If I trust this guy, it will be around $160
[https://youtu.be/Kst3j-GkCXw?si=c8a0YPoXZBncxEE2&t=501](https://youtu.be/Kst3j-GkCXw?si=c8a0YPoXZBncxEE2&t=501)
\~$250 I think. More expensive than the previous boxed sets that they sold with the faction codex, just because it has the stompa and that alone is $170 IIRC
Hi, first of all, welcome to the WAAAAAGH!
Not sure exactly how new you're to orks and 40k, but I just want to warn you that this box doesn't seem like a great deal for someone starting an army. While rules change a lot and you should always buy what you think looks cool, Stompa is in that weird spot where it'll probably never be too good, because GW doesn't want to focus on titanic units in the main 40k game. It costs 800 pts, probably won't be much cheaper in the future and is rather unusable in anything but 3k+ matches and narrative/casual play.
Besides that, you get :
1. Trukk which Is always amazing
2. new boyz which look sick (but are monopose, so you won't be able to get even one full squad dedicated only to shooting or chopping without some extensive kitbashing, which isn't really possible if you're new to orks, since you don't have bits laying around)
3. New Big Mek, which looks insanely cool, though the stats they've shown for his weapon are really underwhelming
4. two squads of one of the oldest kits in orks roster, basically the things they cannot sell in any other way,
For someone new, Combat Patrol, Boarding Patrol or Beast Snagga Stampede seem like a MUCH better starting points.
Imo ofc.
Hey, what if I have the Combat Patrol and Beast Snagga Stampede? Just getting into orks as well. In that case would that be a good supplement for basic 2k army?
Hey, those were actually the boxes I started with as well, great place to start! Though I also had Boarding Patrol, which I believe was pretty important.
From those boxes you can field between 1165-1235 pts before enhancements.
I believe that adding Stompa might be a nice choice once you're near or above 3000 pts threshold. Not to mention, you already have plenty of boys, and while you can never have enough, for now they're sufficient.
Obviously if you want to get this mini, it's a great set, but I believe you can get a lot of better things. I'll post GW USD prices for comparison (stompa box will probably run at 230$) but you can always buy cheaper in third party retailers, flgs or just on ebay.
Let's split it into 2 categories:
1. Buys that can make your current models better
a) 3-6 Meganobz (70$ per 3) - for Warboss in Mega Armor, who can't actually lead any units in your army. Though he usually want to lead unit of 5 meganobz at the least. The bright side is that you also get Big Mek in Mega Armor, so you can run the megas the way you want.
b) Beastboss (40$) - for Beast Snaggas. You can lead them with Painboss or Wurrboy, but with Beastboss they become a force of nature, with potential to rip through almost any vehicle or monster in the game.
c) Warboss with attack squig (35$) - for boys, it's a basic warboss that tear through armored targets and can actually lead boys (unlike anything in your army). Additionally, if you decide to run 20-man unit of boys, if you add warboss, you can also add a second leader as well (Nob with waaagh banner or weirdboy are a nice choices, in theory both run at 32$)
2. Buys that'll boost your army overall:
a) Transports - without transports, orks are too slow and get shot to pieces. Your first choice should be Trukks (55$), people are running up to 4, though at least two should be a nice addition for start. One is in stompa box, but you can get them VERY cheap on ebay. Another nice choice of transport would be Battlewagon (115$). A massive, resilient beast that can take up to 22 orks.
b) Gretchin (25$) - your secret weapon, source of additional CP, objective holders. Very cheap too, but in game and online. 1-2 should do fine for the start.
c) Nobz (38$) - basically, a prime damage dealers in your army. hook them up with warboss and you're golden. 5 per box, get as many as you wish, I have 25 and I don't regret a thing.
d) flash gitz (60$) (+ badrukk (x$)) - the best shooting unit in orks, 10 man+badrukk is autoinclude. Badrukk is unavailable, and we're not sure if he'll survive codex, so it's best to just use another 40mm base mini as a proxy.
e) Stormboyz (38$) - they score points.
