he_plays_guitar Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 So the codex, with the FAQ, says I can take Dark Angel veterans and give them twin lightning claws...and then it says any model may take a storm shield...so, does this mean I can fit my vets with twin lightning claws, give them all a storm shields to give them a 3++ armor save? And since they still have their bolt pistols, can they shoot, and then charge in with their lightning claws? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Neo Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 as far as i understand it, that's wat the faq says so shouldn't be a problem Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 You do not get the actual extra close combat weapon attack though because of the shield, so why not just take one claw? At least you save 5 points per model and it makes a little more sense modeling wise. Though either way that squad is hitting the 300 pt mark for 5 of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Oh...well thats no fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsulis81 Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Yeah, the SS specifically mentions the no extra attack. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Master Raziel Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 If you're willing to spend that kind of points, why not just field Azrael? Okay, it's a 4++ instead of a 3++. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord2800 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Along this line, if I'm reading the FAQ correctly, we can arm the whole squad (rather than just 3 models) with a pair of Lightning Claws (albeit for a boatload of points)? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsulis81 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 that is correct Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2740820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPK Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Along this line, if I'm reading the FAQ correctly, we can arm the whole squad (rather than just 3 models) with a pair of Lightning Claws (albeit for a boatload of points)? ' AND they would still be able to shoot. So that's nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2741266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
he_plays_guitar Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 It wouldn't be so bad if I stuck Azrael in there, a 4++ is still really good. And if I stick an Interrogator Chaplain in there as well...reroll failed hits AND wounds with the lightning claws. It would one heck of an expensive squad, but I often play against Blood Angels (and often lose), so having them jump out of a Crusader after mowing down a bunch of his precious Death Company with the hurricane bolters and slicing them all up via lightning claws, with all those rerolls, would be worth the points. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2741390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makers Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Vets are a great squad, they are just to expensive point wise. If only they didn't look so damn cool... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2741463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord2800 Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 It wouldn't be so bad if I stuck Azrael in there, a 4++ is still really good. And if I stick an Interrogator Chaplain in there as well...reroll failed hits AND wounds with the lightning claws. It would one heck of an expensive squad, but I often play against Blood Angels (and often lose), so having them jump out of a Crusader after mowing down a bunch of his precious Death Company with the hurricane bolters and slicing them all up via lightning claws, with all those rerolls, would be worth the points. ;) 10 Veterans = 200 points 10 pairs of Lightning Claws at 30/apiece = 300 points Azrael = 225 points Int. Chaplain = 120 points Land Raider = 250 points Total: 1095 points That's one hell of a close combat squad, but that's really expensive. Maybe if I were playing a 2500-3000 point game, but not at 1850-2000. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2741698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugebill Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Get a deathwing squad upgraded with belial at this point... It's just better and cheaper from what I see. (for a squad of 7 belial, interochap,and 5 dw) Claws and shield are free, and 2+ armor save, but I guess I'm kinda off topic. BUT, vets are SO COOL. (who can resist) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/228598-dark-angel-vetscan-i-really-do-this/#findComment-2741890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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