Editing Archon (Warhammer 40,000) (section)

==8th/9th Edition Crunch==

Archons are solid overall. While STR3 and T3 isn't doing them any favors, their other stats are quite good and they have access to a good range of Wargear options. For melee these include the [[Power weapon#Huskblade|Huskblade]], [[Power weapon#Agoniser|Agoniser]], [[Dark_Eldar_Combat_Weapons#Monomolecular Blade|Monomolecular Blade]], or [[Dark_Eldar_Combat_Weapons#Venom Blade|Venom Sword]]; meanwhile they can replace the [[Splinter Pistol]] with a [[Blast Pistol]], and may also take a [[Phantasm Grenade Launcher]] in addition to any other equipment. They also now come with a Shadow Field as standard equipment (yay!). The Archon also has access to a small but pretty decent selection of Artefacts and Warlord traits. Just keep in mind that the Archon is primarily a melee beatstick; if you end up in a situation where it's not worth it, such as against [[Grots]], you're doing it wrong.

For even more utility, put your Archon inside a fast attack vehicle such as a [[Venom]] so you can turn him into a proper [[DISTRACTION CARNIFEX]].

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