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[[:Category:Legion of Everblight|Legion of Everblight]] [[:Category:Dragon's Host|Dragon's Host]] [[:Category:Ravens of War|Ravens of War]] [[:Category:Dragonspawn|Dragonspawn]] [[:Category:Heavy|Heavy]] [[:Category:Warbeast|Warbeast]]

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==Model stats and abilities==
{{Model-stats
| name  = Chiron
| base  = 50mm
| hp    = 30
| spd   = 6
| mat   = 7
|rat=6
| def   = 12
| arm   = 18
| fury  = 4
| thr   = 9
| fa    = C
| cost  = 16
| abilities =
{{AbilitySingle|Trample Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Slam Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Headbutt Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Dual Attack}}
{{AbilityMultiPlainText|main=Bond(Xekaar)|sub1=If Chiron begins the game in Xekaar's battlegroup, it is bonded to him. Chiron is not considered to be bonded while under your opponent's control. While Chiron is bonded to Xekaar and in his control range, it gains boosted ranged attack rolls.}}
{{AbilityOptions|Special Action|Dig In}}
{{AbilityLeadership|main=Leadership|oc=When another friendly Basilisk model ends its activation within 10 inches of this model, you can remove 1 fury point from that model.}}
}}

=Weapons=
{{Weapon | weapon= Destructive Gaze| type = R | rng = Sp 10 | rof = 1| aoe = - | pow = 15| loc = -| abilities =  {{AbilitySingle|Damage Type:Magical}}{{AbilitySingle|Inflict Pain}} }}
{{Weapon | weapon= Bite| type = M | rng = 1 | rof = - | aoe = - | pow =16| loc = -| abilities =}}
{{Weapon | weapon= Claws| type = M | rng = 1 | rof = - | aoe = - | pow = 14| loc = -| abilities =  {{AbilitySingle|Throw Power Attack}} }}

==Warbeast Rules==
{{Category:Warbeast|Warbeast}}
===Animus===
{{Spellbox|Counterblast}}

==Errata==
No Errata specifically for this model. 


==Changes and Updates==
===Mk3 to Mk4===

==Lore==

===Trivia===

==Battle Reports==

==Videos==


''The six-winged Angelius screams into the sky as a pronouncement of Everblight s power. This beast falls like a sword upon its prey, pierces any armor with its barbed tail, and rises again despite all attempts to halt it. Soaring for the first time in two thousand years, the Angelius gluts itself on slaughter as the Legion inexorably advances south.''

=Basic Info=
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = {{PAGENAME}}
| image = Angelius.jpg
| base  = Large
| spd   = 7
| str   = 9
| mat   = 6
| rat   = 5
| def   = 14
| arm   = 17
| cmd   irrelevant 
| hp    = 25
| cost  = 14
| fa    = U
| fury  = 4
| thrs  = 9
}}

{{Warbeast}}

===Abilities=== 
* {{Eyeless Sight}}
* {{Soulless}}
* {{Flight}}
* {{Serpentine}}
* {{Sidestep}}

===Weapons=== 
* '''Flame Jet''' - 12" range, POW 12 ranged weapon.
** {{Fire Damage}}
** {{Critical Continuous Fire}}

* '''Tail Strike''' - 2" reach, {{small|POW 5}}, P+S 14 melee weapon.
** {{Armor Piercing}}
** {{Single Shot}}

* '''Bite''' - 2" reach, {{small|POW 5}}, P+S 14 melee weapon.

===Animus===
{{Spellbox|
{{Repulsion}}
}}

===Theme Forces ===
* {{Children of the Dragon}}
* {{Oracles of Annihilation}}
* {{Primal Terrors}}
* {{Ravens of War}}


=Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}}= 
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
Angelius is the quintessence of the Legion's play-style: for a heavy beast it is deceptively mobile, nimble, and can deliver a crippling alpha strike to everything except the beefiest targets via its armour-piercing Tail Strike. With SPD 7, Flight, and 2" reach on its melee weapons, the Angelius has one of the longest melee threat ranges in the faction, and Side Step enables it to extend that threat even further. It is a strong assassination piece, but its fragility and high point cost mean that it is anything but a point-and-click solution in Legion lists.

