Vantraxx Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 For tank hunting i always go melta lance. As others have said the grav bombard is better at going after exposed terminators and anything with 2+. Drop pod next to your target and open up with melta, even if your opponent has armoured ceramite you will still cause damage and will be ready to charge next turn... either way you have just made a huge distraction for all your land raiders because your opponent will use everything against the beast letting your more valuable assault units slip through... BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4637053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted January 28, 2017 Author Share Posted January 28, 2017 I like the melta Lance on paper but I think the grav bombard and siege drill are where you can utilize the Leviathan best. If you still want S9 Ap1 shots en masse, I'd recommend melta vets with machine destroyers. The Bombard doesn't always need to be pointed at TEQs, but that goes without saying. I've had it mess up an entire breacher squad or other big nuisances. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4637092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Melta-lance with tank hunter is totally brutal, even against AV14 or something! Plaguecaster 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4637280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaguecaster Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I finally got my own leviathan :D I plan on running him with melta lance just don't know what his close combat arm should be??? I also plan on giving him volkite as well the Phosphex as he is part of a fun side project to assemble a death guard Heresy force which is in the later stages of the Heresy in which they fall to Nurgle. I take it running him in a pod is the best bet as well plan on running him as anti tank as well as hunting down the odd terminator or elite unit Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4638014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomMarine Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I like the claw due to severing cut as mine is built for hunting death stars and those extra wounds add up the build is Drop pod Gravity bombard Claw 2 volkites Phosphorex missiles BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4638131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
montambro Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone, I am building a BA army and want to include a leviathan. How do you personally equip yours for mass high value kill-age? I was looking to equip mine as follows: 420 pts leviathan siege dread armored ceramite grav flux bombard siege claw w/ inbuilt melta 2 x illiastus assault cannons dreadnaught drop pod fel that with the heavy 8 rending shots as well as the grav. Termies should get some hurting. Also the claw allows for survivability in combat or against vehicles. cheers, chase Edited February 9, 2017 by montambro BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hey everyone, I am building a BA army and want to include a leviathan. How do you personally equip yours for mass high value kill-age? I was looking to equip mine as follows: 420 pts leviathan siege dread armored ceramite cyclonic melta lance siege claw w/ inbuilt melta 2 x illiastus assault cannons dreadnaught drop pod cheers, chase Change the claw to a drill and you've got the go-to loadout for blood angel players Leviathans are very straightforward in their loadout options. feel free to mix and match weapons as you see fit, and have fun with the variety! montambro 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
montambro Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 do you feel the grav would be better? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runefyre Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 None of the weapons can be labeled "best". They all have a targeted purpose. Grav is for infantry, cyclonic melta lance is for vehicles, and storm cannon is for monstrous creatures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 If you're taking a Melta Lance take a claw, you've got the anti tank angle pretty well locked down. The claw really comes into play if you run into Primarchs or Mechanicum big bots with those potential extra D3 wounds BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ironic Warrior Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 The only Leviathans with Grav-Flux that can technically be useful Tank Hunters are Dark Angels ones in the Ironwing Protocol RoW as they get Tank Hunter so can re-roll the 3D6 which is always handy Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I like claw and drill with 2x assault cannon & phosphex for BA . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4651912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ironic Warrior Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I like claw and drill with 2x assault cannon & phosphex for BA . That's literally the biggest reason I wanna do Blood Angels....but Sons are my jam Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4652498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 The only Leviathans with Grav-Flux that can technically be useful Tank Hunters are Dark Angels ones in the Ironwing Protocol RoW as they get Tank Hunter so can re-roll the 3D6 which is always handy That's what I've found ;) http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/treacyjohn2/1B2DF068-3540-4C5C-A110-5453C377B628_zpsohcgqhkf.jpg Though it is an expensive unit, use any opportunity you have to whittle down high-VALUE targets, not just high point cost. The grav flux is awesome when playing against Javelin and jetbike spam, both worthy targets of the grav flux. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4653332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ironic Warrior Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 The only Leviathans with Grav-Flux that can technically be useful Tank Hunters are Dark Angels ones in the Ironwing Protocol RoW as they get Tank Hunter so can re-roll the 3D6 which is always handy That's what I've found http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/treacyjohn2/1B2DF068-3540-4C5C-A110-5453C377B628_zpsohcgqhkf.jpg Though it is an expensive unit, use any opportunity you have to whittle down high-VALUE targets, not just high point cost. The grav flux is awesome when playing against Javelin and jetbike spam, both worthy targets of the grav flux. I do like that....it's pretty ^_^ I will upload some of mine later when I dig them out haha :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4653400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomMarine Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Mine http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161114_214243_zpsk7xmzrey.jpg http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161115_205411_zpsachqtdrq.jpg http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161115_205537_zpsnfljg7v7.jpg Withershadow and depthcharge12 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4653652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ironic Warrior Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 · Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given Mine http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161114_214243_zpsk7xmzrey.jpg http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161115_205411_zpsachqtdrq.jpg http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah274/mortiscorax29/Ironhands%2030k/IMG_20161115_205537_zpsnfljg7v7.jpg "He went that way Officer" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4653708
Lord Blackwood Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 · Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given with two broken legs and carrying the body of one of his 9 other buddies who i crushed Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4653709
Withershadow Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 · Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given Hidden by Slips, February 12, 2017 - No reason given You put your left hand out... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4654093
infyrana Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm sure this has been covered (so apologies!), but given the lack of dreadpod model on FW's site and my lacking in the latest rule books: - What Drop Pod model would I be allowed to use for a Leviathan please? For 30k (and 40k) in friendly or sanctioned GW events etc. (I know this isn't the place but I was hoping to get the answers for normal dreads/contemptors too since I seem to have a ratio of many dreads to no transports for them) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4672195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) The FW Dreadpod is just sorta out of stock at the moment. A plastic one will suffice in most cases until you can get a real one again. But otherwise the Dreadnought Pod is correct for Contemptors and Leviathans (and I think even box dreads in the latest iteration of the rules) Edited March 4, 2017 by Charlo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4672341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
infyrana Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Thanks Charlo. So basically grab normal plastic pods (which I sorta need anyway) and use them until I'm pushed to get a dread pod (when/if becomes available again). If I'm going to spend that out, are Dreadclaw's viable options for Leviathan's? This would make the purchase less painful since I could use it to transport a mini deathstar on occasion. BLACK BLΠFLY 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4672362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angmarred Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Leviathans can't go in Dreadclaw infyrana 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4672366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Wait until FW re releases the DDP. It's really good. infyrana 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4672398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansupvi Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 anybody recently used gunslinging leviathans at all? is it ever worth not having a claw/drill? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/315048-leviathan-siege-dread-tactics/page/30/#findComment-4673229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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