It’s a thorny question that’s been growing in complexity this week; Do missile Launchers now have Skyfire?
Because Flyers aren’t getting any easier to kill, that’s for sure. Let’s take a closer look.
The question arises from the new Missile Launcher Sixth Edition rulebook entry (which remember is made for the long haul, as codices are replaced and updated).
The but the paragraph at the top of the entry seems to indicate their should be an additional cost involved in some cases. However, there’s no army that has this in it’s codex yet- as it’s so new.
That being said it’s possible that this FAQ wording clears it up and possible allows it, as it alludes to weapon profiles being replaced by the rulebook if they changed.
And then we have the weapon profile from the appendices in the back of the new Sixth Edition book, and a pretty picture below.
So… what’s the call here folks? We going to let these flyers, erm, walk all over us, or are we going to try to shoot them down?
Be sure to checkout my Sixth Edition Rules Round-up on other useful rules stuffs as well. -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
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 the Las Vegas Open, each of which attracts thousands of 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 2011 Adepticon 40k Team Tournament. He was even featured for his painting in issue #304 of Games Workshop’s White Dwarf Magazine.
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.
