Hernkyn Yaegirs 40k Rules

[Lord Marshal]

The LoV Index has been updated to include the Yaegirs from Kill Team. Scroll right to the bottom.

 

Edited May 29 by Lord Marshal

[Usernamesareannoying]

no points yet though or did i miss them?

[Focslain]

19 minutes ago, Usernamesareannoying said:

no points yet though or did i miss them?

Not missed, the MFM hasn't been updated and might not til their official release next week.

[Dr. Clock]

5+ save is disappoint.

 

Lack of special wargear rules also disappoint, but I think GW are trying to avoid more kasrkin melta mine-shaped problems.

 

The role for them in 40k seems unfortunately limited to 'infiltrators holding space for advance and then dying turn 1', which is something you want to spend only minimum points on. So 1 unit won't go amiss, maybe 2 if you're going horde style and/or just want a cheapo reserve action monkey. I'd hope for like 80 points, but won't be surprised by 100.

 

If I run these it'll just be 10 of my OG kharadron arkanaut conversions since they look like they're lighter armoured anyway and in headcanon their infiltrate ability is just pre-game teleportation.

 

Cheers,

 

The Good Doctor.

[Chaplain Lucifer]

Anything over 100 points and I won't even bother. Also the models loadout from KT differ from regular 40K so much it's a wasted potential in 40K IMHO>

[TheVoidDragon]

On 5/31/2024 at 3:32 PM, Dr. Clock said:

5+ save is disappoint.

 

 

 

I don't quite understand why they have only a 5+. Both the Brokkyr Ironmaster and Hernkyn pioneers are wearing the very same armour, yet have better saves. Lore-wise it was said that their coats are lined with shielding and armour to offer protection too.

 

 

[Indy Techwisp]

13 minutes ago, TheVoidDragon said:

I don't quite understand why they have only a 5+. Both the Brokkyr Ironmaster and Hernkyn pioneers are wearing the very same armour, yet have better saves. Lore-wise it was said that their coats are lined with shielding and armour to offer protection too.

 

IIRC both of those are actually wearing a Void-Suit under the coat tho, where as the Yaegirs aren't wearing a full void suit.

[TheVoidDragon]

On 6/4/2024 at 9:34 PM, Indy Techwisp said:

 

IIRC both of those are actually wearing a Void-Suit under the coat tho, where as the Yaegirs aren't wearing a full void suit.

 

All Kin are wearing a void suit except the Beserks who only have the trousers, it's the lighter green/grey under layer on the Yaegir. It's just a standard part of the Kin, but that isn't what provides their armour - void armour goes ontop of that.

 

The Yaegir here are wearing the very same level of armour as the Brokkhyr and the Hernkyn Pioneers, which both have a 4+. There's less coverage so less armour than the full Hearthkyn void armour, but it was said that their coats are lined with protective elements like shields and armour weaves, which seemed to be why the Pioneers and Brokkyr had a 4+ still.

Even Tau Pathfinders still have a 4+ despite being visibly less armoured than standard Firewarriors.

It just seems a bit odd when the Kin are meant to be elite warriors who are some of the best craftsmen in the galaxy, who operate in a "no half measures" way and who are using advanced DAOT designs.

[Lord Marshal]

80pts according to the latest Field Manual. 

[Minsc]

12 hours ago, Lord Marshal said:

80pts according to the latest Field Manual. 

Good catch, I missed it because their pts-entry was just kinda... there, no color or anything, just the same grey as everything else.

They seem worth 8 ppm I'd say. 5+ save isn't exactly amazing, but they're still T5 and are fast (for a dwarf) with infiltrate and some decent weapons to boot.
I'll probably try to get a unit of 10 at least.