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NERFED? – Why Are There TWO Holofields Now?

By Rob Baer | February 11th, 2015 | Categories: Warhammer 40k Rumors, Warhammer Rules FAQs

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It’s a MYSTERY! What the heck is happening to the Eldar Holofields?

First we get a Rulebook FAQ that says skimmers (and heavy vehicles) can no longer use their ‘jink’ ability if they are immobilized, making them a little less effective for Wave Serpents.

And now with the Harlequin Starweaver rules there is a new holofield entry that looks very similar another Holofield that Eldar players have come to know and love for a few years.

Let’s take a look!

This is the Holofield entry from Codex Eldar.

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Now the entry from what will be the Codex Harlequins!

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See what I mean? It’s literally the same fluff and title BUT DIFFERENT RULES!

Now I’m sure everyone will have their own theory out there about what all this means. Remember though, we saw a similar thing with the Space Wolves ‘Shock’ power and how the 7th Edition rule for the Necron’s ‘Tesla’ fell along the same school of thought.

So what should we expect from a 7th Edition version of the Holofields, or have we already seen it here?

Eldar FAQ Incoming?

About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.

Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls. 

Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.

Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.

With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.

While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.