Leman Russ Types

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**Guardsman76**

Guys,
What would you say is the best type of leman russ tank for a IG army or best grouping of different types in 3 squadrons of 3?

Thanks

**portugus**

Probably the standard Main Battle Tank is the best "value" for points.

I'm a little compulsive so I have to have my squadrons identical. (2 LRMBT, 3 Punishers, 2 Demolishers, etc.)

For squadrons though if you're not crazy like me. Use a LRMBT or Exterminator as a front man or shield for your expensive Executioner or Punisher.
E.G.
HVY SUPPORT 1
Exterminator w/hvy bolter sponsons
Punisher w/Pask, hvy bolter sponsons

HVY SUPPORT 2
LRMBT
Demolisher

Someone else may have more/better ideas.

**BloodAngels Brother**

"Best" Is a very loose term for tactical flexability just a strait LRBT is the one you want. It has range High STR good AP and a Large Template is nice
If you want to mow down boys like the weeds in the yard, Punisher is the best, and so on and so forth

**PanzerLeader**

Now that you can snap fire additional weapons on the move, a LRBT is money when equipped with 3x HB. 9 S5 shots plus a large template is good for mowing down MEQ and below at virtually any move distance.

**TheCaptain**

LRBT's are all incredibly strong at what their variant is meant to do.

They are there to close up holes in your list: Lack AP2, get the plasmacannon variant. Lack anti-monstrous creature/GEQ, punisher. Lack long range anti-tank, get a Vanq. The list goes on.

**Ailaros**

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