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Yithian: clarified extra devout

2024-10-02T23:05:10Z

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	*'''Pistoleer Sisters:''' Surprisingly higher quality than the normal sisters, though they're stuck with jetpacks and dual pistols. Though they're mobile, this leaves two glaring issues: They're quite short-ranged (and grabbing other pistols can shorten that range even further) and their melee game isn't too hot. Sure, you can give one a power sword, but that won't give much more than another attack.		*'''Pistoleer Sisters:''' Surprisingly higher quality than the normal sisters, though they're stuck with jetpacks and dual pistols. Though they're mobile, this leaves two glaring issues: They're quite short-ranged (and grabbing other pistols can shorten that range even further) and their melee game isn't too hot. Sure, you can give one a power sword, but that won't give much more than another attack.
	* '''Assault Sisters:''' Pistoleers who turned in a pistol for Energy Swords, making them much deadlier in combat for a considerably modest price. Your melee now has more bite, though you're stuck with only one pistol to swap out for something else.		* '''Assault Sisters:''' Pistoleers who turned in a pistol for Energy Swords, making them much deadlier in combat for a considerably modest price. Your melee now has more bite, though you're stuck with only one pistol to swap out for something else.
	*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with Extra Devout, a special version of your army rule that allows for a chance of ~~doubling hits~~ on a 5-6 instead of just a 6. Starting off with Heavy Flamethrowers, this makes them entirely dedicated to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at.		*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with Extra Devout, a special version of your army rule that allows for a chance of adding an extra hit on a 5-6 instead of just a 6. Starting off with Heavy Flamethrowers, this makes them entirely dedicated to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at.
	*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.		*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.
	*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of charging range.		*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of charging range.

Yithian: clarified devout

2024-10-02T23:00:54Z

clarified devout

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	*'''Canticle Megaphone:''' This model and its unit get the Fearless rule. Given the general stats, it essentially makes your units elite-tier in terms of morale tests.		*'''Canticle Megaphone:''' This model and its unit get the Fearless rule. Given the general stats, it essentially makes your units elite-tier in terms of morale tests.
	*'''Celestial Infantry:''' This model gets +1 to hit rolls in melee and shooting. A bit costly, but it can stack with Devout and give you essentially Quality 2+ when shooting someone within 12".		*'''Celestial Infantry:''' This model gets +1 to hit rolls in melee and shooting. A bit costly, but it can stack with Devout and give you essentially Quality 2+ when shooting someone within 12".
	*'''Devout:''' The universal rule for your army and your bread and butter, this gives ~~doubled hits~~ shooting enemies within 12".		*'''Devout:''' The universal rule for your army and your bread and butter, this gives an extra hit for each critical hit shooting enemies within 12".
	*'''Medical Training:''' Grants Regeneration for the entire unit. Another layer of defense that can be stacked with other defensive buffs		*'''Medical Training:''' Grants Regeneration for the entire unit. Another layer of defense that can be stacked with other defensive buffs
	*'''Shield Wall:''' Enemies get -1 to hit when they attack units where all models have this rule, further enhancing your defenses.		*'''Shield Wall:''' Enemies get -1 to hit when they attack units where all models have this rule, further enhancing your defenses.

Yithian: clarification on devout

2024-10-02T22:58:57Z

clarification on devout

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	*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.		*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.
	*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which gives your units ~~doubled hits~~ within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.		*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which gives your units an extra hit for each critical hit within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.
	*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific ~~anty~~-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. Most of your units can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper Rifle). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.		*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific anti-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. Most of your units can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper Rifle). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.
	*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes have exceptional buffs, especially with regards to AP. Your other units can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.		*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes have exceptional buffs, especially with regards to AP. Your other units can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.
	*'''Good Selection of Units:''' On the infantry block you can choose between all possible kinds of units depending on what you need like bikes, blobs, specialists and so on. Your vehicles lack air support, but for anything else you're more than covered, especially when you consider that Devout, flamethrowers and fusion weapons are here as well in droves.		*'''Good Selection of Units:''' On the infantry block you can choose between all possible kinds of units depending on what you need like bikes, blobs, specialists and so on. Your vehicles lack air support, but for anything else you're more than covered, especially when you consider that Devout, flamethrowers and fusion weapons are here as well in droves.

