Bakunin Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 How much of a cache are people bringing for the Viks? I don't think you'd need as many as some masters, no defensive triggers or summoning to really stone for, biggest need I see is Masks for "That One Counts As Mine" and Rams for Dragon's Fangs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobosov Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 I bring 6-7 SS + a Prospector + H2K upgrade in both Viks. There is never enough damage mitigation to account for the fact that Viks are easily killable. I think I have never used stones for declaring offensive triggers, really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesy Blue Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Same... 6 and a Prospector or 10 without, often with Soldier for Hire on both. All damage is reduced, spend them like water, get some more back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboyd Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 6 stones is reasonable (and a prospector to generate more). i don't always take soldier of fortune on them, servant of dark powers is worth a look for the heal (plus anything you get from into the fray). but i play them fairly conservatively, picking off weaker models and using sisters in spirit to pull them out of danger. resisting the first turn blitz is the hardest thing with running this crew:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakunin Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 But they're so fast now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboyd Posted August 15, 2019 Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Bakunin said: But they're so fast now! Too fast for their own good sometimes😳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakunin Posted August 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2019 I'm starting to wonder if the Viks should try to melee an opposing Master. You'd think they have enough damage output with possibly 6 attacks a round each, but I don't know if they'd survive a tarpit Master. Their only "defensive" stuff is Into The Fray, and if they aren't killing they aren't healing. Good thing it's easy enough to get them out of a tarpit engagement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboyd Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 11 hours ago, Bakunin said: I'm starting to wonder if the Viks should try to melee an opposing Master. You'd think they have enough damage output with possibly 6 attacks a round each, but I don't know if they'd survive a tarpit Master. Their only "defensive" stuff is Into The Fray, and if they aren't killing they aren't healing. Good thing it's easy enough to get them out of a tarpit engagement Exactly this. I think they can take down certain masters but defensive triggers, armor, terrifying and manipulative/serene countenance can cause problems for them. It's not always enough to have min three damage in this edition. What I have found useful is the 'that one counts as mine trigger' to get extra shots in from the other Vic who isn't engaged. three melee attacks and a couple of shots can really pile on pressure. But killing stuff is the best way to keep them alive so it's often better going for a softer target and easy kill rather than getting tar pitted against something chonky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakunin Posted August 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 Hmm, I haven't tried leaving one free to shoot. I usually send 'em both in with a Ram on Dragon's Fang to get the attack, then slice up whatever they hit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamboyd Posted August 16, 2019 Report Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Bakunin said: Hmm, I haven't tried leaving one free to shoot. I usually send 'em both in with a Ram on Dragon's Fang to get the attack, then slice up whatever they hit That works too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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