Shaolin_Monkey Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Just a quick one, reading the options for the Contemptor its unclear whether I can take two Chainfists on them. I know its not necessary and probably not a great loadout but it looks cool (they even have pictures on the FW site of an IH one with them) and I mostly play for fun anyway. Anyone able to shed some light on this?(PS I am aware that most people wouldn't have an issue with me taking this anyway if I run it past them but I find it easier to avoid that where possible, some people around here are touchy with anything not RAW) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Rules wise, since Dreadnought Chain Fists are no longer specialist weapons (FAQ), you're no longer losing an Attack for having DCCW + CF. So, Modelling wise, you're free to built your Dread with 2 Chain Fists without it causing any problems so long as you make it clear thats what/why you did it. You could argue this method to get two Chain Fists: Heavy Bolter Arm -> DCCW -> CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixus Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 What FAQ are you talking about? By RAW you cannot replace the TLHB with a CF. That weapon can only be replaced by other ranged weapons or a DCCW. I really don't know why the Contemptors don't get the PF like SM and CSM dreadnoughts. I read the rules again and they at least imply that you can replace the TLHB with a DCCW and then the DCCW with a CF, because you also need to do a sequence of replacements to be able to replace more than one storm bolter/TL bolter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaolin_Monkey Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Rules wise, since Dreadnought Chain Fists are no longer specialist weapons (FAQ), you're no longer losing an Attack for having DCCW + CF. So, Modelling wise, you're free to built your Dread with 2 Chain Fists without it causing any problems so long as you make it clear thats what/why you did it. You could argue this method to get two Chain Fists: Heavy Bolter Arm -> DCCW -> CF Yeah, I just always prefer to go for WYSIWYG as much as possible even though a CF/DCCW would be the same outcome. the HB>DCCW>CF was one thought too but the wording is "may replace its DCCW..." unlike the next dot point with "may replace any twin-linked bolter..." What FAQ are you talking about? By RAW you cannot replace the TLHB with a CF. That weapon can only be replaced by other ranged weapons or a DCCW. I really don't know why the Contemptors don't get the PF like SM and CSM dreadnoughts. Yeah that's my read of it too sadly, ah well, may just do it as a display piece or magnetise the arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Its not so much that it permits a Contemptor to take 2 Chain Fists, just that there is no Downside to CF + PF anymore. http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/resources/fw_site/fw_pdfs/Horus_Heresy/Horus_Heresy_7th_Edition.pdf Line is: Do Dreadnoughts equipped with a chainfist and a Dreadnought close combat weapon, or two chainfists gain an additional attack? Yes. Assume that the chainfists used by Dreadnought classes specifically in the Legiones Astartes Crusade Army list to be customised variants with the following profile:Range: - Str:x2 AP:2 Type: Melee, Armourbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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