GW Revealed a few new Eldar Phoenix Lord Abilities and Auras, showing how they can boost their Aspect Warriors to new heights- check it out!
At this rate, we’ll know the majority of the book before it comes out! But hey, we’re not complaining as it lets you know if you actually want to play the faction before the book comes out.
Warhammer Community unveiled one new rule for Maugan Ra and sort of spelled out what some of the other Phoenix Lords can do. Let’s first check out some of the rumors we saw for them, then jump into all the new rules!
So what’s waiting for you in the pages of this massive new 200-page codex? Let’s start with new ways to build the mixed-faction Aeldari armies of your dreams. Their race may be in decline, but they’re full of vibrant factions who can be called on for aid.
As well as rules for Asuryani Aeldari (that’s craftworlds to me and you), this new codex also has rules for fielding Harlequins – we’ll have more info on adding these deadly clowns to your armies later in the week. We saw the first Corsairs miniature at LVO, and you can also include them in an army. You can even dedicate yourself to the Aeldari god of death and take a Ynnari army – all using the same codex!
Phoenix Lords & Aspect Warriors Rumors
Interesting rumors for sure which may have more implications for Asurman, and perhaps how he may or may not continue to buff other aspect warriors now. Phoenix Lords always seemed to be underpowered in the invul department too, so if they are getting a blanket save now we may see a lot more of them hit the tables in the near future. However, yesterday we saw that Ra actually has a 2+ save and 4+ Invuln, so maybe the other will follow suit, we’ll just have to see on that.
Aspect warriors as well always needed “a little bit more” to make them worth taking outside of rangers for the most part in lists. So here’s hoping for the accuracy of these rumors.
GW Reveals New Eldar Phoenix Lord Abilities & Auras
Pop a unit or two of Dark Reapers on an objective in your territory and enjoy a leadership boost while you rain down death from afar upon your enemies.
The leadership is nice, but the really good thing is the Ob Sec. As you can just put them and Maugan next to each other and have Ob Sec on your backline.
It’s not just Maugan Ra who gets a rule like this – all of his Phoenix Lord pals have something similar. Asurmen* and his Dire Avengers can advance to the midfield, merrily cutting down foes with their Avenger shuriken catapults before claiming an objective. What’s more, each of the six gets a substantial boost to their stats, befitting their status as mythical exemplars of war.
We also heard rumors about Asurmen getting a new model, so let’s hope so! He will probably buff either the number of shots they get or maybe just their wound and hit rolls. Then from the sound of it, they will also be getting Objective Secured around him as well.
Similarly, Baharroth and the Swooping Hawks can swoop down (the clue’s in their name) and claim objectives deep into enemy territory, while Karandras and the Striking Scorpions can ambush unsuspecting opponents before claiming an objective.
Next, Swooping Hawks will probably get some special Deep Strike rule and Striking Scorpions will get maybe something like Mandrakes have. Then, both will also get Ob Sec from the sounds of it when close to their Phoenix Lords.
Lastly, they said they will take a closer look at Prince Yriel soon, so if you want a full pirate army, he’ll be your mini!
Use the links below to check out our other coverage:
- 2021 ‘Eldar & Chaos Advent Calendar’ Previews From GW
- RUMORS: Huge List of New ‘Christmas’ Eldar Models & Rules
- More Eldar Rules & Model Rumors for 2022
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