On Monday we announced the new Aeldari codex, and we’ve already shown off a mass of new miniatures, including Warlocks and Shining Spears. As they dash through the webway toward the battlefields of the 41st Millennium, we’re giving you a peek at some of the updated rules these ancient warriors can look forward to.
Yesterday, we looked at how to add a Detachment of Harlequins to your Aeldari (or even Drukhari) army. We’re now jumping back into this colossal codex to bring you news of the updated shuriken cannon.
Shuriken weapons use Aeldari technology to spray high-speed monomolecular discs that slice through flesh as easily as ceramite. They’ve been a mainstay of Asuryani and Harlequin armies for many years, but the craftworlds have clearly been sharpening their ammunition in preparation for the new codex. Here is the current stat line of the shuriken cannon –
And this is what Aeldari players can look forward to –
Yes, that’s right – it’s Damage 2! Take that, Space Marines, with your power armour and your extra organs and your two Wounds!* But just what is that mysterious Shuriken rule tucked away in the corner? Well, it’s how your guns can get that all-important Armour Penetration – perfect for seeing whether Space Marines really do know no fear.
The best thing about the shuriken cannon (apart from its devastating new profile) is just how easy it is to fit them into your Aeldari armies. Looking for an Iyanden-style army of ghostly constructs? Wraithlords and the Wraithknight can take a shuriken cannon or two.**
Like pure speed? Windriders and Vypers are your go-to. Prefer a vehicle-heavy army? Stick some cannons on your Falcons, Night Spinners, and Wave Serpents. Even your Guardians and War Walkers can pick them up – and that’s just to start! There are still more units that can wield this deadly weapon – some of them new to the battlefield…
Excited by the chance to slice and dice your upstart opponents from afar? We’ve got more rules previews from Codex: Aeldari on the way – sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss any of them! And if you want to get your hands on shiny new Aeldari models as soon as possible, pre-order the Eldritch Omens Battlebox this weekend.
* If you’re not an Aeldari player, check out these ideas for taking care of those pesky Space Marines.
** Speaking of Iyanden – check out this stunning army.
