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Originally Posted by PoptartsNinja  A decent Ravener. You really need three of these (one in each FA slot) to make sure at least one makes it into combat. |
Yeah, I completely agree... but at the moment I only have 1 model! The next additions to my swarm are definitely going to be a couple more raveners, and some more warriors. The problem is compounded by the lack of rending claws, however...
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Originally Posted by PoptartsNinja That's a lot of hormies. No shooting broods? There may be some gap in your assault pattern (but if this has played well for you, stick with it). |
I am trying to play as anti-shooting-nids as possible... I have completely cheated with the carnifex I know, but I swear, it's just temporary. I need to find myself a third zoanthrope first.
The assaulting pattern works out okay, since the BL and the genestealers are usually just a turn behind. My BL tends to sit behind cover and wait for the hormies to catch up, and then join the advance.
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Originally Posted by PoptartsNinja Why the rippers? Leaping rippers are great for making sure a slow-moving CC 'Fex gets the charge, but these guys are so much slower then the rest of your troops it's unlikely they'll accomplish anything (except get in your way as you have to detour troups around them). |
I was thinking of advancing them with the warriors, since none of them have fleet. Plus, I can't help it. I'm in love with rippers
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Originally Posted by PoptartsNinja Good. You might consider exchanging the Extended Carapace for Bonded Exoskeleton or Reinforced Chitin (depending on how much AP3 you usually see). |
Hmm. I'm constantly switching between chitin, exoskeleton, and carapace. I can never decide which is better overall. Maybe chitin is best, but when playing GEQ's, I can't resist getting exoskeleton.
This list is actually written to include every single model that I have at the moment... hence the wierd hormie broods, lack of raveners, etc. But I think it still manages to be competitive. What would you add next, if you were going all-assault? I think warriors, raveners, and another zoanthrope are my top priorities. Then the fex will be downgraded to a cc-elite, only to pick up his guns if I ever get scared of skimmers again.
