Imperial Guard Sentinels - What's the better weapon to use in 8th?

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**Freddy Kruger**

So, with Sentinels getting buffed, and being alright rather than complete trash, I fancy fielding some. But, what is the better weapon to use, or is it a case of arm them for a specific task?

So, a run down of the pros and cons if each would be great, and is the chainsaw add on worth it?

**Purifier**

I have nothing worthwhile to contribute because I don't know the things well enough, but I'd just like to mention how giddy I am at the possibility of facing Sentinels on the battlefield. I've always loved those models, especially the Elysian Drop Sentinel, but really any Sentinel gets two thumbs up from me.

**GAdvance**

Flamers imho, sentinels don't have great BS

And the saw is what 2 points or something... anything that costs so little is worth grabbing

**vipoid**

For Armoured Sentinels I'd give them Lascannons and basically treat them as turrets (moving only when absolutely necessary).

For Scout Sentinels I'd go with a Heavy Flamer to make the best use of their mobility and Scout Move. Could also go with Lascannons and use their mobility to get into a better firing position before the first turn.

Given that they have just 1 attack, I wouldn't bother with the saw upgrade.

**Eldar Vampire Hunter**

Sentinels are best used as an aggressive harasser/speedbump unit with Heavy Flamers, IMO. Being able to move with no penalty and having that more potent overwatch available in the likely event that they get charged is very useful.

That said, the more consistent movement and slightly greater durability of Tauros Assault Vehicles makes them generally a stronger choice for only 2 points more, if you're really trying to minmax (and prepared to shell out for resin or kitbash them somehow).

**MaxT**

I've found Scout Sentinels with Heavy Flamers very useful. Good initially for stopping a deep strike anywhere near your main force, good at blocking paths, handy to go burn MSU inf units on objectives and the overwatch is nice. Any other weapon option usually hitting on 5+ makes them poor.

2 pts for a -1 rend on 1 melee attack is rubbish tho, use those 2 points on a Storm Bolter somewhere instead

**Galas**

Sentinels are OP. Just have care with wooden logs and xenos teddybears.

**Freddy Kruger**

Galas wrote:
Sentinels are OP. Just have care with wooden logs and xenos teddybears.

Exalted for making me chuckle! Do I also have to watch out for vine swinging wookie's while screaming like Tarzan?

**rahxephon**

Heavy flamer scout sentinels are probably the best bet. You'll nearly always go second as guard and their main use comes from pushing deep strikers away. Flamer secondary, at least IMO.

Next would be Lascannon armoured sentinels as others have said. Same cost as a guard squad with one but if you put it into cover it's very durable and will require AT weapons to remove. If you've gone vehicle heavy already then they're better. On average it'll require 5 Lascannon hits to remove one in cover so it's not that easy.

Multilasers are underwhelming, similar reason for autocannons too. Wounding T4 on 3s still and little AP means it's not that great against vehicles either. Missile launchers are sort of half baked lascannons, and I've never been that impressed with the frame rounds