Genestealer Cults is getting a new codex this saturday, and we have a preview up today on how to take some Astra Militarum forces into your Battle-forged lists.
via WarCom
You can include an entire Detachment from Codex: Astra Militarum in your Genestealer Cults army. Not only does this give you access to lots of additional units but, even better, it doesn’t prevent the Genestealer Cult units from using the awesome new Crossfire rule to gun down anyone standing in the way of your rebellion.
Previously, Infantry units would get a boost to their Leadership thanks to the Cult’s shared consciousness. Now, that boon is stronger than ever and spreads to all Brood Brothers forces. While they may not gain the Crossfire keyword, it’s hard for the massive firepower offered by a Heavy Weapons Squad or some Valkyrie air support to go unappreciated by Acolyte and Primus alike.One of the war machines most coveted by the Genestealer Cults is the mighty Leman Russ Battle Tank, and their codex is arriving just in time to take advantage of the latest Balance Datasheet’s improvements. For an army that rarely sports a save higher than 4+, the 2+ armour save on the newly improved Leman Russ is a spectacular step up for their toughness on the tabletop
Codex: Genestealer Cults is arriving for pre-order this Saturday