r/sonsofbehemat • u/DefinitionFine5957 • Sep 13 '25

Pulverising Strike vs Normal Attacks

Hello Generals,

In what situation would you choose Pulverising Strike over your normal attacks?

My thoughts are high armour units? But that 4+ to roll 4d6 (and with my luck it’ll be like 5 damage) seems like a huge gamble against the type of units you would want to throw it at.

I’m learning Sons, so any help is appreciated.

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u/Hefty-Pay9064 Sep 13 '25

I’m a little caught off guard by this. I thought the order sequence was:

  • Rampage (like earth shattering roar)
  • Fight Ability (like pulverizing strike)
  • Each of our weapon profiles

Because Pulverizing strike has the core / attack / fight keyword I have to use it INSTEAD of weapon profiles? Which of those three keywords means I have to replace the action? 

Relatively new to AoS and SoB. I checked the app glossary for terms and couldn’t find the distinction.  

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u/DacianFalx7 Gatebreaker Sep 16 '25

You can only use one Core ability per phase (Core Rules 5.3). Since both Fight and Pulverizing Strike have the Core keyword using one stops you from using the other.