olcottr Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have a Cadian / Catachan force. I've been weapon swapping between the 2 regiments (at least the plastic ones) for 8th edition. The obvious ones are plasma on the Cadians and flamers on the Catachans. The one choice I'm struggling with is where to put the meltaguns. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShredder Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have a Cadian / Catachan force. I've been weapon swapping between the 2 regiments (at least the plastic ones) for 8th edition. The obvious ones are plasma on the Cadians and flamers on the Catachans. The one choice I'm struggling with is where to put the meltaguns. Militarum Tempest. More seriously, if it's between Cadians and Catachans, I'd definitely lean towards putting them on the Catachans. I don't think they give meltas a direct benefit, but meltas definitely fit their strategy of wanting to get close to the enemy. I think it fits their fluff, too. olcottr and Halfpint100 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H311fi5h Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 I can see Tallarn Veterans with meltaguns. Other than that? Maybe if you want to drop Veterans from Valkyries they could be worth it, that's not regiment-specific though. For BS4+ plasma is pretty much always better I think. olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Is there a best?Maybe a Tallarn or Steel Legion as they'll get you closer to that magical <6" sooner than others? olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tirak Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) Steel legion doesn't help you. It's fluffy to put them in Chimeras, but it doesn't actually increase your mobility thanks to the fact disembarking happens before moving. Tallarn is better since you can outflank and suffer no penalty on advancing, but it's 1 shot on a 4+ vs 2 for half the price when talking about plasma. If you put them on suicide vets or Scions your hit chance goes up and it's 12vs13 points, but it'll always be a 1 shot weapon you will almost never get to shoot at from 6in away because of our bad saves and poor toughness. If you're absolutely dead set on taking meltas, Tallarn gives you the best chance to use them, but it's not optimal. Edited November 13, 2017 by Tirak olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
duz_ Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) My bad thought their stratagem / orders let them jump out after moving Not that case at all Ohwell! Guess its Tallarn then or Valks for grav chuting :) Edited November 14, 2017 by duz_ olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tirak Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Yeah their order lets them mount up after shooting so long as you didn't disembark that turn, but then when next turn rolls around, you're exactly where you started or you have to sacrifice a turn of activity on their part to ride in the Chimera. If they could get out after moving they'd be great, even if they couldn't move after doing so, but as is it's incredibly lackluster. olcottr, Guardsman Bob and duz_ 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withershadow Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 With the reduced range on safe Valkyrie drops, Tallarn are still the best at delivering meltas and flamers. olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasmablasts Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Sounds like melta-guns could do with the reverse plasma treatment: a points drop for BS4+ models. olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhorneHunter57x Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have a Cadian / Catachan force. I've been weapon swapping between the 2 regiments (at least the plastic ones) for 8th edition. The obvious ones are plasma on the Cadians and flamers on the Catachans. The one choice I'm struggling with is where to put the meltaguns.Between those two, I'd say Catachan so you can punch things if you get charged (because when was the last time you saw a stationary meltagun?). olcottr 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/341316-best-regiment-for-meltaguns/#findComment-4931288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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