Brother-Captain Lucius Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Right so i keep going back and forth between these units nad dont know what to run. I am more leaning towards the vanguard with their ability to do something on the drop and increased survivability with Storm Shields. The unit i would be running is: Vanguard (10) w/ Jump Packs, 2 Hammers, 4 Claws, 6 - 8 Storm Shields OR Vanguard (5) w/ Jump Packs, Fist, 2 Claws, 4 Storm Shields And Sanguard w/ Fist, Chapter Banner. Which do ye think is best. I prefer the 10 man VV but what are ye're opinions? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erasmus of Baal Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 10-man Vanguard Veterans. It might not sound like it, but if you have a variety of wargear options, then that gives you a very wide variety of use options. For example, I've been working with 1TH, 1PF, 4PW, and the other 4 have meltabombs. Nobody is a particular slouch, and everyone has a specialty that can be distributed to either combat squad--for example, if one team plans to be facing a really powerful IC, then they'll get both the TH and the PF. If one squad has a lot of vehicles to take down (for example, striking at the rear end of the enemy's force and killing artillery-style tanks), then they could get all four meltabombers. Squad design is always up to you, but I will invariably recommend a 10-man VV in just about every BA army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 If you take 10 Vanguard Veterans you can always combat squad them. It's a lot of points - they can't be everywhere at once. I have settled on a unit of five - sergeant has a power fist and stormshield, everyone else has a power sword. I think people are starting to wise up against them but they are still one of the best units in my opinion. Just play around with them until you get the right mix. ;) G :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 personally, I'd go with a small vanguard, say 5-7 models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leksington Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Right so i keep going back and forth between these units nad dont know what to run. I am more leaning towards the vanguard with their ability to do something on the drop and increased survivability with Storm Shields. The unit i would be running is: Vanguard (10) w/ Jump Packs, 2 Hammers, 4 Claws, 6 - 8 Storm Shields OR Vanguard (5) w/ Jump Packs, Fist, 2 Claws, 4 Storm Shields And Sanguard w/ Fist, Chapter Banner. Which do ye think is best. I prefer the 10 man VV but what are ye're opinions? My experience is limited but... It sems to me that you are comparing apples and oranges. The SG are more point efficient for killing. The VV are vital on the drop to tie up key enemies. I'd want both (10 VV and 5 SG), but if it is one or the other, 10 VV. It is not that they are better, but they seem to fill an especially vital role. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
syypher Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'd like Vanguard Vets. Assault on DS is just so pure win in a DoA mostly list. I equip 2x PF's/SS (1 on Sgt.), 4 PWs/Pistol, 4 Pistol/SS. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Lucius Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Decided to go with : Vanguard (7) w/ Jump Packs, 2 Fists, 3 Claws, 5 Storm Shields And with the points left over got a second Blood Lance/ Shield Libby into my list + Gear for the Sanguinary Priests. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient god Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 This might be obvious but I don't play much - do you really need that amount of storm shields in VV? Like 6-8 pieces? Seems like a lot of points to me and I always thought you'd be fine with 2-4. Can anyone elaborate on why you need so many? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Lucius Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 They helped me alot today but i have since reduced them to 5 to cover 4 of the special weapons and then 1 lone SS scrub. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/216976-doa-elite-choices/#findComment-2587695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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