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2013/09/08 05:56:09
Subject: Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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So, getting ready to assemble my first batch in my horde of Genestealers, and I have been looking at upgrades. My question is what is the best option for cost effective use? My main point of concern is upgrading them to have scything talons on top of the standard toxin sac and adrenal gland upgrades.
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2013/09/08 06:18:05
Subject: Re:Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Tea-Kettle of Blood
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At the moment just Toxin Sacs or no upgrades at all are the best ways to run them, all that could change with the new codex though.
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2013/09/08 07:14:24
Subject: Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Yup, I wouldn't even glue the arms on, let alone equip them with anything else, until the new codex arrives. (If you're really paranoid, don't even stick the heads on, in case head upgrades become
Tactically, I'd run them with no upgrades in the meantime - keep 'em cheap. Unless the Ymgarl version appeals.
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2013/09/08 09:54:16
Subject: Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Tough Tyrant Guard
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Toxin Sacks have always served me well on Genestealers (when you do manage to get them into combat), increasing their killing potential enormously (huge difference between S3 and S4 when it comes to poison, and a second go at getting a Rending hit is great).
Leave the other upgrades at home though.
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2013/09/08 11:58:29
Subject: Re:Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Loyal Necron Lychguard
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Point for point, toxin sac stealers have the best killing power, but you trade bodies for it, meaning the resiliency of the unit is worse. In 6th edition, if you are going to run stealers, you need all the resiliency you can get.
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2013/09/09 17:21:11
Subject: Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Sinewy Scourge
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Scything talons and no toxin sacs work too. Can still destroy vehicles and rend on a six. Thats how I run mine.
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2013/09/09 18:49:26
Subject: Genestealers: Outfitting?
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Regular Dakkanaut
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I ran mine with toxin sacs and a brood lord in 5th. 4+ cover and 4+ FNP made them worth it.
However, in 6th I'm probably going to take 17-20 with no upgrades at all. I really want to take the broodlord but the points aren't there... honestly, can you imagine shutting down a wraithknight, dreadknight or a riptide with him?
Also, implant attacks wouldn't be terrible for him... you'd be shooting for ID'ing one of the big monsters out there these days.
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