Daemon2027 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Hey guys im starting an Imperial Guard army, and i wanted to ask a few questions. Im starting with an Infantry Platoon and is it worth giving the squad krak grenades and the sgt melta bombs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argun Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 IMHO, not really. An infantry platoon's strength lies in numbers. Use the points to give each squad either A: a flamer, or B: a meltagun. If you're wanting the krak grenades, Veterans come with those standard. But what should I know? I'm an IG artillery guy! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3529525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Cool, I didnt think it was worth it. Ive kept them bare bones for the most, will leave the exciting stuff for those who have graduated from cannon fodder school :) Oh I have a flamer so far, decided to leave heavy weapons for a heavy weapon squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3529529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Krak grenades are almost never worth it but meltabombs depends more on your local meta. If the enemy is constantly drop podding dreads or somesuch then a few meltabombs might be worth the points. If you're going with some blobs, maybe giving them to 1-2 sergeants per blob will mean they don't get crushed by walkers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3529699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Ok will bear that in mind. My platoon Lieutenant will have a power fist because it looks cool... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3530056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idlem Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Power fists look cool, but they strike last for a strength 6 attack. I put one on two of my guys and they hardly ever make their points back that couldn't be used elsewhere. On the other hand, they sure do look awesome when posed right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3530113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 Oh yeah I fully understand they are slightly pointless (its not as if i want him in combat and if he finds himself making him strike last is just cruel) but i have the Elysian power fist and it needs to be used. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3530160 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argun Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Eh, power fists have their uses. Just make sure to keep the guy out of challenges, add plenty of ablative wounds, and he'll be knocking Marines out of their armor every day! I've got a mini in my army (a Captain Semper model from the ETL II vows) with dual power fists. It's an awesome model, and has killed several enemies of the emperor to this day! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3530362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I forgot you could even give them kraks... :P Yep, cheap and cheerful is how infantry squads should be - flamers are a very good weapon for them if you plan on getting close to the enemy :) Guard power fists should either be on a Commissar or a Space Marine Scout Sergeant in my opinion. A sergeant is vulnerable to challenge play and isn't a great combatant anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/283725-quick-question/#findComment-3530516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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