<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "A question about the Mono..."]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net A question about the Mono... AP weapons I only have a dev squad, dread with multimelta and a Vindicator, along with a few tacs. I also have a CC Termi squad that has TH/SS only.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091607.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091607.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
Other than that, maybe try putting that Dreadnought into a Drop Pod so it can try to melt it the first turn. Hopefully it will survive that turn and be able to assault it the next turn, because that is even more effective than the Multi-Melta.

If you can, get a LR for those TH/SS termies and race them up to it, then they should be able to handle it fairly well.

The Vindicator is good, but it would be more useful attacking the Necrons rather than wasting time on the Monolith. It should be kept out of range of the Monolith as well. If you get lucky and just Imobilize it instead, just stay out of range and problem is solved. All you really have to do is shake it each turn so it can't shoot you. Then it just floats around menacingly, but harmlessly.

I don't remember the LR at the moment, but the one with Assault Ramps obviously ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091619.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091619.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
Really, just take out as many warriors as you can as quickly as you can. The Monolith is a huge points sink which means less necrons, take out the weakest ones (warriors) and the rest of his army, including the monolith will phase out.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091625.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091625.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... Best way to do so as a SM are Dreads in CC, TH-Termies and Vindicators. Though chances on success are more than bad...
And don't try lascannons, it's a 5,5% chance to destroy it per HIT, so for reliable results you'd need about 12 Lascannon shots. Way too expensive to field those...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091655.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091655.page GMT A question about the Mono...
But if you are determined to kill it for bragging rights, then the Vindicator is your best bet (though at that range it can do the same to you).

The TH will be glancing on 6s but with so many attacks you should get a few glances in. (This is assuming ye play that 7th Weapon Destroyed = Immobilised; because in theory the Monolith can't be destroyed with Glancing hits)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091660.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091660.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
because in theory the Monolith can't be destroyed with Glancing hits)


How so? You roll a 6 for penetration, you roll another 6 on the damage table -2 for glancing hit gives you a 4 and add 1 for ap1 waepon and down goes the Monolith.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091786.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091786.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...

EDIT: "because in theory the Monolith can't be destroyed with Glancing hits (without other modifiers))"

Space Marines don't have a huge abundance of AP1 Weaponry]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091820.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091820.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091840.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1091840.page GMT A question about the Mono...
EDIT: Oh, it can also still transport units while shaken/stunned too]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092506.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092506.page GMT A question about the Mono... will phase them out.

The particle whip is nice, but honestly I wouldn't worry too much about it. The only currently viable Necron build is destroyer and heavy destroyer spam in my opinion. And even that is debatable.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092547.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092547.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... SM orbital bombardment str9 or 10? I konw its a one shot thing, but why not try it on the monolith if you just HAVE to blow it up. If not, I agree, just stay the hell away from the thing. Its really tough and CAN kick some major booty when in the right spots.

Thats pretty much what I do as of right now with my boyz and LR. those things are so tough for CC Orks to take out its not even funny, and usually there is a nasty surprise waiting inside lol. Im in the process of building some big gunz, and 3 of them are going to be Zzap guns with the hopes, that they roll strong enough to do something ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092564.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092564.page GMT A question about the Mono... http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092611.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092611.page GMT A question about the Mono...
Zarake wrote:Thanks for the help guys, but I've tried the melta thing, they only roll 1d6 armour pen cause of the things crazy armour (Unless he is using an older codex and that rule doesn't apply anymore)



Nope its still there lol]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092635.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092635.page GMT A question about the Mono... ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092638.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092638.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... SM player...... blasted FISH HEAD! ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092662.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092662.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... The key building block to any Necron army. But if that lucky shot occurs early, things unravel quickly]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092764.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092764.page GMT A question about the Mono... SM orbital is Str.10 AP1, but I don't have a unit that can do that, unless I use my captain as a Chapter Master. It's also had to avoid, because it keeps bringing his warriors back so they wont phase out. As for the Melta plan I've tried, but since that extra die goes away it is a pain...I tend to avoid the thing but he uses it as a screen for his lesser units.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092837.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1092837.page GMT A question about the Mono...
However, if you do end up needing to take down a monolith you have only three good options, but lets go through some of the other options people have mentioned:

Melta: Even with AP1 your chance of destroying a monolith is 1.7% or 2.2% with a vulkan twin link per shot fired. Not good odds.

