Sir_Gaea Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Question to all fellow frater. I have a Knight Crusader that I want to actually use. Would you suggest the rapid fire battle cannon or the thermal cannon? Or would a mêlée weapon be a better idea? Second, is it worth it to bring a carapace weapon, seeing as this might replace my Exorcist on the battle line. If anyone has any experience for good or ill that experience is welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atrus Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Personally i run a knight errant- the Tthermal cannon one. This is mostly due to it being melta and that fits themeatically with the sisters. Ive only run it in 7th and was pleased with its performance especially as a giant bullet magnet to let my sisters get across field. The chainsword on it makes for sime tasty death dealing against big nasties youd be more hesitant to put your squads up against. Pricey now so i wouldnt field it in games under 2000pts/100pl. No experience with carapace weapons myself, so no help there im afraid. Battle cannon will net you more shots but the thermal will give you more damage in the sweet sweet melta range. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4794785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdoMilitaris Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Haven't played 8th edition as only got the rules Wednesday... Absolutely love mine - kitted out with Rapid fire battle cannon, chainsword, and missile launcher on carapace (have converted mine using an Exorcist launcher). Was a very handy piece of kit in 7th. I will use mine every chance I get because it's been such a big investment in time , not really bothered about being highly competitive though, just want an army with character - I still recon it'll take some shifting in this edition and will be obliterating hordes and big gribblies alike! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4794988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drider Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I was actually playing around with a list idea last night, Big C, Seraphim, 9 penitent engines and a knight. totally fits at 2k. :P OrdoMilitaris and Beams 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4794989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdoMilitaris Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4795001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momerathe Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 I think the Stormspear carapace weapon is an auto-take. It's three krak missiles for cheaper than an IG heavy weapons team. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4799418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen.Steiner Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Is the Icarus flak array not a better option? Provides some handy anti-FLY firepower that can be directed against everything from enemy flyers to jump troops or indeed anything with the FLY keyword... after all S8 is not something Sisters are short on *cough*melta*cough*Personally I'd go for the Icarus, a mega-gatling-cannon thing, and a thunderstrike gauntlet plus heavy stubber for nuisance shooting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4800788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Thermal Cannon is a bit pants, imo. Too many dice to go through before you score damage. In a recent game it only killed a single Guardsman and put 2 damage on a Taurox after 4 turns. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4800817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
momerathe Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Is the Icarus flak array not a better option? Provides some handy anti-FLY firepower that can be directed against everything from enemy flyers to jump troops or indeed anything with the FLY keyword... after all S8 is not something Sisters are short on *cough*melta*cough* Personally I'd go for the Icarus, a mega-gatling-cannon thing, and a thunderstrike gauntlet plus heavy stubber for nuisance shooting. Counter-intuitively, if you run the numbers, the Stormspear does more wounds to (most) flyers than the Icarus does.. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4800822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Gaea Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Is the -1 to hit on the Thunderstrike gauntlet worth it for a guaranteed +2 to wound? Also, is the knight safe getting in that close? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4800863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen.Steiner Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Carapace MLRS does look better too I guess... hrm.The Thunderstrike enables you to pick up and throw vehicles and monstrous creatures, too. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/335496-imperial-knights-and-us/#findComment-4800914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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