New Codex 2K points

[v0iddrgn]

Swarmlord (Lurking Maws, Onslaught)
Neurothrope (Resonance Barb, Paroxysm, Catalyst, Onslaught)

3×10 Termagants
2× 3 Warriors (BS, DS)

Deathleaper
2× Haruspex
3 Zoanthropes (Catalyst)
3 Tyrant Guard (Scytals, RC, AG)

5 Raveners (Scytals, DS)

Tfex (Rupture C., V. Ammunition)
2× Carnifex (HVC, Scytals, E. Senses)

I like the rerolls on carnifex's, raveners and Tguard. Neuro is there for Interrogation. Jorm because I'd rather have -1 to hit and get there than hitting a small bit harder. Thoughts?

[piersonsmuppet]

Raveners would be better with the RavClaws, RendClaws, DS loadout. They lose a fraction of output vs GEQ but surpass Talons vs all other profiles. SL should be your go to for interrogation (with Warp Siphon on it), the Neuro has our best powers and would really hurt the army to lose Catalyst and Paroxysm (unless you keep spending 1 CP a turn for Zoans which isn't ideal). Also, SL needs another power as ALL psykers know the hive fleet power. I notice you don't designate any WLTs, what is your plan for those?

[v0iddrgn]

I was thinking Direct Guidance or give DL obsec. The Raveners are modelled with scytals thats why they're there. Good point to switch up the caster. Thanks

[piersonsmuppet]

Seeing as how you don't really have multiple great choices to split SL rr's and Guidance onto two units to spread effectiveness, I'd suggest going for Synaptic Tendrils on the Neuro to get SL & Neuro/Zoans casting on 3d6 drop 1.

[v0iddrgn]

I'll consider it. Can Psychic actions be modified by warp siphon or resonance barb and the like?

[piersonsmuppet]

Yes, Psychic actions require a Psychic Test to complete. Warp Siphon allows you to roll 3d6 and drop one for the Psychic Action's test, and any +X to-cast modifiers affect a Psychic Action. The only thing that Psychic Actions are not affected by are any rules that affect the Range (so Synaptic Ganglia doesn't increase PI to 27"). The Psychic Action errata from the Core Rules for reference:

While psychic actions are not in and of themselves psychic powers, they function in much the same way. For all intents and purposes, when a unit attempts a psychic action, this is treated the same as if they were attempting to manifest a psychic power, and as such triggers any rules that interact with manifesting a psychic power (e.g. rules that enable you to deny a psychic power can also be used to deny a psychic action). Note that a PSYKER can still only attempt to perform one psychic action in their Psychic phase instead of attempting to manifest any other psychic powers. Note, however, that the range of psychic actions is never modified by any such rules.

[dkng]

If you are sold on psychic actions and already run Neuro and Zoans consider the Maleceptor. Its Imperative is awesome and mortal wounds it can dish out coupled with one of the best defensive profiles we have can be well worth switching one of the Haruspexes (Haruspexi?) for it.

[v0iddrgn]

Actually, I have been entertaining the idea of switching out the Haruspex and a unit of termies for a Trygon Prime with Searhive and a WLT. It feels more Jormungandr to me.