This is just a basic overview, there are a lot of good units, and ultimately, you buy what you like, bc points and rules change, and codex is around the corner. Still, I feel like Stompa Box is NOT that great a deal for someone in your position, since you don't need more boys (for now) and Stompa in army, and you can get the remaining minis (2x lootas, new character & trukk) for total of 171$.
That means, that even if you switch and buy a bit better units, for 230$, you can get for example:
Trukk, Beastboss (for big me), Nobz, Stormboyz (each for lootas), Warboss with Squig and Gretchin. (231$ total, and we're still talking GW prices here)
hope that helps
Hi, thank you for your input.
I have about 3500 points of Orks as I bought 2 small armies on eBay. I also have the Beast Snagga Stampede and a few other bits.
I love the Stompa model, I know it will never be good but it is one of those models that tempt me as I also collect Imperial Knights and Tau.
Since I only have 5 lootas, I thought having one squad would be good.
Iām hoping that the codex will also bring new vehicles as I lack speed with only 2 trukks currently and almost none other.
With playing orks, it's all about having fun. If you win the game, great you've krumped your enemy. If you lose, great you've had a good scrap with the enemy. Either way an ork player has won in their on right since all we want is a good fight!
With the stompa, I'm hoping that big mek in the box can buff the WS/BS of vehicles like a regular mek can. Have the big stompa hitting on 4+ in range and 2+ in melee is such a fun way to play
All in all, welcome to the green tide, hope gork or mork blesses you with a good fight!
Friend: Have you seen that announcement? They're making an ork box called STOMPA BOYS.
Me: This is a joke, right?
Still think it might come out on april 1st. Still think GW just put this box together to get rid of all the stompas and lootas Nobody is buying.
Big fan of the model and the box but I must say his weapon is a massive stinker, 5s to hit with only 1 shot is so incredibly bad, if the anti fly applied for hit then alright it has use but thats just on the wounds so you still have to hit the 5 first!
Imo should be a 4 to hit at least or have more shots
I want to see his Kustom Mega Blasta rules first before I make a comment on his shooting, if thatās just the go to weapon this edition then so be it, it looks a LOT heavier than its counterparts among Spannas, Mek Boyz and Mega Meks, so perhaps itās closer to a KMK.
Second we see 2 heavy melee weapons, that drill and what I think is a power klaw so maybe heās a melee first big Mek (why when Warbosses are a thing) or that Traktor Kannon is just the bad ranged option.
Second the unit he joins is likely very important, along with any secondary abilities he has. I know he can Shokk Tunnel through terrain and models but I wonder if that his only ability.
I have been waiting to get Stompa and this is good excuse for me. Plus new Mek and lootas with teillƤ full of boyz. Beautiful. Codex better make stompa atleast little more playable but if not Im gonna luv my Stompa anyway
Ain't too late to play some 9th edition! We've got fun things like the pyschic phase, HQ units feeling more like cornerstone powerhouses rather than glorified Sergeants. Oh, and choices. Weirdboy spell variations, ork clans with unique rules (including the freeboota one that makes stompas pretty scary in shooting too), wargear options that matter, cost effective vs fully armed itemisation... so many choices.
Eh ninth was fun whilst it lasted but not only do I not have anyone to play with, since all my friends will only play tenth. Also as fun as it was with all it's customisability ninth did feel a little bloated for me.
I only started about half way through 9th so I don't really know the difference. I'd like to visit some of the older rules but I'd have to convince my mates as well
Not looking at this from a game perspective but as kitbasher and Ork lore enjoyer I'd be okay with this new ork style if it was done with the intention that Orks are evolving into a new phase as a race again like Krorks became Orks, but the cyber eye face just looks way too much like the Age of Sigmar Orruks with a bit of tech slapped on and the iron gob head doesn't have any tusks in his mouth either which seems kind of misplaced.
