So I'm getting back into the game I have an ork Army coming on nicely, so though I would revamp my ultramarines now I need some help I have the 8th codex but do I need to get chapter approved 17 and 18 to get the correct points? I think I've chapter approved it to 18 but do I still need to check 17?
Also couple of daft questions Telion and chronos are HQ choices?
A unit of 10 hellblasters with plasma incinerators is 328 pts?
Is a single lascannon 25 pts but a twin is 40?
Sorry just trying to get my head round it all.
Also do you think a release of the space marine codex will happen soon as it seems very outdated?
Thanks for any help.
PS Luke I hate the Tau :)
Telion and Chronos are HQ choices, yes, Chronos also becomes a heavy support choice if he goes into a Predator for instance, so you could have three Predators with Chronos in one for a Spearhead Detachment. A unit of 10 Hellblasters is 330 points, as they are 33 points per model with the Incinerators. You are correct regarding the price for Twin Lascannon/Lascannon, and CA2018 should be enough, Battlescribe is also a thing.
There are quite a few rumours of stuff being shown for Space Marines tomorrow, which would mean a new Codex is quite close at hand, I have been waiting since December with my Imperial Fists, focusing on other armies instead and I would advice you to do the same. At the very least there seems to be a smaller Dreadnought, maybe a couple of new characters and a Primaris Transport to come, plus the stuff from Shadowspear in standalone boxes.
Good luck with your army!:)
Regarding the T'au, I believe that on the channel it is one of the most optimized lists, along with Lukes Aeldari, that is not to say that it is too strong, but it utilizes alot of the power of the T'au codex I believe. It is also in my opinion quite focused, whereas the Orks for instance is going for a balanced mix. which is difficult to make work, it would be better to go either all out assault or all out shooting, and in my opinion the Orks actually excell as a shooting army which also has some melee punch. Also the Stompa is waaay overcosted, I mean you could almost get three Morka/Gorkanauts for the same price and kick out alot more firepower. Although this is probably a discussion for another topic!^^
Thanks Marc, ok in that case I will carry on with the orks and wait for the new codex to come out before sorting my space marine out hopefully the points might drop a little on some things we will see.
Yeah I'd say sit tight and wait for new SM codex. It is on the way! I'm on hold with my Red Scorpions till new codex comes!:)