HBR Gravis Captain - any good for Deathwatch?

[ServoBadger]

I'm considering adding a squad of (ruinously expensive) Heavy Intercessors to hang out with my Aggressors, but I'm less sure about the new Gravis Captain. I mean, I can't even give him a Deathwatch shoulder pad.

 

Does he have much utility for Deathwatch?

[techsoldaten]

You mean this guy?

 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/574983077422158512/

 

Properly converted, he looks nice. I think he's a little expensive compared to other options, but would consider him for a list.

[ServoBadger]

You mean this guy?

 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/574983077422158512/

 

Properly converted, he looks nice. I think he's a little expensive compared to other options, but would consider him for a list.

No, sorry, the new guy with the Heavy Bolt Rifle from the Pariah Nexus box.

[techsoldaten]

I see...

 

Personally, I would pass.

 

Not sure Primaris Captains, in general, offer as much to DW as firstborn. You want a Captain at the front fighting and buffing troops. Dominus Aegis is perfect for him, but it requires a Storm Shield. He'd also do better with a bike, no point wasting a turn getting to an objective.

 

So the real answer probably depends on what else you are taking in your list. Not sure a Captain is as effective in anything but a frontline role, but there's probably an argument to be made for another.

 

Your Heavy Intercessors, on the other hand... perfect with Aggressors in an Indomitor KT. 

[ThePenitentOne]

 

You mean this guy?

 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/574983077422158512/

 

Properly converted, he looks nice. I think he's a little expensive compared to other options, but would consider him for a list.

No, sorry, the new guy with the Heavy Bolt Rifle from the Pariah Nexus box.

 

 

I was really bummed out to see the way the cape messes with the DW shoulder pad swap. I'm one of those guys who will buy a model that feels fluffy even if it isn't super meta, super efficient. I had contemplated running one of each Kill Team, and supporting each team with an HQ.

 

I guess GW don't want DW players to buy Gravis captains. If they did, they would have told the sculptor we need access to the left shoulder pad. Their loss; more money to spend on Sisters.

[Duke Danse Macabre]

 

 

You mean this guy?

 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/574983077422158512/

 

Properly converted, he looks nice. I think he's a little expensive compared to other options, but would consider him for a list.

No, sorry, the new guy with the Heavy Bolt Rifle from the Pariah Nexus box.

 

 

I was really bummed out to see the way the cape messes with the DW shoulder pad swap. I'm one of those guys who will buy a model that feels fluffy even if it isn't super meta, super efficient. I had contemplated running one of each Kill Team, and supporting each team with an HQ.

 

I guess GW don't want DW players to buy Gravis captains. If they did, they would have told the sculptor we need access to the left shoulder pad. Their loss; more money to spend on Sisters.

 

it’s under the cloak for the most part so you can play it off, if it really bugs you with the small corner being visible at the bottom just extend the rob slightly to obscure it, I had the exact same issue with the cap and the eliminators with their sniper cloaks.