Grizzly Adams Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 So I have decided to make my Vulkan / praetor / firedrakes in a Spartan just a little tougher by adding a primus medicae to the mix. I know he isn't a combat monster, but I feel with the right load out he could contribute in combat. I have equipped him with cataphractii armour, so he gets a free power weapon. The question is, which power weapon? I have plenty of initiative 1 Ap2 attacks, so I feel like I could take advantage of his higher than average initiative, but I just haven't had a lot of success with power swords in the past. And if I decide on sword, is a lightning claw a worthwhile use of points? Normally in game play I split the unit up once they disembark, sending praetor and stakes one way and Vulkan another. Let's Vulkan take full advantage of his Draken Scale armour, as well as creates multiple threats. How would you guys run your medicae in this setup? Praetor in Terminator armour: Dragonscale storm shield; thunder hammer (master-crafted); digital lasers; Mantle of the Elder Drake 200 Primus Medicae in Terminator armour: Dragonscale storm shield; power weapon (master-crafted) 140 5 Firedrake Terminators: Firedrake Master (Dragonscale storm shield; master-crafted thunder hammer); 4 Firedrake Terminators; 4 × Dragonscale storm shield; 2 × chainfist; 2 × thunder hammer 350 • Spartan Assault Tank: auxiliary drive; armoured ceramite; flare shield; dozer blade 385 Vulkan 425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Heres the main question you should ask: What is your Squad and by extension Primus, going to be punching the most? If the answer is 2+ Saves with an invulnerable, why take Ap3 Weapons? And if its not such a unit, why not just invest in cheaper regular terminators with ap3/4 weapons? And due to the Primus weapon change in the new Generic Legion Book, its pretty much Thunder Hammer or bust at this point for the Primus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 I certainly don't hate thunder hammers, just wasn't sure the extra 20pts was best spent there, if a "free" S5ap2 swing would be sufficient. May be that is the vast spend of points however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Well, the thunder hammer is one of the better options now since the primus lost access to Fists (power and chain) as well as dual claws meaning if you want Sx2 Ap2, its your only option. Power axe is fine and if you don't give him a shield ( Why would you not?) he still gets +1A for having 2CCW since he keeps his Needle Pistol when in TDA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yeah he is for certain getting the shield, for the points it's a no brainer. So really I think you are right slipstreams, ap3 is a waste of time, either budget with the axe or spend 20 and let him swing a hammer like his daddy does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If you're bringing Vulkan, why take a Praetor? You could save a lot of points and add another squad/tank your force. You could run Primarch's Chosen and skip the HQ entirely. The new Vet costs make them very attractive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 I take the praetor cause I typically run the Covenant of Fire, and he really makes the drakes something special. I typically break Vulkan off and run him on his own once they disembark, and send the praetor and the drakes off on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 But the Primarch can unlock the RoW as well can't he? I can't remember the exacts of the CoF so I'll take your word for it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 The primarch can unlock the row, but then I have to run another hq anyway, cause if I am not mistaken a primus can't be your only hq choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 And then I am also limited to one consul, due to CoF. So my options are limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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