Caledfwlcshchime at 05:08, 1 October 2023

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	*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with Extra Devout, a special version of your army rule that allows for a chance of doubling hits on a 5-6 instead of just a 6. Starting off with Heavy Flamethrowers, this makes them entirely dedicated to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at.		*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with Extra Devout, a special version of your army rule that allows for a chance of doubling hits on a 5-6 instead of just a 6. Starting off with Heavy Flamethrowers, this makes them entirely dedicated to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at.
	*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.		*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.
	*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of ~~shooting~~ range.		*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of charging range.
	*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.		*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.
	* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between heavy infantry and armor. Sporting Tough(6) but only Def 3+, it’s a relatively fragile unit compared to a squad of Destroyers or a fully fledged tank. It's a relatively cheap melee unit, costing only a little more than a squad of fanatics and being much tougher. It's primary weaknesses are its lack of ability to benefit from most buffs.		* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between heavy infantry and armor. Sporting Tough(6) but only Def 3+, it’s a relatively fragile unit compared to a squad of Destroyers or a fully fledged tank. It's a relatively cheap melee unit, costing only a little more than a squad of fanatics and being much tougher. It's primary weaknesses are its lack of ability to benefit from most buffs.

Caledfwlcshchime: Major Changes to some units based on 3.x updates, as well as a rewrite of spellcasting and some edits to tactics

2023-09-26T23:52:47Z

Major Changes to some units based on 3.x updates, as well as a rewrite of spellcasting and some edits to tactics

Caledfwlcshchime: Pros and Cons sections edited to reflect some 3.0 changes and to correct spelling and grammar mistakes.

2023-09-26T23:37:47Z

Pros and Cons sections edited to reflect some 3.0 changes and to correct spelling and grammar mistakes.

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	*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.		*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.
	*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which ~~turns~~ your units ~~into elite equivalents when shooting targets~~ within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.		*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which gives your units doubled chances to hit within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.
	*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific anty-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. ~~Every single unit~~ can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper ~~RIfle~~). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.		*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific anty-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. Most of your units can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper Rifle). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.
	*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes ~~may not be the biggest beatsticks, but they more make up for it by providing very strong~~ buffs, especially ~~regarding~~ AP. Your other units ~~are no less, as by themselves they~~ can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.		*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes have exceptional buffs, especially with regards to AP. Your other units can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.
	*'''Good Selection of Units:''' On the infantry block you can choose between all possible kinds of units depending on what you need like bikes, blobs, specialists and so on. Your vehicles lack air support, but for anything else you're more than covered, especially when you consider that Devout, flamethrowers and fusion weapons are here as well in droves.		*'''Good Selection of Units:''' On the infantry block you can choose between all possible kinds of units depending on what you need like bikes, blobs, specialists and so on. Your vehicles lack air support, but for anything else you're more than covered, especially when you consider that Devout, flamethrowers and fusion weapons are here as well in droves.

