gav1892 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 So to finish my BA 2nd company im about to build my 2 x 10 man assault squads. Both will have a flamer as the special weapon but i cant decide what the best load out for the SGT's will be. They will have magnetised back packs so i can use them in a drop pod / landraider or with JP from a stormraven. Ideally i want them to be CC troops rather than shooty AS, as i have sternguard for that. What have people found to be the best way of using them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 I like a power weapon and a melta bomb pistol if you have points... I don't really rate combat shields but they look cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1892 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I was thinking of a hammer but i dont want to be swinging last. Maybe lightning claws on one SGT and then a grav-pistol, Power Fist on the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 That has potential I am a big fan of power mauls but I play against xenos primarily if you are doing a lightning claw I would invest the points in a combi weapon if you can to match the squad after that first shot have him throw a grenade to keep assault open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Mike Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Although I don't have any assault squads of my own yet, I always thought something like the following would be good: 10 Assault Marines 2 Meltaguns Veteran Sergeant w/Hand Flamer, Power Sword, Meltabombs Hand flamers are always a nice little surprise for your opponent :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Tough. For shooty ASM I just match a combi to the special. For pure punchy, I think they need alot of support. I'd maybe take no specials, and Pfist on sgt. Add a Libby with Sang Powers and fish for the rage power. Pure punchy is not ASM strong point... D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav1892 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Im mainly going to use them to harrass and maybe tie something up for a turn or 2 while i get my good stuff into position to either cause damage or steal objectives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebs_evo7 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Probably has been said before but my assault squad underperform a lot and rarely actually makes it into combat. Usually they are gunned down but for the thread i usually run mine with a flamer and melta. Sgt is upgraded to a vet with a power sword and melta bomb. Usually run a squad of about 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Im mainly going to use them to harrass and maybe tie something up for a turn or 2 while i get my good stuff into position to either cause damage or steal objectives Spend proportionately for what you want them to do. If they are the linchpin of your forces pad up on everything (and then re-evaluate your plan). But if they are skirmishers or harassers don't go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova_chron Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Another option is power weapon melta bomb and nothing else melta bomb is poor mans power fist and power sword lets him kill MEQ easily while still keeping points down I tend to keep my assault units cheap if I'm using them as tarpits or harassment units... I'll invest points for melta pods or drop plasma but those are specific tactics where I'm planning to get my payoff in the first turn on table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun03 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Grav pistol I like, giving that chance concussions on MC or other Killy things that would normal wreck the sgt, than PW to taste. Power fist are best hidden there to many things that will own the sgt in CC. Mauls are great against xeno. Swords are fine against the rest, axes are nice but striking last hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Another option is power weapon melta bomb and nothing else melta bomb is poor mans power fist and power sword lets him kill MEQ easily while still keeping points down I tend to keep my assault units cheap if I'm using them as tarpits or harassment units... I'll invest points for melta pods or drop plasma but those are specific tactics where I'm planning to get my payoff in the first turn on table. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tychobi Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I am going to put my 2 cents on cheap and cheerful. Bolt pistol and chainsword. I don't spend points unless there is a really good reason and assault squads don't really have one. 2 spec weapons and off you go my angels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fahlnor Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Depends on your priorities. If I was trying to be competitive, I'd consider a power weapon and melta bombs. But I'm building an Assault Squad at the moment and looking at twin lightning claws, because holy war, those things are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin_the_Martian Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I typically play against a guy who wrote a homebrew Chaos Space Marines codex and another player who frequents Necrons. In this kind of environment, I put a lot of value on being able to bring weapons that will cause Instant Death to toughness 4 models so I typically go whole hog and equip my jump pack assault marine sergeants with a power fist. In addition, a combat squad with a power fist makes for a really good distraction unit because of how many types of units it can effectively threaten, so it might give your more valuable units a break for a turn. edit: equip my sergeants with a power fist and the Veteran Sergeant upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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