TK sphinx question

[Loempiaketzer]

The warsphinx crew in the howdah has 4 crewmembers,... with spears,... if it would charge an enemy, do they get +1 strenght?
they are mounted so this should be good right?

Sorry for thee dumb question. i just had to doublecheck it with you guys

i am currently figuring out what kind of sphinx i want to assemble since i kind of bought it today and dont know what to do with it,...

 

[Xpiredperson]

Not sure, the book says that models mounted that have charged into battle get the 1+ strength, I'd say it would be aceptable to use this rule.

Also I recommend the Warsphynx itself over the necrosphynx to start with.

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

No they don't, the spears act to reach the enemy from their high post, not as lances.
I can see how you are thinking though, did not think it would work like that but I checked the TK book to make sure.

 

[Lynks]

I would go with the warsphinx anyway, looks a lot cooler in my opinion

 

[Fallen Angel]

Yes why wouldn't they get +1S? They are mounted on top of the sphinx an mounted models with spears get +1S on the charge! Unless of course there is something in the TK book saying the won't. Otherwise, a character wielding a spear, mounted on a monster wouldn't get +1S either, nor would cavalry etc.. I mean, goblins on top of the arachnarok get +1S for spears.

Or have I completely missed something here?

 

[Bishop]

I agree.. unless there's something in the TK book stating that they don't, then the normal +1S on the charge should apply... they are clearly "mounted".

 

[Xpiredperson]

I've checked through my Tomb Kings army book and it doesn't say that they don't.

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

It does not say that they are though, it says they are regular tomb guard for all intensive purposes which means as tomb guard are geared.
For that reason they do not, if you go off what you see I can stick a hellfire volley gun on the arse of the sphinx and be done with it.

 

[Xpiredperson]

It does not say that they are though, it says they are regular tomb guard for all intensive purposes which means as tomb guard are geared.
For that reason they do not, if you go off what you see I can stick a hellfire volley gun on the arse of the sphinx and be done with it.

It says under the rules for the Warsphynx that the Tomb guard are carrying spears, and that they are mounted. In the rules for weapons in the Warhammer rule book the rule for being mounted with spears is a +1 strength on a charge.

 

[Duke Danse Macabre]

Mmmmm, did not see spears but on the pricing profile it is mentioned.
If they have not got +1 strength maybe its a GW slip like Konrads Additional hand weapon but still, not stated a bonus, just agree it with your opponent I suppose.

 

[Questioner]

Konrad's add. hand weapon is not a slip. as the rules for his magic weapon state that he can use both.

 

[Forge]

idk what duke is getting at here, Clearly in the entry they have spears, clearly the sphinx is a ridden monster and when put together they clearly get +1 strength when charging.

 

[Loempiaketzer]

so, good to know then!
that makes the +1 attack smiting spell a bit better on the sphinx! getting 8 instead of 4 tomb guard attacks, on the charge even at S5! i like.
add in the additional breath attack, thundercrush and thunderstomp attack... this makes for a LOT of attacks. IF he survives the attacks he receives!

thanks for clearing this up.