8th Ed. Viability of large krox units in 8th edition?

[VampTeddy]

TBH i don't really care whether they're competetive or not, i just very recently got ahold of 2 of the very old models, they're awesome!!

This makes me want to see if i can't get my 3 existing painted, and order some new special models elsewhere to have a unique unit. Sadly i lost my previous special order because apparently when something is delivered to your door, and you're not home, things can just dissapear before they return to the postal office...

 

[Pinktaco]

well of course. This is also why I did this in the first place. This is also why I've tried all kinds of stupid things.

One thing I just though about - with light and WS10 it's actually more of a defensive spell. I mean, sure you can hit on 3+, but against any WS4 and below units they'll hit you on 5+. This'll make staying in combat with as high a model count as possible.

 

[rychek]

...In short: they maul things...

frozen Phoenix-things (even with -1S thtey still wound on 4+, and the support rank stil gets to wound on 3+ as they are not in contact.)

Unfortunately this is not true. Blizzard Aura specifically states that Units in base contact suffer -1S, not models in base contact. This means all ranks suffer the effects, not just the first rank.

In spite of that, this thread makes me happy because I now have a use for the five Lizard Ogres I picked up earlier this year. Anyone looking for Kroxigor substitutes should give the Lizard Ogres a chance.

 

[Mr Phat]

Blizzard Aura specifically states that Units in base contact suffer -1S

......just when I thought I couldn't get more envious on that monster......

Flying? check
wardsave? check
armour? check
S6 T6 ? check
riderless? check
economic in pts? check
magic attacks? check

and now this?...

if scrolls of binding allows us, I will get two.

"why dont you just play HE?"

because I dont like ridiculously big helmets, dresses or fabulous flying boats ....I like dinosaurs! with scales and an ancient purpose!
(am I the only one that wonders why HE get martial prowess because of their "ages of training" when a Saurus who cant die of old age cant even be taught to use a great weapon before he hits Scar-vet level??)

...sigh....done. Back to subject.

 

[Sleboda]

I am pleased to report (and will make an actual battle report soon) that my newly-increased Krox unit has done well for me. I had been using 6 in a unit and they were doing ok-ish. Last night I went up to 8 and they bagged a Keeper of Secrets!

I really like Kroxigor. I am used to Ushabti that cost more, move more slowly, have less armor and a lower Strength. The price of Kroxigor sounds like a bargain to me.