Topic: Raveners ?

[Forsete]

I have read quit a bit of Battle Repports on the net, but there arnt that many of them using Raveners, so my question is:

Are they worth it ?

[The Hive Custodian (Retired)]

They tend to be a bit too expensive for my tastes, but that's just me... what do the rest of you think?

[jasper]

i think they be better if you could morph them, but 3 base attacks is pretty cool, give em a devourer for 6 s3 shots, or talons and claws for 4 s4 attcks, 5 on the 9 inch charge, and your sure to roll some 6s

the models are cool looking too

[Antediluvian]

you can have winged warriors with rending claws for the same price as a ravenor with scything talons and rending claws. The only differencem is that you can have 3 more warriors in the sqaud, they are synapce, and they have implant attack. The only disadvantage is 1 less attack, but implant attack is better. by the way, the warriors count as fast attack when winged.

[Hivemind]

I like to use raveners in small squads of 1-2 models.  They move and support my hormies in assault.  There is alot of competition between raveners and winged warriors.  Raveners have 1 more attack, but 1 less str.  Raveners can enter difficult terrain, where winged warriors cannot.  A 45pt winged warrior has a 4+ save, and a ravener has a 5+ save.  Most importantly for me, I can spend only 45 or 90 pts on a small brood, rather than having to spend a minimum of 135 on a brood of winged warriors.  

The warriors are great if you're planning on having a unit that can assault independently of any support.  A small brood of raveners is key if all you want to do is beef up your gaunts against heavily armored enemies.