Warpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5/5 stars. Taking a bit of a risk giving them 5/5, but I can live with that!
Background.
If there is one unit that is a talisman for 30k games then I would think that the Contemptor dreadnought must be it. When 30k first came out, the comtemptor was up there as the new unit to own (Angron was a close second place as he featured extensively in Betrayal and was the first primarch sculpted). In game, they are the most advanced and recent variant of dreadnought, at the price of going boom spectacularly thanks to the advanced systems within.
Strengths.
The variety of armaments coupled with an impressive stat line makes the contemptor a flexible unit that can be configured for a long range fire fight, an up close and personal encounter, and all length scales in between. The only real quest here is what the player wants out of them.
Weaknesses.
When they go boom, try not to be near them, or that S=8 hit to the face will hurt.
Difference to First Edition.
The most obvious difference here is the stat line. Gone are the armour values on different faces and in their place is a wounds and toughness characteristic. This is not too bad since T=7 and W=6 are perfectly respectable for this game and the contemptor is still well worth the points cost.
Builds.
Note that dreadnoughts can be taken in talons of up to 3 and can take a drop pod. Both are great options. The builds below reflect just a single dreadnought.
Contemptor, 2x Melta Cannon (185 points).
Can't go too wrong with a tank buster contemptor in the right position on the board. Certain legions also gain a lot here too.
Contemptor, 2x Kheres Autocannon (205 points).
Iconic. Also the de-facto standard for sheer firepower. Little not to like.
Contemptor, 1x close combat fist, 1x chainfist (185 points).
The close combat monster. The only question is whether to take additional upgrades (such as graviton guns inside the fists, and a havoc launcher on top) or to keep it a bit more "naked".
Contemptor, 1x close combat fist, 1x las cannon (195 points).
A fair build that provides long range and melee threat. But you don't get it both ways in the same turn in all probability.
Contemptor, 1x close combat fist, 1x Conversion Beamer, 1x Havoc Launcher (205 points).
Overlapping ranged threats and a combat fist to boot. Cheaper than the last edition as well.
1 comment:
mildly annoyed that they removed the Mortis option as it was a great all round anti-armour / Anti-air option in low points games. Still time to paint up a heavy support squad with missile launchers.
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