Tactica - XV104 Riptides (2013).pdf

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There isn’t much cooler in Warhammer 40,000 than a house-sized battlesuit
armed with an unreasonably large sci-fi cannon, blasting its enemies into atomic
particles. The model certainly looks the part – standing as tall again as anything
else in your army, it is the perfect centrepiece for your collection. But how do you
get the most out of the Riptide on the battlefield? This guide is here to help you.
BIG GUNS
The first thing you need to decide before you even assemble your XV104 Riptide is what to
equip it with. The Riptide has a choice of two incredibly powerful main weapons. The massive
six-barrelled heavy burst cannon comes as standard, or for the low, low cost of 5 points, you
can upgrade to the ion accelerator. Both guns have their strengths, and of course, the option
for even more destruction with a nova-charge mode, but which is the best choice?
Conventional wisdom says pay the points for the upgrade. The ion accelerator is an amazing
weapon, with three modes of fire that, between them, can pretty much take out any target in
the game: standard shots for heavy infantry and light vehicles, overcharge for tightly packed
enemies, and nova-charge for when that unit you’re shooting at absolutely has to die right
now.
The situation where the heavy burst cannon comes out on top is against hordes of enemy
infantry or swarms of light vehicles (Orks, Tyranids and Dark Eldar for example). If you
usually fight against a horde of enemies, you’ll want to keep the burst cannon. If you’re more
likely to face elite forces like Space Marines, or you want a build to take all comers, pay for
the ion accelerator.
MORE GUNS
The firepower doesn’t end with the Riptide’s main gun. Your battlesuit also has the option for
a twin-linked weapon: a smart missile system, plasma rifles or fusion blasters. Which you
should choose very much depends on how you want to use your Riptide on the battlefield and
what you want it to be killing.
The default smart missile system is a good choice if you’re not sure who you’ll be facing, as it
provides dependable medium range firepower to complement either of the Riptide’s main
weapons.
The other two choices are more specialised. Choose the plasma rifle if you’re expecting
power-armoured opposition. Use the fusion blasters if you want to use your Riptide
aggressively and up close to hunt enemy tanks. You should bear in mind, however, that this
gun is at its best when used within 9", which often means putting your Riptide in harm’s way
(though a Riptide can take its fair share of hits).

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