8th Ed. Old blood normal shield vs enchanted shield

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  1. gapton
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    The enchanted shield, being only 5pts, seems to be broken, considering that the normal shield of an old blood cost 6pt. So by taking the enchanted shield not only do I get an extra AS, I save 1pt, and I also get parry saves because it is stated that it is in fact a shield.

    Did I miss anything here?
     
    gapton, Jul 13, 2012
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  2. n810
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    "The enchanted shield, being only 5pts," <--- the part you missed

    Lizardmen still have to pay the cost listed in our army books.
     
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  3. Durandal
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    You also lock yourself out of arguably better magic armors, all of which combine with the regular shield for a +2 or more to your save anyway (well, except for the armor of silvered steel).
     
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  4. Wiggus
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    plus magic shields do not get parry saves pg 174
     
    Wiggus, Jul 17, 2012
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  5. n810
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    Are you sure about that Wiggus ?
     
    n810, Jul 17, 2012
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  6. Hebus
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    Enchanted shield cost 15 points as written in the army book (which is the cost you have to use)
     
    Hebus, Jul 17, 2012
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  7. Durandal
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    Page 74:
     
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  8. n810
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    Huh never noticed that, it worked the oposite way in 7th.
     
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  9. Durandal
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    Probably why it is 5 points now.
     
    Durandal, Jul 17, 2012
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  10. HoverBoy
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    Not for us it isn't :/
     
    HoverBoy, Jul 19, 2012
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  11. totzro
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    How is this? Did the enchanted shield cost 15 pts in 7ed? Does it say in any FAQ that we have to pay the cost listed in the army book? I find this very weird...
     
    totzro, Jul 23, 2012
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  12. Smexygor
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    It's true. Army book costs override core ones. It's balance for certain items.
     
    Smexygor, Jul 23, 2012
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  13. Durandal
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    To answer your questions in order, the FAQ says so, yes, and yes (in every pre 8th edition armybook FAQ).
     
    Durandal, Jul 23, 2012
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