dunce002917 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Obviously, I'll get the Steampunk Arachnid Swarm (cheaper by 2 ss) but the real question would be, is it worth it? I've played a few games against these spiders and the +2 Melee Master has been hurting my crew and would like to be able to fight back with my own +2 Melee Master. Sure, Lady J is a +1 Melee Expert and a beat stick, but she is only 1 model. Since Hoffman is the only Master who can hire the Swarm, I'm asking if it's worth doing so or should I just invest in a Peacekeeper or get 2 Wardens? For extra credit: Is there a way for any Guild Master and Minion to get +2 Melee Master? Either by spell or some Outcast help. Please let me know and explain how I can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUnseemlyOne Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 With Hoffman I generally find the peacekeeper to be the better choice. It's faster, and can generally put out more damage. Especially with relentless and flurry. There is no guild minion with melee master, but the arachnid swarm has it and the soulstone miner can get it. The only way I can think of for a guild master to get it is for Hoffman to assimilate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 With Hoffman I generally find the peacekeeper to be the better choice. It's faster, and can generally put out more damage. Especially with relentless and flurry. There is no guild minion with melee master, but the arachnid swarm has it and the soulstone miner can get it. The only way I can think of for a guild master to get it is for Hoffman to assimilate it. That's what I'm thinking... Hoffman getting the +2 Melee Master so after using Machine Puppet on a Target, Hoff,an can still use his Soulstone Torch 2x. Not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Skies Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Played a few games using them though they normally take the place of the big damage dealer/taxi so found they're not really worth it unless you are playing a 45 stone game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T.A. Hoffman Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Can I ask a question? Even though Hoffman can hire outside faction models, he still has to pay the outside faction cost right? I'm not sure how this rule works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunce002917 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Can I ask a question? Even though Hoffman can hire outside faction models, he still has to pay the outside faction cost right? I'm not sure how this rule works. yup. He still has to pay the cost. So the Swarm would be 10 ss instead of 9. Although there are some models that would not cost extra but it is a trait... i can't think of one right now except for the Desperate Mercs (Comes Cheap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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