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	*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Your army hits the middle spot between the extremes of having numerous cannon fodders or few elite units. However, with the strengths come also the weaknesses. You cannot win the activations and models' game against fodder armies and elite units can still outvalue yours by themselves. Your status as a jack-of-all-trades means that while you have multiple strong points, compared to more focused armies you can find yourself lacking in specific departments. You need to read well into the match up and answer accordingly, or risk to be outperformed by your opponent.		*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Your army hits the middle spot between the extremes of having numerous cannon fodders or few elite units. However, with the strengths come also the weaknesses. You cannot win the activations and models' game against fodder armies and elite units can still outvalue yours by themselves. Your status as a jack-of-all-trades means that while you have multiple strong points, compared to more focused armies you can find yourself lacking in specific departments. You need to read well into the match up and answer accordingly, or risk to be outperformed by your opponent.
	*'''~~Weak~~ Melee:''' Remember how your Novices and Fanatics have worse stats compared to all of your other units? They are also the only infantry units with a dedicated melee keyword (Furious). Your melee is by no means non-existent, since you still have access to buffs, specific melee-centric units, multiple upgrades and the Assault Walker if needed, but your army still revolves more around shooting. You'll find yourself easily limited if you try to lean too much towards the slugfest.		*'''Skewed Melee:''' Remember how your Novices and Fanatics have worse stats compared to all of your other units? They are also the only infantry units with a dedicated melee keyword (Furious). Your melee is by no means non-existent, since you still have access to buffs, specific melee-centric units, multiple upgrades and the Assault Walker if needed, but your army still revolves more around shooting. You'll find yourself easily limited if you try to lean too much towards the slugfest.
	*'''Weak Long-Range:''' While you do have a useful psychic spell and a dedicated artillery unit, your units are ~~dependant~~ on being ~~costantly~~ in the mid-range to unleash their full potential. Against armies focused on long-range you can find yourself in a bad spot as you need to get close enough (and possibly survive) to actually start trading with your opponent.		*'''Weak Long-Range:''' While you do have a useful psychic spell and a dedicated artillery unit, your units are dependent on being constantly in the mid-range to unleash their full potential. Against armies focused on long-range you can find yourself in a bad spot as you need to get close enough (and possibly survive) to actually start trading with your opponent.
	*'''Too Many Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' You are a shooting faction, but you don't have a lot of choices in terms of guns. Almost all of your heavy weapons upgrades are either machineguns, flamethrowers or fusion and all of your units (yes, even the vehicles) focus on these in one way or another. Moreover, your middle ground choices are very limited and your units will be tailored towards either full anti-infantry or full anti-tank picks. By itself is not as bad as it may seem, but you need to consider well how to bring the right fit unit against the right target.		*'''Too Many Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' You are a shooting faction, but you don't have a lot of choices in terms of guns. Almost all of your heavy weapons upgrades are either machineguns, flamethrowers or fusion and all of your units (yes, even the vehicles) focus on these in one way or another. Moreover, your middle ground choices are very limited and your units will be tailored towards either full anti-infantry or full anti-tank picks. By itself is not as bad as it may seem, but you need to consider well how to bring the right fit unit against the right target.
	* '''Reliant on Buffs:''' You have access to multiple buffs which can stack, but this comes with two issues. The first one is that without buffs your units are average, while the second one is that to mix them up you are reliant on your heroes. Your units by themselves do not cost too much, but if you really want to get the most out of them then be ready to spend quite a lot.		* '''Reliant on Buffs:''' You have access to multiple buffs which can stack, but this comes with two issues. The first one is that without buffs your units are average, while the second one is that to mix them up you are reliant on your heroes. Your units by themselves do not cost too much, but if you really want to get the most out of them then be ready to spend quite a lot.

Caledfwlcshchime: Adds the Exo-Suit High Sister to Unit Analysis

2023-06-04T02:56:04Z

Adds the Exo-Suit High Sister to Unit Analysis

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	**''Mobility Upgrades:'' The High Sister is quite capable of going into multiple roles. Vanguard gives you Scout and Strider, making this the upgrade to go for an alpha-striking leader. The Destroyer Armor gives very blatant defensive boosts with +3 to Tough and Ambush so she won't immediately get shot up. The jetpack gives Flying and Ambush to get to combat immediately. The combat bike is more mobile in the traditional sense, as it grants Fast and +3 to Tough while also carrying a twin assault rifle so you have some sort of shooting.		**''Mobility Upgrades:'' The High Sister is quite capable of going into multiple roles. Vanguard gives you Scout and Strider, making this the upgrade to go for an alpha-striking leader. The Destroyer Armor gives very blatant defensive boosts with +3 to Tough and Ambush so she won't immediately get shot up. The jetpack gives Flying and Ambush to get to combat immediately. The combat bike is more mobile in the traditional sense, as it grants Fast and +3 to Tough while also carrying a twin assault rifle so you have some sort of shooting.
	* '''Novice Leader:''' A cheaper leader, this leader is reduced to a 5+ to quality and defense in exchange for Furious, making her better suited for melee. Though this leader can't take mobility upgrades, she can pick up any weapons she wants and can pick up special rules. This particularly makes War Hymn or Blind Faith a natural fit to fill in gaps in the attached unit.		* '''Novice Leader:''' A cheaper leader, this leader is reduced to a 5+ to quality and defense in exchange for Furious, making her better suited for melee. Though this leader can't take mobility upgrades, she can pick up any weapons she wants and can pick up special rules. This particularly makes War Hymn or Blind Faith a natural fit to fill in gaps in the attached unit.

