Editors Note: This was an updating of Caleb’s original ‘Gunslinger’ article from 6th Edition Warhammer 40k.
Cypher, his name is feared and reviled across the Imperium. But he’s not the only fellow in town toting two guns anymore, check this out!
Page 42, under PISTOL WEAPONS Models with 2 pistol weapons can fire up to both in the same shooting phase.
This may not seen like a big deal at first, but when you consider that now most characters in the Space Marine book can take TWO pistols that’s a lot of extra special weapon shots going downrange each turn.
Plus if the character happens to have the rare Precision Shot rule (page 169) characters get a better end game when picking out an enemy of their choosing.
Additionally, the gunslinger already counts as having two CCWs so doesn’t lose any attacks for swapping his boltgun with a bolt pistol (flip back to page 41 on of the BRB under Melee Weapons)
What do you guys think, is it worth it? Have at it!
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Until then, PUT YOUR MINIS WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS!
Caleb, WMG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
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Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
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While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
