Hi everyone,
Shapeshift Options for Myranda: Synergy with Sandeep
So, I've recently started building a Sandeep crew. I've read quite a bit about the various models that tend to 'mesh' well with Sandeep, and I'm aware Myranda is essentially an auto-include for most Arcanist crews. However, I was curious what particular beasts are the best models to have in reserve for Myranda to turn into? Most of the topics in regards to this are pretty old, and happened well before Sandeep.
Here's a list of things I've purchased:
Sandeep Box
Marcus Box (Mostly to get Myranda, and some shapeshift options.)
Metal Gamin
Fire Gamin
Shastar Vidiya Guard (I like the models, but I'm aware I might not be running more than one or even running them against certain comps)
Just to clarify, I haven't played Malifaux before but I have played similar games. I've also listened to a lot of the various podcasts, and read over most of the discussions around here.
Models I've heard that are good with Sandeep that I don't own:
Wind Gamin (Probably the most mentioned model I don't own. Likely number one purchase I don't have.)
Mecha Rider (This one I've heard isn't super important on Sandeep in comparison to other arcanists. I'm well aware that she's useful, but Sandeep himself summons as is. I'm more worried that she's a bad model to have when Sandeep should be able to place enough gamins on his own)
Ice Gamin (Just for more toolkit options for the rare situation Banasuva needs Frozen Heart.)
Oxfordian Mages (Number two purchase I don't own.)
Arcane Emissary (Seems AWESOME with Sandeep, but unsure how to really run this model with him.)
Models I'm iffy about that might be good to have? (Would like opinions on these.)
Freikorps Librarian
Silurids (I think these count for Myranda shapeshift?)
Malifaux Raptor (Myranda again.)
The Valedictorian (Seems really costly in SS and $$$, and I think Kudra does something similar?)
Sanctioned Spellcasters (Iffy on these, think the SS is better spent elsewhere from what I know.)
Johan (Heard good things about having him in general.)
Joss (Seems over-rated, and I think Sandeep has better uses of SS. Open to opinions as he seems popular.)
Molemen (Unsure about these.)
Angelica (Seems kinda meh in Sandeep.)
Arcane Effigy (Don't know what he does that Sandeep needs. Would love to hear more.)
Slate Ridge Mauler (Seems like a mega beat stick for shapeshift?)
Spawn Mother (Shapeshift? Unsure what she adds to Sandeep, just seems more like Myranda utility.)
Thanks in advance,
Panfuricus