[raven_jim]

OK I am really confused by the points for a combi weapon in the new SM codex and the rules behind it...

A pistol/rifle variant for the plasma and grav gun is 5 points more than a combi plasma or combi grav gun?

So why would you pay extra points for a plasma rifle or grav gun when you can get the combi version which is cheaper and more versatile?

Am i missing something from the rules?

Thanks

 

[Jacobite]

The fact that the non bolter part of the weapon can only fire once is the primary reason I believe.

 

[Relise]

The combi weapons area a bolter with a one-shot special weapon added on. So you can only use the 'combi' part (flamer, grav, plasma etc) once per game.

 

[Varakir]

As mentioned, you can only fire it once. It's actually quite pricey for a 1 use weapon, but they do have their uses in fleshing out a tactical squad. They are also pretty useful on Sternguard.

 

[raven_jim]

Ohh that makes a lot of sense then, I was unaware they are a 1 use weapon. So I'm guessing it classes as 1 use if you fail to hit?

 

[Varakir]

Ohh that makes a lot of sense then, I was unaware they are a 1 use weapon. So I'm guessing it classes as 1 use if you fail to hit?

Yep, afraid so. They are pretty good for Salamanders as you can master-craft them on Sergeants for free, negating some of the problem. If you have the points spare a combi plas is usually pretty handy.

 

[raven_jim]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I still think a combi melta is a viable option though for a tactical or Sternguard squad

Thanks

 

[rich11762]

I use such weapons to very good effect as often one really good turn of shooting delivered just right can make you the game