How to use Harlequins with DE in 6th ed.

Lately I'been painting my Harlequin Troupe, hoping to use it with my Eldar host, but a moment ago I guessed if I could bring them to battle with their dark kin too...

First, let's describe what you get with this unit:

Offensively (combat): 2 base attacks +1 per additional weapon, +1 when charging (almost always), WS 5 (just like Incubi) and FC. If you pay for kisses, then add rending attacks to the mix.

Offensively (shooting): shuriken pistols... but you can get a S6 AP5 Assault 3, Pinning weapon and up to 2 fusion pistols for 10 points each.

Defensively: 5++ save (no normal save) and +3 to cover saves (4+ in the open) if you pay for Shadowseer.

Mobility: no transport (except for dais if you pay for Vect +200 points), fleet and ignore terrain in movement (and assault). Also Hit and Run.


Discussion:
Well, due to the fact that our army is mainly mech-ed, harlequins seem quite out of place, but let me guess... if we can get them out of a WWP. Yeah they can't assault, but they're still able to shoot (and their optional weapons are gold), and they'll be quite safe with a 2+ cover save in cover. The next turn they'll be able to destroy many kind of enemy units, but also can be the ones to declare a charge in the first place in order to absorb the Overwatch shots.


I'll give them a try in my next battle. Harlequins out of the Webway... fluffy enough They cost almost the same as my Wyches+Heami+Raider so it won't be difficult to put them in.

I have quite a few Harlequin models as I bought the box set when they were first released way back when. I recently sent them all for a long soak in a bath of paint stripper so they are ready to be repainted and I therefore look forward to hearing how they turn out in your battle.

On another note, in 5e I understand that nobody took the Death Jester as that meant they couldn't take advantage of Fleet for an extra d6" movement before assault. With the changes to Fleet do you think the Death Jester is now worth taking?

I'll get the Death Jester always... 3 S6 pinning shots (from a Character that can snipe with them) are worth the 10 points spent.

Also... I love the model (watch my project log, I painted him recently)