Noob question - How do like your assault terminators?

[Hades Alpha]

I know this is a newbie question for all those veterans out there, but I’d like to know your opinions.

What is, in your opinion, the best/optimal weapon load out for a 5 man terminator assault squad?

If you don’t use them, maybe you can tell us which one you fear the most.

For me, I like to have 2 TH/SS and 3 LC. I think it has great flexibility: they can take a push and deal lots of wound.

So want do you think?

[Jwolf]

Their job is drawing fire and being scary, as well as eating Nob Bikers like popcorn if someone drags them out. So TH/SS is the answer I chose.

[Zombie Savant]

I think that TH/SS terminators are definitely the most popular variation. The only thing in the game that can break them easily are C'Tan Phase Blades, and even then, you're only probably netting about 2 dead terminators a turn in assault with pretty standard rolling (On a callidus, that is). Of course, that's almost 100 points that dies.

I think that Jwolf has it exactly right. Terminators are slow, and if you get caught without a transport you should expect ever piece of enemy AP 2 to be heading their way. You really need the 3+ Inv for an assault unit as expensive as this.

[RocketRollRebel]

I play Blood Angels so my TH/SS termies arnt quite the no brainer that they are in the SM codex. I went with a mix of 4 LC and 1 TH/SS since mine are rolling in a LRC with Corbulo and Dante is always lurking near by so that furious charge and preferred enemy bonus is killer for LC terminators. I keep the TH/SS in there so I'm not screwed if they get grabbed by a walker and because he looks bad ***

[Xas]

I like them medium-roasted by means of a pair of heavy flamers. thanks!

and dont forget the ketchup and mustard...

[Gotthammer]

I like a mix, but only use termies with Deathwing, so generally stick one or two CC guys in with a squad. Mostly then it's LCs to get someone hitting at I4, and chainfists for anti-armour.

[Exlorn]

Since my Termies are BA and were built back when the whole army had furious charge I go LC. I am aperantly the only one that voted all LC too, so that shows you how often I bring them to the field these days.

[Sangre]

Put it this way: when my redeemer pops it's load, it's hammertime

[Inquisitor Malak]

I think the OP meant vanilla Assault Terminators, but it varies depending on which SM army we're talking about;

Vanilla Assault Terminators: TH+SS all the way
Blood Angels: 3 x twin-LC to take advantage of Dante+Corbulo, 2 x TH+SS for popping walkers/MC's
Black Templars: 3 x twin-LC's to take advantage of 'Accept' and 'Furious Charge' combo, 2 x TH+SS for popping walkers/MC's
Deathwing: Every model different for wound allocation shenanigans

[Latro_]

I have one of them with lighting claws, as much for the look as anything.
4 attacks on the charge that don't fight last can also aid a bit in return attacks against I3- units plus wound allocation rules are not too bad with one of them without the shield.