Phil Kelly FTW!

Looks like the Kelly is doing our codex.
HELL YEAH!!
Thank god we didn't get Matt Ward (unlike daemons of chaos).
Look forward to a balenced, fun, fluffy codex.


Until then.

X vs Y. Maulerfiend VS Helbrute

Both the Maulerfiend and Helbrute are very similar, even though they have huge differences. In this post i will decide which is better and why. I will either help your decision, or confuse you even more. Lets begin.

 Maulerfiend:
Pros:

• Fast
• Can get alot of attacks (magma-cutters)
• Tough (IWND, daemon)
• Can debuff units (lasher tendrils)

Cons:

• Low WS
• Low initiative
• No shooting attacks
• Competes in a force org. slot for EVERYTHING

Helbrute:
Pros:

• Versitile
• Crazed
• Cheap

Cons:

• Competes in force org. slot for things like terminators and cult marines (even though you should have a lord to make them troops) 

The Maulerfiend has loads of things going for him and for only an extra 25 point. With 4 attacks on a charge with a potential of getting up to 6 (if you are lucky with magma cutters) it destroys tanks and buildings (fortress of redemption anyone?). It is strictly tanks and buildings only since infantry will tarpit it (making lasher tendrils obsolite).

On the other hand the Helbrute can make an excelent firing platform. With a missile launcher and reaper autocannon it can shoot out lots of tank busting shots and potentially fire double in a turn (crazed).

If you take both a Maulerfiend and Helbrute, then kit the Helbrute out to shooting and keep the Maulerfiend simple. If you have to choose, then take the Maulerfiend. It is faster (potential 24'' in a turn!) and killier (but the Helbrute is still damn fun).

What do you think, which model is better and why? Tell me in the comments and they will be read and replied to.

Also, what should i X vs Y next? Choose 2 units from the Chaos daemons/chaos space marines codex that your not sure what to take over what, then post it in the comments.

Until then.

New daemon pics

Look at these:

Well, there goes my money.

Check out the rest of the pics here.

No codex pic though. Interesting...

I reckon i will get 7 of the plague fly things lead by a herald of nurgle (i expect they will be able to get one for an upgrade).

Until then.

Herald of nurgle mini-conversion

I was flicking through the latest white dwarf and came across a really cool conversion for it (kit-bash section):

I already adored the fantasy Nurgle chaos lord and above was a way to add him to my daemon army. A simple head swap brought this into existance (thank you Adam Troke for this idea):

This is the army i was thinking of using him in:

Epidermius
110

Herald of nurgle
cloud of flies
55

Great unclean one
cloud of flies
breath of chaos
195

x2
x13 plague bearers
390

daemon prince
wings
MoN
iron hide
cloud of flies
unholy might
breath of chaos
255

1005

The herald will give the other plague bearer squad support in the form of cloud of flies, meaning they can hold objectives better. Taking away aura is probably the best choice because it didn't make up for its kills very well, and wasn't worth the points. Breath on the other hand is worth every point, but only on the big guys.

Remember this is a fun army not a tournement one.

Until then.

The return...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HeYgzDvqOK4

Im back bitches.

With daemons over the horizon and a rules leak for them, things are looking good.
Sorry i haven't been posting alot for the last couple of months, i just lost the buzz. But im back.

Expect lots of posts soon since i had loads of nearly finished ones piled up. First up, herald of nurgle conversion!

When the (hopefully) new codex comes out i will do tacticas on it, with army lists and all sorts of stuff.

I will see you later.
Until next time.