Invader ATVs in "Wrath of the Rock"

[L30n1d4s]

I don't know if any other DA commanders have had the same experience, but I have had (surprisingly) great results using three Invader ATVs in my WotR 2000 point list lately.

 

For only 180 points, they give three units that can move 12", grab Objectives, move block, block Deep strikes, do Actions, etc., etc. On top of that, their Multi-Meltas have at times done surprising amounts of damage (not that I am counting on it, but great when it works) and they give me some "throwaway" units to help balance out my otherwise pretty elite army ( 2 x DWKs, the Lion, some Predators, Stormspeeder Thunderstrike, Azrael, etc.).

 

The biggest surprise, however, has been their durability. They are naturally T5 8W with a 3+ save, so pretty tough for their points, but with the -1 to wound from the WotR detachment rule, they are sneaky difficult to kill (I've even had one survive an entire volley of shooting from a Doomsday Ark!). I consistently find that my opponent has to dedicate more combat power than is "reasonable" to take them out or, conversely,  if he doesn't, then they survive and still score, move block, etc.

 

Bottom line, I have joked with my opponent on more than one occasion that they are the true "all stars" of my list, because of how much utility they consistently provide every game.

 

Just thought I'd share my experience with them here and see if any other Unforgiven players have had similar positive results with them!

 

Edited March 5 by L30n1d4s

[FarFromSam]

I enjoy using the atv as I did with MMAB.  So much so I built bases and put two on there for counts as.   You nailed it.