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| Plague Claw Catapult/ Warp Lightning Cannon; Which is a better option | ||
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| Hellhammer | 9th June 2012 - 07:39 PM Post #1 | |
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Ok so in developing my Clan Septik army I have the option of building the catapult or the cannon. I only want about 1500 - 2000 pts at this stage so it only give me one rare slot. Which is going to be more affective? I know the catapult fits the theme better but I also know they would take Skryre weapons should they feel the need
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| Nurglitch IX | 9th June 2012 - 07:51 PM Post #2 | |
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A) we don't use that chart, it's been errata'd. You get: Up to 25% Lords Up to 25% Heroes Up to 25% Rares Up to 50% Specials Minimum 25% Core 2) WLC is more deadly, and definitely preferred on most lists. PCC is thematically better, and those who use it report well on it. Edited by Nurglitch IX, 9th June 2012 - 07:52 PM.
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| Hellhammer | 9th June 2012 - 07:52 PM Post #3 | |
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oh right on!! I've only just entered the warhammer world Thanks |
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| Scarr, Reincarnated | 9th June 2012 - 07:54 PM Post #4 | |
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They are both good, but I would only use the Catapult if I also have two Cannons or Cannon + Doomwheel. | |
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| Nurglitch IX | 9th June 2012 - 07:55 PM Post #5 | |
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That's probably the #1 first list error we see. #2 is taking more than 1 copy of a magic item. |
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| Hellhammer | 9th June 2012 - 07:57 PM Post #6 | |
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Ah yes I have been reading and re-reading the books so caught that one. Unless it says you can take more than one
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| Nurglitch IX | 9th June 2012 - 08:07 PM Post #7 | |
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Grab the Errata/FAQ http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m2120193a_Skaven_FAQ_Version_1_5_December_2011.pdf It's got lots of stuff in it (including 4 more take multiple times Magic items!) and probably accounts for about 40% of the answers to questions that pop up on here. |
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| Hellhammer | 9th June 2012 - 08:14 PM Post #8 | |
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Thanks!! I'm sure that will be a big help |
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| SkavenDan | 9th June 2012 - 08:49 PM Post #9 | |
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A good thing about the Plague Claw Catapult is that if it misses and goes of target it generally needs 6s to wound monks. It also ignores armour. True the cannon does the same but when it goes of target it can be devastating to your own lines. But that is the price you pay for it. |
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| Hellhammer | 9th June 2012 - 08:58 PM Post #10 | |
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Thats the reason I love Skaven so much!! You have such devastating power, but chances are it can affect you too
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| Warlord_Karat | 10th June 2012 - 06:11 PM Post #11 | |
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I run 2 warp lightening cannons in my 2k list and it's been massively successful so far when it comes off but when it doesn't............ Still when it does go wrong, it's only 180 points down so nothing too bad. Never used a PCC so can't comment but I can say that WLC are immense |
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| Hellhammer | 10th June 2012 - 06:15 PM Post #12 | |
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Thanks I've decide to go for 2 WLC in 2000pts | |
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| Lord Elpus | 26th June 2012 - 04:39 PM Post #13 | |
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Personally I have two Warp Lightninininnining Cannons in my army, but then again, I play a Skyre/Moulder combo type army thing. I love the sheer devastation that the cannons can bring. Even my friends hard hitting Chaos warrior army tends to go
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| tr33b0r | 26th June 2012 - 06:13 PM Post #14 | |
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I play with both frequently. I know this is going to seem a little bit unhelpful but if you are choosing between them then which to take depends on what else is in your list. The WLC is definitely better if you don’t have anything else to deal with high wound high toughens models. (Steam tanks, hydras, ogres ect). Where as if your army already has other stuff to deal with those or comes up a little short on killing infantry the catapult is better especially if you are having trouble with elves |
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| Hellhammer | 26th June 2012 - 06:28 PM Post #15 | |
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Well if you don't mind checking out my army list maybe you could suggest something ? My Army |
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