Deathleaper...

[frozenhamster86]

So this guy is why I ask this question: Does my Warlord (rules wise) HAVE to be on the battlefield turn 1? I am reading and still not seeing it listed as a requirement... So... I CAN STABBY HAPPY??!?

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

[Jabberwocky]

Nope, there's absolutely no requirement.

Some traits require him to be alive, or on the board, or near someone, but Deathleaper's doesn't matter.

[frozenhamster86]

Awesome, thanks sir. I'll put in a dakka tyrant with Hive Commander to get him in earlier. After that first hit and run I CAN probably bring in a Mawloc with his Therefore trail and do some damage. This pleases me.

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

[frozenhamster86]

Bonus question: I have just noticed in the "Mind Eater" Warlord trait it awards 2 points for every Independent Character kill in a challenge. Does that mean any unit with a "(Character)" marking or just "Independent Character"?

Because if "Infantry (Character)" is different then maybe this isn't that good after all...

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

[WestRider]

It's only Independent Characters, you don't get to pick up extra VP by munching sergeants. It's a pretty weak Warlord Trait, really.

[frozenhamster86]

Well... Aside from getting (maybe) 2 extra points for Slay The Warlord, yeah I suppose it is.

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

[WestRider]

The thing is, a lot of Warlords are fully capable of beating Deathleaper down without breaking a sweat, and most of the others are going to be well enough protected anyhow that he's unlikely to actually get to them.

[coredump]

And while it would be nice to use the DL to pinpoint a mawloc... it is can be hard to pull off. If you are playing with both anyway, then keep it in mind, but don't use the models expecting it to work.

[frozenhamster86]

Exactly guys. Yeah I can see that now after some more research. I can easily see him as a back up HQ for Mawloc purposes and securing a Maelstrom card or two in a pinch.

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler

[gigasnail]

This is like the bad combo that just won't die.

[Jabberwocky]

Probably because it's the only combo left in our codex.

Except jink and spore cloud I guess.

[malebranche]

I find he works great against IG (AM). Just not against anything else.

[Deadpoollicious]

Works pretty decently against tau tbh... if you live long enough that is...

[memnoch]

Ohhh....Remember that Deathleaper got a punch in the tentacles about the -1d3 Ld on enemy character too. Before it mattered more to put it on an enemy psyker due to psychic powers using Ld checks...now not so much.

Memnoch

[frozenhamster86]

True, but if that Psyker rolls Perils it will likely burn his brain out and those around him.

"I would much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent person, to the thoughtless adoration of the masses." - Johannes Kepler