Manticore's aren't meant to be anti-tank. Their specialty is nuking the daylights out of any infantry-heavy army.
1750pts competitive mech
Ok, it seems my quest for my second army to make still continues. I am giving IG a shot, and so here is what I came up with:
HQ 180
Company Command Squad
Meltabombs
4 Meltaguns
Officer of the Fleet
-Chimera
Multilaser/Heavy Flamer
TROOPS 155
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
-Chimera
Multilaser/Heavy Flamer
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
HEAVY SUPPORT 140
Medusa
Bastion-Breacher Shells
HEAVY SUPPORT 245
Leman Russ Executioner
Side Plasma Cannons
Lascannon
HEAVY SUPPORT 220
Leman Russ Vanquisher
Lascannon
Pask
TOTAL: 1750pts, 55 models (47 Infantry, 8 Vehicles), 13 Kill Points
Obviously this is going for an Alpha Strike against inexperienced opponents, or against setups where there is shortage of meatshields
I'll now explain some of the things I chose, and why:
1. I didn't get an Astropath, as I dont think I am going to use Reserves, I very rarely do.
2. Vendettas have additional Heavy Bolters so they can mow down infantry in footslogger lists, or cause any additional damage to MCs (or, if I have blown up all enemy vehicles, to have them deal with their infantry).
3. I chose the Executioner for obvious reasons I put a lascannon on it, so that it can have a chance against an AV14 vehicle coming its way, or cause an extra wound to an MC/Infantry unit.
4. I like the Medusa. It has no minimum range, it gives a S10AP2 pie, or a S10AP1 small blast if the target is out of range of its main ammo. Bastion Breacher Shells are also for nice anti-tank purposes, gives alternative choices.
5. Vanquisher + Pask= Tank/MC killers. I wish I had 30 more points to give it side multi-meltas for more shots...
6. I like it is only 13KP. Most IG lists I've faced with my CSM were 15KP+, my experience tells me that less KPs=KPs claimed with way more effort.
7. 4 Troops are ok I think. The Chimera squad is a purely "home objective" squad.
Any thoughts/comments?
HQ 180
Company Command Squad
Meltabombs
4 Meltaguns
Officer of the Fleet
-Chimera
Multilaser/Heavy Flamer
TROOPS 155
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
-Chimera
Multilaser/Heavy Flamer
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
TROOPS 130
Veteran Squad
3 Meltaguns
Demolitions
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
FAST ATTACK 140
Vendetta Gunship
Heavy Bolters
HEAVY SUPPORT 140
Medusa
Bastion-Breacher Shells
HEAVY SUPPORT 245
Leman Russ Executioner
Side Plasma Cannons
Lascannon
HEAVY SUPPORT 220
Leman Russ Vanquisher
Lascannon
Pask
TOTAL: 1750pts, 55 models (47 Infantry, 8 Vehicles), 13 Kill Points
Obviously this is going for an Alpha Strike against inexperienced opponents, or against setups where there is shortage of meatshields
I'll now explain some of the things I chose, and why:
1. I didn't get an Astropath, as I dont think I am going to use Reserves, I very rarely do.
2. Vendettas have additional Heavy Bolters so they can mow down infantry in footslogger lists, or cause any additional damage to MCs (or, if I have blown up all enemy vehicles, to have them deal with their infantry).
3. I chose the Executioner for obvious reasons
I put a lascannon on it, so that it can have a chance against an AV14 vehicle coming its way, or cause an extra wound to an MC/Infantry unit.4. I like the Medusa. It has no minimum range, it gives a S10AP2 pie, or a S10AP1 small blast if the target is out of range of its main ammo. Bastion Breacher Shells are also for nice anti-tank purposes, gives alternative choices.
5. Vanquisher + Pask= Tank/MC killers. I wish I had 30 more points to give it side multi-meltas for more shots...
6. I like it is only 13KP. Most IG lists I've faced with my CSM were 15KP+, my experience tells me that less KPs=KPs claimed with way more effort.
7. 4 Troops are ok I think. The Chimera squad is a purely "home objective" squad.
Any thoughts/comments?
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