BolterZorro Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 too bad they are forgeworld :-( What is/are the best build/s for them ? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruor Vault Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 too bad they are forgeworld :-( What is/are the best build/s for them ? Mine are the plastic version from the Heresy boxed sets. I added FW Lascannon arms (which are comparatively cheap at $13USD). You can usually find those plastics NoS in eBay for around $35USD, total cost was ~$70USD per dread after Lascannons. Lascannons are by far the best option IMO, though you can put quad Autocannons and a Cyclone on them for only 18pts more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 too bad they are forgeworld :-( What is/are the best build/s for them ? Why is Forgeworld a problem? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BolterZorro Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 too bad they are forgeworld :-( What is/are the best build/s for them ? Why is Forgeworld a problem? First because many little tourney don't accept them then because they are not in classic codex lists and then because of FW (money) price. and final because working with approximative resin kit is far less easy than going full plastic kit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokugawa Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 Remember: GW has plastic kit of Contemptors. You needn't really buy a FW resin kit to use FW index rules of it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BolterZorro Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I know but I was speaking about the leviathan which is not at all at GW... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I know but I was speaking about the leviathan which is not at all at GW... Ooh they’re so pretty and killy though. Sell some blood, a kidney, or a child, I promise it’s worth it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cryptix Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Alternatively use a Shapeways equivalent. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5218947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 So I'm currently working on a Contemptor Mortis with two twin Lascannons. Should I add a Cyclone missile launcher? It would make it a petty fearsome tank hunter. I'm aware it might make it into a more juicy target for an opponent, but it will likely be flanked by two Repulsors so it won't be obvious... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5345477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 So I'm currently working on a Contemptor Mortis with two twin Lascannons. Should I add a Cyclone missile launcher? It would make it a petty fearsome tank hunter. I'm aware it might make it into a more juicy target for an opponent, but it will likely be flanked by two Repulsors so it won't be obvious... I like them but the points almost always is the amount i need for something more needed. I think if you have the armor saturation though making each target as equally nasty is always good. Forcing hard(bad) choices is the name of the game. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5346123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickeh Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 So I'm currently working on a Contemptor Mortis with two twin Lascannons. Should I add a Cyclone missile launcher? It would make it a petty fearsome tank hunter. I'm aware it might make it into a more juicy target for an opponent, but it will likely be flanked by two Repulsors so it won't be obvious... I’ve found the cyclone is wasted points due to the reduced range. You’re gonna get 1-2 turns of shooting out of it tops, and puts the contemptor the wrong side of 200. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5346187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCE1981 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I frequently run 3x Contemptor Mortis Dreadnoughts with Twin Lascannons. I ran them before the price drop they were worth their points then, even more so now. The Cyclone isn’t needed, they take a lot of a beeting before going down. Of course I also have a Leviathan with 2x Storm Cannon Arrays with a Librarian casting Might of the Ancients on him. The Leviathan usually lasts 4 turns from things like 6x Lemon Russes and a Shadowsword, or a Knight 4x Lemon Russes and 2x Lascannon Heavy Weapons teams. The Contemptors are my heavy supports of choice, near a Captain means they do better than 3x Predators, only when the Predators use their strategem do they marginally beat them out. So to answer your question no to the Cyclines, 12x Lascannons at 2+ to hit, with a invulnerable, and better WS than a Predator are amazing run together for 1 CP you have a 98% chance your Lascannons will hit. It makes those Mortis Contempors the anti-tank heavy support Marines need. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5346288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLŒ FLY Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I don’t think the cyclone is mandatory but if you have some spare points I’d consider it for sure . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5346320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Guys, here is the Contemptor. I went with he Cyclone missiles in the end because I felt the model looks better. I don't magnetise any of my models and the launcher had to be glued on.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5348539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Hah, that my issue too! Regardless of efficacy, the cyclones just look so sweet! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5348772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShibeKing Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Ooooohhh check out the smoke effect coming from those Autocannons! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5348891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warmachine90 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Do you play the normal Conti or the relic version? Hmm...three Contemptors with Lasercannons...sweeeet :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5349079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Do you play the normal Conti or the relic version? Hmm...three Contemptors with Lasercannons...sweeeet :) The cheaper Mortis, but I'll try the relic variant out as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5349100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 IMO the relic is almost auto take if I’m already taking the elite tax. Extra wounds, M that doesn’t degrade, +1 save, and FNP for 22 points? That’s an easy one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5349199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Vespasian Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Elites tax is not a hard sell for marines. There something in that slot in most of the lists anyways. Which weapons setup would you take to accompany a Leviathan? My thoughts are dual lascannon for everything t8 or above. The Leviathan can scratch something that size as well in a bind and it leaves the opponent with a though choice in which one to shoot at. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5349771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteySödes Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 I've been liking twin Autos since they have great range and are dangerous to everything. Its also because i feel like you add las and the opponent instantly bumps it up in priority. My rifleman seems to just pump out shots all game un disturbed, its great. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5351070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruor Vault Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Do you play the normal Conti or the relic version? Hmm...three Contemptors with Lasercannons...sweeeet The cheaper Mortis, but I'll try the relic variant out as well. I run a pair of Relic Contemptors with Lascannons and a pair of Redemptors with full dakka loadouts. It's comparatively cheap and gives a ton of versatility. Redemptors are great at melee killing vehicles or gunning down hordes and the Relic Contemptors are insanely durable with highly accurate AT. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5352839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justicarius6 Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Direct Anti-tamk can be pretty hard to come by for Deathwatch so I crafted this from a wreck of a plastic contemptor chassis and my bits box. Fully magnetised and with a choice of loadouts. Couldn't have cost me more than £10. I'll be working on converting my two Ultramarines Contemptors to dual-wield at some point too. Well worth their points cost. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5353895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joukernaut Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 looks good! What bits did you use to kitbash the lascannon arms? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5354002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
justicarius6 Posted July 28, 2019 Share Posted July 28, 2019 They were stormraven turret spares I'd had lying around for ages. To make the joints I used two searchlight lenses from old rhino/chimera kits (I think) with some rivets glued inside. Made for perfect magnet housings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352268-contemptor-mortis-dreadnought-a-hidden-gem/page/2/#findComment-5354021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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