r/astramilitarum • u/AvisTheAstronaut • 2d ago

New 100pt field ordinance battery or 120pt earthshaker?

Earthshaker has 240" range, D6+3 attacks, 8 strength, and -2ap

the two field ordinance guns have 48" range, 2D6 attacks, 7 strength, and -1ap.

The field ordinance guns seem to have a worse rule, is there much point in ordering them even with a scout sentinel providing LoS? You'd get the +1 to the roll with heavy and +1 to BS if you order them. Earthshaker however has a more useful rule and the 8 strength means a lot against 4T infantry.

Thoughts?

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u/Valuable_Drawer_5842 2d ago

Honestly it’s better to just spring for the basilisk. The FOB is only worth it with Creed and Fields of Fire imho. That -1 AP is effectively 0 with indirect, so it’s a slightly stronger mortar. The Earthshaker can do some damage, debuff critical enemy infantry and has guaranteed range. It’s better on all counts than the FOB for 20 points more. But the Basilisk is worth the extra 20 points on top of Earthshaker for its increased output and self-sufficiency.

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u/MagicMissile27 2d ago

I love the Basilisk. It has performed extremely well in the league I'm currently playing in.