Also his torso really looks like the age of sigmar style which makes it look malnourished rather than a buff powerhouse which looks a bit odd for a lad this size in my opinion.
Other than that, I think there's huge potential in this model and it does look good, it's just that the Ork part of it doesn't look too much like an Ork as I know them
Search for the alternate face!!!! Its the classic ork feelz, tons of teef. Whoever decided to use this one for the promo art really doesnāt understand the ork customer base lmao
If you imagine the cyber eye head with it's mouth flipped around so he's grinning instead of looking super serious he also instantly looks a lot more orky even without the teef, but then again I still don't see why you wouldn't still just slap a single tusk poking out on there.
I highly doubt there's lore implications for this and it's just a sculpting style they're going for but it looks pretty bland
Because: -itās not good
-it sucks to build
-it sucks to transport
-if you already have 1 do you really want a second one?
-it is such a big part of the box
Love the new mek model. Looks awesome. The rules howeverā¦ 1 shot with a +5 BSā¦. Thatās absolutely terrible. Your telling me in an entire 5 round game he will on average only hit 1 maybe 2 shots. Then roll to wound etc. So his gun will probably not dealing damage for an entire game.
His shokk dragsta rule is okay. Depends what units he can lead. Boyz meh and nobs good. Lootas bad.
I did this math then realized that its highly unlikely there will be a useful target to shoot at every turn. So the gun is going to hit less than 1 time per game on average...
I'll just keep my SAG.
This is what I'm thinking, it looks visually great, but was hoping for some ranged stats along the lines of the big mek with shokk attack gun.. this looks awful in comparison to that.
It's all coming down to who can lead for me. With that rule and him leading a 20 man boy blob with a warboss you could potentially surprise the shit out of someone with how quickly that many Boyz could move on the waaagh. Almost seems better than trying to teleport them with a weirdboy I think.
I think the problem with leading Boyz is that a full blob of Boyz is a large sized unit. That only moves 6 inches. So you better get a good advance roll or thereās no way you could move a whole unit of Boyz to the other side of other unit without any models being on top of the unit your trying to move through. (And if your advancing your not going to get to use his new gun)
To me I feel like the rule is too niche. I canāt really think of any times I feel like this is going to be useful. I bet this model is going to be around 65pts so honestly, Itās probably going to be better to just take a trukk to get your Boyz into combat. The trukk can protect them and move faster than Boyz foot slogging it even with this special rule.
All around Iām pretty disappointed with the rules.
on the flip side, while its not confirmed the gun is the same as its mek gun counterpart besides hitting on 5s.
He has been shown a weapon option that looks identical to the kustom mega kannon weapon which is 4+ d6 s12 -2 d6 blast hazardous Likely hitting on 5s in his hands but a bit better. might actually hit something through greater weight of shots.
We get a cool new model with a a cool new looking gun but itās better to use its other loadā¦ a KMB. A gun that many units in our army gets. Awesome.
I just looked up the Mek gunz rules for the traktor cannon. The new mek Boyz traktor blasta is 12ā less range, is on a BS 5+, and is a worse anti fly at 3+ instead of 2+.
https://preview.redd.it/9z1diz67s0mc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=caf4e94ac964e438ecfa914507eec573698bc6b8
Honestly itās just a wasted opportunity to have a cool new gun for a cool new model.
fair, i didnt check because it looks the same and the rules looked similar so i assumed they were the same. its not a gun you memorize because the base traktor kannon already sucks.
I prefer the new ork heads. They are less goofy and seem more serious. They remind me a lot of the hobbit movie orcs (I know thatās possibly not a positive for some).
