Snuggatron Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 So I just bought my 2nd Box of WG Terminators and I am stumped on how to build them. Now I already have a squad made up for CQC, and I figured I'd make this one up with more ranged options, but I figured I'd run it by the forum and see how you folks choose to outfit your terminators as well as discuss what loadout performs best for you. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valor Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 For ranged termies I'd run 2xStorm Bolter/SS, 2xStorm Bolter/Chainfist, 1xAssault Cannon/Power Weapon. Still gives you some thump in CC, and protection of the Storm Shields. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3793943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Captain Redd Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 First game I played with the new dex I ran 6x combi-plasma & powerfist 2x assault cannons & wolfclaw and 2x wolfclaw & storm shield and it far more than earned it's points back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3793955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulder Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My set up is this (375pts) found they did a great job the other night after porting in and also had FNP 6+ from the warlord trait so that kept 2 of them alive just in the nick of time. Â 1 SS/WC - Leader 3 SS/SB 1 PM/Combi-P 1 WC/Combi-P 1 PA/Combi-P 1 PS/Cpombi-P 1 PA/SB 1 PS/SB Â This gives me options to spend points on upgrades to get frost weapons and/or a cyclone if I need more melee/fire power. But keeps itself cheap enough to justify them. Also have one SS model that can be upgraded to a TH/SS combo. Â I am thinking of trying this with the thunderstrike formation. It could get expensive but 10 PAWG (plus some combi) and 10 TDAWG all at once could be a good combo. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3794278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeMrBadger Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 My mind would be using the new formations and running a squad of Void Claws. Turn up on turn one. Attach to them a battle leader with SS+TH for tank bashing, or wolf priest + melta bomb for healing balms, preffered enemy thing, plus gives you re-rolls to all other reserve rolls.  A shooting wolfguard squad, combi plasma / melta and stormsheilds, Assault cannon and stormshield. they teleport down turn 2, or arrive via drop pod turn 1 and unleash an awful lot of AP2+ pain where you opponent doesn't want it. Storm bolters I just don't see the point, as a regular bolter is 2 shots in rapid fire range, and your going to be wanting to be close to something. maybe leave a couple of power weapons hidden in the back just to kill stuff it they are charged. go for power axes as they are free, AP2 S5 and the storm shield front rang will be taking the hits at higher initiative. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3794294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heron Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I have just re-organized mine to assault directly from a LRC or Stormwolf, so the squad reflects this. I have was pretty inspired by the WC/SS option this time around, as it seemed to have a good combination of lethality, protection and speed. At the moment they are accompanied by a TDA Rune Priest with Combi Melta and Frost Axe.  Leader with WC/SS 2x with WC/SS 1x w/ TH/SS 1x with Heavy Flamer/Chainfist  I went with the Flamer mainly because I don't anticipate this squad being out of CC very much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3794313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snuggatron Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I have just re-organized mine to assault directly from a LRC or Stormwolf, so the squad reflects this. I have was pretty inspired by the WC/SS option this time around, as it seemed to have a good combination of lethality, protection and speed. At the moment they are accompanied by a TDA Rune Priest with Combi Melta and Frost Axe.  Leader with WC/SS 2x with WC/SS 1x w/ TH/SS 1x with Heavy Flamer/Chainfist  I went with the Flamer mainly because I don't anticipate this squad being out of CC very much. This is mainly what I'm intending to do with mine, and this loadout is along the same lines as I was thinking. Actually being able to strike at initiative with WC, plus rerolling to-wounds, and strength 5 seems pretty legit against most things. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3794352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heron Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014  I have just re-organized mine to assault directly from a LRC or Stormwolf, so the squad reflects this. I have was pretty inspired by the WC/SS option this time around, as it seemed to have a good combination of lethality, protection and speed. At the moment they are accompanied by a TDA Rune Priest with Combi Melta and Frost Axe.  Leader with WC/SS 2x with WC/SS 1x w/ TH/SS 1x with Heavy Flamer/Chainfist  I went with the Flamer mainly because I don't anticipate this squad being out of CC very much. This is mainly what I'm intending to do with mine, and this loadout is along the same lines as I was thinking. Actually being able to strike at initiative with WC, plus rerolling to-wounds, and strength 5 seems pretty legit against most things.   One thing to add- I made this loadout specifically for Company of the Great Wolf detachment, which requires challenges. I wanted the Rune Priest and the TDAWG leader to have different options/speeds, so I can pick which is better for any particular matchup... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3794458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 5 with storm shields and storm bolters plus a cyclone missile launcher.  Dirt cheap and hard to move,  good range and within 24 inches you still get 10 storm bolters,  the same that a 10 man tactical would at that range. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3796676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d@n Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 For shooty terminators, I go cheap. 5 with with 4 combi plasma sand power weapons and the 5th with cml and power fist. Take the locator beacon on drop pod grey hunter packs , and they work very well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3796715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 5 with storm shields and storm bolters plus a cyclone missile launcher.  Dirt cheap and hard to move,  good range and within 24 inches you still get 10 storm bolters,  the same that a 10 man tactical would at that range.  liking this as a backfield unit. Not sure id keep all 5 with SS, maybe 3 and keep a couple with power weapons just to deal with any deep striking the opponent may bring ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3796792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Personally I would deepstrike in with a drop pod teleport homer.  The unit is easier to ignore then remove if it is hiding backfield.  Deepstrike into midfield of closer and you have the option to assault and you can either tarpit or vs eldar/tau etc probably make your way through most units with anything other than a monstrous creature struggling to take them down.  Up close with your drop pod grey hunters you could actually have a pretty solid base to start the game from. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3797611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Hope its ok if I piggy-back on this thread:  So what would be the optimum number of Storm Shields for a 5-man TDA squad in Drop Pod to harass opposing backfield heavies in a small 800 point game again? 1? 4?  Thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3798373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Personally I'd say 3 or 4 storm shields and the cyclone. These guys will work their way through a devestator squad eventually then when they are finished have some.good shooting of their own. Even better to teleport them in from a drop pod homer. Basically means doubling the transport capacity of your drop pod and not leaving units isolated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3798377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valor Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Being free, I would go with 4. A 3++ helps a lot more for a unit that is up close and personal with the enemy than a storm bolter. Give the 4th guy a heavy weapon and go to town! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3798379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Being free, I would go with 4. A 3++ helps a lot more for a unit that is up close and personal with the enemy than a storm bolter. Give the 4th guy a heavy weapon and go to town! Just checking but you know the storm.shield replaces the power weapon? Not the storm bolter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3798380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valor Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 My mistake, couldn't remember off the top of my head:) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3798530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilofix Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Btw are SW non-HQ TDAs (of all the other Space Marines) the only ones that can take Storm Shield without having to also take Thunder Hammer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3799266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squark Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Sanguinary Priests might have a sufficiently versatile wargear selection. Other than that, I believe so. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3799457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Dark Angels have some other options, as well. I believe their Deathwing Knights get Storm Shields and a Mace of some sort, and one of them (the Champion?) gets a big Halberd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3800207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Bearclaw Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 The Deathwing Champion doesn't get a Storm Shield though iirc, only the Halberd. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3800234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Death wing knights all have SS the squad leader has a flail instead of the mace... I'm not sure what the stat difference is but they do mulch chaos and GEQ real good Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/295986-how-do-you-outfit-your-terminators/#findComment-3800549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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