malorn24 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 What is the point of using a power axe if you still get I1 but only get +2 ST and AP2 when a Powerfist gives the same stats except better ST? I must be reading too much into things. If lightning claws are specialist weapons and don't get the +1 for attack for two close combat doesn't take away from A Terms and Shrike? Like I said just coming back to the game and trying to wrap my head around 6th. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Blaire Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 The power axe allows you to get an extra Attack by simply having a bolt pistol paired with it, which a power fist does not. Specialist weapons don't get the +1A in close combat unless they are paired with another specialist weapon. Assault Terminators and Shrike have paired Lightning Claws, which are both Specialist Weapons, therefore, they get the +1A. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malorn24 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Ok both of those answers make sense. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGuard Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 The power axe is also cheaper than the power fist, if points are a factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie P Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 and you can still buy melta bombs and be cheaper, so you can deal with vehicles better than a power fist for under the points cost. Also, power axes are +1S, not +2. ZP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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