Ynnari Succubus

So, I was initially unimpressed with Ynnari Succubi (and Ynnari in general but that's another matter ). Not being able to take the Hungering Blade means that they're stuck with their standard, weaksauce melee weapon. Plus a Ynnari Archon can actually buff Wyches better than a Succubus could.

Still, I've been wondering whether the Succubus could still fulfil a useful role.

One possibility would be a tarpit Succubus with either:
- Shardnet and Impailer
- Lord of Rebirth
- Mirrorgaze

Or:
- Shardnet and Impailer
- The Lost Shroud

The first one means the Succubus has a 4++/5+++, enemies have -1 to hit her, and she regains a wound each turn.

The second one has the same 4++/5+++, but all damage done to her is halved.

Do you think one or both of these could be worth it for tying down units? Or is it a wasted investment compared to other HQs?

Give them a go and see, I think the half damage one could be brutal against a slam captain (thinking about my last game), locking him in combat making him hit on 4s and any that go through only do 2dmg, could even have an Ynnari psyker nearby to heal her.

How is the Lost Shroud Succubus getting the Slam Captain to hit on 4s?

Burnage wrote:

How is the Lost Shroud Succubus getting the Slam Captain to hit on 4s?

I am assuming Lightning Reflexes + the -1 from his hammer

My bad I confused the two relics and warlord traits, but yeah LFR works