Pask Punisher?

[RocketRollRebel]

So I know that the Punisher is not a great new russ option in the new codex but I am considering it with Pask for an all mech list in lue of not having and hydra models available. I recently tried it and was pleasantly surprised in a game against my friends nids when it took down, 19 gaunts in one shot, a wounded carnifex, and a unit of ravenors.

What do you guys think of this? I know that with Pask and the heavy bolters it comes out to 250pts (2k list btw) but it seems to provide the high volume of fire that I need for the list. So would you say its a worthy investment in this situation or do you have a better option that I'm maybe overlooking?

[Majorcrash]

I'm considering pask and an Executioner for that high BS, means more dead marines

[Aldramelech]

Heavy 20, whats not to like?

[Dingareth]

Meh, there's better choices for him, all he does in a Punisher is make up for one of the two glaring weaknesses of the tank- he let's it hit more often to let it offset the BS3, but at the same time it is still AP-.

I like him best in an Exterminator. An effective 4 shot Twin-Linked Missile Launcher, backed up by 9 S6 shots- take that Wave Serpents!

[Diagnosis Ninja]

Hmm... is it worth Taking Creed and Pask in a Punisher to go WTF? and start tank hunting? I know the odds are against it, but I'd love to see someone's face when that thing is aimed at the Rear Armour of something :O

[Chumbalaya]

Punisher is fail, Pask or no Pask. Too pricey, not enough oomph, AP-

Stick him in an Executioner, now that's fun.

[CKO]

What benefit is pask in the executioner? It moves one less inch but doesnt take advantage of bs4.

[Dingareth]

What benefit is pask in the executioner? It moves one less inch but doesnt take advantage of bs4.

And you'd get the re-roll against monstrous creatures. But yeah, that's about it. You'd also have a 300 point tank...

[Chumbalaya]

A plasma cannon that actually hurts vehicles, they won't see that coming.

[Kloud]

I enjoy many of the articles put out by the fine Gentlemen of BoLS. I find their articles very insightfull, and helpfull. But, they arn't allways right.

I am sick and tired of people saying the Punisher is crap. I ask them why it's crap, and they say "Because BoLS says so."

I play a Marine army, and I respect the Punisher. The Punisher (with Hvy. Bolters) can easily wipe out a 5 man combat squad, or put a serious dent in a full 10 man tac squad. The thing can even put the hurt on Terminators, afterall, I've seen Terminators drop to las fire.

The Punisher is a must in any tounament list. (in my opinion) It's Ok vs power armoured and high toughness armies, and it's fantastic vs hoard/low save armies. In a All-Commers list, it's versatility makes it a great choice.

No AP you Say? who cares, most your targets are getting a 4+ cover save anyway. Doesn't work against Enemy Armour? guess you will just have to bring another tank, or Hvy. Weapon teams. Oh, you were bringing both those anyway.