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With a 5 man squad normally having nice big 20 attacks on the charge, is it worth spending the points to ensure an unsaved death? Or is 20 enough to punch through enough of your average squads armour save?

Might be a good idea to keep a power fist around, just in case of walkers.

I'd say have at least 1 P fist for vehicles & high T creatures.

I usually give them a power sword (or two) and a power fist.

Amaya wrote:I usually give them a power sword (or two) and a power fist.

In a first, Amaya and I agree on something.

My squad of 5 has 1 pf and a TH(hey it looked good) My next 5 will have add 2 infernus pistols and a pw.

I always use 2 in my unit of 5, IMO, they're definitely worth it.

5 death company armed with power swords and LeMartes owns a fully kitted out Nob Squad in close combat. Seeing the look on my friend's face the first and ONLY time his nobz died to a man (let alone in their first turn of combat) was priceless. I say go for it, but you don't need many more models than this. But put them in a storm raven. Also, I don't think my friend will underestimate letting his opponent charge his Nobz ever again...hehe

DC get a lot more use out of power weapons than just about everything else due to volume of attacks, rerolls, and generally hitting and wounding on 3+. One power weapon and one powerfist on a small squad is a solid investment.