CJ Grub Killer Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hey Guys Im still a new guy to 40k so sorry for the noobness... I've nearly got my first list finished but I want to kit out my DC with Jump Packs and have them deep striking into a unit and just hacking sh*t up :lol: Now what im having trouble with is what to give these guys (E.g - How many Power weapons, Power Fists, Thunder hammers?) Death Company x10 - Power Fist x2 - Thunder hammer x1 - Power Weapons x3 - Chainsword x4 - Hand Flamer x1 - The rest with Bolt Pistols Now this is what I thought would work well, although... I haven't played a game yet :P So the question is what do you guys think? Any suggestions will be much appreciated, and thanks for reading :( CJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezkh Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Probably a few too many special weapons for my tastes, I think 2 Powerfists equivalents and 2 power weapons will get still the job done almost all the time. -Always give the Power fist/Hammer guys bolters. -I like to mix a few standard bolter guys in too to mix up wound allocation, and they're better to have whenever/ if you lose a few casualties before you charge in as well. -If you're wanting 10 Death Company, I'd really consider Drop-Podding them in instead of Jump Packs. Drop Pod is 35 points, ten Jump packs are 150 points, and Drop Pod gets you in first turn. -Jump Packs are good though for a smaller Death company, 5 or 6 models. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625624 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 in the config you have, adding jump packs is gonna make em uber pricey, and by deep striking them, if you arent careful, then they are gonna get shot to :cuss before they ever swing. some things i do with mine - -Always run a Reclusiarch/Chappie/Astorath/Lemmiwinks with them, rerolling to hit & wound on the charge is awesome! -I put mine in a stormraven, that way they are still moving across the board very quickly and is protected -i run a dc dread w/ blood talons with them, ups the killyness -i wouldnt worry about the hand flamers, you should be able to wax them in assault anyway -it IS possible to run more special weapons than you need to, overkill if you will. i run 1 powerfist, 3 power weapons, and 6 bp/ccws and have had great success with em. the chappie has a pw too, so more no save attacks! -like i said, i'm not a big fan of jump packs on em, as they cant assault out of DS, its expensive, a storm raven is faster/safer/more controllable due to rage other people may have different views, but this is what i have learned from playin em. Just my .02 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 I would probably only run 3 special weapons myself. You do not want to destroy a unit on the charge because then they can be shot next turn. Try to kill alot but leave enough so that you win during the opponents turn. Your set up would kill just about anything in 1 phase... also that unit is close to 500 points EDIT: the drop pod is a great idea Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Dear jesus that's an expensive unit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Ya I have seen units run up to 500 but usually Lemmy is chillin with them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Grub Killer Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 Hey Guys Thanks for all the advice :) I really like the Drop pod idea as it makes things a lot cheaper for me, in fact now that ive thought about it, maybe what I previously wrote seems a little excessive :P The Storm Raven idea is great to as I will be buying one when it comes out :D How about... Death Company x9 -Power Fist x1 (Bolt pistol) -Power Weapons x3 (Bolt Pistols) -Chainswords x2 (Bolt Pistols) -Bolter x3 Now these guys will be running with a Chaplain and Drop podding in. When I progress my list ill probs throw them into the Storm Raven with Astorath :) Any better? :P CJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vharing Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 For me I run 5 with JPs and Lemartes with 2 PFs. THat is the only way I will run them with JPs though. Otherwise they are way to pricey. My favorite way to run DC is 10 on foot or 9 in drop pod or rhino with the 2 PF 1 PW and a chappy. Some good killing that way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Always put a boltgun on the DC marine with a Power Fist or Thunder Hammer Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625690 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vharing Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 what he said!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 i like your new set up, it has enough to get the job done, but not too much to where you are wasting points. Now go whoop some xenos/heretic :) with em! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendor Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 If you are putting them in a pod is there only 9 so you can fit the Chaplin in? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Toying with this for our next big game at my LGS. 30 DC 4PF/TH 4 PW Dante Lemartes. 20 bolters Jump Packs Over the top ? :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Grub Killer Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 If you are putting them in a pod is there only 9 so you can fit the Chaplin in? Yeah man sorry, I did mean 9 as you can see from the set up below it Ill edit it now :D Thanks for the heads up :) CJ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shatter Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Toying with this for our next big game at my LGS. 30 DC 4PF/TH 4 PW Dante Lemartes. 20 bolters Jump Packs Over the top ? :) You're not meaning it without the Sanguinor. =) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurb Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Toying with this for our next big game at my LGS. 30 DC 4PF/TH 4 PW Dante Lemartes. 20 bolters Jump Packs Over the top ? :lol: You're not meaning it without the Sanguinor. =) Man! I'm gonna need more dice come April.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vahouth Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Toying with this for our next big game at my LGS. 30 DC 4PF/TH 4 PW Dante Lemartes. 20 bolters Jump Packs Over the top ? ;) Imagine having to face THAT in a game. What would be your thoughts/feelings after seeing them deep strike perfectly in the midst of your lines? (Knowing that even shooting at them could boost Lemartes) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625965 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatox Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Imagine having to face THAT in a game.What would be your thoughts/feelings after seeing them deep strike perfectly in the midst of your lines? "Where Are All My Plasma Cannons?! D:" Or failing that ".... Screw this, let's run" Malatox Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/220035-death-company-composition/#findComment-2625968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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