u/Lawdie123

Radagast on Eagle or Gwaihir

Thinking of picking up Radagast and running him instead Gwaihir in some lists. I can't really see any downsides (apart from points)? This is my current thoughts for it.

Pros:

  • Same number of dice in the duel due to Sebastian (2 base + 1 for Charge + 1 for Seb, Gwaihir would have 4 dice if he charged also)

  • Resistant to Magic on Eagle's

  • LOS doesn't apply to Radagast so he could fly and snipe something hiding behind wall

  • Eagle doesn't need a courage test if dismounting (Could in theory bring it dismount instantly and have Eagle + Radagast for 100 each)

  • Radagast can restore wounds via Renew to the eagle (or anyone else)

  • Shed loads of crowd control

Cons:

  • 50 more points

  • 1 less S6 attack when wounding (but a S1 via Sebastian)

  • Can't use Fate on the Eagle

  • No staff of power so capped at 6 spells.

  • FV 7 instead of FV 8

Unsure if I've missed anything but he doesn't sound terrible for what you get.

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