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Post by Ecalsneerg on Jun 20, 2017 18:25:02 GMT
So, I jumped onto the game in MkIII, so I'm not hugely experienced in it. But given how many buffs/feats seem to affect only friendly Faction models, and with it seemingly most lists preferring to be in Theme rather than out of it, are there any warlocks who can run Minions effectively? I've seen a few lists using Wrong-Eye and Snapjaw, but are there any other warlock/Minion combinations which are somewhat viable outside of a fun casual match?
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Post by Whiskie on Jun 20, 2017 18:32:00 GMT
Lylyth1 makes good use of Brigands because of Parasite. Prey + the -3ARM buff makes those pigs pretty scary. I wouldn't consider it a super competitive option but you can probably pick up some wins with it at a local Steamroller.
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Post by chillychinaman on Jun 20, 2017 18:35:30 GMT
Lylyth1 Parasite does not discriminate between faction.
Seraph's flare likewise debuffs enemies as opposed to buffing allies.
There's also Bethayne's Disintegrate, but her feat is reliant on friendly-faction warriors.
The Sorceress's Storm also causes auto damage to enemies hit.
Thags1 Fog of War works on minions.
Saeryn1/2 and Thags2 also have attack spells that lower DEF.
The main problem with using Minion/Mercs these days is the prevalence of theme forces, especially our own Oracles of Annihilation.
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Post by ForEver_Blight on Jun 20, 2017 19:35:17 GMT
Gator Bokor and shamblers are about the cheapest bodies we can get. They do fuel the pot. Pot ladies can fuel the Bokor.
Gobber chef is the new best fury management when combo'd with hellmouth tentacles.
Wrong eye and snapjaw are still great. Dhallia and Skareth are a neat package too but i don't think we really need their tech. [I'm dumb]
Maximus is still a point and click berserker
Croak hunters might be the best option to set things on fire for Kallus 2
People are liking the Sacral Vault pre-CID and after.
I myself think Bog Trog trawlers + Hellmouth is pretty funny. Ambush in and drag something into Hellmouth range to be drug again. It's only a medium base but it can be a light jack.
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Post by Skeptic on Jun 20, 2017 19:44:45 GMT
Dhallia and Skareth are a neat package too but i don't think we really need their tech. Did Dahlia and Skarath start working for Legion all of a sudden? |
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Post by ForEver_Blight on Jun 20, 2017 19:53:27 GMT
Dhallia and Skareth are a neat package too but i don't think we really need their tech. Did Dahlia and Skarath start working for Legion all of a sudden? Ah shoot. I was thinking of playing her in Circle. never mind. |
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Post by Skeptic on Jun 20, 2017 20:15:31 GMT
Damn, I thought this was might've been yet another crazy change coming through CID  |
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Post by custardboy on Jun 21, 2017 0:05:26 GMT
Vayl2 likes minions. After her battle group she doesn't really care if you are faction or not. I run triple min brigands+UA with her.
Shamblers+pot is not a bad idea.
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Post by princeraven on Jun 21, 2017 2:22:50 GMT
I run Gobber Chefs in my Thagrosh 1 list to help manage fury.
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Post by Ecalsneerg on Jun 21, 2017 9:30:23 GMT
Thanks for all the responses! A common theme seems to be basically, they work best with warlocks who aren't in theme. Given I do very much enjoy Vayl2, who enjoys Hellmouths out of theme, which are great with Swamp Gobber Chefs, I figure there may well be room to try out some piggies there.
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Post by DanX on Jun 21, 2017 13:29:55 GMT
Swamp Gobber Belows crew goes well with Lylth1 I found in the days before themes too.
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Post by ForEver_Blight on Jun 21, 2017 13:45:49 GMT
If you are looking at pigs specifically and aren't super competitive minded. Farrow Slaughterhousers are pretty equivilant to swordsmen but with some added benefits. 2" reach but -1 speed equals out. Tough. Takedown. With the amount of shooting Legion can put on the table, pow 11 finisher is pretty much just weapon master.
But the meaningful selling point is powerful charge. If you really need accuracy over in-faction options (we lack accuracy spells like Carnivore or Death March) Mat 9 could make the difference.
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Post by Whiskie on Jun 21, 2017 19:23:34 GMT
If you are looking at pigs specifically and aren't super competitive minded. Farrow Slaughterhousers are pretty equivilant to swordsmen but with some added benefits. 2" reach but -1 speed equals out. Tough. Takedown. With the amount of shooting Legion can put on the table, pow 11 finisher is pretty much just weapon master. Wait a second... they have takedown?! Maybe this is what we need to take on Ghost Fleet.  |
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