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 Tri wrote:
I just don't see a roll for Nightspinner since every other option does its job better while also being better at other things.

The Nightspinner doesn't need LoS, and it's longer range than most (72")

But yes, it's one option in a range of many, and they're all good at certain things.
Against Horde, I'd choose Large Blast or lots of shots (Scatter lasers), and against light tanks, SL comes out well again. For heavy tanks, get Prisms, HWG or lances.
The SL has a range of only 36" though. WWs don't last too long when anything gets into its own range of them.

Fire prisms are pretty bad at killing tanks. They will only ever inflict on hit on any vehicle. And have the possibility to scatter. I force myself to almost never shoot at tanks with them. Especially with jink or cover saves. They do excel at infantry killing though. That's we're I get the most bang for my buck.