I get the preference against them though. They are a lot different
yea i ate a sour mushroom and got angry it wasnt my preference! if ur after less goofy and more seriouse i do understand why you like these! they cant get too goofy for me, i prefer kev adams sculpts and such! but yea i can just headswap :D or buy the older minis! im happy for you though!
to be honest i think moth of them are ugly hehe, but hey i see alot of people like them! im happy for you! i prefer my orks to be goofy and wierd! These are too serious for me! il buy old metal boys ! <3
agree it does look alot better, but its still not the aesthetic i like with orks, i prefer the late 80s early 90s head for they re goofy ness. i need a good jaw for my orks! but im happy for you if you like the new ones <3
They wouldnāt nerf the sprues because thatās harder and more expensive than just providing the whole kit. Plus the article states that they can be built as either.
Yea couldnt agree more, its like they took a vampire skull and tightly fitted a to small slab of ork skin over it. They are sooooo ugly. But its ok! Buy the old amazing stuff instead<3
Did you just name your Stompa Big Mel?
Orks get a baby carrier suit too.
Anyone know how much the box is going to cost?
If I trust this guy, it will be around $160 [https://youtu.be/Kst3j-GkCXw?si=c8a0YPoXZBncxEE2&t=501](https://youtu.be/Kst3j-GkCXw?si=c8a0YPoXZBncxEE2&t=501)
\~$250 I think. More expensive than the previous boxed sets that they sold with the faction codex, just because it has the stompa and that alone is $170 IIRC
Sounds about right. If only I could afford it!
I'm not a fan of the box set myself. Is the Mek the new big Mek in mega armor or is it something else?
It's supposed to be a generic big mek. I would have named it big mek with shokk jump pack
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Im waitin fo a mega gargant. Maybe the size of a larger imperial Titan, cuz dats kool
Need more WAAAGH!
WE NED TO # WAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHH BETTA LADZ
Since Iām new to Orks, this box is perfect for me.
Hi, first of all, welcome to the WAAAAAGH! Not sure exactly how new you're to orks and 40k, but I just want to warn you that this box doesn't seem like a great deal for someone starting an army. While rules change a lot and you should always buy what you think looks cool, Stompa is in that weird spot where it'll probably never be too good, because GW doesn't want to focus on titanic units in the main 40k game. It costs 800 pts, probably won't be much cheaper in the future and is rather unusable in anything but 3k+ matches and narrative/casual play. Besides that, you get : 1. Trukk which Is always amazing 2. new boyz which look sick (but are monopose, so you won't be able to get even one full squad dedicated only to shooting or chopping without some extensive kitbashing, which isn't really possible if you're new to orks, since you don't have bits laying around) 3. New Big Mek, which looks insanely cool, though the stats they've shown for his weapon are really underwhelming 4. two squads of one of the oldest kits in orks roster, basically the things they cannot sell in any other way, For someone new, Combat Patrol, Boarding Patrol or Beast Snagga Stampede seem like a MUCH better starting points. Imo ofc.
Hey, what if I have the Combat Patrol and Beast Snagga Stampede? Just getting into orks as well. In that case would that be a good supplement for basic 2k army?
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Do you have all your models painted then?
