Seekers of Slaanesh

In a nutshell: Faaaaast. Lots of attacks for cheap. A nice looking model too, sadly it's metal but what can ya do? Sometimes GW makes great models, and sometimes great rules, but almost never do they make great rules and great models. Funny, yes?

Pros: Like the Fiends, they are a torrent of CC attacks unit. They have 5 attacks on the charge at Init 6. They come with rending claws and the unique Daemon grenades--I like to call them super nerf grenades, for while they do indeed have an effect...they also don't have any effect on tanks, which sucks since Daemons really need it. Shooting this unit is the way to get rid of it, you can CC it but you probably shouldn't. Just like Fiends, there are too many attacks and unless you are I7 they'll be going first. Harlequins beware, these girls have got your number.

Cons: Unlike the fiends, they don't have a whole lot of survivability nor any utility against vehicles. They are also only WS4, so...they can run down IG and Tau. Woopdeedoo.

Tactics: When you need a unit that can reach out and get into combat quickly, this unit is one of the few you have that is fast enough to do so. I'd recommend they only be used against enemy infantry, as they have very little use against enemy tanks. Sure, they have rending. They are like Sniper Rifles. S3+6+D3. Autoglance on a rend, pen on a 3+. While dangerous against vehicles sitting still, they have a hell of a time against fast moving vehicles but when it comes to pisspoor shooting or pisspoor assault...you suck at it either way so hey why not? 5x6=30 attacks, 6 hit, 1 rend. Not exactly...uber. It's something, which is often all you can hope for in a Daemon army. You really do need to remember that this unit is easily destroyed, so keep it in cover at all times--you are safe assaulting through it as you have the super nerf grenade launcher to protect you. ;)

Final word: While all of the Fast Attack choices are 'viable', that's really only if you close your eyes and don't look at the HQ and Elite choices--then they're pretty decent. As soon as you open your eyes though, you'll find they are quite mediocre and pretty much very expensive hormagaunts is all you have in your Fast Attack slots. Sorry!