Gentlemanloser Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'm having a hard time choosing between the two types of Dreadnoughts, and am looking for advice/experience! :) Looking at two standard loadouts, (Rifleman, and A Cannon/DCCW) there's very little points between the two, with the Contemptors being the more expensive. 16 points for the Rifleman, 12 for the Cannon/DCCW. Both have the same BS/WS and Toughness. The Contemptor has 1 point more Strength and 2 wounds (and a degradation chart!). The Contemptor has more move and a 5+ save. The Ven Dread gets a 6+ 'FnP'. Gah. I really can't choose between them! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyberos the Red Wake Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 If you can't decide between the rules, what about picking them based on how the model looks? In before "they both look cool". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemanloser Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 I was gonna use the Contemptor Frame as 'Venerable' Grey Knight Dreads anyway. ;) And when I can get my hands on them, Achillus as Doomglaives. Because they look very cool! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Idaho Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I couldn't choose so I took both! Contemptors are fast and should be used aggressively. Venerables are great with Twin Autocannons and (my own personal favourite) Assault Cannon and Twin Autocannon. 8-10 shots a turn is nothing to be sniffed at, hitting on a 2+ or 3+ if they move. Gentlemanloser 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Guys. The answer is RELIC Contemptor. He's 202 points with Kheres, Fist and Storm Bolter. 12 wounds, 2+/5++/6+FNP Movement does not degrade, and we can use our plastic BaC models :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freman Bloodglaive Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 That plastic model is pretty cool. I just put together one with a multi-melta. I'll probably grab a couple more. They're cheap enough. Cataphractii and Tartaros terminators, Mk IV and Mk III power armour. A few Mk X Primaris sprinkled through for taste. You can build a 40k army pretty cheap now, with the box sets that GW has been releasing (and bits sellers breaking them up on eBay). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kua Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I couldn't choose so I took both! Contemptors are fast and should be used aggressively. Venerables are great with Twin Autocannons and (my own personal favourite) Assault Cannon and Twin Autocannon. 8-10 shots a turn is nothing to be sniffed at, hitting on a 2+ or 3+ if they move. Why not lascan (being the better autocannon) and maximize ranged output if you are already investing in improved BS? Consider being able to split fire… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Sounds like the assault cannon and autocannon loadout is more geared toward anti heavy infantry rather than anti tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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