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So according to the KDK codex if I add 2 more Terminators to a standard unit of 3 (5 total), I can equip one with a Reaper Autocannon. Is the weapon worth grabbing?

AC Reaper is not a bad weapon, its still a Str7 heavy 2 weapon, nice for light vehicles hunting, but the 25pts cost is just way too overbearing, if it costed like 15pts yeah.

It all depends on what points you're ready to invest in one terminator unit.

For pretty much the same price you'de get 2X3 termicid with 5pts Combi-meltas.

The obvious choice is termicids, but again, your choice.

If it were a 10 point upgrade, yeah that'd be cool.

At 25 points they're hot garbage that merely look cool.

 Slayer le boucher wrote:
For pretty much the same price you'de get 2X3 termicid with 5pts Combi-meltas.

The obvious choice is termicids, but again, your choice.

This.

5x Terminators, Reaper Autocannon - 182

vs

3x Terminators, 3x Combi Plasma - 112

One of them has 2 twin linked str 7 AP4 shots and a bunch of bolters that don't matter. The other has 5 str 7 ap2 shots and is 70 points! cheaper. Seems like a no brainer to me.

If you're crazy enough to walk your termies up the field (pro tip; don't do this) then it would make sense, but seeing as deep striking them or jamming them in a raider is the only way to get them where they need to be, the reaper isn't a great deal. It'd be OK for 10, maybe 15 points, but with the way termies are right now, I think I'd still take another combi instead, and I certainly wouldn't take a unit of 5 to get one. Get back to me when every model can take one, then we'll talk.

Understood and thanks for the advise. I'm still n00b to it all so all input is welcome. I definitely wouldn't wlak the Termies up the board alone. I'd put 'em in a Rhino or something at least. I'll definitely steer towards the two units compared to single.

My main thing is trying to figure out weapons with range to deal with Eldar jetbikes that can shoot half way across the board. One of the guys we currently play with is hell bent on all jetbikes and warp spiders. Which sucks for the rest of us. Just trying to figure out the best way to deal with it via ranged weapons.

You cant put termies in a Rhino, since terminator armor gives bulky rule, and rhinos cant carry bulky models

If you want to roast bikes and warp spiders, try a heldrake. Also if he only uses s6 stuff, how is he going to kill a land raider?
Or soul grinders, forgehost formation from last fenris suppliment allows to take 3 grinders, with phlegm cannons you can fit 3 Khorne grinders in 500 pts
They'll fire large ap3 blasts at 36" and have 13av at front and sides.