hi guys was wondering what your point of view was on the ap 1 rule.

skimmers that move 6" or more can only ever get a glancing hit. but an ap 1 weapon turns a glancing hit into a pen one. so which do we go by. just wanted some peoples views.

T.I.A aheon.

we have always played it as a glancing hit no matter what.
i do believe there is a FAQ on the GW site about it that clears it up.
from memory i blelieve that the speed of a skimmer moving fast is more than enough to negate the ability of AP1 weapons.

but as with eveything to do with this hobby there are always situations like this so if you can't decide then go with the standard "roll a D6" to decide each time it occurs

Check the FAQ for proof, it is in there.

Skimmers moving fast never take penetrating hits. This is because AP1 weapons can bust through armour very easily, but it needs to be able to actually hit its target to bust through the armour. Skimmers moving fast are difficult to hit, thus they can never take a penetrating hit unless they move less than 6".

Cal