8th Ed. Frenzied Temple Guard

[Malleus]

So i was reviewing the Magic Banners provided by the book looking for something a little different to put on my Temple Guard bunker unit (well not really a bunker) and spied the Skavenpelt Banner.

So what does the Forum think would this banner on a (horded) unit of Temple Guard containing the Slann be worth the investment?

 

[Arli]

The only way to use the banner in that unit is to give it to a skink chief (only one that can use it). That makes him a huge target for any unit you face. Granted, you can protect him some using Lore of Life. But he will still be very squishy.

 

[n810]

Also while the whole unit would gain frenzy, the skink shief has a longer charge range,
and could be forced to charge out of the unit on a sucidaly long charge against a clever oponent.

 

[Arli]

Good point, N810.

I hadn't thought of that.

 

[david l]

and could be forced to charge out of the unit on a sucidaly long charge against a clever oponent.

Nope. That was true in 7th, but not in 8th edition. A unit with one or more frenzied models may be forced to charge, but the character would never be forced to charge out.

 

[Arli]

Since the skink's movement is 6, wouldn't that increase his range to potentially make the skink's charge pass where the TG would fail?

Just wondering.

 

[n810]

huh... well thats new...
guess I have to re-read the frenzy section.

 

[Scalenex]

A Skink Chief BSB on a Horned One could be a little more hardwearing (armor save 3+), Causes Fear, and would have a footprint that fits within a Temple Guard block. The FAQ on Horned Ones is open to multiple interpretations so not everyone would be okay with letting you do that combo.

 

[Asamu]

Also while the whole unit would gain frenzy, the skink shief has a longer charge range,
and could be forced to charge out of the unit on a sucidaly long charge against a clever oponent.

I don't think this is really anything to worry about with a Ld 10 CB with a re-roll, even if it could happen.