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robosmurf
12-13-2013, 08:23 AM
Ok. Im about 2 editions out of play and getting my eldar army back together and trying to study up on the rules again. I was reading through stuff about the Wraithknight and since he is a jump monstrous creature. The Jump troop types can deep strike and I coulding find anything that said MCs cannot.

I dunno that it would be a huge deal as far as tactics wise. I really only see the Wraithknight as a distraction unit more than a game changer but being able to dump him on somewhere on the board could change the flow of the battle.
Wolfshade
12-13-2013, 08:31 AM
Yup you can.

Of course the danger of deep striking a model with so large a base means that it could end up rolling on the mishap table...
robosmurf
12-13-2013, 08:34 AM
Yes, good point. I guess it would depend largely on the terrain in play. I'm notoriously bad at my deep strikes too.
Wolfshade
12-13-2013, 08:37 AM
Fingers crossed in that case.
Katharon
12-13-2013, 09:13 AM
Would be a nasty surprise if you had a unit on the field with a homing beacon for him to land next to safely...
Asuryan
12-13-2013, 09:34 AM
Would be a nasty surprise if you had a unit on the field with a homing beacon for him to land next to safely...

Didn't think homing beacons worked outside of units from your codex or battle brothers, but if you had the warlord trait for non scattering deep strike you could try and get your warlord into favorable position, and then have the gigantic creature come plummeting down on your foes
DarkLink
12-13-2013, 11:28 AM
There's little reason to bother deepstriking. Just deploy him on a flank, it's not like he's slow or anything.
Aegwymourn
12-13-2013, 12:49 PM
There's little reason to bother deepstriking. Just deploy him on a flank, it's not like he's slow or anything.

This. Even if he comes in as early as possible (turn 2) he could have moved 24" which puts him just about anywhere he wants to be anyways.
Deadlift
12-13-2013, 02:05 PM
I dunno that it would be a huge deal as far as tactics wise. I really only see the Wraithknight as a distraction unit more than a game changer but being able to dump him on somewhere on the board could change the flow of the battle.

The Wraithknight is so much more than just a distraction. I've kitted mine out with the Suncannon, Shield and one Scatter Laser. Sure it's 300pts but my friends have really begun to fear what he's capable of. For me he's an auto include.
DarkLink
12-13-2013, 02:14 PM
Wraithknights are awesome.
Aspire to Glory
12-13-2013, 10:59 PM
There's little reason to bother deepstriking. Just deploy him on a flank, it's not like he's slow or anything.

This.

He's tough, fast, and has range. No need for deep striking. You don't want to risk the 'knight being out of the game for 3 turns.
Lost Vyper
12-14-2013, 04:23 AM
I tried it stock on my last match and he was awesome! I have tried every combination available, and you are always gonna get him at least 5+ cover, so the Wraithcannons did their job. It was against Necrons/IG and he killed (most in CC thou) 2 x Vendettas (Hovermodeīs a b**** :) ), 2 x Annihilation Barges, 1 X Heavy destroyer...first time, heīs gained his points back. He also was still around with 3 wounds and had a unit locked in CC, who otherwise would have killed my lone Warlord on one wound claiming a Line breaker...i need to get a second one! ;) Too bad, the Heavy section is my favorite and i already jam packed with Walkers...

and oh yeah, no need to deep strike, thatīs too risky and watch out for them Force weapons!
Katharon
12-14-2013, 08:07 AM
I tried it stock on my last match and he was awesome! I have tried every combination available, and you are always gonna get him at least 5+ cover, so the Wraithcannons did their job. It was against Necrons/IG and he killed (most in CC thou) 2 x Vendettas (Hovermodeīs a b**** :) ), 2 x Annihilation Barges, 1 X Heavy destroyer...first time, heīs gained his points back. He also was still around with 3 wounds and had a unit locked in CC, who otherwise would have killed my lone Warlord on one wound claiming a Line breaker...i need to get a second one! ;) Too bad, the Heavy section is my favorite and i already jam packed with Walkers...

and oh yeah, no need to deep strike, thatīs too risky and watch out for them Force weapons!

You're telling me that some idiot put their Vendettas into hovermode? Tell him to post his army on ebay, he doesn't need it anymore.
Lost Vyper
12-14-2013, 08:27 AM
He unloaded his two troops to wipe my Guardians & Dire Avengers. Succeeded on the first, later came to bite him in the a**...
Anggul
12-14-2013, 02:05 PM
He unloaded his two troops to wipe my Guardians & Dire Avengers. Succeeded on the first, later came to bite him in the a**...

Does the Vendetta not have Grav Chute Insertion?
Katharon
12-14-2013, 08:03 PM
Does the Vendetta not have Grav Chute Insertion?

It does. Which is why I demand he put his army on Ebay. I could use some more Fliers. You know. Those things with wings and engines that don't stop to drop off the kiddies.
Lost Vyper
12-15-2013, 03:53 AM
Hey, i canīt win the game FOR him...should have known his army...:)
Deadlift
12-15-2013, 08:10 AM
It does. Which is why I demand he put his army on Ebay. I could use some more Fliers. You know. Those things with wings and engines that don't stop to drop off the kiddies.

You must be a joy for new players to go against.
Mr Mystery
12-15-2013, 02:48 PM
Even on a fast unit, deep striking has it's uses.

For instance, being where you weren't. 12" movement is good for that, but arriving anywhere on the table is better.