GlauG Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Generally speaking, in the points-poor environment of Tournament play, are we better off going for a pair of 5-man squads with the option for 1 Special Weapon each, and a pair of Sergeants, or one 10-man squad with a pair of Special Weapons, the ability to combat-squad where appropriate, but only one Sergeant? As I see it, it breaks down like this; 10 Man Squad: Theoretically more Versatile: Can Combat Squad, or stay as one large squad for ablative wounds. 10pts cheaper As a 10-man squad, can benefit more of my troops from a single Character buff eg; Dante, Chaplain 2x 5 man squads 2 Sergeants; one more attack each, and more wargear options, esp Power Weapons/Fists, Storm Shields Can have an extra member or two added if there are "odd" points spare for an extra body on the board Extra chance of someone getting Red Thirst An extra kill point on the board no matter what I want to do Any more positives/negatives for either? Thanks guys! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208951-10-man-ras-or-two-5-man-squads/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Kluft Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 10 man all the way - 5 man squads get degraded quickly to the point where the specials are taking wounds - 5 man squads lack the attacks to put a dent into large hordes. - 5 man squads lack the ablative wounds to let the Fist sgt deal with monsters - Extra killpoint - No difference in weapons Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208951-10-man-ras-or-two-5-man-squads/#findComment-2493061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Well, it depends. If you want a jumpy unit, go 10 man. If you put them in transports, then 2x5 in razorbacks is a good choice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208951-10-man-ras-or-two-5-man-squads/#findComment-2493063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlauG Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yeah, I tested out the 10-man today (previously been using 3 lots of 5, today tried one of 10 and one of 5) and it was pretty devastating, especially combined with Dante and a Priest for FC Hit and Run. Think that's what's going to the tourney tomorrow! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/208951-10-man-ras-or-two-5-man-squads/#findComment-2493335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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