Augelmir Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hey everyone! I have been feeling this urge to field skyclaws in my army, and im torn about how to kit them out and use them, staring at the parts hehe. Been contemplating running them as 2 units of 5 with 2 plasmaguns for objective camping or 1 unit of 10 with a WP support (not sure about gear on this group) Im running 3 pods with GH and terminators, thunder wolves and a lord on mount so far, so after the sky claws join the list i will still have roughly 200-250 points to spend on my 1850 list, these points im still unsure of. Thank you for any answers :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I would probably kit them out with flamers to be honest, it negates their BS3, is decent for an assault unit (as with plasma you cant shoot and assualt), and is a deterrent from people charging you if you are objective camping. Back in 5th i used to run mine with a wolf priest and give them melta guns, then send them elite/tank hunting, but i think this would work out at pretty pricey, saying that, it could still be fairly effective if you have a lot of alpha strike and thunderwolves coming in to take pressure off them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3816472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 How many FA slots do you have left? If 2 I would suggest running 2 minimal units of 5 with a Flamer. They are amazing to push random things of an objective, like the odd Land Speeder, Scouts, Cultists, Eldar Jet Bikes and all that jazz. If you have 1 FA slot left I would still give them the same role, but probably flesh them out a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3816670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlk Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I play a pack of 8 Skyclaws with just two flamers. Just 130 points and they are a very reasonable (and, most of all, cool-looking) and underestimated support unit. Those two flamers, if protected properly, can survive longer than the rest of the pack and they remain dangerous. Also, those 8 models punch well above their weight - a salvo of bolt pistols and flamers followed by, sometimes, HoW and then 30 attacks total. And they are just wonderfully cheap which needs to be stressed out again. When you field Skyclaws, keep them cheap. It's one of their greatest pros. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3816762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augelmir Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks DanPesci, Immerstrum and Vlk. I love the models and fluff behind them so im going to try them for my next game, unfortunatly i only have one slot left since i have bought a pod for my terminators. This aint the place to post army lists but for you to see in what kind of army i want to use them in, here is a spin on my current list, and im stuck at 1777/1850 LORDS: 235. Wolf Lord -Thunderwolf mount -Runic Armour -Stormshield -Helm of Durfast -Black Death ELITES: 240. 5 x Wolf guard Terminators -1 x Stormshield / Thunder Hammer -2 x Stormshield / Wolf Claw -1 x Wolf Claw / Wolf Claw -1 x Heavy Flamer / Chainfist TROOPS: 552 10 x Grey Hunters -2 x Melta Guns -1 x Power Fist -Close combat weapons -WGPL - Wolf Claw / Combi-Melta #DEDICATED TRANSPORT- Drop Pod 10 x Grey Hunters -2 x Melta Guns -1 x Power Fist -Close combat weapons -WGPL - Wolf Claw / Combi-Melta #DEDICATED TRANSPORT- Drop Pod FAST ATTACK: 540 10 x Skyclaws -2 x Flamers -1 x Powerfist -1 x WGPL - Wolf Claw / Wolf Claw / melta bomb 1 x Drop Pod (Terminators go here) 5 x Thunder Wolf Cavalry -3 x Stormshields -1 x Thunderhammer -4 x Chainswords *wolflord joins here* HEAVY SUPPORT: 210 6 x LongFangs -1 x Ancient - Plasmagun -2 x Plasma Cannons -3 x Missile Launchers - Flakk missiles TOTAL: 1777 points / 1850 points. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3816788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulOfDragnsFire Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The termintors don't need the droppod anymore, right? They have deep strike now on their own? Or am I wrong about that? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3818200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z00Z Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 The termintors don't need the droppod anymore, right? They have deep strike now on their own? Or am I wrong about that? No they dont. Plus beacons are available on preceding turns to make their ds more reliable. Theres also some formations that allow turn 1 ds like void claws. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3818224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augelmir Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 The terminators have a drop pod so both my greyhunter pods can come in turn one Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/297139-skyclaws-how-to-use-them/#findComment-3818405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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