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2016/04/23 13:04:22
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Nasty Nob
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Id like to buy either one of these, not both.
Is using a flyer for anti-tank a good idea? A Primaris dedicated for anti-tank costs between 210 to 225 depending on options.
A Xiphon runs about 205 nicely equipped.
Does anyone feel strongly for either of these in particular or does simply come down to which model I like best?
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2016/04/23 13:57:25
Subject: Re:Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Boosting Space Marine Biker
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I like both, but I went for the Xyphon, it's proven very reliable for anti air and anti tank/speeder/(Jet)Bike duty because of its special rules. It's cheaper and has proven more durable as well.
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2016/04/25 12:42:48
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Swift Swooping Hawk
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Xiphon = BSG Viper = rule of cool
And everything Angelos said.
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2016/04/25 13:21:04
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Angry Blood Angel Assault marine
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For pure Anti Armor/Air Superiority, the Xiphon is better because of the multi warhead missile launcher thing,
I bought the lightning because it is more flexible and can be tailored to any role you need great or to a few roles well
both get 3+ jink and both have at-least 1 TL LC
the lightning can get tank hunter though and can increase its armor slightly, but all of this is dependent on points
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Do you ever go into a fight thinking "there's no point giving it my best, I'll get another chance later?"
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2016/04/25 13:29:59
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Battleship Captain
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The lightning can get Armourbane missiles - which is a very nice answer to massed AV14 with armoured ceramite and flare shields.
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2016/04/25 14:01:17
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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Yeah, I think your meta plays into your choice. If you're staring down a lot of Spartans that you need to crack, then the Lightning is the pick.
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2016/04/25 20:58:18
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Thinking of Joining a Davinite Loge
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I think the lightning is more flexible for sure. Thanks to it's kraken missiles it can erase vehicles most other units likely struggle with.
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2016/04/25 23:59:05
Subject: Primaris Lightning or a Xiphon for anti-tank role
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Nasty Nob
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Hmmm Flexible AND an answer to Flair Shielded AV14.... as much as I like the Xiphon model, the Primaris is it.
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