NovaScotius Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hi all, I'm currently putting together the first couple of squads for a new Militarum Tempestus army, and I could do with some advice with regards to the sidearms that my Tempestors will be carrying. The options are the Hotshot Pistol, Bolt Pistol and the Plasma Pistol; each of which seems to have pros and cons... Hotshot Pistol Pros: Free, consistent in terms of strength and AP with the weaponry that the rest of the squad will be carrying Cons: Range is a real issue Bolt Pistol Pros: Free, standard pistol range, better strength than a Hotshot Cons: Loses the really good AP value Plasma Pistol Pros: Best strength and AP of all the options, standard pistol range Cons: Cost implication, occasionally will crispy fry its user! So what do you guys arm your guys with? So far as I can tell, there's not much in it between the Bolt Pistol and the Hotshot; and the real question is whether to go Plasma or not? (Or am I missing something?!) Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296070-arming-my-tempestors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idlem Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I'd keep with the bolt pistol and invest the points elsewhere. Hotshot pistols drive me crazy, as I'm trying my best to stay more than 6 inches away from most armies. Plasma is just too much of a point investment for something that's pistol range and more often than not blows up your Tempestor, which there goes his leadership. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296070-arming-my-tempestors/#findComment-3795513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Yeah, bolt pistol is the best option. The only way I would go for the hotshot pistol is if he had a powerfist and I used the squad as a counter attack unit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296070-arming-my-tempestors/#findComment-3795518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Agreed, while the plasma would be nice for the additional strength and slightly improved AP it's only worth it if you have the points to spare. Bolt pistols are a good way to make commander types stand out as well :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296070-arming-my-tempestors/#findComment-3795764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicodemus Doloroso Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 I tend to agree with my comrades here. Plasma pistol is just too expensive -- better to spend the same points on a plasma gun and have twice the shots at 12" unless you have points to spare (which you usually won't). I have to laugh at the pictures in the codex of Tempestors with plasma pistols AND power fists. You could almost have an additional 5-man Scion squad for the price of that Tempestor! Although they do look cool kitted out like that. Yet I don't think I'd put that much war gear on anything with one wound. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/296070-arming-my-tempestors/#findComment-3796120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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