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How is Griffon Banner vs VC?

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SoonerSox:
Since undead do not flee from combat (this eliminates the negative aspect of the banner) and lose additional wounds based on combat resolution losses, it seems that the Griffon Banner would be amazing vs them. Even at 60 points it seems that it could be a game changer.

Fidelis von Sigmaringen:
There is one big drawback: the Griffon Banner can only be taken by the BSB, who then cannot take any magical items. As such, his chances of surviving more than a round are rather slim against VC (units of skeletons and zombies excluded).

Jomppexx:

--- Quote from: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on June 18, 2015, 06:56:14 AM ---There is one big drawback: the Griffon Banner can only be taken by the BSB, who then cannot take any magical items. As such, his chances of surviving more than a round are rather slim against VC (units of skeletons and zombies excluded).

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If you find a way of hiding the BSB in the second rank of a unit you could take it.
I've played some games with Ogres now and it's pretty common for my BSB to hide away with a magic banner, like Runemaw.

Fidelis von Sigmaringen:
For Ogres, it is far easier, of course, as they usually need only 3 models in a rank for CR/steadfast.

Jomppexx:

--- Quote from: Fidelis von Sigmaringen on June 18, 2015, 11:40:08 AM ---For Ogres, it is far easier, of course, as they usually need only 3 models in a rank for CR/steadfast.

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True. A unit with full command that is 3 wide can bump it's characters out of enemy reach.

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