Necron Cryptothralls

[piersonsmuppet]

Continuing the discussion from the 10E rules clarification thread here so as to not derail it.

Jul 2, 2023 1:47:49 GMT No One said:

Also repeatedly ressing 3+/4+++ models are very good.

How do Cryptothralls gain a 4+++? Thier rule only affects models with the CRYPTEK keyword, which they lack. I can only see them gaining a FnP from a generic Technomancer, but that's a 5+++ with no stratagems to boost it.

Regardless, reanimating them seems like a secondary priority to reanimating Warriors (guns and OC looks more important imo). I think it's a nice option to have if the opponent only puts incidental fire into the unit, but worth 40 pts... maybe to fill out a list at 1950-60 pts.  They really only seem a strong include when protecting non-Technomancer Cryptek leaders with Veil of Darkenss or Hypermaterial Ablator from PRECISION attacks.

[No One]

piersonsmuppet said:

How do Cryptothralls gain a 4+++? Thier rule only affects models with the CRYPTEK keyword, which they lack. I can only see them gaining a FnP from a generic Technomancer, but that's a 5+++ with no stratagems to boost it.

The same way as most things with a fnp: they just have it on the datasheet.

Regardless, reanimating them seems like a secondary priority to reanimating Warriors (guns and OC looks more important imo).

You either rean 2 warriors which are easy to kill, or you rean a crypto. Which might've been the only thing that died (yes I've seen it happen several times).

I think it's a nice option to have if the opponent only puts incidental fire into the unit, but worth 40 pts... maybe to fill out a list at 1950-60 pts.

From talking to several 'Cron players leaning into bricks, they're literally auto take.

[piersonsmuppet]

Touche, I'm still not used to the return of the Keyword abilities it seems...

What kind of Crypteks are Necron players looking to spam alongside Warrior bricks w/ Cryptothralls?

[No One]

I believe it's Orikan for the 4++, then techno for the fnp on other bricks (or with lychguard), but I wouldn't be surprised if chrono have a place for the mobility.

[piersonsmuppet]

Yea, definitely auto-take with Orikan. Techo seems better off saving some pts and taking Hypermaterial (they still work just not terribly efficient looking). They look like a good inclusion with Chrono to make the 3+/4+++ last longer and the unit is more likely to be on an objective to auto raise both thralls every command phase. Actually, Chrono + Thralls looks dumb with Sword Lynchguard, Veil, and Anrakyr to move block the opponent and possibly shut down a vehicle T1 (MitM). The choice of a 3+/4++ or 3+/4+++ both with -1 hit/wound gives some great options against various profiles.

Man, I hope we at least get a semblance of that kind of combo in the codex, the disparity is unreal.