Vash113 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 So I've been building an Imperial Guard Skaerl detachment for my Space Wolves, mostly focused on veteran squads on Valkyrie Gunships because well... valkyrie and with the majority of the force together I'm looking to add a squadron of Leman Russ tanks because well... Leman Russ. The question is, which variant to take? Rules wise I like the reinforced rear armor of the Demolisher variants, with the Executioner and its five plasma cannon shots a turn really being a dangerous force, but the chance of the tank blowing itself apart, and that plasma is more of the Dark Angel thing has me looking at other variants. The punisher and demolisher are nice but not fantastic and too situational for my tastes. I keep going back to the Exterminator with its twin-linked autocannon and the fact that it was the Exterminator variant that we had access too in the 3rd Edition Codex and it seems like the most fluffy and historic variant to take. Do any of you guys field Leman Russ' with your wolves and if so, which ones? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Plasma sounds good to me! It doesn't matter if plasma is known to be used by DA. But what the iron priest gives us, we use for war! But having said that... It will also be a major target. Exterminator is a pretty balanced for both infantry and light armor. Always a safe bet and earn back your points. Just my opinion. I would pick one of those two. Leaning more towards exterminator. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3919448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 If you want solo LR, Demolisher is golden, but in a squadron, that can not split-fire, I would agree with Mav and get the Exterminator and Executioner up and running. But then again, all depends on what your current force is and thus how the tanks can support it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3919455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I believe back in the day we actually had access to the Executioner variant, but an older wolf will have to verify that. As for which I would take, I would do executioner or the exterminator (autocannon in case I mixed up the names) mostly because they have a guns we have limited access to. Though the russ chassis is a nice delivery for the demolisher as well. I use the autocannon variant in my guard list. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3920316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 The Executioner mounts the plasma cannon, we had access to the Exterminator, armed with the twin-linked autocannon. See: http://static4.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammer40k/images/9/9d/Space_Wolves_Leman_Russ_Exterminator.png Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3920353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORKILL Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I miss the old Leman Russ. It was overpriced but fun. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3920382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune Priest Jbickb Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 O sweet then I mixed up the names and I have the right one woot! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3920418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouj Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 I personally like the punisher with pask in it. 20 strength 5 rending tankhunter shots at bs 4 is beast. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3920427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenrisWolf Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 And if you use the FW Armored Battle Group, their Executioners don't have the Gets Hot rule. They are 10 pts more per tank. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3921126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanPesci Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Or take the deimos pattern predator executioner, which doesnt get hot, gives you 3 plasma cannon shots a turn, and can be upgraded to have ignores cover. Doesnt quite have the armour of a leman russ but im pretty sure it comes in cheaper ;) Obviously if you are set on an actual russ for your guard/skarl detachment then ignore that...i would probably go for the cheap and cheerful autocannon one over the plasma one (which im guessing adds up points wise prety quickly once there are 5 plasma cannons on it haha) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3921275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vash113 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Or take the deimos pattern predator executioner, which doesnt get hot, gives you 3 plasma cannon shots a turn, and can be upgraded to have ignores cover. Doesnt quite have the armour of a leman russ but im pretty sure it comes in cheaper Obviously if you are set on an actual russ for your guard/skarl detachment then ignore that...i would probably go for the cheap and cheerful autocannon one over the plasma one (which im guessing adds up points wise prety quickly once there are 5 plasma cannons on it haha) Yea kinda set on a Leman Russ. Besides the Gets Hot isn't a huge problem for the Executioner, yea occasionally you will get unlucky but you have to roll a 1, and then another 1, 2, or 3. I've lost hull points to Gets Hot, but not many. I've already got an Executioner that doesn't really fit well with my Guard so it'll probably get moved to the wolves, but I'd like to round out the squadron to three, an Exterminator will probably be the second but I'm unsure of the 3rd, I kinda want them all to be different, showing that they are more likely spoils of war than manufactured specifically for the chapter. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3921620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulrik_Ironfist Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The demolisher is good, but you get vindicators for that. There is also the Vanquisher, which doesn't have a template, but is good for taking out armour. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301963-which-leman-russ/#findComment-3921765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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