TiguriusX Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I've been a fan of 40k for many years now, but only took the plunge last year to begin a force of my own. I'm at the point now where I'd like to add a small second force to my collection so I can change up my games a little bit, using my main force (Ultramarines 3rd Co) for large games and another force for the 500-1000 point range. My main interest is just something that plays a little differently, and I'm primarily considering Wolves, 1k Sons, and IG. As I understand it, the Wolves primarily play as an assault force with some good backup units for shooting. Unfortunately that's about as much as I know since nobody at my LGS plays them. Can anybody give me a little more in depth of an overview as to the way they feel on the table? The amazing thing about our new codex is a SW army can be just about anything you want it to be. -Foot slogging infantry force (GH are arguably the best "tactical" SM troops capable of shooting and assault) -Mechanized or DP force -Shooting force (a mere 720 points gets you 21 krak missiles with 3 LFs and 3 LS-Typhoons/MM and the rest for infantry etc) -Cavalry force (TWC and I5 Wolves) -Hero hammer I would figure out what you want to make first. The SW codex can probably meet anything you dream up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203984-interested-in-space-wolves/page/2/#findComment-2432833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wispy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Some key elements I think make different from codex: - They favors a more aggressive-in-your-face play style. Sitting back and holding objectives is possible, but is not really playing to the armies strengths. - Can build a wide variety of army types that are all really effective - there's no magical army type that is a bazillion percent more optimal then other army types. There's room for a lot of synergy in a lot of different configurations - Cheap, effective basic troop choice that can respond to almost any situation 24 inches from them. excellent shooting, excellent assault - favors aggressive use - Support HQs support much better then codex equivalents - Wolf Priests and Blood Claws are way more potent then a Chaplain+Assault combo, and go together like ale... and more ale. Rune Priests are a potent psychic choice that befuddles and hamper the enemy armies mobility and keeping your 24 inch kill zone under control. - Fighty HQs can threaten whole armies with the right sagas and war gear - Fast beast and cavalry options that can get in the enemies face quickly and deny them much needed charges. You can form a pretty brutal infantry list with following: 3 x 10 Greyhunters with all the trimmings 3 x Rhinos 1 x 5 Wolf Scouts with some melty stuff 1 x 6 Long Fangs with missile launchers 1 x Rune Priest with a chooser of slain, two powers (usually Murderous Hurricane and Living Lightning) Runs about 1000 points at 40 models, and is a great foundation force, and is easy to expand from. (surprising amount of models for 1000 points) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203984-interested-in-space-wolves/page/2/#findComment-2432861 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem of the Wolf Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ummm...thats a battle leader which is a HQ slot not a Pack leader. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203984-interested-in-space-wolves/page/2/#findComment-2432873 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ummm...thats a battle leader which is a HQ slot not a Pack leader. The next one down was a single pack leader. I dont know why he kept the battle leader, but if you check the list hes right. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203984-interested-in-space-wolves/page/2/#findComment-2432895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem of the Wolf Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Ummm...thats a battle leader which is a HQ slot not a Pack leader. The next one down was a single pack leader. I dont know why he kept the battle leader, but if you check the list hes right. ahh i was just confused because the quoted line said battle leader lol. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/203984-interested-in-space-wolves/page/2/#findComment-2432900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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