which brings it to T8 so even if they manage to hit it, it’ll be harder to wound.

 

Obviously you could also do this with ultramarines and cast the power and use Tigurius’ buff and the end result would be exactly the same but doing it via ravenguard would give you a bit more flexibility in that you wouldn’t have to be within 6 inches of Tiggy. It’s also cheaper because you would only need a basic librarian instead of Tigurius and your whole army would be benefiting from the Raven Guard tactic

 

fire raptors get chaptor tactics?

 

 

Nop, Marines aren't cool enough.

[RandomMarine]

Much to every marine players disgust. Seriously unless vanilla marines gets a massive update in the next chapter approved I'm gonna have to bench my IH and use my ad-mech instead in any competitive environment

[MARK0SIAN]

 

 

You could also use Ravenguard tactics so you’d be at -2 to hit at more than 12 inches away. You could then use your librarian to cast might of heroes on a raptor which brings it to T8 so even if they manage to hit it, it’ll be harder to wound.

 

Obviously you could also do this with ultramarines and cast the power and use Tigurius’ buff and the end result would be exactly the same but doing it via ravenguard would give you a bit more flexibility in that you wouldn’t have to be within 6 inches of Tiggy. It’s also cheaper because you would only need a basic librarian instead of Tigurius and your whole army would be benefiting from the Raven Guard tactic

fire raptors get chaptor tactics?

Ah crud, I forget marines are the only ones not to get it on vehicles! Ignore everything I said :)