Defiler Competitive

updated 7/18/2020
Performance4
Cost4
Strategy3
Overall3.7

9th Edition

Now Competitive

  • Performance: +2
  • Cost: +1
  • Strategy: +1

The Defiler is an example of getting help everywhere - cheaper; smaller boards; can move and shoot without penalty; can be put into reserves; and can take advantage of the new Cult rules. This is now one of the stronger Chaos options as it can fill both a shooting and close combat role in-line with the cost of other units that can only do one of those two.

Notes

  • Demonforge in shooting and/or close combat to really improve their output (4+ re-rollable is better than a straight up 3+ BS)
  • No longer has a penalty for moving and shooting
  • Duplicity is a great pairing to help it “Jump” across the table
  • Defiler Scourge + Reaper Auto makes for a great, cheap, option

8th Edition (Chapter Approved 2019)

Overall: 2.3

  • Performance: 2
  • Cost: 3
  • Strategy: 2