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Hello, folks!

I'm interested to know how people are kitting out their Ardboyz units. Since they can take a variety of weapons, it seems a shame not to. Then again, to do so might be useless. In theory (assuming 10 models in the unit) it seems sensible to go with 6 or 7 models with choppas/smashas and having 3 or 4 with big choppas for the rend. Or does anyone think it might be better to keep each unit with one kind of gear, in case they get mobbed by Bloodreavers or something which needs the attacks and wastes the rend? Is anyone using shields?

Thanks for reading.

I plan on going for volume in every unit, so it will likely be all choppa/smasha for mine. If I build two units, I might go big choppa on one of them to go after the better amoured units.

Going for volume is sensible, especially so if keeping them near a warchanter. I wonder if in a big unit it's worth using five or six with shields just to get the 6++? The dudes with the choppas/smashas can stay in front, dishing out the attacks while (strangely, I know) the shield dudes stay in the back, tanking a wound or two.