Brother Raul Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hi All, Returning to the hobby after a break, was wondering if powerfists/swords AND chainswords was a thing for DC in 8th? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I can't see any reason why not, their datasheet specifically lets you swap their Bolt Pistol for any of the Power Weapons, which wouldn't affect them having a Chainsword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Yeah that's possible but keep in mind that the Chainsword doesn't give you an additional attack for Power weapons. The additional attack from Chainswords is to be made with the Chainsword profile. So usually having a Bolter instead of a Chainsword is the better option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indefragable Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I can't see any reason why not, their datasheet specifically lets you swap their Bolt Pistol for any of the Power Weapons, which wouldn't affect them having a Chainsword. Correct. Order of operations: 1. Replace bolt pistol with power fist, power weapon, etc... 2. Keep chainsword Yeah that's possible but keep in mind that the Chainsword doesn't give you an additional attack for Power weapons. The additional attack from Chainswords is to be made with the Chainsword profile. So usually having a Bolter instead of a Chainsword is the better option. Correct. What he ^ said. A DC Marine armed with power sword and chainsword would get either: 2A with power sword + 1A with chainsword (the bonus attack from said chainsword) or 3A with chainsword (2A base attacks + bonus attack from chainsword) When the DC Marine charges, he can add his Black Rage +1A to either weapon, so he can either do 3A power sword + 1A chainsword or 4A chainsword or 2A power sword + 2A chainsword. Note that one of the FAQ's specifically said that you do not need to attack with a chainsword/similar ruled weapon to get the bonus attack from it, but that bonus attack always hits using the chainsword/similar ruled weapon's stat line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Crimson Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Be sure to paint both swords red and put them in X shape in front. Never enough red X on black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Kind of glad about this, I built a powerfist/chainsword death co marine in 5th edition, who hasn't quite been legal, liking he can use both now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 As dubious as this is tactically (just in points sink) that's awesome news. Thank you gentlemen. This site, and in particular this BA community never cease to amaze me with their generosity in time spent helping with insightful advice with the hobby. Another quick question, how do you post pics on B&C? Replacing my old models and would love to post to get some critical feedback on the paint job. Its 1st rate but there are some celebrated painters in this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Be sure to paint both swords red and put them in X shape in front. Never enough red X on black. X Force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majkhel Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 ...how do you post pics on B&C? Replacing my old models and would love to post to get some critical feedback on the paint job. Its 1st rate but there are some celebrated painters in this forum. In your Profile section you can create your own albums to which you can add pictures from your drives (computer/phone). Then you can directly copy-paste pictures from your gallery to the forum threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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