Volkite terminator squad

[Black Cohort]

How would you equip a 5 terminator squad with melee and heavy weapons if you are going volkite for ranged weapons? Currently I am thinking a plasma blaster, swords, mauls or lightning claws for most of the terminators with 1 chainfist.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

[DuskRaider]

I would go either Heavy Flamers for the template or Reaper Autocannon for the range. As far as melee weapons... Power Fists, Chain Fist and a Power Maul or two.

[Slips]

Due to the 15" Range of the Chargers, I'd go with the Plasma Blaster personally. 2 Plasma Shots at 18 or lower gives the squad a bit more punch. If youre a Salamander or Death Guard, the heavy flamer would be a good go due to +1S or Shred (or both in ZM). The Reaper is only really good on a footslogging squad.

 

For Melee Weapons, it depends on the job. In general, Fists with 1 in 3 Chainfists will be the best bet. Otherwise, 2 Single-Claws, 2 Fists and 1 Chainfist gives you a bit more versatility if theyre likely to be fighting 3+ Saves more so than other terminators. 

 

If you can't afford fists or claws, axes and swords are the next best thing respectively. Mauls I'd only ever use if you're 100% going up against 4+ saves or weaker / want to ID T3 models on the cheap.