4/5 stars. Librarians are solid performers, and the psychic disciplines in third edition a mixed set.
Background.
Most of the legions maintained cadres of battle psykers to be deployed against foes needing a bit of special attention. That all changed after Nikaea wherein the legions were ordered to stop using them and push them back into the rank and file. The Heresy turned that around once more as many Primarchs saw the benefits of their librarians and re-established their use.
In this review, we combine together the disciplines, as well as all the Legacy variations of Librarians.
Strengths.
The Librarian is a character that gives access to the psychic disciplines, a force weapon, and potentially a pistol upgrade (which arguably you won't need).
What is really interesting here are the psychic disciplines which we will go over here.
Biomancy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 Stars. As a strong as ever in my opinion, and a go to option if you otherwise cannot decide. It is close combat orientated and can augment your joined unit by a strong amount. Really scary in the right hands.
Pyromancy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars. Nothing wrong with pyromancy, and is remains solid. You get to burn things, and at range too. Regular mortals (i.e., not space marines) will suffer at their hands.
Telekinesis - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5/5 Stars. Rounded Down. Telekinesis is utility territory and you will need to think how to optimize them (placing the telekineticist with a backline heavy support squad is, for instance, a great idea if you have the points). Also don't forget your psychic reactions for whole squad effects.
Telekinesis - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5/5 Stars. Rounded Down. Telekinesis is utility territory and you will need to think how to optimize them (placing the telekineticist with a backline heavy support squad is, for instance, a great idea if you have the points). Also don't forget your psychic reactions for whole squad effects.
Divination - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars. Honestly, its great. Very offensive and has to be played strongly, but absolutely great.
Thaumaturgy - ⭐️⭐️ 2/5 Stars. A bit niche to my mind, but you'll be glad you have it if you ever face off against the Thousand Sons and Magnus himself. It is basically an anti-psyker discipline.
Telepathy - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Stars. Push units away and stun them. Great stuff! But not as strong as it used to be in second edition, which is actually a good thing.
Weaknesses.
It is slightly surprising to see that Willpower=9 and not 10.
Doubly so considering the Esoterist is Willpower=10!
I would also like to have a bit more customization available to the Librarians (ranged weapons like bolt guns being replaced perhaps?). The disciplines more than make up for this though.
Builds.
Librarian with Biomancy and Divination (125 points).
My baseline build suggestion which must be played aggressively and probably with a retinue unit or similar tagging along. You will need a transport solution.
Librarian with Telekinesis and Telepathy (115 points).
Backline support.
Librarian with Jump Pack, Biomancy and Thaumaturgy (155 points).
Aggressive, but with a suite of anti-psyker usage as well. Take with an assault squad.
Aggressive, but with a suite of anti-psyker usage as well. Take with an assault squad.
Librarian with Jet Bike and Multi-Melta, Divination (180 points).
Blow things up and melt enemy commanders or flag bearers.
Blow things up and melt enemy commanders or flag bearers.
Librarian in Cataphractii Armour, Biomancy (140 points).
A team enhancer for your terminator assaults.
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