What are some good configs of shooty Henchmen in a Chimera?

[Kilofix]

Looking for some opinions on good configs of shooty Henchmen in a Chimera.

 

Assume:

• Using Codex:Inq
• Total points cost is not a consideration but value for points is a consideration
• Looking for a flexible setup - no specific hard counter
• No Inquisitor in Chimera (so no Servitors)

 

Should I use the following:

• Chimera HB & HB w/Psybolt
• 2 Jokaero
• 2 Melta
• 1 Flamer

Or maybe I should also load 3 more Acolytes with Bolters in case the Melta / Flamer aren't in range?

 

Or should I get rid of the Jokaero, keep the Chimera mobile and just get more Acolytes?

 

What about Psykers?

 

Should I even bother with a Crusader just in case the Chimera gets blown up or will it probably be a waste of points if he ends up just sitting in the Chimera?

 

 

Thanks for the opinions. Still figuring out GK and Inqs.

[Gentlemanloser]

I know this isn't what you're after, but probably the best Shooty unit you could get in a Chimera is a 5 man Combat Squad of 10 Paladin with 4 Psycannons, with an attached Inquisitor in TDA with a Psycannon and PML1.

 

That's 5 rerolling relentless Psycannons using the 5 Fire points.

 

(You could replace the Paladin with a 5 man Combat Squad of 10 Purifiers with 4 Psycannons as well, or just a 5 man Purgation Squad with 4 Psycannons)

 

If you want henchmen, the 'budget' option would be to use 5 Warriors with either Storm Bolters or Bolters (you choice of range preference) and just pew pew them from the 5 fire points.

 

I'd steer clear of Psykers.

 

If you want a more durable 'melta-hunter' squad (5 Grey Hunters, 2 Melta guns, Rhino), you could consider 3 Warriors with Melta guns in the Chimera and leave it at that.

 

Or take 5 Jokers, and use the Chimera as a Bunker for them to shoot 5 Lascannons from a turn. ;)

 

It really depends on how you want to use the unit, and what role you want it to fill.

 

But whatever you do, you can't really go wrong with a PML1 Inquisitor in the mix as well.