Other than the armour-piercing Tail Strike, which has a Single Shot restriction, the Angelius is pretty pillow-fisted. There are [[Troll_Axer|light warbeasts]] which have the same base P+S as the Angelius' Bite. If the enemy has the ability to negate your single armour-piercing attack (with the [[Hermit of Henge Hold]] or a [[Dhunian Archon]], for example), then you'll find the Angelius capable of much less output than something like the [[Carnivean]] for 1 point more or even the [[Neraph]] for 2 points less.

The Angelius relies on its high defense and immunity to knockdown from Serpentine to stay alive. It lacks the staying power to survive for very long if it does start to take hits. This means you'll want evasion and movement tricks to couple with Side Step to help keep it alive. [[Fyanna, Torment of Everblight|Fyanna2]] offers it Overtake, as well as +3 DEF and Dodge on feat turn. The [[Blight Archon]] can give Sprint to its battlegroup. 

Warlocks that can capitalize further on the Angelius' speed and mobility may reach for them before the more reliable heavies, but in general, you may want to find a balance between speed and power in your beast selection when considering to include an Angelius in your army.

The Angelius' animus, Repulsion, is an incredibly valuable spell for scenario play, allowing you to push out models who are toeing a zone. It can also be combined with Legion's other push tricks: the [[Neraph]]'s Attractor, the [[Hellmouth]] tentacle's Grip, [[Proteus]]' Pull, [[Fyanna, Torment of Everblight|Fyanna2]]'s Gallows, and the [[Blight Archon]]'s Impending Doom.

===Combos & Synergies===
The Angelius, with a few exceptions, is best utilized sprinkled into a list. One is usually enough to keep around as an initiation tool, finisher, or assassin. It can go in just about any list, but some casters like him more than others.

* [[Kryssa]] - With the feat it will deal scary amounts of damage with the Tail Strike, and even more so with Ignite added. Energizer can further extend its threat range, adding another 2".
* [[Fyanna, Torment of Everblight|Fyanna2]] - Fyanna's kit works quite well with the Angelius. The combination of Overtake and Side Step allow it to threaten deep into enemy lines, or duck behind cover after delivering a powerful blow. Fury improves the Angelius' overall output, and brings its Tail Strike into the realm of terrifying. Admonition and her feat both improve on the Angelius' already high evasiveness, potentially allowing it to stay alive after you commit it to the front lines. Do beware stationary effects, as those still work on Serpentine models.
* [[Vayl, Consul of Everblight|Vayl2]] - She can make an Angelius as fast as cavalry using Boundless Charge. Combine with the [[Seraph]]'s Slipstream and the [[Mekanoshredder]]'s Full Steam, and just about the only thing that Angelius cannot get to is a Defender with Snipe at max range - or things with [[Polarity Shield]] on. She'll still want some heavier hitters in her list, but one or two Angelii are worth considering for her.
* [[Absylonia, Daughter of Everblight|Abby2]] - Being a monster polisher second to none, her Alpha Hunter can help you a lot to add additional mobility, and will bring it up to an impressive MAT 8. You'll still want to boost that Tail Strike whenever possible, though, especially since you'll already be charging for free. Alpha Hunter's SPD boost combines with the Angelius' impressive native threat range and Side Step to create a monster that is difficult to escape. On feat turn, the STR bonus makes Tail Strike quite impressive.
** Absylonia can combine Repulse with her 5" reposition to ensure she can make it back to safety after triggering Alpha Hunter.
* [[Thagrosh, Prophet of Everblight|Either]] [[Thagrosh, the Messiah|version]] of Thagrosh doesn't mind an Angelius peppered in. Both tend to build their lists a little on the slow side, so having a fast body helps them maintain a longer threat range, and there's also no reason a fast style list can't be tried with them.
** Thagrosh1 can help keep his Angelius alive a little longer with Dark Shroud - just try to say inside his CMD range. Also, if the enemy [[RFP]]d your most expensive warbeasts, an Angelius is not bad either for a revival through your feat.
** If the Angelius forgoes its Tail Strike during its regular activation, and uses Side Step to set up an appropriate charge lane, then under [[Thagrosh, the Messiah]]'s feat it can threaten an unexpected assassination deep within enemy lines. Manifest Destiny is great on all Legion warbeasts, and the Angelius is no different.
* [[Lylyth, Herald of Everblight|Lylyth1]] makes the armor pierce as scary as Fyanna with Fury, and doesn't drop the Angelius' DEF to do it. She can also offer them free charges through Blood Lure, letting them get an extra boost or an extra bought attack. (That said, they also have access to free charges through the [[Blighted Nyss Sorceress & Hellion]]'s Aerial Coordination or the [[Mekanoshredder]]'s Full Steam.
* [[Lylyth, Reckoning of Everblight|Lylyth3]] can use an Angelius as an assassin better than most Legion warlocks - a well placed, stationary caster is easy pickings for a SPD9 (from Battle Host) Angelius to wipe the floor with.
* [[Saeryn & Rhyas, Talons of Everblight|The Twins]] get a special Repulsion mention. With one Angelius the Twins get three Repulses, which means a lot of board control. This is especially useful on Rhyas2 as she loves to be thrown neck deep in the enemy, allowing for more chance to push survivors of her Flashing Blade spam off the point.
** An extension of this concept exists with the [[Nephilim Bloodseer]]; he can borrow Repulse for around half the cost of a second Angelius, which may be worth thinking about for a very scenario focused list.
* Playing God from [[Absylonia, Terror of Everblight|Abby1]] makes a single Angelius even harder to hit (especially against living enemy models), and much more reliable on its follow-up attacks. They'll compete for the spell with Zuriel if you bring him.
* [[Blighted_Nyss_Sorceress_%26_Hellion|Sorceress]] - Charge, boost to hit, Repulse - that'll eat up all of the Angelius' FURY stack. Free charge from Aerial Coordination helps you to save 1 Fury.
* In the [[Blight Archon]]'s battlegroup, the Angelius can gain access to Sprint, which can stack with Repulse and Side Step to help it reach safety after an alpha strike.
* [[Rhyas1]] - Rapport is an ideal fix for the beast's average MAT, but it is the feat that elevates the Angelius' mobility to new level. See the Warlock's page for a detailed run-down, which is omitted here for the sake of brevity.
* [[Ice Witches]] or the [[Blackfrost Shard]] have Ice Cage to alleviate its middling MAT.

