Indefragable Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 When was the last time anyone used one? I've always found it impractical, let alone in normal games, let alone in our current world of D weapons.....but I've had a sudden interest. Deathstrike Missile Hidden Content 12" - Unlimited Range S10 AP1 Ordnance 1, Apocalyptic Blast, Barrage, Ignores Cover, One Use Only 150pts for something that can annihilate good portions of the enemy's force in a single shot seems like an excellent Distraction Carnifex. Btw....does Ordnance 1 + AP1 mean it's effectively AP0? Aka add +3 to Vehicle Damage table? That actually would bring it back a bit in my eyes....especially considering that with an Apocalyptic Blast you are pretty going to hit your target no matter how bad the scatter. Give it Bring It Down in the Emperor's Wrath Formation for extra lolz. TL; DR: I've always considered the Deathstrike a silly fun unit, but never seriously considered bringing one. Does it deserve a second (fourth) look? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrowmaster Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's a fun tactic if not the best, str 10 ap1 ignores cover 10" will murder the enemy army on a lucky roll. It's got a fearsome reputation so the enemy may expend a lot of effort into killing it saving your other units Against a deepstrike heavy force I wouldn't bother with it as it's likely to get melta'd in the rear armour but it could be a real threat to hordes or mechanised armies (if you get lucky) Ordnance doesn't give +1 on the damage chart it rolls 2d6 for armour pen and picks the highest Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I like bringing it. At the very least its a distraction carnifex. If it goes off it does a bucket load of damage too. I prefer it over the manticore. Especially in the emperors wrath formation. I've taken it in both friendly and competitive games. Although its not a must have I usually have a good laugh with it anyways. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's a fun tactic if not the best, str 10 ap1 ignores cover 10" will murder the enemy army on a lucky roll. It's got a fearsome reputation so the enemy may expend a lot of effort into killing it saving your other units Against a deepstrike heavy force I wouldn't bother with it as it's likely to get melta'd in the rear armour but it could be a real threat to hordes or mechanised armies (if you get lucky) Ordnance doesn't give +1 on the damage chart it rolls 2d6 for armour pen and picks the highest Ah right-o about Ordnance. That's still not bad at all. My sudden interest comes from the idea of parking it in a corner, somewhat off on its lonesome while the Leman Russes roll down the other side of the board. It's a Distraction Carnifex that packs one helluva bonus punch should it actually ever get to fire Also, with Coteaz in the Castells of the Imperium, it's OBSEC. Sit in a corner capping an Objective....fires a nuke that wastes 1/4 the enemy army...then goes OBSEC Tank Shocking . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691099 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Also, with Coteaz in the Castells of the Imperium, it's OBSEC. Sit in a corner capping an Objective....fires a nuke that wastes 1/4 the enemy army...then goes OBSEC Tank Shocking . Thats usually what I do once its finished firing ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Deathstrikes are a fun unit - which pretty much covers it! If they hit true they can do a lot of damage, but there is a lot working against that. As mentioned hiding it away to give it the best chance is best, as not only does this give it better odds at shooting but also makes it an even better lure. Your opponent will fear what it could do and try and stop it, so you know exactly what your opponent is planning and can plan his welcome accordingly ;) So while you likely won't see many tournament lists fielding one for normal games it's fine. It'll mostly win big, or do nothing :lol: I really should get the model one day... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Doesn't Coteaz's ability specify non-vehicle units? While he's great in the castellans formation I don't think he's giving obsec to your deathstrikes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Doesn't Coteaz's ability specify non-vehicle units? While he's great in the castellans formation I don't think he's giving obsec to your deathstrikes. Good catch. Coteaz's dataslate does specify "non-vehicle units." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingDeth Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 That said the bubble wrap its probably going to have will get obsec, so close enough? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofficus Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I've actually lost of my deathstrike. Like, legitimately don't know what I did with it or where it is. Clearly buying the camo netting for it really paid off. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4691341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beams Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Brought it in The Castellan for.action with my sisters. It is terrifying against any infantry heavy army, and any army that relies on cover saves or doesn't have an abundance of invulns. But it can also miss easily... Still, at the very least it will instill fear into your opponent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4692005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Krash Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 It's a great scare tactic, your opponent can't really ignore it. Definitely worth taking. Krash Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4692067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 I've actually lost of my deathstrike. Like, legitimately don't know what I did with it or where it is. Clearly buying the camo netting for it really paid off. I lol'd like a maniac. Just before reading this, I thought to myself, "I bet camo netting is super worth it on this." Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/332231-deathstrike-missile-launcher/#findComment-4692324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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