Saturday, July 27, 2019

Horus Heresy Review: Ruinstorm Daemon Shrike

Background. 
Potentially dragons breathing fire over the battlefield, or rotting vultures looking for the next snack. These daemons are the over-sized fliers of the Ruinstorm daamon army.

Strengths.
They're big, with a nice stat line, and are fundamentally flying monstrous creatures. However, they are only equipped with close combat weapons like claws and no ranged options which would have to be obtained via emanations.

Weaknesses.
I'd like these to ideally be deployed without the need for regular daemonic deployment, but such is life. The playstyle here calls for swift action and getting in to combat or range very quickly. They are broadly worth the point, but as with many other daemons need to be used well and quickly in a given battle.

Builds.
Resplendent Terror Builds:
Shrike, Corrosive Vomit (170 points).
Its a dragon.  

Shrike, Rift Barb (170 points).
A different type of dragon (anti-tank!).

Crimson Fury Build:
Shrike, Brass Collar, Horned Crown (180 points).
Some sort of flying Khorne monster? I don't know anymore.

Creeping Scourge Build:
Shrike, Miasma of Rot, Warp-Scaled Hide (185 points).
Some grotesque decaying fright bat.

Lurid Onslaught Build:
Shrike, Stupefying musk, Lord of Sorcery (195 points).
Erm?

Maddening Swarms Build:
Shrike, 2x Lord Of Sorcery (210 points).
This one makes more sense, but I've still no idea what model to represent it with.

Mirror of Hate Build:
Shrike, Rift Barb, Lord of Sorcery (195 points).
A utility dragon?

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