Wolf_Lord_Hardrada Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hello filthy xenos scum :) I'm just wondering if any of you could appraise me of the current rules for how Drones (in particular Shield Drones) work for protecting units/Characters. I'm trying to decide if its work slinging some scout snipers into a list for buff-denial purposes but I'm not sure how target selection with sniper rifles will work with the shield drones. Has anyone had a chance to look over/play this out yet? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 And they would answer your question because...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_Lord_Hardrada Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Is there a reason not to? I mean, its a rules question as much as anything else. Its not like I'm asking the best way to beat Fish of Fury. Edit: Expansion/Clarity. Edited June 21, 2017 by Wolf_Lord_Hardrada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Dawnstar Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) Essentially you're allowed to select targets as per the Sniper Rifle's rules, but the Tau player has the option to shift any wounds caused to the target unit onto any Drones within 3" of it. You might be able to hit the character but you wouldn't be able to take wounds off them until all of their Drone escorts had been downed. Edited June 21, 2017 by Brightstar foamy248 and Wolf_Lord_Hardrada 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_Lord_Hardrada Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 That's what I thought it might be, cheers Brightstar. I kinda figured that (shield) drones that don't shield would be pointless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Dawnstar Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Mhm, that they would. Glad I could help, and good hunting. Wolf_Lord_Hardrada 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf_Lord_Hardrada Posted June 21, 2017 Author Share Posted June 21, 2017 Thanks, you too. And I see that you're from the Toon, I'm not far south of you so maybe we'll meet in battle one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just a small point of efficiency, but Gun Drones are more pojbt efficient than Shield Drones as they do the same thing AND shoot 4 S5 shots. Just daying. SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Just a small point of efficiency, but Gun Drones are more pojbt efficient than Shield Drones as they do the same thing AND shoot 4 S5 shots. Just daying. SJ A note to your note (:P), shield drones still get their ++ save as you shunt the wounds, not mortal wounds, to the drones. Interesting distinction because I've been reading the Savior protocols like the Bodyguard rules, and they are totally distinct and separate. So if you need a ++ save, I'd go for the drones, especially on larger suits that the shield generator is like 40 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffersonian000 Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Mortal wounds ignore invul saves, though. Either way, Gun Drones are ablative wounds that shoot back. Sure, Shield Drones have a better survival chance, but only Shielded Missile Drones shoot back. SJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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