Friday, August 29, 2025

Horus Heresy 3e Review: Cassian Dracos Reborn

Warpstone Flux Rating: 
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4/5 stars. A fluffy choice!

Background.
How often do you get to play the original commander of a legion? Almost unheard of. Just ask Angron what he did. Vulkan was a bit different. After the final battle that Cassian undertook, he was horrifically injured. But along came Vulkan in time to craft him a majestic dreadnought skin the likes of which has never been repeated. At Isstvan, it took an orbital lance to stop him and he lay vitrified in glass for a long period before he was once again released (and hence: reborn). He is not altogether as sane as he once was though. 

Strengths. 
The stat line alone of this dreadnought is nearly like a Primarch, minus the usual perks. S=T=7 with W=8 is very impressive. 

The ability to use the Scrap Code infection is very reasonable. 

Yet it is in close combat where Cassian will truly shine with 2 Gravis power fists pumping away. The drakenscale helps keep him alive, and he also gets battlesmith which helps a lot. 

Weaknesses. 
Cassian lacks in Willpower and Intelligence. This makes him vulnerable in these departments. Willpower=6 in particular could be a significant issue.

He also explodes when dead. 

Overall.
High points cost overall, but also a high command for the Salamanders Legion which makes Cassian a very interesting choice, albeit with some advanced characteristics compromised. 

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