Dreadnought: For each swing at a monolith that has moved combat speed you have a 5.45% chance of destroying it. However, a monolith that hasn't moved or is immobilized has a 10.9% chance toi be destroyed per attack made.

Vindicator: First you must land the center hole over the monolith Lets say you have an 80% chance of that, if you do that then you also have a 8.7% chance of destroying it.

Lascannon: Has a 2.64% chance to destroy the monolith per shot fired

Chapter Master Orbital Bombardment: At an estimated 60% chance to hit you'll have about an 11.5% chance of destroying the monolith.

In other words: Kill all the other Necrons!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093044.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093044.page GMT A question about the Mono... http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093814.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093814.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... 2D6" though and the BS isn't taken away from it. So, it's probably only worth using if they're crowded around the Monolith.


Didn't notice the shaken/stunned thing. Good thing it tried to drop near my guys scattered onto them and got redeployed by me because of the mishap table. Only to be placed ontop of a ruin on the other side of the field. Dangerous terrain roll was a one. It stayed there the entire game and I stayed out of range of it the entire game.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093827.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1093827.page GMT A question about the Mono...
Might want to look up the mobnolith rules, if it scatters onto enemy units, the units are moved and it gets deployed. It is that HUGE.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094259.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094259.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
KingCracker wrote:But hes a SM player...... blasted FISH HEAD!


Smack it with a power weapon? Isn't that what assault terminators are for? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094268.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094268.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
But I keep attacking the thing, with the hope that it will die, and my friend will stop and think next time he uses it as a shield.

Unfortunetally my friend is smart and knows his odds are much better than mine and will enjoy watching me lose out on a usefull assault phase.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1094503.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono... str 10 +1 damage table can damage it easily as anything ever will.

but seriously,The Monolith is supposed to be a totally indestructible vehicle and it does a very good job of it, go for phase out. Necrons are lamely easy to SA(with I 2, )]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1097781.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1097781.page GMT A question about the Mono...
asugradinwa wrote:N0t_u:

Might want to look up the mobnolith rules, if it scatters onto enemy units, the units are moved and it gets deployed. It is that HUGE.


That was true under 4th edition. In 5th, there is a deep strike mishap table.
Enemy models are impassable terrain.
If the monolith scatters onto impassable terrain it suffers a deep strike mishap.
Where the necron codex comes into play is if a 1 or 2 is rolled on the deep strike mishap table, the monolith isn't destroyed, it is placed back in reserve.
This is also noted in the latest INAT FAQ.

And yes, monoliths can be shaken or stunned, but the only weapon that can be destroyed is the gauss flux arc. The power matrix can never be destroyed so the monolith will always have a weapon available, the particle whip.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098472.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098472.page GMT A question about the Mono...
time wizard wrote:
asugradinwa wrote:N0t_u:

Might want to look up the mobnolith rules, if it scatters onto enemy units, the units are moved and it gets deployed. It is that HUGE.


That was true under 4th edition. In 5th, there is a deep strike mishap table.
Enemy models are impassable terrain.
If the monolith scatters onto impassable terrain it suffers a deep strike mishap.
Where the necron codex comes into play is if a 1 or 2 is rolled on the deep strike mishap table, the monolith isn't destroyed, it is placed back in reserve.
This is also noted in the latest INAT FAQ.

And yes, monoliths can be shaken or stunned, but the only weapon that can be destroyed is the gauss flux arc. The power matrix can never be destroyed so the monolith will always have a weapon available, the particle whip.


