Eenami5 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Sorry if this has been asked before, but searching for "Baal Predator" comes up with a LOT of posts... Is there an common/optimal loadout for a Baal Predator? I imagine the Heavy Bolter sponsons are a popular choice since you're only likely to be able to use one of the two sponsons if you take the heavy flamers, but what about the main gun? I can see advantages/disadvantages in both the Flamestorm Cannon and Assault Cannons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotsmeakabob!! Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Baal Predator with Assault Cannon has Heavy Bolter Sponsons. Baal Predator with Flamestorm cannon has (IMO) no sponsons. You need to move more than 6" every turn so the enemy has a 6+ to hit you in assault. Keep it cheap and survivable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2658058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 3 builds. 1st is Assault Cannon turret and no sponsons 2nd is Assault Cannon turret and Hvy Bolter sponsons 3rd is Flamestorm turret and no sponsons There's uses for all of them Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2658098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Baal Predator with Assault Cannon has Heavy Bolter Sponsons.Baal Predator with Flamestorm cannon has (IMO) no sponsons. You need to move more than 6" every turn so the enemy has a 6+ to hit you in assault. Keep it cheap and survivable. This is how I would run mine. I pretty much always go assault cannon/heavy bolter (have two built like this). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2658116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabgoi Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Yeah, I like the dakka build as well. I was an idiot when I built my Baal though, I have two preds ready for weapon swaps and what have you, glued everything on my Baal on. Of course at the time the Flamestorm was not an option, but still no excuse, I have to buy another Baal. I really want to try out the flamestorm in an actual fight. I have had great luck in the past with my assault cannon/heavy bolter recovering far more points then I spend on it. Even before they made it a fast vehicle it was just a great tank. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2658129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redfinger Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The only thing I would add is to add the few extra points for that dozer blade, it makes the thing totally reliable, particularly w/ the flames storm, it makes getting in to the cover easier... Ashton Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2658623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mezkh Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Definately Dozer Blade for the Flamestorm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2659073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamwulf Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 About the Dozer Blade- The Dozer Blade sticks out about an inch or so from the front hull of the Pred, and you have to stop at least 1" away from an enemy model. When you fire the Flamestorm cannon and place the template, don't you find that you hit fewer models? The obvious solution is to turn the Baal Predator sideways, but now you are exposing your side armor to the enemy... Just curious if this is a problem/issue. Myself, I don't use the Dozer Blades. The handful of times I've rolled a '1' on the Dangerous Terrain test, I've always said "meh. That sucked". ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2659968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I like using a baal predator with just an assault cannon turret and dozer blades , scout 18" , move 12" the following turn and you've now got a great side shot on the enemies armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2659978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 ass can and heavy bolters. used 2 last game and outflanked right behind my opponents armour. tl asscan vs rear armour 10... usually i find i can handle armour 3 but veichles give me more problems... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieisOOP Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 In a FAQ it says you measure template weapons from the vechiles hull not the weapon itself, could the dozerblade not increase range of the flamestorm? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingareth Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Which FAQ would that be? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieisOOP Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I can't find it now sorry! It was quoted and linked to on a BOW youtube video discussing the flamestorm cannon on a baal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonaides Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 dozerblade isnt hull anyway... So I doubt it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingareth Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Beast of War are notoriously bad at rules. Apparently a Lightning Claw lets you re-roll to wound with a Plasma Pistol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/222365-baal-predators/#findComment-2660382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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