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So - the Death Korps are one of the coolest IG regiments. Like, ever. However, how do they compare tactically? Their major differences are the increased WS and morale (special rules), and that all of their artillery is immobile. Could those be played to one's advantage? Is this army a no go show boat? Or a dang cool army that can also be played competitively?

Not sure if they can be played competively due to the fact they are a Imperial armour list and not a standard codex.

That being said theres no reason not to just use them as vets using the normal IG codex

Not quite what I meant...

Using their codex, what would be done differently to have them do well not in a tournament?

Ok now I understand =) I think normal IG tactics would still apply I dont think theres anything specific that would change

Which IA are they in? Might have to see if one of my mates has one so I can look at the stats.

M.

I think they have specific lists in all 3. IA 5-7. Unfortunatly the first one/two have been made in 4th edition and thus kinda need tweaking

They also have a generic PDF file for krieg in 5th edition since I bet they didnt feel like having a giant errata/faq for those 3 volumes

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/k/kreig.pdf

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Downloads/Product/PDF/d/dkkfaq2707.pdf

Probably not my place to speak since I don't play IG, only against them,,,

But still I should say I LOVE engineer squad. They are the what stands out Death Korps in the scope of army list, they count as troops choice, as cheap as other IG infantry squad, they have mole launcher and gas grenades that look pretty awesome, one strike fear in any vehicle and the other assault the hell out of enemy. (which is important to point out that in comparison normal IG infantry is evermore fragile)

And we didn't come to the best part of the engineers... Hades Breaching Drill! Just look at it, and the 50-pts cost; Do I have to say more?

All I have to say on the topic is that the power weapon blob is dead. Long live the power fist blob!

How about the increased ws?