Nova_chron Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 So I have a question for you guys I want to use an honor guard unit in my games over 1500 points, what would you suggest for load outs both jump pack or on foot? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Personally I have used them as a tank busting unit in a razorback with a librarian to some good success. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3634947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Yeah I was looking at them as a tank/mc killing unit. One more question the blood champion in the FAQ it is not specific as to if he must have a sword, would it be legal then to give him a maul or axe? ( I love me some blunt force trauma) :) This is the line I was referring to In the bestiary and army list, replace all references to “power sword” with “power weapon”. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3634954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 If it's a power weapon then its a WYSIWYG question. not 100% sure but I think it has to be a sword or axe...might want to check the 40K rulebook for clarification though. On the tank busting: They are a lot of fun, can come with there own priest and if you add a librarian can re roll plasma gun shots(bye bye get's hot!) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3634971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 I am really hopeful that I can use a maul, beyond looking better I just love knocking people down to I 1. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3634979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 If it's a power weapon then its a WYSIWYG question. not 100% sure but I think it has to be a sword or axe...might want to check the 40K rulebook for clarification though.No, the Codex says power weapon and thus can be any power weapon including mace and spear as long as it is modeled accordingly. The FAQ only restricts Sanguinary Guard to axes and swords, but that may be because the kit does not come with maces or spears. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lysere Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Maces make great anti-tank weapons. My old BT chaplain used to run around with a S7 Mace hunting IG tanks solo. True he was essentially EW back then, had 6 Attacks, and could take down Phoenix Lords in Single Combat, but I digress. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks for the clarification Quixus! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plague Angel Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I use mine as Terminator/Centurion hunters. All the Honour Guard have plasma guns/storm shields, and they ride around in a las/plas Razorback. If I took a foot HQ, he can fit in there too, but they're generally fine on their own. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 I feel like the honor guard serve the purpose of special weapons squad, more than as an HQ body guard... If I need to give my HQs some friends it is usually ASM. Although I am playing with the idea of vangaurd vets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanis Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm just finishing my own Honour Guard squad now and it's got 4 Brothers with plasma-guns so I will obviously second that idea, haha! Coming with a priest and that firepower is too awesome I think. (And help with my Necron problem me hopes >_>) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3635774 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I've had luck with jump packs and 4 plasma guns. 2+ armor hunters Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3636217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 So everything I have been reading is saying, use them as a special weapons squad Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3636245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanis Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Aye, pretty much. They're good for nearly any role that way, horde or TEQ. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3636255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted March 28, 2014 Author Share Posted March 28, 2014 Slightly off topic here, but with the honor guard bringing a FnP and FC bubble I was wondering how heavily do your saturate your lists with sanguinary priests? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3636273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolchiate Remembrancer Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Depends on the opposition really and how much AP2/3 madness they have. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3636296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Slightly off topic here, but with the honor guard bringing a FnP and FC bubble I was wondering how heavily do your saturate your lists with sanguinary priests? I generally run 1 priest (or Honor Guard squad). Most of the time I have a jump priest or Corbulo depending on the rest of my list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288687-honor-guard-question/#findComment-3637332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.