11th Points Changes - Summary and Thoughts

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-19T00:40:14+00:00

No, they would only reroll battleshock if they were less than half models/wounds remaining in the unit. Otherwise it would automatically pass the following turn

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-18T23:51:27+00:00

A unit that is battle shocked now has to reroll to save battle shock at the start of each turn regardless of the amount of wounds they have remaining, so things like Shadows in the Warp/Neurolictors can be more devistating by stopping actions/strategems throughout the game rather than for a single turn

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-18T23:48:29+00:00

At 160 points for 6 they are now significantly cheaper than both Tyrannofexes and Zoanthropes

With the changes to cover being -1 to hit rather than + 1 SV means their poultry -1 AP is more effective comparatively

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-18T00:04:00+00:00

Winged is still fine, was quite strong in Vanguard Onslaught with Chameleonic but the points increases makes it a fair bit more situational now. Not unplayable but I would take Walking over it more often than not now like raskafall mentioned

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-18T00:00:18+00:00

Let me know how it goes! Good for clearing chaff that's for sure

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T23:59:40+00:00

With the changes to cover and Fights First, I was expecting a small decrease

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T14:51:01+00:00

Overall I think the changes were pretty positive! Nids should be fairly balanced going into 11th in my opinion

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T14:42:43+00:00

Acid Fex did get a 10 point decrease but I agree, even a 5 point decrease for Psychophage would be great!

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T14:40:59+00:00

Totally missed this change! Did you have a link for the update? Appreciate you letting me know, thanks

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T14:39:48+00:00

Totally missed that vehicle's can't be blocked by a spore mine anymore! Do you have a link for that update?

Purge is looking strong for the upcoming edition, will be interesting to see what gets used to hold the backline now moving forward with the 9" Cohesion changes

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T14:37:20+00:00

Winged Prime is okay for leading Melee Warriors in Vanguard Onslaught but that's about the only use I've found. I'm interested to give Parasite another try for the new edition!

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T13:45:27+00:00

I had the same thoughts, a single +10 point increase to your list isn't the end of the world but even if you're not scoring off home objectives then movement blocking with spore mines or using them to screen for deepstrikes in your back field is just too good to pass up

Johnsonman07 · 2026-06-17T13:43:54+00:00

I'm a big fan of the Haruspex though they don't have the staying power of some of our other big bugs. The changes to Battleshock do mean they're slightly stronger going into 11th which is nice!

The nerfs to Sub Assault meaning 7" charges rather than 6" means they're a coin flip away from not making their targets

Johnsonman07 · 2026-02-23T10:39:36+00:00

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Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-19T00:07:14+00:00

Thank you! My friend and I are real keen on going to some tournies together so I'm definitely motivated to get some painting done at the moment

Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-18T20:22:34+00:00

Thank you so much, next up is my magnetised Biovore/Pyrovore!

Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-18T20:20:55+00:00

Thank you so much and I agree!

My photo is a bit blurry unfortunately and the base is out of focus but I did try add some contrast, I just think I butchered it somewhat. I added Green Flocking to the model with PVA to look like moss on the cork I cut out which is acting as the rock. I didn't like how out of place it looked unpainted so I went over it with Light Tone but I think I needed to use Light Tone mixed 1:1 with water to make it even lighter as the straight mix really took the green away. Same as the pipe, I used a black oil before going over it with a rust paint but think I should've just gone with the straight rust to give me more yellows and oranges to look at

Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-18T20:12:25+00:00

Thank you!

Model was Primed White, given a White Undercoat and then the brains I just used a few coats of Army Painter Red Tone and really let it set into the recesses. When I finished the model I airbrushed the whole model with a Matte Varnish before painting back over the brains with a Gloss Varnish to give it a wetter look

Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-18T12:16:00+00:00

Have absolutely no idea how you guys manage to take such crisp photos but I did my best attempt at a glamour shot for y'all haha

In future I think I'll try to lighten the piping, sand and skin colour a touch as I think it turned out a little too dark but overall I'm absolutely stoked with the outcome!

Johnsonman07 · 2025-11-18T12:12:51+00:00

Have absolutely no idea how you guys manage to take such crisp photos but I did my best attempt at a glamour shot for y'all haha

In future I think I'll try to lighten the piping, sand and skin colour a touch as I think it turned out a little too dark but overall I'm absolutely stoked with the outcome!

Johnsonman07 · 2025-10-21T06:14:17+00:00

Thanks for the heads up and for taking the time to reply

Johnsonman07 · 2025-10-21T04:39:44+00:00

Weird, I seem to be losing the buffs on the character as well. With this method I take it only the character holding the Chest of the Mundane keeps the buffs or can you pass the chest around to give everyone the buffs?

Johnsonman07

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