Deathwing Squad Setup - 40K Terra

Brother_Ambrose · 01-30-2007

so now that we know the rules for deathwing squads what are the ideal setups for the new squads>?

I'm thinking that 3 lightning claws, 1 ass-can, and 1 thunderhammer seems almost ideal. the ass-can is often the only thing that matters anyway... and you can shoot alot of junk.

4 asscan shots, and when you get into combat 9 str 4 rerolling pw attacks, 2 str 8 power weapon attacks, 2 str 8 pw attacks that stuns vehicles and other things...

or maybe just 4 claws and ass-can w/chainfist?

or the old salamander set up Heavy flamer to clear troops, then TH's to bust tanks.

Whats everyone else think?

Brother_Ambrose · 01-31-2007

hello? anyone?

rintinglen · 01-31-2007

Well, hardly anybody,
but I'd go for something like 2 lightning claws, one Ass. Cannon with Chainfist and one thunderhamer with a regular sargent. (SB and Power WEapon). Much as I like lightning claws, I like having a few more shots in the squad. Genestealers must be dosed with large amounts of bolter fire.

Inquisitor Rosenadel · 01-31-2007

I think your original setup, rintinglen, would be good. There is the ever-important assault cannon, but also a couple SB shots. Then there are the wound-re-rolling LC's and the double-strength powerfist (I don't know if a chainfist are necessary unless you're facing guard) and thunderhammer to bust the heavy stuff. Does a sergeant come seperately or is he included in the squad?

01-31-2007

I'm a thunder hammer fiend myself, so I would probbaly go with that over a chainfist most of the time. Overall, your original setup works grand. Good at covering all bases in minimal steps and points investures, which is the pitfall of more marine armies than I can count!

With the new Deathwing rules though, how you deploy and what you deep strike first from the squad will be almost important as the makeup of the Deathwing squad itself. Keep that in mind, and in that case I would unload your ass-can, thunder hammer, and then one of whatever else you want, lightning claws being my suggestion(If my math is right, if not an only 2 can be struck in, l. claws and ass can). Pop it right next to a vunerable bit of armor of squad of peskies (Scouts especially hate ass-cans). Shoot 'em up and have the other marines hold back to repel any threats.

Brother_Ambrose · 01-31-2007

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll start experimenting when the new codex arrives.

01-30-2007	#1 (permalink)
Brother_Ambrose Corporal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 253 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Deathwing Squad Setup so now that we know the rules for deathwing squads what are the ideal setups for the new squads>? I'm thinking that 3 lightning claws, 1 ass-can, and 1 thunderhammer seems almost ideal. the ass-can is often the only thing that matters anyway... and you can shoot alot of junk. 4 asscan shots, and when you get into combat 9 str 4 rerolling pw attacks, 2 str 8 power weapon attacks, 2 str 8 pw attacks that stuns vehicles and other things... or maybe just 4 claws and ass-can w/chainfist? or the old salamander set up Heavy flamer to clear troops, then TH's to bust tanks. Whats everyone else think? __________________

01-31-2007	#2 (permalink)
Brother_Ambrose Corporal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 253 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	hello? anyone? __________________

01-31-2007	#4 (permalink)
Inquisitor Rosenadel Extremis Diabolus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in the shadows. Posts: 1,277 Rep Power: 3 Thanks: 55 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts	I think your original setup, rintinglen, would be good. There is the ever-important assault cannon, but also a couple SB shots. Then there are the wound-re-rolling LC's and the double-strength powerfist (I don't know if a chainfist are necessary unless you're facing guard) and thunderhammer to bust the heavy stuff. Does a sergeant come seperately or is he included in the squad? __________________ Lord of Fluff and Blood Angels Herald of Nurgle "I wield my power with the Emperor's Authority. Those who would say that I am 'radical' merely have minds too small and impotent to realize all the weapons at their disposal. Do not question my methods on account of these so-called 'Puritans'." -Inquisitor Mathias Rosenadel

01-31-2007	#6 (permalink)
Brother_Ambrose Corporal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario, Canada Posts: 253 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for the replies guys. I'll start experimenting when the new codex arrives. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-31-2007	#3 (permalink)
rintinglen Trooper Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 118 Rep Power: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, hardly anybody, but I'd go for something like 2 lightning claws, one Ass. Cannon with Chainfist and one thunderhamer with a regular sargent. (SB and Power WEapon). Much as I like lightning claws, I like having a few more shots in the squad. Genestealers must be dosed with large amounts of bolter fire.

01-31-2007	#5 (permalink)
Lord Commander Erus.. Guest Posts: n/a	I'm a thunder hammer fiend myself, so I would probbaly go with that over a chainfist most of the time. Overall, your original setup works grand. Good at covering all bases in minimal steps and points investures, which is the pitfall of more marine armies than I can count! With the new Deathwing rules though, how you deploy and what you deep strike first from the squad will be almost important as the makeup of the Deathwing squad itself. Keep that in mind, and in that case I would unload your ass-can, thunder hammer, and then one of whatever else you want, lightning claws being my suggestion(If my math is right, if not an only 2 can be struck in, l. claws and ass can). Pop it right next to a vunerable bit of armor of squad of peskies (Scouts especially hate ass-cans). Shoot 'em up and have the other marines hold back to repel any threats.