captain sox Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey folks! I have 2 more Manticore / Deathstrike kits now and I was wondering what I should build. I have 1 Manticore already, and was wondering what I should do with the other 2: 1. 2 Deathstike Missiles 2. 1 Deathstrike and another Manticore, 3. 2 More Manticore 4. Make something else with the hull from the 3rd. How many of each of these 2 are in your army? What would be a better setup in a game? Thanks everyone! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Two Manticores for a potential six large blasts. Bring the rain Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Deathstrikes are kinda silly/orky...manticores are a serious weapon...spammed manticores...OMG! Of course, with three of them, you'll almost certainly need 2HQ and 4 Troops, but the one HQ and the 4 troops you prolly had anyway... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoqqu Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Deathstrike, you target the enemy's A team and erase it from the battlefield. The next turn when he is still trying to recover from the shock you add an insult to the injury and start cruising at max speed with the launch platform, ramming and tank shocking everything in range. It will draw fire and that's a good thing. Your opponent gets minor satisfaction when that doomsday devices blows up while your more valuable units got round or two without being shot at. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Since you've got one Manticore already I'd suggest making a second one, and a Deathstrike. Making and fielding two Deathstrikes would be hilarious, but unlikely to earn you friends! :D Nor would you be likely to be able to get both launched the next time you played the same opponent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoqqu Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Aegis defence line and camo nettings can do wonders... ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andhil Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I love Deathstrikes. Nothing spreads the Emperor's Light like a Nuke. I still need to get a 2nd and 3rd one, but all in due time. But to answer the question, I'd go one each, just for the sake of variety. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeGrunt Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'd vote for variety as well. Wanting to playtest a Manticore soon, as they seem to be just the ticket for all the bloody Orks I'm seeing round here lately. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Yeah, go for one of each as that will set you for life :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 #2 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3764596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionicman Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Do both! Magnetize it: http://fromthewarp.blogspot.de/2010/12/magnetising-manticore.html http://krishobbylog.blogspot.de/2011/01/magnetizing-manticore.html That was easy... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3768069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stench Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Manticore is by fare the stabler choice but the psych value of that Big nasty missile is priceless ^^ Personel preff Would be 2x manticore but it feels a little Chease or ??? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3772952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I have no experience with either so I will have to defer judgement. But... Magnets!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3774508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raulmichile Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Manticore overall, more if you field two or three!!!! Just imagine how an alpha strike should be with 3 of these beauties... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3774792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 If you play Apocalypse enough, you will NEED three to five Deathstrikes. Holding them in strategic reserve until after the first break, or if no breaks then after turn two, bring them on in hiding so you can launch three of them the following turn. If you have more than three and can resist waiting until the turn number is one less than the unit size. The result? Vortex missiles rain down with your foes only getting a single turn to prevent it! As for the idea that Deathstrikes are not fitting in Guard, think of them as 40K equivalents of Scud missiles. Admittedly 40K outside of Apocalypse makes the idea of launching at the same battlefield a little much, but what's a little friendly fire among friends? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3775749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldorte Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 After fielding a manticore recently I would definitely lean towards going for more manticore's. It took 2 hull points off a predator, wiped out a heavily equipped scout squad, mutilated various tactical squads and wounded the enemies hq before finally succumbing to lascannon fire on turn 6, so who knows what 3 could do! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3776290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 FashaTheDog, don't forget about that Strategic asset that allows you to replace one-use weapons! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3777163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 FashaTheDog, don't forget about that Strategic asset that allows you to replace one-use weapons! Why? Once you've launched all those Vortex Missiles, you've already won. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294581-vote-manticore-or-deathstrike/#findComment-3777255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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