Astorath plus Sanguinary Guard

[Paladin777]

I’ve been trying to figure out where astorath might be able to fit in a list because he’s a cool model with cool fluff.

 

I was thinking if you dropped him with a large squad of sanguinary guard after clearing chaff he could be a potent buffer character in addition to being quite the beatstick himself. I know you’re wasting the Heirs ability of the Guard, but using MoD on the guard would be horrifying especially if you have an ancient for the wound rerolls.

 

Please discuss.

[Indefragable]

I’ve thought about that myself. The trick is that HoA is not “wasted” since you get full refills from Astorath. It essentially gives you options: either the SG roll w/ Astorath or with your WL. What would be wasted (IMO) is making Astorath WL.

 

You would want SG w/ power fists in that setup. I think if—keyword—you ran him, you would want either MSU SG or both SG and DC all w/ fists.

 

The trickiest part about Astorath is timing his MoD ability. It’s rare you are going to get the perfect opportunity for it.

[Brother Crimson]

You can use Upon wings of fire after the mass of doom resolves. ( even turn 1). Set up the guards somewhere else end of phase, 3d6 charge with +1 to hit. Full reroll if te guard themselves are warlord ( you lose the warlord trait but gain constant full reroll for the sanguinary guards)