shdwcypher13 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I'm working on shaving some point from a list and to do so I need to choose which shield to use in my assault unit. Storm shield or combat shield. The problem I have is I can't locate their stats and rule is the codex. Silly I know but true. So any help that you can offer would be greater. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morollan Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Both are on pg62 of the BA codex Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 storm is 3++, but allows no second weapon attack bonus. the other is a 6++ and does allow for the extra attack for 2 ccws... so with a fist its the difference in the saves you are consideriing for the cost difference... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdwcypher13 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 So in your experience which has worked best with a power fist shield combo, storm or combat? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Captain Lucius Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 You HAVE to go for the Storm shield! 15 Extra points for a 3++, hell yeah you'll take that. They're worth every penny. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenExxes Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I see storm shield being the only option for Assault team in the codex. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 combat shields imho are a waste of points. go w/ the ss Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 combat shields imho are a waste of points. go w/ the ss Agreed. Combat shields should only be used on company champions. Everyone else is Storm Shield or no shield. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fury Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Yup the combat shield IS a waste of points. The Storm shield is a bit of a waste in a 10 man squad too though. If you take a Lascannon shot to the squad, you are not going to chance the save on the sergeant, you just take off one of the basic guys. Same with CC, if you take a couple of PW attacks, you just remove a couple of guys instead of risking the loss of the squads only power weapon/fist attack. So why spend the points on the shield at all? The best shield is the other 9 guys in the squad. Save the shields for the honor guard and Vanguard squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d503 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Independent characters with storm shields are awesome. Particularly librarians. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2678879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fury Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ICs with storm shields are usually a waste of points too. A Captain or Chaplain already have a 4++, ** more points and losing the offhand weapon for a 3++ is a bit steep. And a Librarian can only take a SS if he takes terminator armor too, which isn't a bad choice, just expensive and only good when joined with other termies. edit- removed points cost Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2679269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Blood Angels Storm Shields should only be taken on Vanguard Veterans with no other special weapons, Terminators and Librarian Terminators. The rest is an ineffective use of points. HQ units cannot get Relic Blades and giving Glaives to an IC is a points sink for no bonus attack. Putting Storm Shields on VGV models with special weapons means you are allocating high AP or Power Weapon attacks on models with expensive equipment when you don't HAVE to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/223966-shields/#findComment-2679289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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