Eldar In Warhammer 40,000 6th Edition

For the sake of this post forget for a moment if the “leak” is real- let’s assume it is at best, and at worst an early set of working rules which have seen a few more updates and tweaks along the way to the final print soon to be released…

Of course we have all been reading the rules, and perhaps even playing some test games, but what about some of the hard changes and updates to our favorite armies- in this case, for me, Eldar and Black Templars. (Black Templars will get their own post tomorrow since they would never tolerate Eldar xeno filth, and being associated with it.)

I mentioned how I believe some of the general rules will make my Saim-Hann even more annoying to kill, and taken a step further there are some interesting changes to some of the basic wargear listed which gives some insights into the upcoming Eldar codex…

I’m a fan of star cannons and will continue to be in a gaming club full of space marines, but under some of the weapons listed we see that the star cannon takes a +1 bump in strength essentially bringing it in line with the rest of the 40K plasma weapons, which will help against certain MC and higher toughness targets. Still only two shots, alas we are never going back to the good old days when Eldar were on par with marines.

Witchblades are the next interesting little tidbit- they took a big hit down to strength seven, have no AP making smacking vehicles and dreads even harder, BUT they can be charged with the warlocks’ power allowing him an invulnerable save reroll. So, essentially fortune, without needing a farseer. In guardian fodder squads this makes taking a wound on the warlock less of a gamble, and in a seer council that means more powers for the farseer to cast, not burning one on fortune if they also have a witchblade.

Mindwar now has no armor, rigid, or cover saves which again makes it an interesting gamble- the 5th edition update of allowing cover saves off this power essentially killed it- I reach out to crush your mind, but there is a rock in-between us so it fails- stupid! Of course it is still a roll off…

On the harlequin side ranger long rifles wound on a 2+ and veil of tears is still in with the veiled rule level 2. Thanks the Eldar gods, as that is key for how I play them, and I’m more psyched than ever to get the clowns on the table for 6th delivering their happy birthday surprise. Even more interesting is veiled level 3! How can I get THAT? Solitaire?