Commander_Moustache Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Hey all, I have just started a deathwatch army (or rather an army using death watch rules) and I have some cavalry models I wish to use as bikers. But the question I have to ask is, what numbers should I use?I have 6 left over, from parts of a previous project but should I go for 2 squads of 3 or one squad of 6. Just FYI I have a squad of Terminators and 2 Terminator characters in the army as well, if that helps support the extra beacon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 It really depends on how many points you have, six is nice but I cannot always fit that many in and just add 3-4 into a killteam to split off with a Vanguard. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5357985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 2k, though I must admit I lean towards to 2 smaller numbers still, due to the light unit hunter nature and to run the flanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5358407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronDreddKnight Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I go for 2 squads of 3 so I can take storm bolters on the Sargents. Gives you the same output as another bike for only 4points. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5358744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobius0288 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I have 8 in total and I would say 8 is the max you would need. It gives you flexibility to run 2 units of 3 or 2 units of 4. If you run 2 units of 3 or just a single unit of 4, that gives you a spare biker to put in a kill team for a CC focused unit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5358798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irbis Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I go for 2 squads of 3 so I can take storm bolters on the Sargents. Gives you the same output as another bike for only 4points. Yeah, there is little benefit to go with big squads. MSU gives you both extra gear, ensures no one will run due to morale, and forces enemy to potentially overkill. One interesting trick is padding the bikes with Vanguard for some extra wounds, objective secured, and fall back/shoot/charge ability if you split them off your vets. This costs you sarge equipment, though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5364469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Moustache Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Thanks for the input Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/357506-biker-numbers/#findComment-5369150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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