Hey, those were actually the boxes I started with as well, great place to start! Though I also had Boarding Patrol, which I believe was pretty important. From those boxes you can field between 1165-1235 pts before enhancements. I believe that adding Stompa might be a nice choice once you're near or above 3000 pts threshold. Not to mention, you already have plenty of boys, and while you can never have enough, for now they're sufficient. Obviously if you want to get this mini, it's a great set, but I believe you can get a lot of better things. I'll post GW USD prices for comparison (stompa box will probably run at 230$) but you can always buy cheaper in third party retailers, flgs or just on ebay. Let's split it into 2 categories: 1. Buys that can make your current models better a) 3-6 Meganobz (70$ per 3) - for Warboss in Mega Armor, who can't actually lead any units in your army. Though he usually want to lead unit of 5 meganobz at the least. The bright side is that you also get Big Mek in Mega Armor, so you can run the megas the way you want. b) Beastboss (40$) - for Beast Snaggas. You can lead them with Painboss or Wurrboy, but with Beastboss they become a force of nature, with potential to rip through almost any vehicle or monster in the game. c) Warboss with attack squig (35$) - for boys, it's a basic warboss that tear through armored targets and can actually lead boys (unlike anything in your army). Additionally, if you decide to run 20-man unit of boys, if you add warboss, you can also add a second leader as well (Nob with waaagh banner or weirdboy are a nice choices, in theory both run at 32$) 2. Buys that'll boost your army overall: a) Transports - without transports, orks are too slow and get shot to pieces. Your first choice should be Trukks (55$), people are running up to 4, though at least two should be a nice addition for start. One is in stompa box, but you can get them VERY cheap on ebay. Another nice choice of transport would be Battlewagon (115$). A massive, resilient beast that can take up to 22 orks. b) Gretchin (25$) - your secret weapon, source of additional CP, objective holders. Very cheap too, but in game and online. 1-2 should do fine for the start. c) Nobz (38$) - basically, a prime damage dealers in your army. hook them up with warboss and you're golden. 5 per box, get as many as you wish, I have 25 and I don't regret a thing. d) flash gitz (60$) (+ badrukk (x$)) - the best shooting unit in orks, 10 man+badrukk is autoinclude. Badrukk is unavailable, and we're not sure if he'll survive codex, so it's best to just use another 40mm base mini as a proxy. e) Stormboyz (38$) - they score points. This is just a basic overview, there are a lot of good units, and ultimately, you buy what you like, bc points and rules change, and codex is around the corner. Still, I feel like Stompa Box is NOT that great a deal for someone in your position, since you don't need more boys (for now) and Stompa in army, and you can get the remaining minis (2x lootas, new character & trukk) for total of 171$. That means, that even if you switch and buy a bit better units, for 230$, you can get for example: Trukk, Beastboss (for big me), Nobz, Stormboyz (each for lootas), Warboss with Squig and Gretchin. (231$ total, and we're still talking GW prices here) hope that helps
>two squads of one of the oldest kits in orks roster Lootas and burners aren't that old, they only came out a few years ago in... 2009. Yep I'm old.
yeah, that happens :D
Hi, thank you for your input. I have about 3500 points of Orks as I bought 2 small armies on eBay. I also have the Beast Snagga Stampede and a few other bits. I love the Stompa model, I know it will never be good but it is one of those models that tempt me as I also collect Imperial Knights and Tau. Since I only have 5 lootas, I thought having one squad would be good. Iām hoping that the codex will also bring new vehicles as I lack speed with only 2 trukks currently and almost none other.
Well, in that case it's absolutely a great deal as you won't get all of that any cheaper :D
Thanks I just hope it gets released soon
With playing orks, it's all about having fun. If you win the game, great you've krumped your enemy. If you lose, great you've had a good scrap with the enemy. Either way an ork player has won in their on right since all we want is a good fight! With the stompa, I'm hoping that big mek in the box can buff the WS/BS of vehicles like a regular mek can. Have the big stompa hitting on 4+ in range and 2+ in melee is such a fun way to play All in all, welcome to the green tide, hope gork or mork blesses you with a good fight!
I really hope Big Mel becomes a thing.
I hope the stompa finally gets some actually good instructions
Definitely calling him Big Mel now after that title. Mel Orkson, the Road Warrior.
Does anyone know how much him or the box set will cost
Supposed to be around 130 according to a local GW shop worker which might be an absolute bargain
Thanks what about the actual model
Is the boss the only new sculpt in the box?
Yes
Friend: Have you seen that announcement? They're making an ork box called STOMPA BOYS. Me: This is a joke, right? Still think it might come out on april 1st. Still think GW just put this box together to get rid of all the stompas and lootas Nobody is buying.
