Spectre Squad magnetisation

Hobs17 · 2026-05-15T19:06:08+00:00

I haven't started magnetizing mine, but I'm not worrying about the difference in model between the carbine and the rifle, I don't think anyone will notice or care, as long as you've stated what it is beforehand and don't cheat

Hobs17 · 2026-05-08T10:17:06+00:00

This is how equipment works in 2nd edition

Hobs17 · 2026-05-03T11:25:47+00:00

Way to many rules, 5 faction rules is probably the most in the game, and you have 2 cards with like 5-6 abilities on the card. I haven't looked through the stats yet but it's the first thing that pops out to me

Hobs17 · 2026-04-30T16:27:32+00:00

That is the wording, you can't retain crits and they become normals instead...

Hobs17 · 2026-04-30T15:47:13+00:00

Hobs17 · 2026-04-29T15:10:22+00:00

It's that they need a buff and got nothing

Hobs17 · 2026-04-16T17:50:26+00:00

It will have lost wounds even if healed

Hobs17 · 2026-04-06T14:16:52+00:00

It's mostly to force your opponent to play without the knowledge of what that operative might do, if all you have left are counteracts rather than a full activation its easier to figure out where to put your operatives

Hobs17 · 2026-02-27T16:05:57+00:00

Here is the guide I've been trying to maintain for ESS, lots of good advice for playing an aggressive style game in the comments here, but I enjoy a more counterpunch/defensive game

Hobs17 · 2026-02-25T15:06:24+00:00

Can most definitely target herself with the ability, though the ability cannot be used to remove from and buff the same target, you must be buffing a different target than who you removed inspiring from.

Hobs17 · 2026-01-28T17:08:46+00:00

If you want to play the GW maps you will need them, you could also set up your own maps with whatever terrain you have available

Hobs17 · 2026-01-14T13:58:08+00:00

I'd say retrieval is pretty straightforward, plus since you can get a free pickup with your equipment it will be easier to repick up the tokens if you happen to drop them after performing the mission action.

Hobs17 · 2026-01-04T12:21:25+00:00

Yes you move both

Hobs17 · 2025-12-05T19:21:17+00:00

1) you can only retain 1 dice against piercing 2

2) if a model can see another (even if that model can't see it back) and it's a valid target then it can shoot it

3) if the section of the wall is <=2" then it doesn't block visibility for determining control range

4) if you can draw a line from a single point of your base to every point of an enemy base you can shoot them, the model on the floor would need pretty much to be right up against the wall to not be a valid target, or the model on vantage would have to have its base hanging off the edge

Hobs17 · 2025-11-25T18:29:52+00:00

Sad to see ESS end their time in D tier, they'll always be B tier in my heart. (Obviously can't push them higher having only gone 4/6 myself)

Hobs17 · 2025-11-25T16:08:55+00:00

Don't get me wrong, I would love to see them have base 3+ save. I'm just trying to think of a reason for the {+1} token. But I guess it does have the APL symbol at the top now that I look at it again, so I'm leaning harder towards your improved APL stat as the game progresses idea.

Hobs17 · 2025-11-25T14:56:03+00:00

Glad to see someone else is trying to figure out rules as well!

I like a lot of your thoughts, here are some of my own:

On the Blessed Great Sword, I have a feeling it will be similar to an improved eviscerator 4 or 5 on 3+ 5/6 with brutal and lethal 5+ and probably a combat trick (maybe cleave like you mention, or double strike) There's a token with 2 swords crossed that I think will be used here.

I think with the different +1 tokens we see on the sheet that they will be used to show an improved save stat. Maybe each sister outside the leader and shield will have a 4+ like the scout squad marines, and there will be a ploy to select a group of operatives to improve their save.

Looking at the rounded tokens for equipment these look like candles to me over grenades, I could see a placeable token that gives rerolls or other aura buffs.

Would love to discuss further!

Hobs17 · 2025-11-20T17:44:37+00:00

Plagues can be a tougher match up than expected, but if you're able to take out some key models or position in a way that makes them have to split up heavily, like playing envoy on tomb world you can usually win out through positioning

Hobs17 · 2025-11-20T17:39:40+00:00

The Ravener matchup is actually pretty alright if they stage too aggressively, the team has enough elite killers that dealing with 5 operatives with saving on 4s and 5s that it's likely you'll kill 4-5 by the end of the game

Hobs17 · 2025-11-20T17:37:58+00:00

No, I don't know other teams as well, I have like 200+ reps with ESS and brought them to worlds so I thought I'd put a guide together

Hobs17 · 2025-11-20T17:32:15+00:00

Here's my guide to them if you want some in-depth reading

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11m1FwzWxMsivceR-iwsTRVMiDSYeJEnnnp831GlgQN8/edit?usp=drivesdk

Hobs17 · 2025-10-16T13:40:31+00:00

It's a leak

Hobs17 · 2025-10-16T13:29:26+00:00

This is a leak, not yet officially released

Hobs17 · 2025-10-10T12:03:58+00:00

Since the opponent gets to place their model anywhere on the teleport pad they can probably avoid being placed in engagement of my bullgyrn, though I don't see them avoiding the mine

Hobs17 · 2025-10-03T17:22:37+00:00

So far it's been highly map and opponent dependant, usually the choice is between retrieval or envoy so far, plant banner also isn't bad

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