L30n1d4s Posted June 25, 2023 Share Posted June 25, 2023 (edited) I was talking with a friend and hit on this combo, which I think is kind of like the Guard's (diet) version of Oath of Moment. What you need is: -Ursula Creed -Leman Russ Exterminator Creed has an ability ("Tactical Genius") that let's her give a free Strat to an AM unit (can be any unit, so that includes the LR Exterminator) within 12" each battle round. So, what you do is have Creed give the "Fields of Fire" strat to the Exterminator (for 0 CP) then have the Exterminator target an enemy unit you want dead. Provided you get at least one hit with the Exterminator Autocannon, then both its special rule ("Withering Fire") and the "Fields of Fire" strat stack, meaning that the rest of your army gets an additional -2AP for the rest of the phase when shooting at the selected enemy unit. This really powers up all kinds of Guard shooting (only works on Squadron and Platoon units, but still covers most IG units) making Battle Cannons, Heavy Bolters, and Autocannons AP-3, Krak Missiles and Krak Grenades AP-4, and even AP0 weapons like Lasguns, Multilasers, Mortars, and Heavy Stubbers go up to AP-2. What is especially awesome about this is that it costs 0CP and can be used every turn (saving you 10 CP over a 5 round game) and can be "activated" by just having a LR Exterminator successfully make a single hit on the target. Like I said, it is kind of like "Oath of Moment" in that it allows Guard to "supercharge" its shooting against a selected target every Battle Round. Combined with Born Soldiers for lots of Lethal Hits, even massed S3/S4 weapons like Lasguns and Stubbers can start to threaten enemy vehicles/Monsters when pumped up to AP-2. Anyway, just thought I'd share this pretty cool find with other Guard commanders here! Edited June 26, 2023 by L30n1d4s N1SB, Shamansky, Jaipii and 2 others 4 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Bastone Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Yeah, it seems good. And the exterminator's autocannon is pretty good at shooting at a wide variety of stuff. I feel like you'll often be bumping right into invulnerable saves a lot so maybe spreading it is better. L30n1d4s 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/#findComment-5965663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokugawa Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Even count 1cp worthy only 20pts, Creed is too good to not bring. But very possibly she won't really save you 10CP. The biggest bodyguard unit for her is a full strength (Cadian) infantry squad. Opponent would blast it from very beginning of the game until all guys in it were dead. L30n1d4s 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/#findComment-5965775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Tokugawa said: Even count 1cp worthy only 20pts, Creed is too good to not bring. But very possibly she won't really save you 10CP. The biggest bodyguard unit for her is a full strength (Cadian) infantry squad. Opponent would blast it from very beginning of the game until all guys in it were dead. Stick Creed out of LOS behind the exterminator, or in obscuring cover, so even if her unit dies, she becomes a solo model and is not in LOS of anything. L30n1d4s 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/#findComment-5965843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minsc Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Or put her with 20 Infantry alongside a DKOK Marshal. 4+ armour and 5+ FNP means there's a decent amount of wounds to chew trough before Creed is in danger, and the Marshal's Insane Bravery-rule is a safeguard from getting Battle Shocked at a bad time and being unable to use Creeds' free stratagem. L30n1d4s 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/#findComment-5965851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I dunno why they love taking orders away this ed, 60pts for order 1 is just Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/379268-spicy-imperial-guard-combo/#findComment-5965856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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