Bullgryn and Allies

[L30n1d4s]

So, with the new previewed Strat for Bulgryn (1 CP, a friendly infantry unit within 6" and further from the enemy than the Bullgryns geta -1 to hit from enemy shooting), given that it applies to ANY friendly infantry, not just AM infantry, what do all think are some good uses for this?

 

Here are some that come to mind for me:

 

1 - UM Centurions or Aggressors -- Tigurius, you can make the UM squad -2 to Hit and wounded on a 4+ at best (Transhuman Physiology), making them very tough to deal with.

 

2 - DA Helblasters -- With a nearby Azrael and Dark Shroud, you have 10 Hellblasters that are -2 to hit, have a 4++, and can put out 20 x S8 AP-4 Dmg3 shots a turn

 

3 - AdMech Kataphron Destroyers -- Lots of T5 3W models and a 5++ that are -1 to Hit, can replace dead models with Servitors, and put out lots of Plasma Damage (and are Troop choices, to boot)

 

4 - Custodian Allarus Termjnators -- Already super tough at T5, 4W, and 2+/4++, with Bullgryn and Banner support they can get up to -2 to Hit while advancing upfield, making them exceptionally tough to deal with.

 

5 - Triumph of St Katherine -- Gives this force multiplier HQ a -2 to hit on top of its built in 4++, making it last a lot longer, andgive out its buffs all game long.

 

6 - Max squad of Scions -- With Psychic support, Cover, and the Bullgryns, you can have -2 to hit and a 2+ armor save, all while putting out 16 x S4 AP-2 and up to 24 x S3 AP -2 shots a turn.

Edited February 7, 2020 by L30n1d4s

[sairence]

Characters, against snipers. There's more and more viable ones out there these days, so it's becoming more of an issue.

 

I don't see SM armies getting much use out of this, as they would have to soup and lose their combat doctrines. Don't Sisters also have a mono-faction bonus?

Edited February 7, 2020 by sairence

[Kain Mor]

The last thing Guard needed was to be the whipping boys for the anti soup sentiment again. I thought those days were finally over when the loyal 32 ended.

[mertbl]

I dont know if getting a unit of bullgryn big enough to matter with the correct support will be worth it to give another beefy unit a -1.