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Just wondering what the best close combat weapon would be in your opinion.

Power Sword

Chainsword could jam then it becomes club and a power fist you have to get really close... power sword keeps you in close combat but far enough away to not end up killing yourself at the same time

.... didn't see other til after choice...

Power fist.Being able to destroy tanks comes really helpful,only thing I hate that it's slow.

I could go into a long winded argument, but I think that this just about sums it up:


(As an aside, yes I know Lightning is spelt wrong, it's not mine )

In what context? You can't just ask "which is better?" There's no right answer.

In general, a Power Fist gives a squad more flexibility as far as what kind of targets it can engage. For example, a squad with a power fist is going to be just a bit more threatening to a Kan or a Carnifex or Mephiston than a Power Weapon or Chainsword. It's also more effective against normal vehicles than grenades, since you'll get more attacks.

On the other hand, a pure close combat squad, such as Berzerkers, might be better served by a power weapon, as 5 S5 I5, armour ignoring attacks can be devastating to a squad of Grey Hunters or Striking Scorpions (or whatever).

However, sometimes a normal close combat weapon is better, if it means saving points for a whole squad of dudes that can better serve your overall force.

If you're talking about in general (fluff), then again, it depends. For solid dependability and killing power, a Power Sword is a pretty good choice. It won't help you when you need to get through that solid bulkhead though.

EDIT: And the above^^

Power fist. Slicing opponents to neat little pieces is nice. But if you really want to make a statement to your enemy take a power fist. First punch the puny little tank he is hiding inside to stop it. Then rip it open and drag him out. Beat him to pulp.

Xca|iber wrote:In what context? You can't just ask "which is better?" There's no right answer.

agreed...what context do you refer too

and for the other that i was thinking of but forgot were the lightning claw because they are both power fist and power sword in a handy little glove!

The question was just in general.

I like the pic Little lord!

Chainfist, baby!

Is this even a question?

A a chainsword powerfist.

seriously though what is cooler then a chainsaw sword.

A Chainsaw Power Fist that can carve up a Land Raider?

Wouldn't a chainfist be a little bit more clumsy than whacking a head off with a power sword and leaving a cauterized stump?

Clumsy or not, it wounds on a 2+ baby!

servo arm ftw

If we're talking cc weapons... plasma pistol.
On a more serious note, lightning claws, anything else can be solved with a very big hammer.

Sorry but you're very bad at polls. You forgot the thunder hammer, chainfist, relic blade, lightning claw, crozius, and all the character special weapons.


Anyway, I choose for thunder hammers. Smash and bash for the win

Also it's alot of fun telling your opponent that he has WS1.

Suicidal Cheez wrote:Sorry but you're very bad at polls. You forgot the thunder hammer, chainfist, relic blade, lightning claw, crozius, and all the character special weapons.


Anyway, I choose for thunder hammers. Smash and bash for the win

Also it's alot of fun telling your opponent that he has WS1.

Particularly when it's on a Keeper of Secrets.

IvanTih wrote:Power fist.Being able to destroy tanks comes really helpful,only thing I hate that it's slow.

thunder hammers! A power fist but better!!!
Or chainfist!!!

Suicidal Cheez wrote:Sorry but you're very bad at polls.

I understand. Its my first poll and i was just curious. Im also new to the whole gaming.

Please forgive me.

Oh come on, lay off the guy.

He left an other option for the love of Mike.

power sword,it can SLICE THROUGH THE LEG OF A DREADNOUGHT,if you put enough ommph into it.

I agree. the power sword is also graceful.

In game application - Powerfist most of the time.

Straight coolness- Chainsword FTW

My personal armorment selection- Thunder Hammer or Lightning claws. I like the idea that if needed I could put down the thunder hammer in a combat situation.

Other: flame thrower.

"Close combat is irrelevant if your opponent is barbeque."
-Creed's Big Book of Happy Thoughts

Monsterous creature body.

Voted power sword but really my vote meant power axe,

C'tan Phase Sword owns everything that isn't a Necron.

I picked other. I would rather have the greatest close combat weapon in the entire universe.
Drumroll:

Spear of Twighlight.

Course, the only downside is that it will slowly over time consume my soul, but hey, I can still kill anything that stands in my way.

Hmmm, someone should start a thread on what bionic implant you would have...

WolfClaws

I voted other: Daemon Weapon. Daemon weapons have always striked fear into the hearts of enemies (and to a lesser extent, the owner).