dothac83 Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I want to use a Rune Priest with my Long Fangs to add some extra support to my heavy support. The Long Fangs pack I have is going as followed: Squad Leader with Plasma Gun 3 Missile Launchers 2 Lascannons They pretty much can handle almost anything with the range so I'm wondering what the best powers a rune priest would be able to use to aid them and what loadout would work best. Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I wouldn't give the pack leader a weapon seeing as he needs to opt out of shooting to enable split fire. 3ML and 2LC is a good way to make use of Split Fire, but you run the risk of making the squad less effective should the pack leader die. Personally I prefer running either 5ML (cheaper and better vs hordes) or 4-5LC (better at tank hunting but way more expensive). As for the RP. Naked with Divination and Runic Axe. He can cast 1 power but roll twice on the Divination table. This gives you a chance to get Prescience (primaris) and perfect timing, which gives you the option to ignore cover instead of rerolling to hit. If you feel fancy you can slap a Runic Armour or TDA on him to tank some shots. Risky though. I would not recommend running the codex powers on a RP with LF, seeing as those powers are designed to take out different targets and have different utility which is better placed on the front lines with GH (with the possible exception of LL). You definitely want Divination for that. Alternatively, you can get a very damn cheap Inquisitor as a Inq. detachment with Divination level 1-2 for cheaper (you will be missing the psychic defense but you can still take offensive RP). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3568729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 There is no such thing as a Runic Axe; there is only a Runic Weapon, and they're all the same. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3569140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Oh not this again... We had this one over a million times all over the net and we will not have a potential solution until FAQ or next Codex. So please, keep it at the RP + LF combo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3569530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dothac83 Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ok, I get removing the PG from the Squad leader, but I have it 3 ML/2 LC due to the local groups/tourneys have a no-spamming rule so an all ML squad is out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3569781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 if a rune priest with that setup, go for divination, and just leave him either bare bones, or put him in TDA if you want him to be a bit more survivable I find heres no point putting him in runic armour unless hes going in a transport, which he wont be if sat back with the fangs - as he has a better psychic defence already, and TDA gives him a 5+ inv save. Divination means that you always have the primaris power to fall back on (which is excellent) and then supplement that with other useful powers (ignores cover being very useful) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3569799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Oh not this again... We had this one over a million times all over the net and we will not have a potential solution until FAQ or next Codex. So please, keep it at the RP + LF combo. This is funny as you introduce the issue at hand in your recommendation and then act as if someone other then you brought it up. On topic, before the intro of flyers, I was always about LL and TW for my rune priest with Long Fangs. He was the "other" Long Fang that would add firepower to fire saturation. Now however, he really is better going with 6th edition powers when in the role of Long Fang support and really only codex powers when he is going to be dropping in via drop pod. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3570043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Runic with divination but also add a wolf guard with cyclone missile launcher. If you are paying 100points for reroll to.hit, you want to be rerolling as many dice as possible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3570101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Runic with divination but also add a wolf guard with cyclone missile launcher. If you are paying 100points for reroll to.hit, you want to be rerolling as many dice as possible. I have done this in larger point games, but paying for the four other WG just to get the heavy weapon can be pricey in lower point games. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3570113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reichfaust Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 There is no such thing as a Runic Axe; there is only a Runic Weapon, and they're all the same. V Apart from Njal's Runic Staff! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3570561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dothac83 Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 How about some of the options that go with a RP: Wolf tooth Necklace, Wolf Tail Talisman, Chooser of the Slain, etc. Are any of those worth the points? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3570918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 The Chooser, yes, if you are going to be using psychic powers that require a To Hit roll (like Living Lightning, for example). Otherwise, not worth it (for Divination powers, etc.). Wouldn't bother with the Wolf Tooth Necklace, as the Rune Priest isn't a guy I'd typically try to get into close combat - not enough attacks or resiliency. V Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3571080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The Chooser, yes, if you are going to be using psychic powers that require a To Hit roll (like Living Lightning, for example). Otherwise, not worth it (for Divination powers, etc.). Wouldn't bother with the Wolf Tooth Necklace, as the Rune Priest isn't a guy I'd typically try to get into close combat - not enough attacks or resiliency. V This. if you happen to be taking an aegis/bastion etc, the chooser can also be worht it when taking divination powers, if you the put your rune priest on the quad gun etc - as he can cast blessings in the movement phase, then use the chooser to boost his shooting attack. hell, the chooser is sometimes worth it just for the 24" infiltrate denial! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3571429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dothac83 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 On a side note I had a question about the aegis/bastion: can you field both if you have the points to spare or do you have to choose one or the other? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3571654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadir Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Only one fortification per FOC. The same is with Lords of War. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3571920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebymster Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I always stick RP in Termi if he's my War Lord, just incase that 5+ invun saves his neck! A also always have chooser, to keep infiltrators at bay. And I echo above: prescience with WG cyclone if u can afford it. In anything over 1250 I'll have 2 squads of LF 4ML 1LC, with AssBacks (raz backs with TLAC) 1500 or more take another priest One keep LL, prescience on other esp if up against flyers. Do your club have a catalogue of spam Then? Can't believe in the age of heldrakes and Ruptures any one would object..... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3574371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My LF cruise in razorbacks with the tl asscans. Volume of fire works against fliers and with the chance to rend, it just makes sense for me. I have dice rolled it several ftimes and eventually you pop said flyers. Thw other thing is mobility. I can move said razorbacks around as much as i want and it doesnt matter as i need sixes to hit anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3574623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Good point on the AssCannon razorbacks, hadnt thought about it like that before.My house mate has just bought a helldrake that will need dealing with...reckon some precsienced long fangs and twin linked ass.cannons may be the way forward ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/285562-rune-priest-with-long-fangs/#findComment-3577481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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