Grimoire Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 As the topic title says, I'm having some difficulty understanding the mechanics of how this works. My searching turned up nothing other than some reference(s) to "Tank Shock" ?!?! Not too worried about how *useful* this may be. Just want to understand. Not likely to build my remaining Raiders/Ravagers without it because, well, lol, I like the look of them :) Thanks in advance ! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356038-noob-question-shock-prow-how-does-it-actually-work/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Closet Skeleton Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 In 8th edition its just a melee weapon you can make one attack with in the combat phase, eg it doesn't do much of anything at all. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356038-noob-question-shock-prow-how-does-it-actually-work/#findComment-5315972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Tank Shock is a rule from earlier editions of the game so not something you need to worry about. Shock Prows no longer exist in 8th edition which means you are free to assemble your Raiders and Ravagers however you like. If you like the look of a spiky prow then go for it! In game terms, the various spiky bits are represented by both Raiders and Ravagers being equipped with "Bladevanes" as standard. These are automatically part of the unit so you don't need to pay points for them. They allow the DE vehicle to fight in melee with S4 and AP-1 which makes them better than most other races' transport vehicles in this regard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356038-noob-question-shock-prow-how-does-it-actually-work/#findComment-5315974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimoire Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks ! Now the $64,000 US question is ......... Do we have to pay for the privilege of having this on the model(s) ?? I seem to recall reading somewhere that it was 1 point to include this. Though I did just now check the 8th Codex and it seems to not have this cost. Just checked BattleScribe ....... the latest ( That I'm aware of ) Says 1 Point. Argh. So ... Thanks again Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356038-noob-question-shock-prow-how-does-it-actually-work/#findComment-5315999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 No, it is free and comes built into to basic points costs now. A great many 1-2 point upgrades from old editions are built into various units in most armies now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356038-noob-question-shock-prow-how-does-it-actually-work/#findComment-5316138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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