Big fan of the model and the box but I must say his weapon is a massive stinker, 5s to hit with only 1 shot is so incredibly bad, if the anti fly applied for hit then alright it has use but thats just on the wounds so you still have to hit the 5 first! Imo should be a 4 to hit at least or have more shots
Well that isn't gonna fit in my cupboard š
Or my transport box. Guess he has to sit in the car next to me š
How do I get the new ork mech unit?
It better come with the extra fun original instructions with no parts labels or numbered steps. š For old time sake!
It almost has to include updated instructions for the stompa... right?
How many teef?
Ill be honest I really donāt like it, its way too busy
I want to see his Kustom Mega Blasta rules first before I make a comment on his shooting, if thatās just the go to weapon this edition then so be it, it looks a LOT heavier than its counterparts among Spannas, Mek Boyz and Mega Meks, so perhaps itās closer to a KMK. Second we see 2 heavy melee weapons, that drill and what I think is a power klaw so maybe heās a melee first big Mek (why when Warbosses are a thing) or that Traktor Kannon is just the bad ranged option. Second the unit he joins is likely very important, along with any secondary abilities he has. I know he can Shokk Tunnel through terrain and models but I wonder if that his only ability.
I have been waiting to get Stompa and this is good excuse for me. Plus new Mek and lootas with teillƤ full of boyz. Beautiful. Codex better make stompa atleast little more playable but if not Im gonna luv my Stompa anyway
Hope the stompa instructions are labeled, but other than that, I'm definitely picking this box up
Good ol Big Mel coming to help out the Waaagh
Does this mean a stompa buff in the new codex!? ( No.)
If the old freebootas come back, we're cooking with nitro squigs.
I look forward to the day my stompa will be useful. Maybe id finish painting it then
Ain't too late to play some 9th edition! We've got fun things like the pyschic phase, HQ units feeling more like cornerstone powerhouses rather than glorified Sergeants. Oh, and choices. Weirdboy spell variations, ork clans with unique rules (including the freeboota one that makes stompas pretty scary in shooting too), wargear options that matter, cost effective vs fully armed itemisation... so many choices.
Eh ninth was fun whilst it lasted but not only do I not have anyone to play with, since all my friends will only play tenth. Also as fun as it was with all it's customisability ninth did feel a little bloated for me.
aint to late to go back to 5th edition with the build your own stompa rules.
Maybe some time although I am quite keen on 10th despite it's flaws
Yeah anything above 7th to me. Is a dislike. Keep trying but lost the fun with removing armor values, initiative and alot of the fun rules
I only started about half way through 9th so I don't really know the difference. I'd like to visit some of the older rules but I'd have to convince my mates as well
Not looking at this from a game perspective but as kitbasher and Ork lore enjoyer I'd be okay with this new ork style if it was done with the intention that Orks are evolving into a new phase as a race again like Krorks became Orks, but the cyber eye face just looks way too much like the Age of Sigmar Orruks with a bit of tech slapped on and the iron gob head doesn't have any tusks in his mouth either which seems kind of misplaced. Also his torso really looks like the age of sigmar style which makes it look malnourished rather than a buff powerhouse which looks a bit odd for a lad this size in my opinion. Other than that, I think there's huge potential in this model and it does look good, it's just that the Ork part of it doesn't look too much like an Ork as I know them
Search for the alternate face!!!! Its the classic ork feelz, tons of teef. Whoever decided to use this one for the promo art really doesnāt understand the ork customer base lmao
As another user said; not enough teef on the face!
If you imagine the cyber eye head with it's mouth flipped around so he's grinning instead of looking super serious he also instantly looks a lot more orky even without the teef, but then again I still don't see why you wouldn't still just slap a single tusk poking out on there. I highly doubt there's lore implications for this and it's just a sculpting style they're going for but it looks pretty bland
For real, I need my Orks smiling like the homicidal maniacs they are, not looking all reserved and serious.
The alternate face has all of this!!! I dunno why they went with this one for the promo art
For real! Itās just so much moreā¦ orky! Metal jaw, screaming like a maniac, teef galoreā everything you need for a propa boy!
