DA Exarch gear

[Lost Vyper]

What do you use mostly? My guys are always rolling with 2 ASC´s with Bladestrorm. I used to get Defend, but it makes now difference, when you are assaulted by BA´s/Orcs/Nids. On my new list, i have dropped Exarchs all together, just to shave off some points. Same leadership, and one CC-swing, plus Bladestorm aint much. If you are gonna get assaulted, you Bladestrom the enemy and then sit on your thumb, cos you cant Overwatch..

[eldargal]

I find Defend + Shimmershield can keep them alive long enough to at least not be killed off the objective they are guarding, and hopefully long enough for some help to arrive. I always take an exarch because Bladestorm is actually rather good. I'm unclear as to whether the Bladestorm rule means it can't overwatch, I vaguely remembr overwatch being able to be done in circumstances where shooting would not noramlly be allowe but I may be misremembering.

[Archon Charybdis]

I usually just stick to Bladestorm and 2 shuricats, I don't find for the extra cost that Defend and the Shimmershield do enough. They can certainly help, but DAs getting stuck in with a dedicated assault unit are still going to die.


I always take an exarch because Bladestorm is actually rather good. I'm unclear as to whether the Bladestorm rule means it can't overwatch, I vaguely remembr overwatch being able to be done in circumstances where shooting would not noramlly be allowe but I may be misremembering.

I think the obvious intent would be they can't overwatch after a Bladestorm (they're supposed to be out of ammo and reloading), but technically they're only restricted from firing in the "subsequent shooting phase".

[Nabterayl]

I suppose I could buy that the exarch has everybody keep enough ammunition back for an overwatch, and then has everybody reload once it's clear that they aren't going to be charged.

[fuzzbuket]

twin catapults and bladestorm.

run shoot run shoot. and frankly over 2 squads of DA bladestorming makes me giggle when i roll ALL THE DICE! however if i need a objective holding unit its just 5 DA and nothing else

[Lost Vyper]

FAQ came and took care of the Bladestorm + Overwatch -debate...

[Anggul]

FAQ came and took care of the Bladestorm + Overwatch -debate...

Although we can still fire normally in the shooting phase, then Bladestorm on Overwatch.

Personally I don't use Bladestorm or indeed any DA powers, it's well worth just having him with dual catapults. I like to be able to fire every turn, Bladestorm will probably only be used once in a game, which to me isn't worth 15pts per squad.