			* '''Exo-Suit High Sister''': A hero in name only, the Exo-Suit High Sister does not have any buffs or benefits to units it joins with, and in fact, can’t join with units at all under competitive rules. Instead it functions as one of the only solo heroes in the whole game. Sporting Tough(9) and Def 3+, it can stand up to a good deal of punishment before going down. Starting off with a purely melee focus on its Great Energy Sword and Stomp, it can be upgraded with ranged options for a hefty price, allowing it to serve in more roles. It will always excel in melee no matter what else you attach to it.

	=== Infantry===		=== Infantry===

Caledfwlcshchime: Updated Exo-Suit Sisters to reflect changes in the 2.50 official release.

2023-06-04T02:43:19Z

Updated Exo-Suit Sisters to reflect changes in the 2.50 official release.

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	*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of shooting range.		*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of shooting range.
	*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.		*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.
	* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between ~~destroyers~~ and ~~walkers, you're getting a very unconventional squad of three~~ Tough(6) ~~models~~, ~~each armed with Heavy Flamethrowers and CCWs with AP(1). This makes them into walking light tanks where the Destroyers would be better seen as~~ a ~~strike force~~ to ~~drop at~~ a ~~key enemy~~. ~~While you~~ can ~~swap out any flamethrowers for either~~ Heavy ~~Machineguns~~ or Heavy Fusion ~~Rifles~~, ~~you could also purchase either~~ GL-~~Pods~~ (~~For~~ crowd management) or Storm Missiles (for long-range AP) ~~for an additional source of shooting~~. ~~If you wanted an edge in~~ melee, you can ~~spend 5 points for either~~ an Energy Sword ~~for~~ AP(1) and Rending or an ~~Energy~~ Mace for AP(3).		* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between heavy infantry and armor. Sporting Tough(6) but only Def 3+, it’s a relatively fragile unit compared to a squad of Destroyers or a fully fledged tank. It comes standard with a Heavy Flamethrower, but can also equip a Heavy Machinegun or a Heavy Fusion Rifle. Additionally, it can be equipped with GL-Mod (for crowd management) or Storm Missiles (for long-range AP). For melee options, you can replace its standard CCW with an Energy Sword AP(1) and Rending or an energy Mace for AP(3) Its strength lies in its cheap point value and the fact that unlike infantry, it remains effective until the last Hit Point, meaning that your opponent must either route it, pin it, or destroy it entirely. It won’t deal the most damage or tank the most hits, but it’s enough of a threat to distract from other units.

	===Vehicles===		===Vehicles===

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	==See Also==		==See Also==

	*[[~~Battle~~ Sisters]]		*[[Blessed Sisters]]
	*[[~~Battle~~ Sisters Quickplay Armies]]		*[[Blessed Sisters Quickplay Armies]]
	*[[:Category:Grimdark Future Tactics\|Grimdark Future Tactics]]		*[[:Category:Grimdark Future Tactics\|Grimdark Future Tactics]]
	*[[Grimdark Future List Building]]		*[[Grimdark Future List Building]]

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	[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]		[[Category:Grimdark Future Tactics]]
	[[Category:~~Battle~~ Sisters]]		[[Category:Blessed Sisters]]

