Ado Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 So now that we know that if you take assassins either in a detachment or using the strat, the you can't get combat doctrines, does that make taking assassins completely obsolete? Or are their situations when an assassin/s are preferable to the combat doctrine bonuses? I bought assassin models a while back and haven't taken them out of the packaging. If they're not worth it I might as well sell and buy something that it!! Cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358295-are-assassins-obsolete-now/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 It might depend. For instance, against an army like Salamanders, AP-1 is useless anyway, so the doctrines have less value. Was it the Culexus by any chance? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358295-are-assassins-obsolete-now/#findComment-5384455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ado Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 Yep, I picked up a cullexus and an eversor as they seemed to fit with Templars theme the best! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358295-are-assassins-obsolete-now/#findComment-5384459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sword Brother Adelard Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Yeah, I only finally finished my Culexus last month. Doh! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358295-are-assassins-obsolete-now/#findComment-5384513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2edition Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 They are still useful, Having 4 assassins in a list for instance might be more useful than -1 AP. If you aren't using combat doctrines you are probably getting some extra CP too by bringing allied formations.Its just another trade-off you have to consider.For me personally its a no-brainer to collect assassins as I have a lot of imperial armies. I am thinking about running Imperial Guard with a Vanguard detachment of Templar for melee support. Yeah they won't get combat doctrines, but with the other stuff in the list I may not need them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/358295-are-assassins-obsolete-now/#findComment-5384690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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