CSM building a tank buster squad.

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**thepowerfulwill**

So I'm a chaos player who resently picked up the BaC set, and have decided I like the idea of putting a squad of marines on my army that specialize in tank killing, so far I've got
10 marines
7 bolters
2 meltaguns
But I'm not sure what to give the champ, any tips?

**Slayer-Fan123**

Honestly, one of the best you can get in that codex is an Autocannon Havocs squad. 115 points for an easy-to-hide squad of decent firepower. Seeing as you can get multiple detachments, it is easy to get most of what you need outside the occasional Termicide required.

**thepowerfulwill**

That would be really nice but my have support slots are already filled,

but it should also be noted this is for causal games at 1000 points + but thanks for the tip though

**Slayer-Fan123**

There's nothing really stopping you from taking multiple CAD's at that point level.

Otherwise, just grab a Combi-Melta I guess. Melta Bombs are too unlikely to be used, and enough Krak grenades will eventually hurt AV12. Anything AV13 wasn't going to care about a single Melta Bomb hit a turn anyway.

**Roknar**

What are the options, seeing as how your heavy slot is full? Just the normal csm squad?

**ZergSmasher**

I like to run a 10-man CSM squad with 2 meltaguns in my Khorne Daemonkin army. Put them in a Rhino for protection, of course. I also think a Raptor squad with 2 meltaguns provides good AT power (and they can Deep Strike!).

**Grief**

Although Chosen and Havocs can pack 4 meltaguns per squad I would not use them. I would just use Termicide woth combi meltas. pm me if you want some.

**thepowerfulwill**

Ya its a standard CSM squad with VOTLW, and my heavy slots are currently filled with
A forgefiend with two auto cannons
A Landraider with assault geared Khorne termies and a terminator lord.
If anyone was wondering, thanks for the feedback so far!

**GoonBandito**

Bikes with Meltaguns are a decent choice too.

Also you get 3 Heavy Support slots in a CAD, so you should still be able to take Havocs if you want.

**Homeskillet**

I've run a unit of Chosen with 4 Meltaguns in a Dreadclaw and had good success. Come in turn 1, pop out, melt a tank. If you run Crimson Slaughter, upgrade them to Draznicht's Ravagers for 10 points to get Preferred Enemy.

**Tactical_Spam**

~~First, you'll need to be an Ork~~

Crimnson Slaughter can get Prefered enemy on their chosen for 10 points. Don't forget that all the models in a five man Chosen squad can get meltas.

**Slayer-Fan123**

Well losing the Forgefiend might be a good start. You get a better deal with Havocs.

**nareik**

thepowerfulwill wrote:
Ya its a standard CSM squad with VOTLW, and my heavy slots are currently filled with
A forgefiend with two auto cannons
A Landraider with assault geared Khorne termies and a terminator lord.
If anyone was wondering, thanks for the feedback so far!

You don't need to use a heavy support slot for a land raider if it is taken as a dedicated transport for terminators.

**Roknar**

How many points do you have over? A 5 man chosen squad with 5 melta is cheaper even with VotLW compared to a 10 man csm with 2 melta without VotLW.

Either way though you'll need a ride. Otherwise they'll just act as target practice. Otherwise, raptors or bikes make a better choice if it has to be power armoured. Both of which are viable in csm terms.