spamming Astropaths any good?

[Token]

Seems like these could be helpfull, buffing maybe 2-3 squads to ignore cover, especially now that marines ignore one AP. And they are quite cheap and can even cast a spell. Anyone do this?

[MrKoolPants]

I did this back in 8th a lot. I’ve recently been writing them into lists again, taking 3 along with an Ordo Malleus Inquisitor.

 

Having cheap psyker bodies is actually great for getting psychic secondaries.

[jarms48]

Some Astropaths are fine, but I would say 2 is the limit

[Commisar Necros]

I think point wise they're a good buy. They're cheap and can do some MW or objectives. But overall I dont like to take them. Guard are already character heavy and having more psykers makes it worse, and taking any locks you out of abhor the witch. If you do go for them id say go for a pair for objectives/utility stuff and leave the offensive psyker stuff to primaris and inquisitors.

[Token]

Thanks for the replies. Maybe not super strong?

[Commisar Necros]

I pass on them for the most part for more junior officers for the orders, but I see them a lot on tourney lists. Give em a go if you have the slot and let us know how it went! ill write one up too next time I play my TS buddy and see if numbers can beat their skill.