GSC New loadout

[SirMattius]

With the changed to the Genestealer Cultists, what are you new loadouts for.

Leader types and Acolytes?

The Rock Drill seems to be a nicer choice for Acolyte now, as the extra arm gives a rending attack with the drill, without breaking the bank.
I ran 2 infiltration Acolytes, as most did.

List now.

Adept - Mind Control
Familiar
Hazard Suit
Hand Flamer

Acolyte - Infiltrate
Mining Laser
Early Gen

Acolyte - Infiltrate
Long Las

Neophyte
Long Las

Neophyte
Lasgun

Neophyte
Autogun

Neophyte
Autogun

Neophyte
Hand Flamer

Neophyte
Hand Flamer

 

[TopsyKretts]

I'm tempted to load up the leader and initial 2 champs with heavy weapons, for long term survivability and steady income.

Problem now is my entire gang is modelled according to the old rules:

• Models that look like Leader have short range / close combat weapons
• Models that look like acolytes have short range / close combat weapons
• Models that look like neophyte gangers have basic weapons / heavy weapons

So if the models are going to represent type by appearance (less confusion), there's gonna be the front-line suicide charge tactics as before, without any heavy weapons. Or, if I ignore what type the models represent (big confusion), there's gonna be better equipped making the elite stay far back with long range weapons and let the gangers (leader/acolyte models) do the front-line suicide charging.

I always prefer using models as what they represent, but switching it around makes a much easier game, allowing for less risk when using the cool close combat models on the front line.

 

[SirMattius]

I magnetised everything, I would have been a bit annoyed had I not.

Snap it all off and magnetise..

 

[TopsyKretts]

That would be a complete nightmare. I gave up 40k 10 years ago after starting to magnetize tank sponsons, jump packs and special weapons...

 

[SirMattius]

I got a bit obsessed with magnetism.
You'll just have to bow down the the Geedub wish and buy more of their models. Or use skill rings.

 

[SirMattius]

Adept 120
Familiar 25
Hazard Suit 10
Shotgun 30

Acolyte 85
Mining Laser 125
Early Gen 45

Acolyte 85
Long Las 20

Neophyte 45
Long Las 20

Neophyte 45
Lasgun 15

Neophyte 45
Autogun 15

Neophyte 45
Autogun 15

Aberant 95
Two Handed hammer 35
Mesh Armour 15

Neophyte 45
Autopistol 10
Autopistol 10

Adjusted as I can't see my Aberrant on the street.,

 

[JesterJetski]

As sensible as as giving the Alpha a long range weapon is, I can't help but want to give him duel hand flamers and run & gun. With a familiar or two by his side for protection; a longlas overwatch Acolyte to snipe heavy weapons and an Acolyte armed with a seismic cannon to pin potential threats he can just dash across the board flaming the crap out of everything and allow Neophytes with autoguns and shotguns to blast away at blazed opponents!

 

[SirMattius]

Did anyone else notice the Seismic Cannon gained Knockback?
I'm swapping that out. Abby can whistle for his armour now, those creds are needed elsewhere.

 

[JesterJetski]

Did anyone else notice the Seismic Cannon gained Knockback?
I'm swapping that out. Abby can whistle for his armour now, those creds are needed elsewhere.

Why swap it out? You don't loose anything by gaining knockback.

 

[SirMattius]

Why swap it out? You don't loose anything by gaining knockback.

I had the Mining Laser on before hand on an Acolyte, and extra 15 creds changes that to a Seismic Cannon now I spotted it's new skill.

 

[SirMattius]

Did anyone else notice the Seismic Cannon gained Knockback?
I'm swapping that out. Abby can whistle for his armour now, those creds are needed elsewhere.

I re-read my post. It is confusing.

 

[Ml2sjw]

I got a bit obsessed with magnetism.
You'll just have to bow down the the Geedub wish and buy more of their models. Or use skill rings.

Missed that was it in gw3?

What are people's views on the new wryd powers?

 

[SirMattius]

The Willpower and Cool bubble just doesn't seem worth taking.
Mind Control and Assail are awesome, though they do require an amount of risk in the distance.

 

[Ml2sjw]

I really like the idea of mind control I have to say. Keeping a nine inch bubble around your leader because they don't want to shoot their own guys

 

[SirMattius]

I really like the idea of mind control I have to say. Keeping a nine inch bubble around your leader because they don't want to shoot their own guys

Is just too tasty not too Second skill has to be assail though. Too far away? Get ova here! Your mates too far for a burnin'? Get ova there!

 

[James Kilroy]

Has anyone considered giving the Aberrant a familiar? I gather he is hard to get into combat - this might help with that?

 

[SirMattius]

Has anyone considered giving the Aberrant a familiar? I gather he is hard to get into combat - this might help with that?

He's not a champ to start with.