Hero/lord with a Hyrda??
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Hero/lord with a Hyrda??
I don't know if this topic has been addressed before....but can a lord or hero join up with the hydra's handlers and be apart of that unit??
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Lethalis wrote:Nope, the rule 'Controlled' states that only beastmasters and apprentices can be around the Hydra.
Exactly. That being said, if you want a shot at taking on a unit head on with this kind of a combo, you can add the beastmaster with the web of shadows and issue a challenge after charging in the front. If you get lucky, that'll score a few wounds for you and the hydra and apprentices should then be able to win the combat by a couple for you (and after that, it should get a bit easier to stick in the combat).
Now, that's just against basic infantry mind you and its a bit of a one shot pseudo-wonder.
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Its effectiveness varies wildly depending on which opponent you face.
For example it is an excellent tool to rip apart a fragile wizard or accumulate wounds on a weakly armoured and not too tough unit champion in a challenge. On the other hand - against a tank Dwarf the usefulness is diminuished somewhat, of course.
For example it is an excellent tool to rip apart a fragile wizard or accumulate wounds on a weakly armoured and not too tough unit champion in a challenge. On the other hand - against a tank Dwarf the usefulness is diminuished somewhat, of course.
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phierlihy wrote:According to the DE book (thanks GW for another crap-tastic effort here) a Bastmaster character may only join a War Hydra unit AFTER one of the regular handlers has been killed. So for the other 99% of the time, the answer is no, a character cannot join.
I don't know how you got that interpretation.
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phierlihy wrote:According to the DE book (thanks GW for another crap-tastic effort here) a Bastmaster character may only join a War Hydra unit AFTER one of the regular handlers has been killed. So for the other 99% of the time, the answer is no, a character cannot join.
I disagree. It says that a beastmaster on foot can join the unit. Replacing a lost apprentice if you wish, but they can still join.
I disagree. It says that a beastmaster on foot can join the unit. Replacing a lost apprentice if you wish, but they can still join
I agree with this, otherwise you would have your BM runnning around following them waiting for an Apprentice to be knocked off so he/she can take their place. Seems a bit silly like that.
Want some tips on controlling those frenzied units? http://www.druchii.net/viewtopic.php?t=71791&highlight=
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