Horus Heresy 3e Review: Templar Brethren

Warpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4/5 stars. A great unit! 

Background.

These brothers guard the temple of Oaths which is located on board the ancient Phalanx starship. They have access to some of the best war gear available and are generally zealous in the extreme and hone their skills accordingly. In short: they are the elites of the Imperial Fists. 

Strengths. 

With 2 wounds each and a 2+ save, these are veterans with WS=5 and plenty of attacks when massed up. 

They gain the ability to have an extra 2 inches of set up when they make a charge out of an assault vehicle. 

More than this, they have a lot of customization available which is more than very nice. To be fair, even the baseline power swords with bolt pistols are extremely attractive and viable.  

Weaknesses. 

Not many to be honest! You just need to have an assault vehicle to make the best of them. 

Builds.

5 Templars, Champion with Solarite Power Gauntlet, Vexilla (185 points).

I regard this as the baseline build, the vexilla is there for the combat resolution bonus on the occasion that you need it. 

5 Templars, 5 Combat Shields, Champion with Thunder Hammer, Vexilla (195 points). 

The Zone Mortalis version of the above squad. Take Melta Bombs to taste. 

5 Templars, 5 Plasma Pistols, Champion with Solarite Power Gauntlet, Vexilla (225 points).

It is a pity that bolt pistols are exchanged for both plasma pistols and shields - I'd like both. But this build focuses on the plasma side of things before charging in. 

10 Templars, Champion with Solarite Power Gauntlet, Vexilla, Melta Bombs for the Squad (335 points).

A very nice points cost for a large squad of power swords coming your way.