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	*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.		*'''Jack-of-all-Trades:''' Outside a few exceptions like Novices and Fanatics, your units have universal Quality / Defense 4+, essentially making them a veteran-tier army that can adapt against most compositions. Against armies that rely on multiple activations you can outvalue them in terms of stats, while against more elite armies you have the numbers' advantage on your side.
	*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which gives your units doubled ~~chances to hit~~ within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.		*'''Very Good Mid-Range Fighting:''' Devout is a universal rule which gives your units doubled hits within 12". You are one of the strongest factions when it comes about fighting mid-range, further emphasized by your weapons selection heavily leaning towards 12" / 18" choices like flamethrowers and fusion rifles.
	*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific anty-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. Most of your units can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper Rifle). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.		*'''Lots of Flamethrowers and Fusion Weapons:''' Speaking of which, you have the largest amount of specific anty-infantry and anti-tank weapons available in the game. Most of your units can opt to take either a flamethrower or a fusion rifle, with a few of them having access to the heavy versions or unique ones (like the Flamethrower Sniper Rifle). Because these weapons usually have a range of 12", with the Devout rule your attacks hurt like the fires of hell.
	*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes have exceptional buffs, especially with regards to AP. Your other units can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.		*'''Strong Buffs:''' Your heroes have exceptional buffs, especially with regards to AP. Your other units can get strong keywords or abilities for reasonable prices.
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	*'''Canticle Megaphone:''' This model and its unit get the Fearless rule. Given the general stats, it essentially makes your units elite-tier in terms of morale tests.		*'''Canticle Megaphone:''' This model and its unit get the Fearless rule. Given the general stats, it essentially makes your units elite-tier in terms of morale tests.
	*'''Celestial Infantry:''' This model gets +1 to hit rolls in melee and shooting. A bit costly, but it can stack with Devout and give you essentially Quality 2+ when shooting someone within 12".		*'''Celestial Infantry:''' This model gets +1 to hit rolls in melee and shooting. A bit costly, but it can stack with Devout and give you essentially Quality 2+ when shooting someone within 12".
	*'''Devout:''' The universal rule for your army and your bread and butter, this gives ~~+1 to hit when~~ shooting enemies within 12".		*'''Devout:''' The universal rule for your army and your bread and butter, this gives doubled hits shooting enemies within 12".
	*'''Medical Training:''' Grants Regeneration for the entire unit. Another layer of defense that can be stacked with other defensive buffs		*'''Medical Training:''' Grants Regeneration for the entire unit. Another layer of defense that can be stacked with other defensive buffs
	*'''Shield Wall:''' Enemies get -1 to hit when they attack units where all models have this rule, further enhancing your defenses.		*'''Shield Wall:''' Enemies get -1 to hit when they attack units where all models have this rule, further enhancing your defenses.
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	*'''War Hymns:''' The model and any attached unit improve their AP by 1 when fighting in melee, giving a well-needed edge for your mano-a-mano.		*'''War Hymns:''' The model and any attached unit improve their AP by 1 when fighting in melee, giving a well-needed edge for your mano-a-mano.

	==~~Psychic~~ Spells==		==Spells==

	* '''Eternal Flame (4+):''' One enemy unit within 12" takes ~~five~~ hits. Useful to soften up mobs, but considering how many flamethrowers you have it is pretty situational.		* '''Eternal Flame (1):''' One enemy unit within 12" takes three hits. Useful to soften up mobs, but considering how many flamethrowers you have it is pretty situational.
	*'''Holy Tears (4+):''' ~~Friendly unit~~ within 12" gains Poison when they fight in melee. This ~~will ramp up how much damage~~ you ~~make~~.		*'''Holy Tears (1):''' Two friendly units within 18" gains Poison when they fight in melee. This is useful when fighting regenerating enemies and when you have decent AP values.
	*'''Admonition (5+):''' One enemy model within 12" takes two AP(4) hits. A bit underwhelming, as it won't do much besides finish off a dying hero or snipe out some special gun.		*'''Admonition (2):''' One enemy model within 12" takes two AP(4) hits. A bit underwhelming, as it won't do much besides finish off a dying hero or snipe out some special gun.
	*'''Heretics (5+):''' ~~Enemy unit~~ within 12" suffers -1 defense they next get hit. Stacks wonderfully with War Hymns and Spiritual Guidance, making your guns even more devastating.		*'''Heretics (2):''' Two enemy units within 12" suffers -1 defense they next get hit. Stacks wonderfully with War Hymns and Spiritual Guidance, making your guns even more devastating.
	*'''Litanies (6+):''' Target 2 friendly units within 6” get +12" range next time they shoot, helping with your issues regarding long range.		*'''Litanies (3):''' Target 2 friendly units within 12” get +9" range next time they shoot, helping with your issues regarding long range, but has anti-synergy with devout. Still useful for your back line.
	*'''Righteous Wrath (6+):''' Two enemy units within 6" take ~~six~~ AP(1) hits each. ~~Pretty mean~~ for ~~crushing mobs~~.		*'''Righteous Wrath (3):''' Two enemy units within 12" take 3 AP(1) hits each. Useful for softening up or finishing off infantry.

