Hammer vs. Powerfist ?

[MogLord]

Hi,

 

i would like to hear other people´ s opinion about when to buy a Thunderhammer or Powerfist?

thanks in advance.

 

Mog

[Simo429]

Hammer

 

Looks cooler

[JamesI]

The benefits of the Thunder Hammer aren't always worth the extra points. But if you think you will be facing monsterous creatures, hammers are a good buy.

[Corby]

The benefits of the Thunder Hammer aren't always worth the extra points. But if you think you will be facing monsterous creatures, hammers are a good buy.

 

 

this. And they can also be good against vehicles if you don't manage to destroy them. And Independent characters with eternal warrior. But Generally the 5 points saved can be spent elsewhere.

[CainTheHunter]

I like to field at least one hammer in PA Wolf Guards - usually my scout pack leader gets this. As for TDA WG, at least one TH/SS is a no brainer's choice.

[Hotspur]

Depends on the situation, but I normally favor powerfists. No, they don't look as nifty as the hammer, but they're effective against most MCs and vehicles except land raiders and monoliths. I find that the extra points for the hammers are usually better spent elsewhere.

 

A good alternative to the hammer, if you know you're going to be facing heavy armor, is the chainfist. It doubles strength like the powerfist/hammer, but you get an extra 2D6 against armor. The only downside is the chainfist is the same price as the hammer, so they're pretty expensive. The chainfist is usually a situational weapon, though, as it only gets its 2D6 against armor, whereas the hammer is useful against most units.

 

Hope that helps.

[PKAwolf]

powerfist all the way (PA wolf guard), unless the thing holding it is going to be expensive anyways (TWC, battle leaders, TH/SS unit) the I splurge on the hammer