Mekanoshredder

Template:Legionbox This model is playable only in an Unlimited format.

Built by an unknown (and likely insane) engineer, the Mekanoshredder was originally intended to protect its creators against the various threats lurking within the ruined Iron Kingdoms. That lasted about five seconds, before it ate them. For some time, the Mekanoshredder wandered alone through the wastes, gobbling up scrap metal and fusing the “digested” bits of steel and iron to its metallic frame. Other scavengers observed this behavior and discovered that for just a handful of nuts and bolts as “payment,” this vicious little robot would actually perform its programmed duty and defend them as a loyal bodyguard.

Basic Info

Abilities

• Template:Construct
• Template:Eyeless Sight
• Template:Dismantle

Weapons

Bite
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		0.5				5				10
Template:Assimilation Template:Clamp

Animus

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Theme Forces

• Template:Children of the Dragon
• Template:Oracles of Annihilation
• Template:Primal Terrors
• Template:Ravens of War. Mekanoshredder gains Mark Target in this theme.

Thoughts on Mekanoshredder

Mekanoshredder in a nutshell

It's a construct Shredder (so it never frenzies) with the same price tag, a few more HP and +2 ARM on it (almost on par with the Afflictor), at the cost of -1 Def. In addition to this it has a whole list of changed abilities, that mirror his fleshy counterpart i.e.:

• Flank becomes Dismantle
  • Dismantle comes up less often than Flank as it’s opponent specific and it also comes with no attack roll bonus - so your initial attack before clamp likely needs to be boosted. The upside of Dismantle is when it does trigger you don’t need help killing your enemy.

• Snacking becomes Assimilation
  • Opponent specific but living models come up more often than constructs. Assimilation also does not remove from play.

• Adelphophagy replaced with Clamp
  • a rule that limits and weakens the Shredder’s frenzy potential removed in favour of an ability that sets up allies by debuffing small based enemies - if you are not using the Mechanoshredder as an animus and transfer bot (which it is admittedly great at) this is where it’s value comes from - setting up an assassination.

• Scurry replaced with Full Steam

Full Steam is simply a much better animus than Scurry. When you play THE piece-trade faction, anything that may help your threat ranges and FURY efficiency is worth its weight in gold. We are also critically low on non-self animi, so even without the other abilities of the Mekanoshredder its animus makes it a worthwhile addition to your list. Each and all of our models may love 2" charge distance against warjacks, and though it has a bit less traction against Hordes armies, you may still find it useful against Supreme Guardians, wold beasts, the Clockatrice, most of the battle engines and the like. Even if you can’t use the construct specific bonus putting 1 fury point on a model that can’t frenzy for a free charge will help you to utilize your beasts to their fullest capacity.

If all that is not an appealing package, please note that it is regarded as the single best Lesser Warbeast in the Legion's arsenal due to its capable support duties, independence and inability to frenzy.

Combos & Synergies

• Full Steam stacks very nice with other threat extenders. E.g: Slipstream from the Seraph, Boundless Charge from Vayl2, Absylonia2's Alpha Hunter + feat and so on.
• Nephilim Bloodseer - Finally another worthy non-self animus beside the Naga Nightlurker's to be cast by Primal magic
• It can be created by a Spawning Vessel, regardless of the FA restrictions.
• Thagrosh2 can create a Mekanoshredder out of himself if hurt

Drawbacks & Downsides

• Full Steam's extra range and Pathfinder won't work against non-construct targets - though you can still charge for free. Nevertheless, if you compare it to other lessers (in-faction, or otherwise), it virtually has no downsides.
• If you don't like the aesthetics of the Riot Quest range, this model won't change your mind. It really stands out in the faction from a looks point of view.
• Repairing it will be an issue if your enemies don’t bring constructs. A Gobber Tinker is occasionally worthwhile, especially in Oracles. But honestly it will most likely die in one hit any way if it ever gets engaged. So don't bother fielding repair models just to heal a 4 pt animus bot.

Tricks & Tips

• It's a construct so you don't have to worry about frenzying.
• Use Clamp in addition to other DEF de-buffs on an elusive target (Flare, Ice Cage, etc).
• If you want to charge with it, the Meckanoshredder can be the target of its own animus, which almost always worth it, unless it can charge for free.
• Though Full Steam gives the extra distance only against Constructs, be on the lookout for other models nearby. You can charge a warjack or objective, and still get the important solos/units/warcasters nearby with your extra attacks.

Other

Trivia

• Released 2020.05