	==Unit Analysis==		==Unit Analysis==
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	* '''Fanatic Sisters:''' These sisters sacrifice protection to go all in. That 5+ defense is pretty measly, but Fearless at least gives them a chance to still keep it together before they get to the fight and you can buy Regeneration if you want to make that chaff be annoying to kill. The charge is where they want to be, as each of them only has a heavy chainsaw sword to swing and ~~Furious~~ for an extra swing. If you want more than AP(1), you'll need to buy everyone Dual Arc Whips to chance Rending. ~~If you feel inclined~~, ~~you~~ can ~~make one of them grab Dual Shock Whips for Blast for no cost or spend 5~~ to ~~give either plasma whips for AP(4) or force whips for a hero-breaking AP(2) Deadly(3)~~.		* '''Fanatic Sisters:''' These sisters sacrifice protection to go all in. That 5+ defense is pretty measly, but Fearless at least gives them a chance to still keep it together before they get to the fight and you can buy Regeneration if you want to make that chaff be annoying to kill. The charge is where they want to be, as each of them only has a heavy chainsaw sword to swing and Frenzy for an extra swing and AP(+1). If you want more than AP(1), you'll need to buy everyone Dual Arc Whips to chance Rending. Despite their fragility, they can do nasty damage to unattended vehicles if brought close enough.
	*'''Novice Sisters:''' While just as defenseless as the Fanatics, these sisters get Devout and the ability to shoot. These are also your most numerous unit, making them a decent chaff unit. While only given rifles for shooting, you can freely swap any number of them out for either paired CCWs for a barrage of attacks or great weapons for some AP in combat. If there's any issue with their loadouts, it's that they only have two options for special weapons: Flamethrowers or Fusion Guns. Pick one to focus your unit on that role. In addition, they can purchase Fear, Medical Training, or a Canticle Megaphone.		*'''Novice Sisters:''' While just as defenseless as the Fanatics, these sisters get Devout and the ability to shoot. These are also your most numerous unit, making them a decent chaff unit. While only given rifles for shooting, you can freely swap any number of them out for either paired CCWs for a barrage of attacks or great weapons for some AP in combat. If there's any issue with their loadouts, it's that they only have two options for special weapons: Flamethrowers or Fusion Guns. Pick one to focus your unit on that role. In addition, they can purchase Fear, Medical Training, or a Canticle Megaphone.
	*'''Battle Sisters:''' Your workhorse infantry are quite flexible. Aside from the generous list of weapons they can pick up, they can also select Celestial Infantry to improve their effectiveness as well as one out of three other upgrades: The Canticle Megaphone for Fearless (worthwhile considering how easy it is to make you test morale), the Sacred Banner for Fear and Medical Training for Regeneration.		*'''Battle Sisters:''' Your workhorse infantry are quite flexible. Aside from the generous list of weapons they can pick up, they can also select Celestial Infantry to improve their effectiveness as well as one out of three other upgrades: The Canticle Megaphone for Fearless (worthwhile considering how easy it is to make you test morale), the Sacred Banner for Fear and Medical Training for Regeneration.
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	*'''Pistoleer Sisters:''' Surprisingly higher quality than the normal sisters, though they're stuck with jetpacks and dual pistols. Though they're mobile, this leaves two glaring issues: They're quite short-ranged (and grabbing other pistols can shorten that range even further) and their melee game isn't too hot. Sure, you can give one a power sword, but that won't give much more than another attack.		*'''Pistoleer Sisters:''' Surprisingly higher quality than the normal sisters, though they're stuck with jetpacks and dual pistols. Though they're mobile, this leaves two glaring issues: They're quite short-ranged (and grabbing other pistols can shorten that range even further) and their melee game isn't too hot. Sure, you can give one a power sword, but that won't give much more than another attack.
	* '''Assault Sisters:''' Pistoleers who turned in a pistol for Energy Swords, making them much deadlier in combat for a considerably modest price. Your melee now has more bite, though you're stuck with only one pistol to swap out for something else.		* '''Assault Sisters:''' Pistoleers who turned in a pistol for Energy Swords, making them much deadlier in combat for a considerably modest price. Your melee now has more bite, though you're stuck with only one pistol to swap out for something else.
	*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with ~~Relentless and~~ Heavy Flamethrowers, ~~dedicating~~ them entirely to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at ~~and nothing else~~.		*'''Support Sisters:''' A pack of Battle Sisters with Extra Devout, a special version of your army rule that allows for a chance of doubling hits on a 5-6 instead of just a 6. Starting off with Heavy Flamethrowers, this makes them entirely dedicated to shooting. The entire squad can pick out either Heavy Machineguns or Heavy Fusion Rifles depending on what you intend on aiming them at.
	*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.		*'''Destroyer Sisters:''' These sisters have Ambush and Tough(3), making them quite beefy. Each of them totes a pair of Energy Claws for Rending. If you're fully committed to melee but wanted something more survivable, you can give them shields and Energy Hammers to flatten crowds. If you're looking to retain shooting, you can default to the costly CCW+Storm Rifle. You can swap that rifle for either the heavy flamethrower or fusion rifle give you some more punch on shooting while the energy fist and energy sword give you options in melee.
	*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of shooting range.		*'''Biker Fanatics:''' Fanatics benefit a lot from grabbing bikes. Not only do they get Fast so they can get stuck in faster, but they also gain access to twin assault rifles so they can actually shoot and Devout to ensure that they can do something even if outside of shooting range.
	*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.		*'''Biker Sisters:''' These sisters on bikes remain very flexible. Granting them all twin assault rifles gives them a lot of shooting on top of their options for two non-heavy guns on top of the once pistol option.
	* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between heavy infantry and armor. Sporting Tough(6) but only Def 3+, it’s a relatively fragile unit compared to a squad of Destroyers or a fully fledged tank. It ~~comes standard with~~ a ~~Heavy Flamethrower~~, ~~but can also equip~~ a ~~Heavy Machinegun or~~ a Heavy Fusion Rifle. Additionally, it can be equipped with GL-Mod (for crowd management) or Storm Missiles (for long-range AP). For melee options, you can replace its standard CCW with an Energy Sword AP(1) and Rending or an energy Mace for AP(3) Its strength lies in its cheap point value and ~~the fact that unlike infantry, it remains effective until the last Hit Point, meaning that your opponent must either route it, pin it, or destroy it entirely~~. It ~~won’t deal the most damage or tank the most hits, but it’s enough~~ of ~~a threat~~ to ~~distract~~ from ~~other units~~.		* '''Exo-Suit Sisters:''' The missing link between heavy infantry and armor. Sporting Tough(6) but only Def 3+, it’s a relatively fragile unit compared to a squad of Destroyers or a fully fledged tank. It's a relatively cheap melee unit, costing only a little more than a squad of fanatics and being much tougher. It's primary weaknesses are its lack of ability to benefit from most buffs.

