Tyranid Mawlock

[Maelstorm]

Can a Tyranid Mawlock cut it's attacks in half to make "Stomp" (Sorry, I meant "Smash") attacks when it emerges while Deep Striking?

[AdamHarry]

Can a Tyranid Mawlock cut it's attacks in half to make "Stomp" attacks when it emerges while Deep Striking?

Short answer: No.

Long Answer:
You may be mixing up different things. The Mawloc's special deepstrike "attack" is not a close-combat attack. It happens during the movement phase, it's got a designated profile (Str 6 AP 2 Large Blast) and the "attack" has specific rules.

When a unit comes in from reserves, it cannot assault (unless it has a special rule giving it that ability). The "Smash" attack happens in the assault phase.

"Stomp" is technically another rule from Warhammer Fantasy.

So no, you can't exchange the Large Blast attack from the Mawloc's Deepstrike ability for the "Smash" rule. You wouldn't be able to assault the turn it came in. So there would be no option to use the "Smash" attacks in close combat on the player turn you arrive from deepstrike. You would be able to use "Smash" Attack if you got into close-combat.

Hope this helps.

[Maelstorm]

Excellent, yes - thank you.

Sorry for the Stomp/Smash confusion - too many gaming systems in my head.

I was hoping for a way to reliably destroy vehicles when they emerge.

[Tynskel]

Excellent, yes - thank you.

Sorry for the Stomp/Smash confusion - too many gaming systems in my head.

I was hoping for a way to reliably destroy vehicles when they emerge.

Nope, that's what CC is for, or Zoans, Tyrannofexes, Harpies, Hv Venomcannons, and Hive Guard are for.

[Maelstorm]

@Tynskel: Thanks. :)

I'm taking the plunge into Tyranids - it's more of a challenge to work with a codex that everyone is calling "mediocre" (I'm bring polite....)

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[Tynskel]

I'm taking the plunge into Tyranids - it's more of a challenge to work with a codex that everyone is calling a failure....

The first wave of troops:

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