Ishagu Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Are the pintle weapons widely used by players? What about Havok launcers? I'm thinking of Combi Bolter and a Multi Melta on each one for the nice coverage, but can't decide if the cost is worth it on such a delicate transport, and if it would simply make it a greater target... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I just run mine naked. They serve no other purpose than to get the squad inside form Point-A to Point-B and to provide LoS blocking if the squad inside Disembarks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah, that's what I initially thought and it seems efficient to run them stock, but seeing as you'll be advancing towards the enemy a cheeky Multi-Melta shot can perhaps expose troops that were hiding in a transport, or vape a terminator running around nearby. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Its only a single shot though. For the points cost? I could think of a better investment, honestly. And if running with Tac vets inside you can have 2 Sniper Heavy Bolters shooting out the top hatch. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Cohort Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 As a Salamander player I kind of want to run some with heavy flamers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 For Salamanders or Death Guard who get free bonuses AND if its carrying Sniper Heavy Flamer Vets, such a Rhino could prove potentially hilarious indeed! Drive by Heavy Flaming! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343761 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brofist Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I'm not sure you can take multi meltas, but you can take combi-meltas. I regularly take one along with one on my sergeant. If you give them outflank it's not a bad way to strip a hull point off something in the backfield. Then you get 4 rapid fire bolter shots, which again is nothing to write home about, but its double the firepower your rhino normally gets. I don't think I've taken havoc launchers since 3rd edition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soldier of Dorn Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I kinda want to get some with heavy weapons in one of my lists just for an excuse to build faux Razorbacks. Stupid, I know, but I have a few ideas. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 If you don't have a weapon, then Weapon Destroyed results will count as immobilized. While the transport will usually die sooner anyway, there might be a moment where it will matter, like getting stuck in an unfavourable position due to a lucky pen on a 5 and 6 and temporarily stuck on a 4. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4343891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evildrcheese Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I think there's scope for a cheeky assault cannon on top for BA players. EDC Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 My Salamander Rhinos rock heavy flamers. They're for objective holding so a HF on overwatch can be a help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aren't the multi-meltas only available on Land Raiders and larger? Its only a single shot though. For the points cost? I could think of a better investment, honestly. And if running with Tac vets inside you can have 2 Sniper Heavy Bolters shooting out the top hatch. Why would a pintle-mounted weapon only have one shot? Or are you referring to a combi-melta? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aren't the multi-meltas only available on Land Raiders and larger? Why would a pintle-mounted weapon only have one shot? Or are you referring to a combi-melta? Correct. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Asvaldir Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 If you don't have a weapon, then Weapon Destroyed results will count as immobilized. While the transport will usually die sooner anyway, there might be a moment where it will matter, like getting stuck in an unfavourable position due to a lucky pen on a 5 and 6 and temporarily stuck on a 4. Rhinos come stock with a bolter on them, so you're covered for that weapon destroyed result. Not really any point in giving a rhino another weapon just for the damage result. I'd rather keep them cheap, throw on dozer blades and that's it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frater Cornelius Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Right, brain fart. For some reason I thought you needed to buy it. My bad ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Rhinos? Real legions with real Rites of War run Proteus Landraiders as dedicated transports ;) Otherwise as cheap has humanly possibly. Any upgrades are wasted on them as far as efficiency goes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgoff Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sometimes I give mine a heavy Bolter since I play Iron Warriors and so they have shrapnel Bolts for pinning. It's okay I guess. Pretty expensive but ok. Sometimes they even pin someone which is nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzinatah Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 For Ultras, it's a good idea to use bolters on your rhinos to get those sweet re-rolls for the rest of your army :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aren't the multi-meltas only available on Land Raiders and larger? Its only a single shot though. For the points cost? I could think of a better investment, honestly. And if running with Tac vets inside you can have 2 Sniper Heavy Bolters shooting out the top hatch. Why would a pintle-mounted weapon only have one shot? Or are you referring to a combi-melta? Same in the case of the Multimelta. Single shot per turn with 24" range. For something like 4 meltabombs in cost. So me that isnt worth it all that much. id rather a cheaper Heavy Flamer that just needs to cover stuff with the template or a heavy bolter for volume of fire. The multimelta really serves no purpose for my needs despite it being S8 ap1. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalanx Warder Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 We dont Jokes aside i am painting mine up right now and i have all of them with HK missles Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Sometimes I give mine a heavy Bolter since I play Iron Warriors and so they have shrapnel Bolts for pinning. It's okay I guess. Pretty expensive but ok. Sometimes they even pin someone which is nice. That's rather nice. Especially from a fluff stand point too - Iron Warriors bundle out, rapid fire while the Rhino lays down pinning fire support. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Aren't the multi-meltas only available on Land Raiders and larger? Its only a single shot though. For the points cost? I could think of a better investment, honestly. And if running with Tac vets inside you can have 2 Sniper Heavy Bolters shooting out the top hatch. Why would a pintle-mounted weapon only have one shot? Or are you referring to a combi-melta? Same in the case of the Multimelta. Single shot per turn with 24" range. For something like 4 meltabombs in cost. So me that isnt worth it all that much. id rather a cheaper Heavy Flamer that just needs to cover stuff with the template or a heavy bolter for volume of fire. The multimelta really serves no purpose for my needs despite it being S8 ap1. Would you be kind enough to point out where in the rules it states that a pintle-mounted weapon is only one shot? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 A multimelta is Heavy 1, one shot per turn, one shot :p Thats what im getting at. 6 shots over 6 turns if it survives that long? Pass. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricPaladin Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I ususally run mine naked but for a dozer blade. Sometimes I spring for combi-bolters to add a little firepower. The one exception is that I might make is for a veteran tactical squad using the Outflank tactic. They might get a heavy flamer, but only because I'm running Salamanders which makes them Strength 6. Er... also, I'd like to point out that you can't take a pintle-mounted multi-melta, unless that was in the FAQ or a book reprint and I haven't caught it yet. Just combi-bolter, heavy bolter, heavy flamer, and havoc launcher. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Cool, that solves that issue then :p Still wouldnt take a MM on a Land Raider Though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/320708-how-do-people-run-rhinos-in-30k/#findComment-4344373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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