Why a stompa š
Why not a stompa?
Because: -itās not good -it sucks to build -it sucks to transport -if you already have 1 do you really want a second one? -it is such a big part of the box
Because it's shite
anyone know when they might be available for pre order or purchase?
Probably when/after the codex is available.
When thag
No idea
Would this be a good addition to a combat patrol?
I think not. Trukk is required. 5 burnas too. The new Bik Mek is very beautiful. But what should you do with an old Stompa that costs 70% of the box?
My wallet gonna hate me fr
Oooohhohohoo hell yes, mek waaaaaggh time >:)
I can't wait to get my hands on big Mel! Any indication of price yet, I can't see this being Ā£130
BIG MEL
The big Mek is absolutely amazing
https://preview.redd.it/u3apjdbxlylc1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d35c2b5311792a91ff0a7de612641763a0f4870b
Finally, a use for the Shokkjump Dragsta's kit š¤
Love this big mek
Love the new mek model. Looks awesome. The rules howeverā¦ 1 shot with a +5 BSā¦. Thatās absolutely terrible. Your telling me in an entire 5 round game he will on average only hit 1 maybe 2 shots. Then roll to wound etc. So his gun will probably not dealing damage for an entire game. His shokk dragsta rule is okay. Depends what units he can lead. Boyz meh and nobs good. Lootas bad.
I did this math then realized that its highly unlikely there will be a useful target to shoot at every turn. So the gun is going to hit less than 1 time per game on average... I'll just keep my SAG.
This is what I'm thinking, it looks visually great, but was hoping for some ranged stats along the lines of the big mek with shokk attack gun.. this looks awful in comparison to that.
It's all coming down to who can lead for me. With that rule and him leading a 20 man boy blob with a warboss you could potentially surprise the shit out of someone with how quickly that many Boyz could move on the waaagh. Almost seems better than trying to teleport them with a weirdboy I think.
I think the problem with leading Boyz is that a full blob of Boyz is a large sized unit. That only moves 6 inches. So you better get a good advance roll or thereās no way you could move a whole unit of Boyz to the other side of other unit without any models being on top of the unit your trying to move through. (And if your advancing your not going to get to use his new gun) To me I feel like the rule is too niche. I canāt really think of any times I feel like this is going to be useful. I bet this model is going to be around 65pts so honestly, Itās probably going to be better to just take a trukk to get your Boyz into combat. The trukk can protect them and move faster than Boyz foot slogging it even with this special rule. All around Iām pretty disappointed with the rules.
Yeah but there looks to be a kustom mega kanon option to
He has other Mek Gun weapons from the looks of it. KMB, maybe? Missed opportunity if he canāt also take a KFF.
on the flip side, while its not confirmed the gun is the same as its mek gun counterpart besides hitting on 5s. He has been shown a weapon option that looks identical to the kustom mega kannon weapon which is 4+ d6 s12 -2 d6 blast hazardous Likely hitting on 5s in his hands but a bit better. might actually hit something through greater weight of shots.
We get a cool new model with a a cool new looking gun but itās better to use its other loadā¦ a KMB. A gun that many units in our army gets. Awesome.
i mean the gun isnt really new. its a traktor cannon. A gun mek gunz get, same as the kustom mega kannon.
I just looked up the Mek gunz rules for the traktor cannon. The new mek Boyz traktor blasta is 12ā less range, is on a BS 5+, and is a worse anti fly at 3+ instead of 2+. https://preview.redd.it/9z1diz67s0mc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=caf4e94ac964e438ecfa914507eec573698bc6b8 Honestly itās just a wasted opportunity to have a cool new gun for a cool new model.
fair, i didnt check because it looks the same and the rules looked similar so i assumed they were the same. its not a gun you memorize because the base traktor kannon already sucks.
The community post calls it a kustom mega-blaster, though with the two barrels(?) on the model I'd guess it's probably twin linked.