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	*Assassins! Your pistoleer sisters, the ambush flying ones, can do amazing damage. If you know you’re going first on any turn, ambush with your sisters, then pop them right in pistol range and wipe them up. Destroyer squads and Assault Squads are good for this too. This is really good to help target scary units or units that add a large amount of synergy.		*Assassins! Your pistoleer sisters, the ambush flying ones, can do amazing damage. If you know you’re going first on any turn, ambush with your sisters, then pop them right in pistol range and wipe them up. Destroyer squads and Assault Squads are good for this too. This is really good to help target scary units or units that add a large amount of synergy.
	*APC Spear Head— simple, just put some fanatics in an APC, sprint towards the enemy lines/scariest target, then ram them all in for some serious Damage. Do note that this is pretty dangerous— while fanatics are a bit cheaper, running an APC + fanatics into a death ball is just asking for ~~500~~ points down the drain. In general, this tactic works best against units/unit clusters that have already moved, or against spread out enemies. The idea is to make it so that no one is left for them to hit back with.		*APC Spear Head— simple, just put some fanatics in an APC, sprint towards the enemy lines/scariest target, then ram them all in for some serious Damage. Do note that this is pretty dangerous— while fanatics are a bit cheaper, running an APC + fanatics into a death ball is just asking for 300 points down the drain. In general, this tactic works best against units/unit clusters that have already moved, or against spread out enemies. The idea is to make it so that no one is left for them to hit back with.
	*Defense: Sisters are generally very good at rushing into good spots of cover, like behind terrain or light cover, then shooting (getting your Devout bonus of +1 to hit), then when you get charged for melee, dishing out quite a lot of pain. This lets you utilize your devout and excellent melee together (no fatigue!). Your best units for this are exo-suits, or any sisters with shield wall. This method works especially well against melee intensive armies.		*Defense: Sisters are generally very good at rushing into good spots of cover, like behind terrain or light cover, then shooting (getting your Devout bonus of +1 to hit), then when you get charged for melee, dishing out quite a lot of pain. This lets you utilize your devout and excellent melee together (no fatigue!). Your best units for this are exo-suits, or any sisters with shield wall. This method works especially well against melee intensive armies.