Pbenner Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hi guys, I am really struggling on the optimizing warhead for my Deathwing Command Squad. Belial has a TH/SS setup Chaplain is Crozius Arcanum and Comb-Melta Sargent is Power Sword and Storm Bolter Brother 1 is TH/SS with the Standard Brother 2 is LC x2 with the CML Brother 3 is Chainfist and Stormbolter Apothecary is TH/SS Right now I am debating between giving the Sargent the Chainfist and strapping up Brother 3 with another TH/SS. Thoughts on this? Paul Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Lucifer Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I would be so bold as to suggest everyone with thunder hammer and storm shield. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy 0f Spades Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 That could very well work, sir! My own set up looks like this: Belial w/ x2LC (that is a ton of dead marines B) ) Apothecary w/ x2LC Sergeant w/ x2 LC Standard Bearer w/ TH&SS (I did this mainly for fluff reasons. The Standard Bearer should always be the last man standing... but the Standard should never fall) Joe w/ Assault Cannon & Chainfist Bob w/ Storm Bolter & Chainfist So far it's worked beautifully. Managed to kill 15 BA Death Company and a Librarian without losing a single model. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pueriexdeus Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I run my Belial and Command Squad this way; Belial; 2X LC's Squad Leader; TH/SS Standard Bearer; TH/SS Troop; TH/SS Apothecary; LC's Troop; CML, LC,s It works for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CovertToaster Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I would use something like this: Belial TH/SS Squad Leader SB/PW Apothecary TH/SS/CML Standard bearer CF/SB Troop TH/SS Troop PF/SB Almost exactly what you have but I pile as much weaponry on the apothecary as possible trying to keep them in the squad to the last man. This is a bit of a double edged sword as you will put all of the wounds that negate armour, and therefore FNP, onto the TH/SS models forcing them to make invulnerable saves all of the time. But that is more of a concern if you are up against squads with lots of power weapons where you have to make alot if invulnerable saves in which case you'll want a good invulnerable save on your apothecary and Belial any way. Also it's still just a utility squad with Belial attached rather than a squad optimized for a specific purpose but hey I hate not having all squads taking part every turn. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairbre Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I currently have full TH/SS command squad with banner, apoth. and CML + TH/SS Belial. But I am planning to drive them around in LRC. Would you guys think it would be good idea to add some claws or maybe change CML for flamer? Or rather leave command squad footslogging and in LRC drive another squad e.g. 2claws, 2 TH/SS, bolter/chainfist? Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tengo Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The way I field The command squad is: Belial TH+SS Sgt. Victus Heavy Flamer, Power sword Brother Luperbus Double LCs Brother Sánátus (Apothecary) Double LCs Brother Titus TH+SS Brother Aegilus TH+SS Sometimes I give the standard to the sgt. for model and fluff reasons, but when it comes to a game, either Titus or Aegis carry the standard. I have a second assault squad that contains Chainfists, but if I come across a Heavily mechanised army, Brother Lupus and Sánátus pick up a SB+CF Echoing something great I read on this forum: Hammernators are for pansies Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2967643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I went for wound allocation. With 6th rumours that might be out though. Storm bolter + chain fist Thunder hammer + storm shield Assault cannon + power fist Storm bolter + power fist + banner storm bolter + power fist + narthesium All th/ss isnt really needed. Your often better off working it so that most of your ap2 and 1 shots go on one guy anyeay and you lose all meaningfull firepower. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2968686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Lucifer Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 In my experience you need more than 1 TH&SS per squad. AP1-2 sources usually have a method of delivering more than one per turn of shooting, plus after the lonely TH&SS finally fails it's inv. save the squad is left without protection.. furthermore as a commnad squad it tends to draw more attention. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2968740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJL Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Yea. My squad isnt ideal. It was the first sldw squad i made :tu: there probably isnt a perfect set up although if wound allocation does go with 6th then perhaps all th/ss with a cyclone will do well Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2968942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
krewl Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I go with this config for 5th and it works well; All TH&SS, CML and apothecary upgrade on one, banner on another guy. that gives me 3 guys and belial to stack wounds on before I endanger my upgrades. For a squad in a landraider I'd lean towards one guy with heavy flamer and chainfist, maybe a dual claws guy aswell, as the banner makes that guy have 5 attacks on the charge. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2969459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 you want at least one non-apo, non-bannawava model with TH/SS. Why? to take 3+ saves against random AP2 shots. Be a shame if some stupid demi-squad with a meltagun nuked your apothecary! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2969523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godhead Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I run mine as such: Belial 2x lc. Sgt 2x lc. Th/ss/cml Th/ss/apoth Th/ss standard Th/ss This gives me full wound allocation so that i can spread things around. Single th/ss and sgt lc are my expendales. I like this set up and typically use it to hold objectives while my other squads march forward to smash things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/245295-optimizing-command-squad-line-up-deathwing/#findComment-2969564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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