Which Ravenwing character do you find the most useful?

[Helias_Tancred]

Subject line says it all..

 

I plan to run 6 Black Knights as a norm plus Sammael fyi.

 

I'm leaning towards the Ravenwing Apothecary given how much Black Knights are priority targeted? But I see pros with the ancient and champion too.

 

 

Thanks.

[Master Sheol]

The Talonmaster is really nice too

Give him a try

[Fierce Bear]

I think the RW Apothecary and Ancient will see more play in the new edition Helias, I have only run them in I think two games but I think the Apothecary is first pick (handy for resurrecting Black Knights, the Ancient second in line...

[G8Keeper]

I've also seen the champion used effectively to hunt minor characters, bit of a niche role but something to consider.

[Grand Master Raziel]

The Ravenwing Champion with arty armor might be pretty Skippy. Use him to signal in some Deathwing while you're at it.

[ValourousHeart]

In the past the most useful RW character was the Talonmaster.  But with what I've seen for the new edition all of the RW characters will be useful in 9th.  All RW characters have a minimum 14" movement, which means that you should not be affected by the new character targeting rules, unless you run all of your characters out in front of your army as fast as you can or do something else as equally foolish.  Plasma Talons are a pretty sweat basic weapon on a character.  You couldn't ask for a better setup for the Talonmaster than a Twin Assault Cannon and Twin Heavy Bolter especially with the relic from Ritual of the damned.

 

However I think a minimal number of characters is still going to be the way to go.  The RW Apoth, Banner and Champion are each the cost of 2 or 3 RWBK.  Taking all 3 of them is equal points to taking a 7 or 8 model RWBK squad.  That doesn't sound like much because the RWBK are already an expensive unit.  The typically character is pretty close to the cost of a unit from the same army.  Personally I find that 1 character buffing 3 squads is a better investment than 3 characters buffing 1 squad.  With the exception of Imperial Knights, where you aren't missing out on units, just spending CP to get extra Relics and WLT.  But every other army can really be weighed down by over spending on the characters.

[UtariOnzo]

Ravenwing Apothecary has been worth his weight in gold. Reviving Black Knights, acting as a homing beacon for Deathwing Knights, getting in some shooty/choppy action when he can.

[Skywrath]

I'd say the Ravenwing Champion. I like his relic choices, how he is a fast and strong beatstick, and the model is amazing. I hope GW don't send a primaris version to replace him, even despite my primaris bias. Oh yes, and I absolutely love his sword!  

[JJD]

My Ravenwing force is fairly small but the addition of a Talonmaster made a big difference. I would go as far to say he is a must take.