The Highlander Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Ok so basically I'm starting a Night Lords heresy list, and need some advice on a unit list for first purchase. What I have so far is: One 10 man tactical squad armed with Umbra Ferrox (5 are Maximus, 5 Crusade). A five man Cataphractii squad w/special weapons kit. Advice wanted, can be anything from pure aesthetics to in-game effectiveness. Also I can't decide whether or not to give the tactical squad some heavy weapons. Maybe meltas, or something. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Technically, Tactical Squads can't take Special or Heavy Weapons. That's what Support & Heavy Squads are for. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3503645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larkyn Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Technically, Tactical Squads can't take Special or Heavy Weapons. That's what Support & Heavy Squads are for. Or veteran tactical squads. I'd get a commander of some sort next. The Praetors set is among the best models I have ever seen. While the champion\MoS kit is cool too. The generic Maximus command set is...eh. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3503822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yup - I'd suggest a 2-1 ratio for Support Squads (this includes your Recon Squad and regular Support Squad), so next (on my list anyway) would be another 10 tacticals, 5 support guys (either melta, plasma or volkite) and then some form of commander (either a praetor or consul) and go from there :) however if you want to specialise (a specific Rite of War) then this will change - I chose the Pride of The Legion RoW so my entire force (just over 2k pts) consists of 21 Terminators (inc Praetor) 1 Arti Champion, 2 Contemptors and 2 LR Phobos' :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3503823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Highlander Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ok cool I haven't chosen a right of war yet, so I'll check it out. Thanks for the advice Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3504034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Dog Studios Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'd second Russ Brother here, you can never have enough troops! You need the second tactical squad and HQ choice anyway for the FoC :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3504163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Before anything else I'd decide on a RoW since that's going to greatly effect what you can and can't take. If you take Terror Assault for example you MUST have 3 units of terror squads as the 3 compulsory troop choices and you're restricted to only 1 extra hq and 1 heavy support. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3504170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Teeth Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I knew I didn't want to use a Rite of War that greatly changed my choices. I also knew I wanted troops and tanks. From this, I decided, regardless of my army specifics, I wanted 2 full 20-man Tactical squads, and a 10-man Missile equipped Heavy Weapon Squad. That's an army right there and is plenty to go one with. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3504189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Brother 92 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Aye - if you're a tank lover there's a RoW for it, loving the BA Jump Assault vibe there's a RoW for it, want a regular force to pick/choose anything available, then don't choose a RoW (they aren't compulsory) so build what you like but as always keep in mind it has pros and cons to both :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/282311-horus-heresy-start-out-kit/#findComment-3504208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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