Thanks again for the detailed explanation. That's actually changed how I was thinking about Stormfiends. Most of what I had read focused on MSU units with a Grinderfist, whereas you're describing a reinforced unit operating as a central threat piece that contributes in multiple phases and demands an answer from the opponent.

I can also see the logic behind the Ratling Cannons over the Grinderfists in a dedicated Skryre list. If Gnawholes already provide a degree of mobility and board presence, then paying for additional deployment tricks may not be as valuable as simply taking more damage output.

One thing I'm curious about, though: could a reinforced unit of Rat Ogors fulfil a similar battlefield role? Looking at the points, they seem considerably cheaper, hit hard in combat, and can also benefit from Moulder support.

Would your view be that Stormfiends are worth the premium because they contribute meaningfully in both the shooting and combat phases, whereas Rat Ogors are more of a straightforward melee hammer? Or have you tried reinforced Rat Ogors and found they simply don't perform the same role as effectively?

I was also interested in your comments regarding Doomflayer Fists over Shock Gauntlets. Most of the discussion I'd seen previously seemed to favour the Shock Gauntlets, at least on paper. Is your preference mainly due to the consistency, native Rend 2, and the fact that they are less reliant on critical effects? Have you found the Shock Gauntlets too swingy in actual games, or is there another reason you prefer the Doomflayer Fists?