RAW, you are almost right. The Monolith's rules state: Because of the sheer mass of the Monolith, it is not destroyed if there are enemy within 1" when it arrives. Instead, move any models that are in the way the minimum distance necessary to make space for the Monolith.
So a Monolith scattering onto enemy models will still need to roll on the Deepstrike Mishap Table. A roll of a 1 or 2 would then result in the Monolith being deployed exactly where it scattered to, with the enemy models moving the minimum distance necessary to make space for it. Deepstrike Mishap Table results of a 3,4,5 or 6 will be handled like any other unit (the Monoliths special rule never comes into play, as it wouldn't be destroyed as a result of landing within 1" of an enemy model). Deepstrike Mishap Table results of 5 or 6 on turn 5 or later, will (according to RAW) also cause the Monolith to be deployed as normal.

Having said that, it is obvious that the rules are intended to allow the Monolith to deploy whenever it lands on enemy models. The sheer mass of the Monolith doesn't suddenly decrease if the result of the Mishap is not a destroyed Monolith! Anyone who would argue the Monolith not being deployed when landing within 1" of enemy models is clearly TFG in my book.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098659.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098659.page GMT A question about the Mono...
Its the space marines portable rail gun all bundled up in a walking tank aka termie armour space marine libby.

Granted you could fail and there goes your libby but hes a hell of alot more dependable then a lascannon to down the thing. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098711.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098711.page GMT A question about the Mono...
I say burn the fether to the ground

How to do: Dreads CC attacks are a win here, they should be able to kill it with ease.

Vindicators!: S10 means you can get a pen hit on a 5+, due to its stats you get +1 on the chart, meaning you need a 4+ to blow it up.
2 Vindicators should get this done quickly, once they have done that you can also start dropping pie plates on his army, which wont take long to finish off.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098718.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098718.page GMT A question about the Mono... First turn, hit on scatter, 2 glancing results.
Second turn, both scatter, no damage.
Next battle I dropped the vindicator shots on his heavy destroyers and troops.
First turn, 4 of 6 heavy destroyers lost.
Second turn, heavy destroyer lost, warriors brutalized, fail morale, fall back.
Much more effective.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098767.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098767.page GMT A question about the Mono...
JD21290 wrote:Everyone says ignore it and go for a phase out, which usually is a good idea.

I say burn the fether to the ground

How to do: Dreads CC attacks are a win here, they should be able to kill it with ease.

Vindicators!: S10 means you can get a pen hit on a 5+, due to its stats you get +1 on the chart, meaning you need a 4+ to blow it up.
2 Vindicators should get this done quickly, once they have done that you can also start dropping pie plates on his army, which wont take long to finish off.

even eldar player like me, who has at my command Wraithcannons, Fire dragons, Witchblades and haywire grenades, I still aim for phase out. The monolith is just a really tough nut to crack... I think i'd only dedicate a unit to try and kill it if i couldn't target anything else. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098810.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1098810.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
The Monolith gets D6 shots on every unit within 12" of the Monolith. This can be mitigated by spreading your army out, although thats usually a poor tactical choice.

The Monolith can be used to teleport warriors in and rapid fire.

You don't get any extra D6 dice for armor pen for example melta guns within half range don't get 2 D6. However it would still get +1 for being AP1.

It can sometimes be a more tactical choice to ignore the monoliths and go for objectives or phase out. However don't expect the Monolith to do nothing if you choose not to target it, it will always cause damage.




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Ironclads with Seismic hammers are, 4 attacks, 4s to glance 5-6 pen, +1 on damage table = trip to the scrap yard. totally Super]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100698.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100698.page GMT A question about the Mono... That one time was due to a very large Ork Nob squad with a warboss that my Monolith scattered near.

Unless you want bragging rights, just stick to the phase out. It's really easy to do if you assault warriors, win combat and chase them down.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100822.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100822.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
As for the guy that assaulted it with a Boss and Nobz... why?!!!??! Orks have a tough time taking out Landraiders, and those are a joke compared to a monolith.
Mostly, Ill say it again, phase out. End of story ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100908.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100908.page GMT Re:A question about the Mono...
KingCracker wrote:
As for the guy that assaulted it with a Boss and Nobz... why?!!!??!


Well most of the Orks including the Warboss had powerklaws who's S10 hits made short work of my Monolith.
But agreed, phase out is the best way to deal with the Mono.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100911.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/264005/1100911.page GMT