dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The hobby store by me finally has a copy of the codex to look at. I am going back after work with a note pad to jot down some ideas. I read Howling's battle report, and after taking a gander at what options are available for a Wolf Lord, I am thinking the following: Wolf Lord -Thunderwolf mount -Frost Axe (fluff wise for my WL) -Wolf Claw (for the re-roll) -Necklace -talisman -wolves x2 (meat shields) -saga of the wolfborn? (the one that gives bonus attacks for kills from previous assault) While this is probably going to cost around 250-260pts and is more than Canis, I however like the more custom feel for the WL. I would then team him up with a squad of 2 Thunderwolves arming one with wolf claws. This unit would then be flanking a small pack of 6-8 cyber wolves (4+ on saves) that act as a large meat shield to get the WL into CC. My overall core force will be 3 GH packs and 1-2 LF with ML's and HB's. These units would be lead by WG's. If I have enough points in 1500, I will throw in a basic dreadnaught w/ drop pod for backdoor fun. What do you all think? Is this workable or too unbalanced? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasterfree Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 The hobby store by me finally has a copy of the codex to look at. I am going back after work with a note pad to jot down some ideas. I read Howling's battle report, and after taking a gander at what options are available for a Wolf Lord, I am thinking the following: Wolf Lord -Thunderwolf mount -Frost Axe (fluff wise for my WL) -Wolf Claw (for the re-roll) -Necklace -talisman -wolves x2 (meat shields) -saga of the wolfborn? (the one that gives bonus attacks for kills from previous assault) While this is probably going to cost around 250-260pts and is more than Canis, I however like the more custom feel for the WL. I would then team him up with a squad of 2 Thunderwolves arming one with wolf claws. This unit would then be flanking a small pack of 6-8 cyber wolves (4+ on saves) that act as a large meat shield to get the WL into CC. My overall core force will be 3 GH packs and 1-2 LF with ML's and HB's. These units would be lead by WG's. If I have enough points in 1500, I will throw in a basic dreadnaught w/ drop pod for backdoor fun. What do you all think? Is this workable or too unbalanced? you need to stick with either the FA and a SS, or the WCs only. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was afraid of that, I will probably give him either a combi-plasma or a plasma pistol then. I'm not a big fan of the SS, and I thought I read somewhere that the SS causes the character to get an I of 1 making them go last. Now if you could only put a Rune Priest on a TW and have them join the unit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistinthunder Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 whats so bad about a 3+ invulnerable save Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 There is nothing wrong with the save, when I see a shield on a model I think Warhammer Fantasy and not 40k. I don't know I will have to tinker with it once I have all the pieces here and see how it looks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasterfree Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was afraid of that, I will probably give him either a combi-plasma or a plasma pistol then. I'm not a big fan of the SS, and I thought I read somewhere that the SS causes the character to get an I of 1 making them go last. Now if you could only put a Rune Priest on a TW and have them join the unit. that is either a PF or a TH that makes them go last. dont forget your WTN to always hit on a 3+ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was afraid of that, I will probably give him either a combi-plasma or a plasma pistol then. I'm not a big fan of the SS, and I thought I read somewhere that the SS causes the character to get an I of 1 making them go last. Now if you could only put a Rune Priest on a TW and have them join the unit. that is either a PF or a TH that makes them go last. dont forget your WTN to always hit on a 3+ Knew I was forgetting something. My son better of been good in school today so I can take him over to the store tonight. It's the only way the wife will let me head over there. I will have a notebook in hand. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121329 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasterfree Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I was afraid of that, I will probably give him either a combi-plasma or a plasma pistol then. I'm not a big fan of the SS, and I thought I read somewhere that the SS causes the character to get an I of 1 making them go last. Now if you could only put a Rune Priest on a TW and have them join the unit. that is either a PF or a TH that makes them go last. dont forget your WTN to always hit on a 3+ Knew I was forgetting something. My son better of been good in school today so I can take him over to the store tonight. It's the only way the wife will let me head over there. I will have a notebook in hand. and runic armor (i think you can have RA on a twolf) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voracioustigger Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Where did you see that you can take a unit of Cyberwolves? I see that Iron priests can take them, or Fenrisian wolf squads can upgrade ONE model per unit to Cyberwolves, but I don't see a unit available anywhere. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasterfree Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 there is no unit of cyberwolves. i think he might have been mistaken Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 It was my first look at the codex at lunch, I thought I read the wolf pack entry that for a +8 per model you could take cyberwolves instead of regular wolves. I might of read the entry wrong (something I do when I only have a short period of time to read). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasterfree Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 It was my first look at the codex at lunch, I thought I read the wolf pack entry that for a +8 per model you could take cyberwolves instead of regular wolves. I might of read the entry wrong (something I do when I only have a short period of time to read). +8 to upgrade ONE wolf to a cyber Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hmmm...maybe a small squad of swiftclaws and an AB for fire support and the extra wound. My goal is to keep the army fast and hard hitting. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voracioustigger Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I mean, FWs are pretty good cover as they are... 8pt marines w/ T shirts. Send a Rune Priest with Storm w/ them and they all have 5+ cover saves. Actually, point for point though, Just Grey hunters are a better shield against anything but AP3- weapons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 You know a frostblade doesnt stack with a wolf claw right? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 The rune priest looks great, I hope I can work one in somehow at 1500pts and still take the TW unit. I might have to start picking which gear to drop on the WL to shave points. A combi-melta is looking better and better. Instead of taking a squad of WG and to spread out amoung the GH's I might look at using 1 WPBL, forget the Dread add a 4th GH with a RP. You know a frostblade doesnt stack with a wolf claw right? Yeah, I do now. <_< Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/179272-finally-got-to-preview-the-new-dex/#findComment-2121367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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