Iron Man I Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'm currently trying to figure out how to kit out my Captain. I was thinking of running him with a jump pack, inferno pistol and Glaive and sticking him with my jump assault marines. Kind of a mini Dante. Is this even a good idea? I've only ever put my captains in Termie armor, but I want to do something diffrent this time around.....thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Ive given my cap a power sword and storm bolter and i run him with a JP HG, there a cheaper VV and im real happy with them, especially cause i can give them meltas or flamers - though ive recently started using a reclusiarch instead. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I was the biggest supporter of captains when the codex came out. I ran a captain with jump pack and lightning claws. But really, for the same cost, a Reclusiarch is far better. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
glider0880 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I wouldn't give him a glaive. Give hima power weapon instead. You will get an extra attack on the charge (the glaive (since its 2 handed) ingnores the +1 attack on charge bonus). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sanguinor Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 he cant even take a glaive.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Captain with Jump Pack and 2 Lightning Claws is the best way to run him. But really, they belong in the cabinet while a Reclusiarch or Librarian takes the battlefield Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcm979 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 How does this sort of thing get past playtesting, anyway? Nobody puts their hand up and says "By the way, one of the most iconic units in the Codex is useless. You should look into that."? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2402989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 The thing is they really are an utterly redundant choice. Even Wolf Lords, while not an optimal choice, can be geared up to be monstrous in close assault. Captains are like... marginally cheaper versions of Reclusiarchs without the cool special rules. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraithwing Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 They may be redundant, but my Blood Angels will still be lead by a Captain with a JP, IP and PW. If nothing else, its fluffy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Zarachias Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 ...I'll ignore the people flaming the Captains, as it's their opinion and i have to respect that. For my lists, just Captains, i have a few. One, thunder hammer and jump pack. doesn't sound like much, but with the right parts it looks beautiful, and when you don't want him leading the charge, detach the iron halo and have him as a shiny Assault Sergeant. Two... basically a rip-off of Shrike here. Three... Infernus Pistol, Power fist/Thunder Hammer, and bike or jump pack. it's Just an idea, but it's something that Could look impressive if done right, and seems to serve double-duty in the role you've suggested... basically, tank-bashing support for the Assault Squad. bit pricey, but if price mattered you'd just fit some random Sergeant with the same and have a priest watch over them. And Four, not really relevant as you said you wanted a change from Termies, but captain with Lightning Claw, storm bolter, and termi armour. simple, but Very nasty with a small to medium-sized squad of termies as backup/battlecannon fodder ...if you Do go with option one, and money-no-object... Death Co. body, Jump Chaplain's pistol arm/jump pack, and Master of the Fleet's hammer. shoulder pads matching makes the effect even more impressive than i expected it would. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfran Morkai Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 They botched Captains with 5th edition, not providing a bonus to your force even though those very warriors have sen countless battles and have a vast reserve of knowledge. But they are fun and have lots of options to roll with, offering so many conversion and painting options. I'm a fan of swords over Lightning Claws because I reckon they look better. Infernus Pistol, Power Weapon and Jump Pack sounds like fun. Perhaps some other upgrades on him if you can (not read the BA Captain profile) to make him nastier. (They don't have an option for Hand Flamers do they? Would be so awesome) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy1391 Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 JP inferno pistol thunder hammer!!!! just for the sheer awesomeness!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exterminatus Machine Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I run mine as part of my deathstar termie unit...lightning claws in termie armor, works. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/201670-pimp-my-captain/#findComment-2403183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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