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I've decided to turn two of my Landspeeders into Multi-Melta + Cyclones. The Last, I think I'll incorporate Heavy Flamers/Bolter.




Just got my hands on 3 used Landspeeders(a little damaged) that are missing their weapons for only $20. I figure that this is a great deal, as I like a little hack job every now and then.

I was just pondering what I'd outfit them with, and since I've never used/had them before, I'd like a little input on the matter.

I was thinking of making at least two of them Double Melta Speeders, since the best I have for anti armor right now is Drop Pod Assault squad(they've NEVER blown something up), and a Laspredator.

However, I was also considering a combination of melta and H. Flamer, for versatility. Possibly, Heavy Bolter, and Cyclone Missiles.

I know that they're very fragile, and sinking a lot of points into isn't a great idea, but with Blood Angels always deep striking/up in your face they might be a great(high point) distraction, or might be forgotten.

I think any of those configs would be fine, honestly. I'd personally try the heavy flamer/melta for ignores cover goodness.

I can’t speak for BA, but I do enjoy my TML/HB speeders as an Ultramarine player.

There are better melta platforms (bikes), but they can do the job.

I think most of the options can work, but one question is what your army needs, and how competitive you want to be.

I fitted mine with a typhoon missile launcher and a multi melta.

 Nevelon wrote:
I can’t speak for BA, but I do enjoy my TML/HB speeders as an Ultramarine player.

There are better melta platforms (bikes), but they can do the job.

I think most of the options can work, but one question is what your army needs, and how competitive you want to be.

For anti-armor, I have Razorbacks with TL Las, and Las/Plas, A drop pod Assault squad with 2 meltas, and a combi, but they're never killed anything on the turn they've dropped. A Tri-las Predator, a Stormraven with Multi-Melta, and that's about it.

I just do casual games around the shop, and usually end up fighting Marines of some variant.

...Seriously though, last time I played, I had the assault guys, and deepstriking Scions. The Scions did better...I lined up my marines infront of them, and shamed them.

Never been a fan of land speeders myself, but if you got a great deal on them then who cares! XD

Dual multi meltas is solid but expensive. It provides fantastic anti armor and is good against things like Wraithknights and the like, but is very one dimentional. The multi melta+heavy flamer loadout is more versatile, but seems scattered as to what ir wants to do. My personal favorite is typhoon missile launchers with a heavy bolter. Is great vs light armor, decent against medium armor and monsters, and puts out a surprising amount of anti infantry firepower.

Double MM and Double HF are actually viable in a BA army since you can get them right where they need to be due to Descent of Angels (take Dante!). I still like my HB/TML speeders for some added fire support.

Yeah, if taking HF or MM speeders Dante as your warlord is a great asset for mitigating scatter when DSing and making sure your speeders can deliver their cargo.

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