Dragonkin Arenis Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 So I'm debating including a 10-strong unit of Assault marines in one of my army lists (which can be pushed to 20-man, if need be), but I'm unsure as to how to equip them. I'm aware that options for assault squads can get expensive, but I wanted to see what the Heresy forum had to offer in advice, especially with the Sergeant. At the moment, it's looking like a very fast-moving army filled with jump packs, aircraft and bikes, with possibly some recon marines thrown in as well, bot other suggestions are welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 With 10 guys I'd do: 2 power swords Sargent with power fist and artificer armor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3723150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 The one I'm building will be 10 men with two power swords and I was thinking dual lightning claws on the sergeant (gets another attack due to SoH legion rules) but might have the sarge with artificer armour and a power fist. I just wish they were a bit cheaper in points because otherwise I would have a proto-Reaver army! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3723586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Ive found 10man squads horrendously expensive for results myself and couldnt recommend them :/ 20 man squads are unwieldy but much more reasonable.I tend to take Power Axes for Special Weapons, you tend to see a lot of 2+ in our meta and the Unwieldy doesnt really matter for spod marines. Id consider Powerfist and Art Armour a minimum investment in the sergeant :) I just wish they had a banner option! :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3724861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonkin Arenis Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 So, judging by the comments, a 10-man squad with two power swords and a Sgt with artificer armour and a power fist is a decent enough bet. What about 20-man squads? any suggestions for them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3726256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyner Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I imagine in a 20 man squad it would be better to have a mix of power swords and axes but with that many attacks they will likely overwhelm Terminators without needing AP2. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3726942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Id always favour Axes over swords, especially in a big squad where you have a load of meatshields for them ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3727000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SillyDreadnought Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 10 with 2x P.Swords and a P.Fist is a good all-round loadout for Legionarie killing. if you're going for harder targets, Axes are also good. My personal idea I'm bandying about requires a Legion Champion with dual P.fists attached to a 20 strong squad with 2 swords, 2 axes and paired lightning claws on the Sergeant. Expensive, but it should be really interesting to see it hit home on it's ideal target of isolated or important targets. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3727009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Kjaran Coldheart Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 My squad has an axe, a maul and sarge with thunder hammer and artificer armor. WLK Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/292679-assault-squad-loadout/#findComment-3727171 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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