Emperor's Furor Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 For my mainly foot based word bearer force I'm contemplating taking a forgelord with a cortex controller and some castelax's it was clear from my previous game I didn't have enough long range anti tank fire power, so it got me thinking of adding a contemptor with dual lascannons, however now I am considering taking one or two castellax's but with darkfire cannons instead of the standard mauler cannons. What's your opinion on them, that look good on paper especially when you can make them BS 5 and -1 cover save, but the over heating may be a problem considering its two shots as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 3+ and 4HP say overheat is not going to be a big problem, even less if you add paragon of metal. if you take the DFC, definately take the targeting system. alltogether the loadout is very expensive and you might actually be better off with destructor tarantulas or predators for AT. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3736741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 At first I was just going to get one, but then add at least another two, perhaps not all with darkfire. I just really love the idea of them, have always done so and I'm tired of tanks but want to remain mobile. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3736748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nehekhare Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 jet- or attack bikes with melta. Castellax bring enough of the pain as midfield objective holders with dual flamers only (and objective secured if you play maelstrom/eternal). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3736824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 I want something with a bit more range, I tend to play dark eldar a lot and they tend to lower my range quite often, so bigger range and the -1 to cover would also be a huge bonus as well as letting me get 2d6 armour pen at 24" range. Basically I want to slowly advance whilst laying down a hale of fire. I also want to add a Contemptor with twin keres eventually. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3736830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Is flamer definitely considered the better option for secondary weapon? I always see these guys as more of a long range shooter, and you can make them lower cover saves anyways... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3738558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The Flamer is usually a better option, the bolters dont add anything to Darkfire or melta carriers, but two flamers can drive off hordes at close range and give some nasty overwatch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3738984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Remind me, are Castellax T6 or 7? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3738997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 7 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3739022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 7 Yikes. Yeah the dark fire is pretty solid but I'd definitely throw the targeting array on them to get the +1 BS and -1 to cover save to prevent tanks from getting any kind of cover that negates your oh so expensive weapon. Since it has blind too, use it against enemy AdMech to play havoc with their shooting or any other shooty unit in the backfield that wants to pop your Castellax Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/293335-your-thoughts-on-darkfire-cannons/#findComment-3739105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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