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Kill Team Exodite Reveal

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Key takeaways

Gaming

Story / Setting

  • The Exodite Dragon Riders are introduced as an Eldar (Aeldari) Kill Team.
  • They defend their Exodite world from an invasion/raid by Orc Beast Snaggers (the “Beast Snag orcs,” originally seen in 7th edition).
  • The box also supports campaign play, depicting the brutal orc incursion into an Exodite maiden world.

What’s in the Box (Kill Team Exodite)

The Kill Team Exodite (new box) includes:

  • 3 Exodites, riding two baby dragons (a dragon-rider team).
  • Orc Beast Snaggers + Squig riders (squigosaurs) and a giant squigboss.

Narrative emphasis: The Orc elements are framed as narrative operatives, not a full competitive team expansion.

Kill Team Roster Roles (Exodite Dragon Riders)

  • Clan Bait / Clan Blade (melee specialist)

    • Close-combat focus with a power weapon/power axe.
    • Likely more defensive due to a shield (implying improved saves / survivability).

  • Stone Singer (psyker / support leader)

    • Psychic role: healing and psychic damage/abilities.
    • Appears to be the largest dragon rider among the three.

  • Lace Stalker (ranged specialist / sniper)

    • Long-range threat using a ranger/sniper long rifle.
    • Presumed traits: high accuracy, potentially silent, and mobile firing support while mounted.
    • Expected to be weaker in melee, relying on the dragons for close engagement.

  • Dragaliths (2 models) (support / detection)

    • Suggested role: spotters/detect prey.
    • Support the Lace Stalker with Seek/spotting mechanics, enabling the sniper to fire at hidden targets.

Gameplay Highlights & Mechanics Discussed

  • 4 APL operatives is strongly implied for the team (with possible exceptions depending on how the Dragaliths’ activation is handled).
  • “All operatives for APL” suggests a highly coordinated team tempo with predictable activations.

Mobility / Survivability

  • Dragons are portrayed as fast and able to leap over terrain.
  • The speaker suggests dramatic movement options like jumping to vantage points and pursuing targets.

Support Synergy

  • Dragaliths help set up the Lace Stalker to fire at enemies attempting to hide, since spotting improves the sniper’s effectiveness.

Alternative Build Concern (Dragon Knights)

  • The presenter notes a Warhammer Community article suggests Exodite riders could be built as Exodite Dragon Knights (40K-focused).
  • If true, the kit could have dual use, which the presenter flags as a potential competitive balance concern.

Key Rules / Materials Included

  • Hardback Kill Team Exodite rules book

    • Includes:
      • Rules for Kill Team Exodites
      • Campaign play rules focused on the Orc invasion

  • Cards and tokens

    • Cards/tokens for both sides:
      • Exodite Dragon Masters
      • Orc Beast Snaggers
    • Token shapes/bases are described as confusing (multiple base sizes and unusual marker discs/arcs), implying special mechanics (possibly slashing/spitting-type representations), though details aren’t fully confirmed in the subtitles.

Strategy / Key Tips Mentioned

  • Use the snipe-and-support pattern:

    • Employ Dragalith spotting so the Lace Stalker can land better sniper shots.

  • Expect high threat mobility:

    • Dragons jumping/leaping suggests aggressive positioning and rapid target pressure.

  • Competitive caution:

    • The presenter emphasizes that “rules will matter.”
    • They doubt Eldar teams are often broken at release, but warn that fast, mobile dragon riders could become oppressive depending on final stats and interactions.

Sources / Mentions

  • Warhammer Community (reveal/article details)
  • Mland Games (channel/link mentioned)
  • Crossfire Games (affiliate/discount code mentioned)

Patreon shout-outs

  • Add tip shades: Thor of a big karate vim, Alexis, Marshall with the Houston Toa, Morphe, Fangu, Lucas, Grim, Tom, Mr. Mewood, Nick, Supercow
  • Veterans of Sandra and Rolling Zeros

Presenter / host

  • The speaker is referenced as “I” in the subtitles; no separate gamer name is provided.

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