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Greetings fellow Generals!

Long time casual player (mostly against my sons' armies since 4th edition). Blood Angels is my primary army. If this is not the proper forum, my apologies and please point me to the right one. Open question to BA players: How are you kitting out your sergeants for 8th (tactical/Dev squad)? Cheers!

Combi-plas is pretty good as it can threaten most targets and only overheats if you overcharge it. Good if you have a back-field unit.

Combi-Melta is good if you are in a transport and planning to get close to the enemy.

Storm bolter doubles his firepower for just 2 points and is worth taking if you are not taking anything else.

A power sword is cheap and allows the squad to threaten other MEQs a bit in assault. Power fist is too expensive on a squad that is not really built to get into assault.

Basically, I like to double-down on whatever special weapon I have in the squad to maximise their effectiveness. If you just have a heavy weapon in a 5 man squad then a Combi-plas if you have the points or a Storm bolter if you do not.