#Warhammer 40k imperial guard artillery upgrade#

For 5 points you may replace the normal fire mode for what's arguably the most ridiculously OP vehicle killer in the game. You may have noticed the separate profile for 'Bastion Breacher Shells' this is not an automatic option. Basically a 36' Demolisher cannon, the Medusa can be very handy indeed against armour lists, where that penetrating power helps. The Medusa is the only vehicle in this section that actually needs a direct line of sight, and in this instance an Enclosed Crew Compartment comes in handy. Oh also keep in mind the first FOUR of these vehicles can be taken in squadrons of up to three of any combination. The maximum range is treated exactly as you would the range on any other weapon, you cannot fire further than that. However the barrage rules as they stand now mean that you CAN fire within that range, but you MUST fire indirectly, so no BS point reduction on the scatter roll.

The rules used to mean you could not fire within what's called the 'minimum range', so the first range value displayed below. Most of these artillery pieces have both a 'minimum' and a 'maximum' range on their weapons. It may not happen very often with the array of high Leadership armies that are most commonly used, but when it does it can change a game.ДЄlso just quickly on the ranges that are to follow. As far as upgrades go this one will do you more good than harm, and it's totally free.Дon't go forgetting that ALL Barrage weapons count as Pinning too. Useful as a deterrent for Outflanking or Deep Striking units, it also bears consideration that since 5/6 of the artillery weapons are ordnance, there'd be very few occasions in which you wouldn't be firing the damn thing as snap shots.

#Warhammer 40k imperial guard artillery upgrade#

Another useful upgrade for your artillery pieces is just the simple heavy flamer.

While it's an expensive combo, it can often be worth it when you're running the risk of being destroyed by fire warriors or boltguns. If you're worried about not being able to place your artillery out of sight then there's a simple 15 point upgrade to render them normal vehicles again, and if you pay a further 30 points you can improve your cover save by a point with Camo Netting.