Why Chosen?

[Drunkencorgimaster]

Being that I love basic Chaos Space Marines, I had not paid a lot of attention to the Chosen in the past. Last night I was reading up on them and I guess I don't quite see what their strength is. Other than +1 leadership, they seem to have the same basic stats as a regular CSM (assuming you give the regular guys the extra weapon upgrade) but are considerably more expensive. The leadership issue in the CSM squad can be mitigated by an aspiring champion, so why the point difference? I get that Chosen can carry more bells and whistles per squad, but is it worth it? Is there a way to run Chosen that makes them worth the cost? Just curious.

[DrLove42]

Thats it realistically. More special weapons

[Blackmonkey0]

Don't forget the extra attack and the Boltgun + Boltpistol + CCW.

[jgebi]

don't they have a T5? I might be wrong as I "loaned" my codex but they had a few stats that are higher like their T and S etc also more weapons and options for weapons

[Blackmonkey0]

don't they have a T5? I might be wrong as I "loaned" my codex but they had a few stats that are higher like their T and S etc also more weapons and options for weapons

Sadly just +1 A and LD

[DWest]

By default, Chosen are just a Veteran profile (+1 Ld, +1 A) along with greater access to special weapons. They were a highlight of the previous book, when they came with Infiltrate for free, but now they're largely pointless.
-if your goal is to make tooled-up assault troops, go with Possessed or better yet, Warp Talons.
-if your goal is to bring a truckload of plasma or melta, go with Havocs.

[Lord Krungharr]

The only reason I ever field Chosen is with Abaddon, since they become Troops with him. That makes them much more worthwhile, especially considering a unit of 5 can have like 4 special weapons. I like Abaddon with 8 Khorne Chosen and 2 melta guns and 2 flamers in Land Raider. They can kill most anything and steal an objective at the same time.
Slaanesh Chosen could be good too with upgraded melee weapons, but I agree that Possessed would be better for that. I haven't ever tried the Warp Talons yet.

[chicop76]

The only reason I ever field Chosen is with Abaddon, since they become Troops with him. That makes them much more worthwhile, especially considering a unit of 5 can have like 4 special weapons. I like Abaddon with 8 Khorne Chosen and 2 melta guns and 2 flamers in Land Raider. They can kill most anything and steal an objective at the same time.
Slaanesh Chosen could be good too with upgraded melee weapons, but I agree that Possessed would be better for that. I haven't ever tried the Warp Talons yet.

I think it"s not a good ideal to take expensive specialised troops. Just saying.

[Ends_mouth]

I use 5 chosen with 4 flamers every battle. When an enemy unit absolutely must disappear. It's failed me once, but that was jammy dice on behalf of my opponent, they did nothing wrong.

[Demonus]

Its rather disheartening that Chosen were not made....better. Such great models from the DV set, and such potential. Had they been made with Fleshmetal 2+ saves, and given the chance to split off as Champions for Squads they could have been amazing. Hell even with a point increase. As they sit though, other than model coolness, I dont see a reason to use them over Terminators or Havocs, depending on the role you want for them.