HighMarshalAmp Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 ...to take Vets with Bolters instead of Storm Bolters if I'm not after a CC force? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandwen Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Well, if you are in a huge points squeeze it would be understandable. Otherwise the firepower to points clearly favors storming them bolters. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5275004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherAetherick Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 If you think about what a stormbolter does for you for 3 extra points, it's a no brainer on an efficiency level. to get the equivalent amount of firepower a stormbolter provides over a bolter, you would have to spend at least 17 points (for another veteran). Obviously you get another wound and fill a double battalion easier, but maximizing shots in a single unit also makes your stratagems more effective (+1 to wound doctrines, auspex scan, stem the green tide, eldat intercept, etc) and make your reroll auras easier to place. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5275040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vigitant Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 CC close combat?But yeah, Storm Bolters are crazy efficient. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5275046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighMarshalAmp Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 Yeah, I kinda thought so. Doubling your chances for 4pts seemed too good not to do it. Now where do I get 17 Storm Bolters in the design I'm after... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5275112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syward Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Now where do I get 17 Storm Bolters in the design I'm after... Not sure exactly what design you're after, but these exist and look amazing: https://www.shapeways.com/product/RGZQB5QWZ/10x-xenos-hunters-blitzpistol-5-left-5-right?optionId=65564464 https://www.shapeways.com/product/A7D2L6ZE4/10x-jolly-rodger-blitzpistol-5-left-5-right?optionId=65564531 https://www.shapeways.com/product/3C9XV3DYV/blitzpistols-5-left-5-right?optionId=64790578 I'll be placing an order for some here soon myself. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5275117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasp Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 I bought the “xenos hunters” storm bolters from shapeways. They look good, came quickly. If you are a painting enthusiast (I am not) they have a slightly rough texture to them, which might bother some people. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5276760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea-People Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 At this point the only reason I wouldn't take storm bolters would be that I'm taking primaris instead of regular veterans. Storm bolters are that good. I chose to go the primaris route because converting my whole army to have storm bolters or building a bunch of old marines again sounds absolutely horrid! That being said storm bolters are probably the more competitive choice for now. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/354489-how-dumb-would-it-be/#findComment-5283749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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