===Drawbacks & Downsides===
* It's two points more expensive than a [[Neraph]], and if the enemy has any way to negate its Single Shot with the Tail Strike, it is typically less effective overall.
* High DEF is its only way of staying alive, as it only has ARM 17 and 25 boxes.
* Things that negate single, powerful attacks may make your Angelius run for its points. This was once pretty rare (like the [[Vision]] spell or [[Madrak1]]'s Scroll of Grim Perseverance), but with the coming of the [[Dhunian Archon]] and the [[Hermit]] virtually every army have access to this ability.

===Tips & Tricks===
* Always remember the Golden Rule of running an Angelius: boost your Tail Strike attack roll. Always. Really, no matter what. OK, maybe if your target is stationary, or knocked down. Consider this: you have a 14 pts model, and its effectiveness is tied to a Single Shot attack in 99% of the time. You don't even want that 1/36 chance to risk that your point investment is just poured down the drain.
* Your ranged attack is basically a hand-cannon shot, with critical continuous fire - keep that in mind, if you cannot run or charge, but need some work to be done.
* Sidestep behind the enemy, then use Repulsor to push them into your army. Especially potent with Fyanna's Gallows spell. Watch your move, since you're not immune to free strikes while advancing with Sidestep.

=Other=
===Trivia===
* Released in [[Hordes: Evolution]] (2007)
* Name possibly derives from ''Angelus'', the Catholic devotion, which commemorates the Incarnation (the event when God made himself manifest in the flesh-clad form).

===Other Legion models===
{{Index Legion}}

===Rules Clarifications===
{{RC Fire}}
{{RC Armor Piercing}}
{{RC Single Shot}}

{{RC Warbeast}}
{{RC Eyeless Sight}}
{{RC Soulless}}
{{RC Flight}}
{{RC Serpentine}}
{{RC Side Step}}

{{RC Repulsion}}