-Leman Russ- Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I was just wondering if any of you guys actually use Multi-meltas. I have played about 30-40 games or so with my Long Fangs, and since I play casually with my friends we don't mind proxying weaponry. I have never found myself using the multi-melta, however I have used just about every other weapon many times.... Is there really a point in using it? It seems that its the weakest choice and its just as costly as a ML. Thoughts? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunslinger87 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 The obvious answer is that it is far too short a range. IF you could drop pod a group and multimelta on the first turn, perhaps you'd see more. The most I can imagine is somebody just having one (and a combi-melta on the sergeant probably) just to keep that odd vehicle away. If you have the traditional 3 squads of Longfangs with missile launchers.. you might as well put one plasma cannon in two squads and a multimelta in the third, just to give yourself more options. Multimelta really isn't a"devastator" weapon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2898604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schertenleib Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 With my Greyhunters I usually have enough melta. My Long Fangs usually bring the blast markers I need in case of mobs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2898605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
breng77 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 THe only time I have seen Multi-meltas used in Long Fang Packs, are for the Logan Bomb Logan + Multimelta Long Fangs + Arjac (or other wolf guard) in a Pod. Drop in Logan gives squad relentless, Split fire into 2 Vehicles. Other than that I don't think they will be of much use. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2898608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Leman Russ- Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Oh wow, I completely overlooked the Logan-bomb. Hmmm, that does make it a bit more interesting but then again, I guess any of the weapons can be used for that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2898869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_starrise Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Oh wow, I completely overlooked the Logan-bomb. Hmmm, that does make it a bit more interesting but then again, I guess any of the weapons can be used for that. Yes, but look at it like this: the only heavy weapon that really gets better as you get closer is the multi-melta, thus the Logan-bomb w/ MM is the most effective layout, especially as, if you need to sit still & shoot w/ the MM then you can elect to use tank hunters instead of relentless. Myself, if I was gonna run this layout I'd probably do 5 MM, Logan, barebones pack leader & Arjac Rockfist as Arjac & Logan can form a cc powerhouse. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2898892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auretious Taak Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I'm currently running a unit of 4 LF's w/3 MM's. Remember a unit isn't always about whether they koill the enemy but how they force the enemy to react to you. People cite MM's as too short a range, many cite needing 12" to be effective but they are krak missiles with 24" range and ap 1 which is good for hurting everything in every army regardless of what it is. 12" deployment in the centre of the board gives you coverage to most of the field and if you are channeling the enemy into the centre of the board for engagements the MM LF's are a serious threat that can't be ignored as they will mess up anything they shoot at. Anyways if you want proof to their effectiveness you should look no further then the US's recent NOVA Invitational where Spaguatyrine won best general and best overall and his space wolf list had 4 LF's w/3 MM's in the same role. They are very effective, you just have to look beyond the normal internet belief that ML's are the only effective LF weaponry and beyond other commonly held statements/beliefs, and find the people actually running what can only be described as a cluster:cuss of ideas as space wolves have that flexibility of play yet are still definitively competitive because of it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2899711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_starrise Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm currently running a unit of 4 LF's w/3 MM's. Remember a unit isn't always about whether they koill the enemy but how they force the enemy to react to you. People cite MM's as too short a range, many cite needing 12" to be effective but they are krak missiles with 24" range and ap 1 which is good for hurting everything in every army regardless of what it is. 12" deployment in the centre of the board gives you coverage to most of the field and if you are channeling the enemy into the centre of the board for engagements the MM LF's are a serious threat that can't be ignored as they will mess up anything they shoot at. Anyways if you want proof to their effectiveness you should look no further then the US's recent NOVA Invitational where Spaguatyrine won best general and best overall and his space wolf list had 4 LF's w/3 MM's in the same role. They are very effective, you just have to look beyond the normal internet belief that ML's are the only effective LF weaponry and beyond other commonly held statements/beliefs, and find the people actually running what can only be described as a cluster:cuss of ideas as space wolves have that flexibility of play yet are still definitively competitive because of it. You raise very good points there. I personally get tired of the missile spam long fangs as the "standard" or "traditional" loadout. Frankly, if I used missile spam I'd be SOL w/ the way missiles tend to fail me on popping vehicles. I think the idea of MM long fangs is interesting, if I had the bits I'd seriously consider it. I may have to proxy it sometime to see how it plays out. I'm not sure I wanna drop my vindicator for a third pack though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/240173-long-fangs-multi-melta/#findComment-2900128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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