Who do you prefer to run your basher(s)

[Rancor]

So, who do you run your basher(s) with. Heres my general review on how each one could play out. Keep in mind, I'm no relasine

Gorten - can stack them with focus, SOG, and thor can still tune damage rolls. So that gives you a free slam at p+s 19 boosted, followed by 3 p+s 19 auto hit attacks boosted, followed by a free boom.

Thor - you can still tune damage rolls, and give one attack after the slam and follow up. Plus, you can reposition your basher(s) before the slam to get them in a good lined up spot. But... you lose SOG and the numerous attacks after the slam / follow up.

high shields - I've honestly never even thought of doing this, it just doesn't seem like a good idea... or does it. They are a ranged unit right, so them getting in melee weakens thier effectiveness. So, as soon as something gets near them (something they can't handle with a 10 man CRA) the basher says "I'll take care of this pals!" and slams it away. Now the quiestion of the moment, does the basher follow up? I would say, if your relativeley sure he could take the target out with an extra attack and a boom, then follow up and do so. But... if your not sure, simply have the high shileds walk up and do a full CRA, it will all but auto hit and assuming your using a 10 man, it'll be a POW 20.

[Faultie]

Dont forget Durgen. Redline + 3 Focus = 10" Slam at POW17, plus follow up attacks. Durgen's feat also cranks up Flak Field to 12+3d6 (and 6+3d6). Furthermore, in the early turns of the game, Flak Field is basically +1FOC for Durgen each turn (the Basher pretty much pays for its run action).

Basically, though, I like them anywhere. I've got 2, and have found myself running one on my 'caster and one on Thor.

[Rancor]

I can't believe I forgot Durgen...Ya what faultie said.

[EnternalVoid]

Don't forget with Madhammer's Redline you can Trample with him to get in the middle of a unit for Flak field. The +2" gives him a nice 10" trample. Thor can even use Tune up to give him boosted to hits to insure he gets some hits on the tramples.

[modefan93]

I've only run one with my casters. In every case so far 3 FOC + Tune-Up + either Redline or SoG has equaled one very dead 'jack.

I haven't been blown away by running Thor with jacks outside the spray bunnies in any list.

[Terry]

So, who do you run your basher(s) with. Heres my general review on how each one could play out. Keep in mind, I'm no relasine

Gorten - can stack them with focus, SOG, and thor can still tune damage rolls. So that gives you a free slam at p+s 19 boosted, followed by 3 p+s 19 auto hit attacks boosted, followed by a free boom.

Thor - you can still tune damage rolls, and give one attack after the slam and follow up. Plus, you can reposition your basher(s) before the slam to get them in a good lined up spot. But... you lose SOG and the numerous attacks after the slam / follow up.

high shields - I've honestly never even thought of doing this, it just doesn't seem like a good idea... or does it. They are a ranged unit right, so them getting in melee weakens thier effectiveness. So, as soon as something gets near them (something they can't handle with a 10 man CRA) the basher says "I'll take care of this pals!" and slams it away. Now the quiestion of the moment, does the basher follow up? I would say, if your relativeley sure he could take the target out with an extra attack and a boom, then follow up and do so. But... if your not sure, simply have the high shileds walk up and do a full CRA, it will all but auto hit and assuming your using a 10 man, it'll be a POW 20.

Remember that a slam results in a knockdown, a knockdown model does not have a melee range therefore their not in the Bashers melee range if he uses Follow Up,in MK I(not sure about MK II). The High Shields could still do a CRA on the knocked down model.

[Rancor]

Remember that a slam results in a knockdown, a knockdown model does not have a melee range therefore their not in the Bashers melee range if he uses Follow Up,in MK I(not sure about MK II). The High Shields could still do a CRA on the knocked down model.

Beautiful concept

[Chuck B]

#1 They are best on a warcaster, Gorten or Madhammers upkeep's + focus are far to useful.
#2 Thor Pronto is very useful and tune-up can make up for not having access to Battlegroup spells. if your Warcaster is already running a Heavy then Thor is a good back up.
#3 High Shields, I see the Basher as the only Jack they should marshal, but only in 50+ point games, but they could always take one over if Thor gets taken out.

[Revenge_Served_Cold]

#3 High Shields, I see the Basher as the only Jack they should marshal, but only in 50+ point games, but they could always take one over if Thor gets taken out.

If Thor was marshalling it will be autonomous when he dies.