Rod.H Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 This is probably my most recent Imperial faction, and no doubt picked the wrong way to start it by getting the Kill Team Cassius but at the time the battleforce & SC boxes weren't even on the horizon.http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t525/A_Rod_H/minis/minatures%20005_zpsrizsl65k.jpgSo I started with KTC, added another KT and the Corvis. Then picked up the captains, watch master and another KT box. The missile launcher's from a SM Devastator box I forgot I had. I'll probably use the 2nd box to do another lot of shotgun vets and if I can dig up some usable SM bodies from my parts boxes, bulk them up with the rest of the DW weapons. However, I can't find a clear answer to what Blackshields are allowed to take. All I've found is that they can't take the two-handed thunderhammer and nothing that contradicts me from being able to put a Stalker bolter on a Blackshield. http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t525/A_Rod_H/minis/minatures%20006_zpse1jcotbn.jpgIf there is, then I'll remove that pauldron & replace it with a Dark Angels one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinespider Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 There's no reason you can't, but the buff that Blackshields get is based on their attack stat, so giving a blackshield a weapon loadout that doesn't give them +1 attack is sub-optimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas7 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 'Mumbles' Not that the black shield was an optimal pick to begin with.... I started much like you did but my modeling progress has been so slow that i've only gotten about six DW models built, I wish GW would have started with the get started box or the watchblade taskforce before single unit repacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod.H Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 Then, I'll probably not use that one as a true Blackshield. For some reason a dual powersword Blackshield doesn't appeal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irbis Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Then, I'll probably not use that one as a true Blackshield. For some reason a dual powersword Blackshield doesn't appeal to me. How about a reason him being more expensive than a captain or ML2 librarian? Yeah, just use the pad for flavour, black shield is only worth it in one or two niche builds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordCommanderSamirus Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Personally I feel that seeing as youre paying points to have the Special Issue Ammunition getting rid of it is a waist of points so I have a black shield with a Power Fist and another with a thunderhammer. Sure they might not have as many attacks as would be potentially possible but 5 WS 5 power fist attacks will still mess people up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Pretty much any build that pushes DW into melee is probably bad, as the risk/reward nature of it is definitely to their detriment. With that in mind Blackshields really are something of a points sink. That being said, if you're just building for fun I see no reason not to use one, but I'd definitely give him some kind of melee upgrade if you do so. The Power Axe is a nice cheap pick assuming you're willing to use the Watch Sergeant to soak challenges for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod.H Posted January 19, 2017 Author Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'm somewhat building for fun and thinking at the same time on what niche can they cover when used as allies for say Sisters or if I play a game of Killteam.So, I assembled another five DW vets, used up all the shotguns, stalkers and bodies. I also discovered an unused sprue of tac marines, which may or may not get the unused bolters, infernus & frag cannon.http://i1312.photobucket.com/albums/t525/A_Rod_H/minis/minatures%20002_zpsptjp6e1p.jpgInquisitor Greyfax is just there for a scale aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vel'Cona Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice! When does the painting start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irbis Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looks nice so far. And yeah, that Tac squad + DW upgrade sprue + leftover DW bits should make another two kill teams easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod.H Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Painting, that'd probably go quicker if I'd a can of black spray paint/primer but I've got that covered with Vallejo black brush on primer. I've actually got DW upgrade sprues from each of the watch captain's box/blister. I may use assault marines instead as I've found some unused bodies. Don't know where their jump pack are though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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