Indefragable Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I know "regular" Dreadnoughts are overshadowed by Furioso, DC and Librarian ones but I can't lie that I really want to give Dante's avenging host a go and you need a "regular" Dread for that. I have heard that the "rifleman" Dreadnought consisting of 2x TL autocannons (so 4x S7 AP4 Re-Rollable shots) has been pretty popular. My question is where does it say we can do this? In the Codex, if I read it correctly, only says "may replace Power a Fist with a TL Autocannon." Where does it say we can swap out the Multi-Melta w/ another AC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 First line under options on the dreadnought page. Refer to the Dreadnought Weapons list on page 51. You will see the first weapon option is the twin-linked autocannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Now the real question is "where can I buy both a left and right arm Auto-cannon for a Space marine Dread without taking out a second mortgage." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Here you are! A few nips and a touch of glue, and he'll be poppin' down flyers in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 :o ... I have one of these in my bits box... Thanks CaptainHelion, you're a gentleman and a scholar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 There's also these from FW: Left arm Right arm Note that these are the Mk V Dreadnought arms (which is the pattern of the GW Dreadnought). There are Mk IV arms if you prefer something bulkier. Additionally, there are some third party websites which do decent alternatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I suppose £20 isn't terrible in the long run but with the cost of a Dread and P&P as well, we're looking at £45-50 for a Dread thats probably only getting used once. -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHelion Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 *Looks longingly at such low prices* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 First line under options on the dreadnought page. Refer to the Dreadnought Weapons list on page 51. You will see the first weapon option is the twin-linked autocannon. Edited to remove my reply because I didn't see you mention the separate weapon list at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 First line under options on the dreadnought page. Refer to the Dreadnought Weapons list on page 51. You will see the first weapon option is the twin-linked autocannon. Edited to remove my reply because I didn't see you mention the separate weapon list at first. In the dreadnough weapon options in the armoury, as said in the first response in this thread EDIT: Posted between your comment and ninja edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Next question: does a Dread (or any other walker) without an obvious CCW still get to fight in CQC? So a rifleman Dread with 2x TL AC still gets 2A base? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukimimaru Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yep and it attacks at base Strength, ap - . :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yes. If it has an initiative and attack stat, barring weird exceptions, it gets to fight. However gains no benefit from Dread CCW, as you have chosen to swap it for an autocannon. So a rifleman fights with 2x S6 attacks, at AP - . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Which is really funny when you consider it could crush most infantry under foot. Such is 40k... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Yea. C.SM have gone some way to reflect this by upping it to 4A, however it should be AP5 at the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Or AP4 like stomps, but that would be too much for weedy walkers like cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Aye, the problem is the "Walker" clarification is a bit broad. *hops on the dreads should be MC bandwagon* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I think they also get Hammer of Wrath in 7th ed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remtek Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I think the rifledread is really underated, often easy to give cover and can tarpit many drop pod units well. They usually get ignored early game, and late game there is often much less that can kill av12 making it pretty solid for objectives. Twinlinked and 48" range makes it so reliable for dealing with AV10/11 and high toughness models. I kitbashed a FW dread to make it look extra BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knife&fork Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I prefer the twin linked autocannon paired with the las cannon. The TL-LC is a very real threat and will force a jink in situations when the autocannon is ignored or tanked. I used this exact configuration to keep the MMABs of a WS biker list taking snapshots all game. Probably won me that game as it kept my AV alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 So now my task is to somehow convert the leftover autocannons from my Hydra/Wyvern into something usable for a dread. The problem is I have just the barrels and ammo canisters and need something to attach them to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Now the real question is "where can I buy both a left and right arm Auto-cannon for a Space marine Dread without taking out a second mortgage."If you want a different look, there are also these also available in singles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So now my task is to somehow convert the leftover autocannons from my Hydra/Wyvern into something usable for a dread. The problem is I have just the barrels and ammo canisters and need something to attach them to. Replace the barrels on a dread TT Lascannon with the autocannons, use the missile launcher shoulder to mount the other side on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I'd get the Aegis Defence Line and sell the leftover bits or use them for terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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