Assault Squad loadout

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**ids1984**

Just after a few opinions on an assault squad i've just got, for the sergeant is it worth having a powerfist and shield for the points?

Is it worth adding a flamer to a 10 man squad?

Help please!

**TheAngrySquig**

I wouldn't put a shield on him, but a powerfist can be good if you don't have much AT

**hobojebus**

flamers are a good choice you lose an attack but will usually be in range to cover the unit your assaulting.

powerfists are great on the rank and file but on a sergeant he's more likely to get challenged and killed before he gets to swing.

**ids1984**

so would the shield help him survive long enough to use the PF?

**Somedude593**

lol no the sheild isnt that good............ its something but not enough

**Anpu42**

I have been using Paired Lighting Claws and Melta-Bombs on the Sergeant with great effect along with a pair of Plasma Pistols in the squad. Its not cheep, but they are great for Popping Transports and dealing with that Dreadnaught that I keep running into.

I have been experimenting with a Storm Shield and a Power Lance and finding it works ok. The initial 3 S5 AP3 attacks does good in challenges [and looks cool while doing it] and the 3+/3++ has made a difference.

Another good choice is a Power Maul and Plasma Pistol. It works real well at trashing a lot Armor and MCs.

**gaovinni**

My assault squad has been succesfull with a flamer. The sergeant has done well with a power weapon. I do use the combat shield if I have the points just because it looks nice but giving him a storm shield is a bit too much in my opinnion.

**ids1984**

Thanks all, looking at the new rules theres a high chance a sergeant will get killed before he has chance to use it, has 6th ended it's usefulness?

Is a sword and plasma pistol a better option for less points? or deploy with my libby to take the challenge?

I like the idea of lighting claws but am stuck with what comes in the box.

**Anpu42**

ids1984 wrote:
Thanks all, looking at the new rules theres a high chance a sergeant will get killed before he has chance to use it, has 6th ended it's usefulness?

Is a sword and plasma pistol a better option for less points?

I like the idea of lighting claws but am stuck with what comes in the box.

Talk to a Space Wolf Player, they should have plenty of extra Wolf Claws laying around.

**hobojebus**

NO! i need all my wolf claws to comb my hair, there's some lightning claws over in that corner...

**ids1984**

Don't worry I'm not going to steal your claws! it's all a bit marvel for me anyway!

I'm just trying to work out the best option before I stick the arms on!

**Timmy149**

Would dual plaspistols and a couple of flamers be good (if you have the bitz) the plaspistols clear up any meq's while the flamers clear up any hoardes? (intended for DA in a 5 man squad, but the same principle.)