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Is there ever a reason to take dual wield power swords? I was thinking to do the Black Shields that way... assuming they got another bonus attack with the dual sword.. (for 4 total attacks) but I think I made that up.. because I can't find where it says taking dual weapons like that actually does anything.

I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

hobojebus wrote:
I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

OK. Ya. A single Chainsword does as well... I think that's where I got confused. But, it's strange that you can actually take two Power Swords.. but doesn't do anything.

 eekamouse wrote:
Is there ever a reason to take dual wield power swords? I was thinking to do the Black Shields that way... assuming they got another bonus attack with the dual sword.. (for 4 total attacks) but I think I made that up.. because I can't find where it says taking dual weapons like that actually does anything.

Not in 8th edition, that's why they allowed it.

There is a reason... it looks really cool.

And i wouldn't be against modelling your character with 2 and just buying one cause it has no in game effect

Taffy17 wrote:
There is a reason... it looks really cool.

And i wouldn't be against modelling your character with 2 and just buying one cause it has no in game effect

yeah me too, heck duel swords. strap a gun to the wrist. could make for an awesome looking mini

 eekamouse wrote:

hobojebus wrote:
I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

OK. Ya. A single Chainsword does as well... I think that's where I got confused. But, it's strange that you can actually take two Power Swords.. but doesn't do anything.

Interesting thing to note a Chainsword only gives a bonus attack with...the chainsword. IE If a model has a power sword, and a chainsword and has 2 attacks on it's profile. Then it gets 2 attacks with the power sword, and 1 attack with the chainsword.

You could give your Blackshield a Power sword and a chainsword in game but model him with 2x power swords and as someone already said, it does look cool; I modeled one of my renegade Deathwatch with two and I think he looks great.

Wagguy80 wrote:

 eekamouse wrote:

hobojebus wrote:
I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

OK. Ya. A single Chainsword does as well... I think that's where I got confused. But, it's strange that you can actually take two Power Swords.. but doesn't do anything.

Interesting thing to note a Chainsword only gives a bonus attack with...the chainsword. IE If a model has a power sword, and a chainsword and has 2 attacks on it's profile. Then it gets 2 attacks with the power sword, and 1 attack with the chainsword.

Not quite, you have to allocate an attack to the chainsword first or you're not technically swinging with it. So 1 PS 2 CS or 2PS.

ERJAK wrote:

Wagguy80 wrote:

 eekamouse wrote:

hobojebus wrote:
I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

OK. Ya. A single Chainsword does as well... I think that's where I got confused. But, it's strange that you can actually take two Power Swords.. but doesn't do anything.

Interesting thing to note a Chainsword only gives a bonus attack with...the chainsword. IE If a model has a power sword, and a chainsword and has 2 attacks on it's profile. Then it gets 2 attacks with the power sword, and 1 attack with the chainsword.

Not quite, you have to allocate an attack to the chainsword first or you're not technically swinging with it. So 1 PS 2 CS or 2PS.

Iirc: Doesn't say you need to swing with it. Just says when the model attacks, get an extra chainsword swing.

 niv-mizzet wrote:

ERJAK wrote:

Wagguy80 wrote:

 eekamouse wrote:

hobojebus wrote:
I think only lighting claws give that bonus now.

OK. Ya. A single Chainsword does as well... I think that's where I got confused. But, it's strange that you can actually take two Power Swords.. but doesn't do anything.

Interesting thing to note a Chainsword only gives a bonus attack with...the chainsword. IE If a model has a power sword, and a chainsword and has 2 attacks on it's profile. Then it gets 2 attacks with the power sword, and 1 attack with the chainsword.

Not quite, you have to allocate an attack to the chainsword first or you're not technically swinging with it. So 1 PS 2 CS or 2PS.

Iirc: Doesn't say you need to swing with it. Just says when the model attacks, get an extra chainsword swing.

Correct, the bearer just needs to fight to get the benefit - not necessarily with the chainsword.

I think the rules say: "Each time the bearer fights, it can make 1 additional attack with this weapon."

You get one additional with the Chainsword... and your attack with the Power Sword... So a Black Shield would get their 3 attacks with the Power Sword, and the one attack with the Chain Sword.

Although I wouldn't feel right doing this with two swords that were modeled as Power Swords. That would feel a little like shenanigans to me.

 eekamouse wrote:
I think the rules say: "Each time the bearer fights, it can make 1 additional attack with this weapon."

You get one additional with the Chainsword... and your attack with the Power Sword... So a Black Shield would get their 3 attacks with the Power Sword, and the one attack with the Chain Sword.

Although I wouldn't feel right doing this with two swords that were modeled as Power Swords. That would feel a little like shenanigans to me.

So you're going to force your opponent to pay points for a weapon that doesn't do anything?

For the new FAQ, double Chaisword give you +2 attacks. I assume that Dual Power Swords if they have the same rule of +1 attack with this weapon, theres a reason to have dual power swords.

 Galas wrote:
For the new FAQ, double Chaisword give you +2 attacks. I assume that Dual Power Swords if they have the same rule of +1 attack with this weapon, theres a reason to have dual power swords.

Power swords do not have this rule. Taking two power swords is not effective in game (the second sword does nothing), though it may look cool.

 Galas wrote:
For the new FAQ, double Chaisword give you +2 attacks. I assume that Dual Power Swords if they have the same rule of +1 attack with this weapon, theres a reason to have dual power swords.

That's because chainswords give an additional attack. So two chainswords give two additional attacks. Two power swords do not.

And I'd like to pipe in on the chainsword discussion. The rule specifically states that the extra attack is WITH THE CHAINSWORD. ("This weapon.") So your extra attack for a chainsword is with no AP and only your base Strength.

Yes, thats why Khorne Berzerkers don't gain a attack with theyr axes for having a Chainsword.

 BaconCatBug wrote:

 eekamouse wrote:
I think the rules say: "Each time the bearer fights, it can make 1 additional attack with this weapon."

You get one additional with the Chainsword... and your attack with the Power Sword... So a Black Shield would get their 3 attacks with the Power Sword, and the one attack with the Chain Sword.

Although I wouldn't feel right doing this with two swords that were modeled as Power Swords. That would feel a little like shenanigans to me.

So you're going to force your opponent to pay points for a weapon that doesn't do anything?

I'm not going to force anyone to do anything. I meant for me. Mostly, I would probably forget what was what a few rounds in.