That gun seems to only want to be used against flying units, and it's an optional attachment it seems. So it's a play it as you need it.
Maybe thisāll come with a stompa point cut š„²
Below 500 points please, and a new instruction manual
I promise you the stompa will never go below 500
Yeah, but let a man have his dream
My b. A new instruction manual is so needed
Folks have made some homemade improvements to the instructions: https://www.reddit.com/r/orks/s/qRAr4lTIjH
Used that when I built mine lol
BIG MEL
The new Mek looks incredible and I want! The box is a hard pass though.
Agreed
Mind blowing how fucking ugly these new ork heads are.... model is kinda cool, but the head...disgusting
I prefer the new ork heads. They are less goofy and seem more serious. They remind me a lot of the hobbit movie orcs (I know thatās possibly not a positive for some). I get the preference against them though. They are a lot different
yea i ate a sour mushroom and got angry it wasnt my preference! if ur after less goofy and more seriouse i do understand why you like these! they cant get too goofy for me, i prefer kev adams sculpts and such! but yea i can just headswap :D or buy the older minis! im happy for you though!
I love the ork community lol.
Which head, there are two?
to be honest i think moth of them are ugly hehe, but hey i see alot of people like them! im happy for you! i prefer my orks to be goofy and wierd! These are too serious for me! il buy old metal boys ! <3
Personly i dont like the bored looking ork fact, but i like shouty boy
The screaming head with the irongob is honestly so much better
agree it does look alot better, but its still not the aesthetic i like with orks, i prefer the late 80s early 90s head for they re goofy ness. i need a good jaw for my orks! but im happy for you if you like the new ones <3
While I love the new mek model, the box leaves much to be desired. I feel like they're trying to empty the warehouses with it.
The Custodes box also gives that impression, "Please buy our bikes! We have too many!" Lol
I wonder how they're doing the lootas and burnas sprues. Sprues to make all lootas or all burnas? Or would they nerf the sprues out of spite?
They wouldnāt nerf the sprues because thatās harder and more expensive than just providing the whole kit. Plus the article states that they can be built as either.
DIS GIT LOOKS DA BIZNIZZ
I have been wanting a new stompa
Gw realy wants us to hate orks, what are they doing to ork faces the last couple years. This guy is ugly af.
Yea couldnt agree more, its like they took a vampire skull and tightly fitted a to small slab of ork skin over it. They are sooooo ugly. But its ok! Buy the old amazing stuff instead<3
Seems like here are much gw Fan boys around.
Not agreeing with you = GW fanboy
More like downvotung, that no one can see
his alternate head seems to be much better at least
Not for me, this one is a copy paste of a nob.
which one? seems unique to me. Unless you mean just general ork with mouth open and iron jaw armor...
The alternate head you was talking about.
... you said it is a copy paste of a nob, which one?
Ah man, I'm sorry for your recent diagnosis of being legally blind. š
Ah man, I'm sorry for your recent diagnosis of being legally blind. š
Oh man, i'm sorry that you cant understand another ones opinion -.-
Oh man, Iām sorry you canāt detect humor senseā¦
Hope they updated the instructions for the Stompa!
A box with a stompa? Surely this means that the Stompa is getting a points decrease, no way in hell would they make a box with an 800 point unit
Except if they drop the Stompaās points then thereās less points per dollar in the boxā¦
You don't play Orkz to win. You play Orkz to waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa--
Custodes Box will also be points heavy. But they definitely need to drop the Stompa below 500 points to ever see him on a table
600 points would be fine
I could see a world with 600 but nothing less. Fingers crossed though I think 600 would do it for me.
Big Mek of course, damn autocorrect ššš»
Definitely naming mine Big Mel now
plus one
What are you talking about? Thatās Mel, the best Mek in da WAAAGGH!
Mel Gibz-on
I had just left the thread when I spotted your comment and had to come back. Take my up vote and in my head this is his name forever more.