The Pounder Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I’m planning on adding a unit of Outriders with Plasmaguns to my Dark Angels. I’ll be using Ravenwing Black Knigts from the 40K range. The question I need answered is how do I go about it? What shall I arm the Sergeant with? Am I right that I can’t give them a banner? Or an Apothecary? It’s mainly for a painting project so it doesn’t have to be top level competitive but I’d like it to be lore accurate and useable. Please help, it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shard of Magnus Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) No option for banner or apothecary in 3.0 aside from adding command characters. You could use two as a mounted herald and mounted primus medicae. Does require using multiple boxes to have enough outriders unfortunately. For the sergeant I would go with Corvus hammer (I love the look) and use it as either a power maul or thunder hammer in game. Edited May 2 by Shard of Magnus Fixing typo The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickSamos Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I put the Black Knights' Plasma Guns on regular old bikes and put their Bolters on the Black Knights' bikes to make a Command Squad plus Specialists (Apothecary & Librarian) as the sculpts and parts are too nice to waste on regular Marines! Also second hand bikes are quite cheap so striping and swapping parts around would let you build a Command Squad as well as Plasma Outriders. I think for running them no upgrades except vox and auspex is probably the way to go! 6 Plasma Outriders! One of them has an Auspex but it's not in the picture, I do need to give them a Vox though... Command Squad and Specialists: Shard of Magnus and The Pounder 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 Thank you both very much. Thats exactly what I was looking for! I have 6 total and I’d like to make a single squadron I think. Could I use a Thunder Hammer for the Sergeant? Or is that reserved for Command? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickSamos Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 In 3rd edition Sergeants only have one attack, so I personally wouldn't upgrade him. But if I'd built them in 2nd edition I would've probably given him a Power Lance or Corvus Hammer (as a Power Maul). By the time I finish it'll be 4th edition so who knows what the right choice is The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 I’m hoping to get all my Dark Angels done by September! So I won’t upgrade the Serg, what is his default weapon? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shard of Magnus Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Chainsword is the default. That’s a great point on the attacks for the outrider squad. I have used the praetorian command squad version when I’ve tried them because they have 3+ attacks and the 2+ save. But I wasn’t using plasmas either as my intent was to get them in to close combat. The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6169310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 Still on the subject of Ravenwing, I have another question. I have 4 Jetbikes with Multi Meltas, I bought 2 sets of Jetbikes so have 2 unbuilt. Question is can I make one an Apothecary and the other some sort of officer? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shard of Magnus Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 A primus medicae command character can be mounted on a jetbike. Like the outriders. You can’t get a non-command apothecary. Many of the command choices can take a jetbike, but not all of them can. The legacies pdf has the list. Was there a specific officer type you were wanting to field? The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I’m not entirely sure tbh, I’m mainly building the Dark Angels as a painting project. I was thinking a Praetor with Paragon Blade (leaning into the Knightly aesthetic) Am I right in thinking that both the Apothecary and Praetor will have to take Heavy Bolters? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickSamos Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 You want this one old bean: https://assets.warhammer-community.com/eng_30-10_thehorusheresy_aod_legacies-rosvjdnd1o-gqos8xkdx7.pdf Have a peruse and enjoy the many options that are available! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shard of Magnus Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 @SlickSamos -Thanks for providing the link! I didn’t have it bookmarked and it was a bit inconvenient to do when I only had a few minutes on mobile. @The Pounder - I recommend magnetizing the jetbike weapon options for flexibility if you’re intending to play and want the model to be accurate. Although, I did that and think I only switch weapons about once every 10 games. The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 (edited) Thank you both, that was ideal! Thinking Terranic Greatsword would be fun, also I have the perfect bit for that! For the Jetbike options, do you think it’s worth giving them Multi Meltas to match the squad load out? Edited May 20 by The Pounder Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6171982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickSamos Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I love Melta and Flamer weapons, so I say yes to more Meltas! I mean they are literally the hottest choice The Pounder 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6172009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pounder Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 Definitely going with the Melta then! Thanks for all the advice. SlickSamos 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/387873-ravenwing/#findComment-6172066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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