Countering The Valkyrie

Howdy,

I'm sure many people are wondering just how they are going to deal with the Valkyrie dropping in Alpha strikes on their army when the Guard player goes first.

Well, I have the answer.

Bring a unit of infiltrators.

Everyone has one in their list (well, almost everyone).

Anyway, when facing a IG army going first...sacrifice your infiltrators. You get deployed last, but before Scouts move.

Drop them in a line in front of the enemy army, as close as you can get.

Once they are in the middle of the field, the Valkyries don't really have anywhere to go--making your army safe.

I do realize if the Guard player has Ratlings he can try and beat your infiltrate move with one of his own. There's nothing you can really do about that, but do remember that Ratlings aren't a great choice but even a cheap 50 point investment can give the Valkyries a good scout move.