"Short" Long Fangs

[dswanick]

I was wondering if anyone has any real-world experience they would like to share running a Long Fang pack this way -

 

Long Fang pack - 200pts

3X Multi-meltas

2X Plasma Cannons

Squad Leader w/Melta Bombs

Drop Pod

 

I'm also considering adding -

 

Wolf Guard Pack Leader - 76pts

TDA, Ass Cannon, Chainfist

 

Thanks, in advance, for your thoughts.

[MaveriK]

I like my Long Fangs sitting in the back, and using their range. (Unless I have Logan with them). Putting them in a drop pod has it's disadvantages, the one obvious reason is, after seeing your pack load-out. A smart opponent will keep his distance from your longest range being 36" I also like to keep my squad leader cheap. I don't know why you'd give him melta bombs when you already have 3 warriors armed with multi-meltas. He's there for the split-fire rule or an ablative wound. As for the Wolf Guard, you would want more bang for your buck. Go for a cyclone, while the guy will still have his storm bolter and power weapon. The 3 multi-melta is great and all but a missile launcher can do the same, and from a safe and longer distance. Not to mention you have greater distance than that of a multi-melta. But that's just me! Old guys like to sit back and fire away. Let the grey hunters get in mid-field and do the fun stuff. Veterans have been there and done that. Now they get the bigger toys to play with, but they have to play with it efficiently.

[MaveriK]

"short" long fangs IMHO is almost like neglecting the true potential and tactical worth of the Long Fangs. The only exception being having Logan with them. It's like giving a left handed pitcher a right handed baseball glove.