TempestBlade Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Topic says it all: how are you going to equip that beautiful beautiful leviathan dread? Dual storm cannons and then no move for the reroll 1s? Melta and claw and go in and wreck stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 When I will put mine together, I will magnetize it as I have both storm cannons and cyclonic melta + claw for it. Doing that gives you the most bang for your buck, afterall it isn't exactly a cheap model :) Rules wise the storm cannons are the superior option. That much s7 ap-2 d2 shooting is scary. But of course, as always, things change between editions, so that might be turned upside down when 9th arrives sometime within the next milennia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1. gravfluxbombard w/ claw or drill for close combat 2. dual storm cannons for max dakka. we houseruled it so he has 4a with one cc arm and gains +1a if he had two cc arms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 1. gravfluxbombard w/ claw or drill for close combat 2. dual storm cannons for max dakka. we houseruled it so he has 4a with one cc arm and gains +1a if he had two cc arms Wish the ETC would adapt that kind of houserules :D Having 2 attacks on the model just because it has no dedicated CC weapons makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 true. it makes the cc-option so much more attractiv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestBlade Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Ok thanks for the input! What about the contemptor? Double fist on him for the +1 attack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 2x Twin Lascannon in the back field. Maiming big stuff that challenges your twin Storm Cannon Levi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Raeven Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Hmmm, for the Leviathan I would go Stormcannon and claw. But since I have one of those already, either Double Storm or Double Claw for some serious overkill either way. Contemptor is a though one. I'm probably gonna do the stupid thing and get two. One double claws because it looks freaking awesome and maybe a double volkite one if they ever get rules in 40K. Edit: After reading a bit about the dreads, I'd totally go for a Mortis pattern Contemptor with double AC and a CML. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Edit: After reading a bit about the dreads, I'd totally go for a Mortis pattern Contemptor with double AC and a CML. That's how my contemptor is built. Not because of the rules (assualt cannons are not great anymore with the points hike they took in the first CA) but because I love assault cannons/gatling weapons in general. But I'm going to let you in on a little secret - the relic contemptor does better as a gun platform, as it doesn't degrade the same way as a contemptor mortis, so it will continue to be as mobile without loosing out on shooting any more than the mortis (they thought it out to be a melee dread and gave it brackets for that role, not as a gun platform). It does cost more (22 points and needs another unit with the same battlefield role) and does fill another slot in your army, but if you can fit it in there, it should be better. Also has 2 more wounds and 6+++. I mean, if you have another unit in one of the elite slots, it's a straight upgrade well worth it. I would wish, with the state of assault cannons currently, that I had two twin lascannons and magnets in my contemptor. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Raeven Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Edit: After reading a bit about the dreads, I'd totally go for a Mortis pattern Contemptor with double AC and a CML. That's how my contemptor is built. Not because of the rules (assualt cannons are not great anymore with the points hike they took in the first CA) but because I love assault cannons/gatling weapons in general. Seems like I share that love. Going through my models I seem to have a obscene large amount of gatlings. Every dread, terminator squad & Land Raider has an AC and each knight has a gatling. Your recommended loadout of Lascannons is a recommendation I'm likely to follow. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorp Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 This is good to hear, I just picked up 4 contemptor twin lascannon arms at Adepticon, I have a couple contemptors from box sets that I haven't been sure what to do with. Was saving them for a new project one day, but maybe I should just devote them to the lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isual Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 What do you guys think about going for the double gravfluxbombard? Of course its pretty low range, but on paper it seems like a pretty good weapon. High strength, high ap and either decent shots if you are shooting at hordes or 5 dmg if you go for big stuff. I plan getting a leviathan in the mid future and I think I get myself enought arms to test out various loadouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsWithLegs Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 For contemptors I've heard people lately have been running a relic contemptor with twin c-beam cannons. Apparently it just shreds hordes and and long range can do well against tanks. Plus with Grim Resolve its a perfect candidate to sit super far back on its own and delete units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Angels Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 c_beam cannon looks kinda awkward. its only one lascanon shot and then you generate additional 2w6 autohits at s6 ds0 d1, but only if a model is slain by the lascannon shot? what is that "bonus" good for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 Shoot at a cheap dude that doesn't have an invulnerable save, then he explodes on his unit. Kinda like a long range flamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsWithLegs Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 c_beam cannon looks kinda awkward. its only one lascanon shot and then you generate additional 2w6 autohits at s6 ds0 d1, but only if a model is slain by the lascannon shot? what is that "bonus" good for? I've mostly seen this used in the competitive scene so mostly when going against masses of guard, orks, nids, or other squishy targets to shred infantry or just lift entire units off objectives. Plus each gun is 30 points, cheaper than the lascanon option. Also I would rather have 2d3 damage (If you are at long range) than d6. In the end it probably comes down to personal preference but the c-beams seem pretty cool to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Sacrifice Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 I gave up on the grav gun after rolling badly for it a few games in a row. Don't have the melta yet. Twin storm cannons is absolutely the best option, but come on, just look at that thing. A Leviathan dreadnought longs for CC, he craves melee. I've run one with claw and siege drill and my opponents wet their pants each time. Yes you can get more from a knight gallant in that regard, but a CC leviathan is more thematic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Sebas Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Since i already have a leviathan with double storm cannons, i'll go for a more melee focused one if(most likely when) i get this beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestBlade Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 Double storm cannons look like the favorite way to go. I’ll get the contemptor with 2x twin lascannons first because my primaris need anti tank first but the lev is on the list afterwards. That termie captain now has me thinking about Deathwing too. Cataphractii, Tartarus Or Indomitus though? Choices choices choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Raeven Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Double storm cannons look like the favorite way to go. I’ll get the contemptor with 2x twin lascannons first because my primaris need anti tank first but the lev is on the list afterwards. That termie captain now has me thinking about Deathwing too. Cataphractii, Tartarus Or Indomitus though? Choices choices choices No choice, Cataphractii aaaaaaaall the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestBlade Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 That’s what I’m leaning towards. Storm bolter and lightning claws with the leader with a chainfist. Dropping in with a master in termie armor, relic blade and for smiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakybamsen Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Looks cool, but once they've shot what they can with bolters, they're sitting ducks. So slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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