the other big factor to consider; bikes make more durable scoring units.
so for example;
- 3 attack bikes w/heavy bolters = 6 wounds
cost: 150pts
- land speeders w/heavy bolters = 3 av10 skimmers
cost: 150pts
to kill a speeder all you need is a 5 or 6 result which even bolters can achive. those attack bikes however shrug off bolter shots fairly well thanks to their T5 & 3+ save + 2 wounds!
doing the math fairly quickly mind:
- 10 bolter shots vs land speeder w/BS4 unit; 7 shots hit, 1 glance w/33% chance of destroying the speeder.
- 10 bolter shots vs attack bike w/BS4 unit; 7 shots hit, 2 wound w/33% of suffering 1 wound.
the bikes also can't be prevented from shooting for a turn by a jammy shaken or stunned result either! so overall, i find that if you want a tougher and more durable, if slightly more predictable unit, take the bikes!
cheers!
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