Dark Reapers – Aeldari Heavy Infantry Fire Support

This reads cleanly as Dark Reapers, one of the most straightforward fire support units available to Aeldari armies. On the tabletop, units like this are taken for consistency rather than flexibility. You position them early, usually in cover with good sightlines, and let them apply steady pressure across the board without needing to move much afterward. Dark Reapers work best when they’re allowed to focus on what they do well — punishing exposed units, discouraging careless movement, and forcing opponents to respect open lanes. They’re not fast and they’re not durable, so committing them forward rarely pays off; their value comes from staying put and doing their job turn after turn. As a proxy, they read immediately as dedicated ranged infantry, which helps keep games clear and avoids confusion about threat ranges or roles. This is a practical choice for lists that want dependable fire support without investing in larger vehicles.