Forgefather Vulkan Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Hey Well I recently made some counts as models for these guys and thought the next step would be to get some units for them to go in. Of course sangy can't join one but he needs some guys to benefit from his abilities!! So what units would best go with The Sanguinor and Dante?? Thanks Forgefather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord of Death Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 The best for the Sanguinor is a sanguinary troops with chapter banner so they get 4 base attacks and 5 on the charge (very nice) And dante has to to a vangaurd vet squad 10 man with as many power weapons you can fit in.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpuppet Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 The best for the Sanguinor is a sanguinary troops with chapter banner so they get 4 base attacks and 5 on the charge (very nice) And dante has to to a vangaurd vet squad 10 man with as many power weapons you can fit in.............. I can kind of see your reasoning for the sanguinor. But why add Dante to the vanguard vets? He takes away their best ability, Heroic Intervention... I would add Dante to something like an honour guard squad with meltas and go pop opponents most expensive vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erasmus of Baal Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 The best for the Sanguinor is a sanguinary troops with chapter banner so they get 4 base attacks and 5 on the charge (very nice) How about putting the Sanguinor with an Honor Guard? They can also take the Chapter Banner, and can gain the pistol extra attack on top of their 2 attacks--total 5 attacks, one guy without PW, though, and 6 on the charge. Not to mention other advantages (Storm shields, anyone?) that they can bring to the table if you want a really REALLY nice (and expensive) unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deschenus Maximus Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Sanguinor, probably a HG with LCs and SS, with Chapter Banner, or possibly deploy him close to a VV squad for some uber devastation. The best possible unit for Dante I think is just a RAS (w/ 2 meltas and TH or PF) with a SP. Give the SP a LC and you have a scoring unit capable of taking on pretty much any armoured unit, and that can run away from CC when your RAS is up against something it can't tackle (which can be often as really, RAS might be better than Tacs in CC, but they are still not total CC monsters). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgefather Vulkan Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 Ok guys. Thanks for these suggestions... Keep them coming!! Forgefather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Here is how I run Dante and the Sanguinor: Dante starts the game joined to a squad of Sanguinary Guard and a Sanguinary Priest: Sanguinary Guard/2x infernus pistol, power fist & banner Priest/jump pack, infernus pistol & power sword They can deep strike and nuke an enemy tank. I tend to focus on tanks that have large blast AP2 pieplates. If you can pick a tank squadron it's even better with all those melta pistols. The Sanguinor I run in a SR with a Furioso (Blood Talons, heavy flamer & extra armor). Sure it's nice when you can keep the Sanguinor in position to aura Dante and his posse but it's not something I try to focus on making happen. The Sanguinor and the Furioso combined are a two man wrecking crew... The last time I used them they charge a thunder wolf lord and squad of thunderwolves, breaking them in combat then they ran off the table. I also run Vanguard and you dont want to attach Dante to this unit as then they can use their special rule Heroic Intervention. If you position your Sanguinary Guard well they are pretty much impervious to small arms fire since the Priest gives them FNP. You can use Dante to soak up wounds from plasma. 0b :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judaz Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I say run Dante with jump packing DC. Hit and run is fun with DC :pirate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 That is certainly a lethal combo but requires a good size DC (e.g., 15 or more). 0b :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Nathan Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 as dante and sanguinator cost so much id keep it cheap ang go with a regular assault squad with a priest, 2 melta, ip and fist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordofDeath11 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I say run Dante with jump packing DC. Hit and run is fun with DC :D Yeah, I've always wondered why more people didn't do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake28 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I say run Dante with jump packing DC. Hit and run is fun with DC :D Yeah, I've always wondered why more people didn't do this. See any number of "Are Death Company worth it?" type threads for an answer. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingareth Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Dante gets to go along with his golden boys to make their Infernus Pistols viable. My best shot was was deep striking behind a Medusa squadron, wrecked one, exploded the other two, taking out six Lascannon teams in the process. Gotta love Leadership seven, eh? Wouldn't use the Sanguinor though, too many points and no Librarian. Dante's a great buy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyb Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 as dante and sanguinator cost so much id keep it cheap ang go with a regular assault squad with a priest, 2 melta, ip and fist. that is what I prefer. Keep the Sanguinar as close as possible to two units of assault troops. Smash! Dante, I run with honour guard and meltas. Bit expensive though, and he doesn't really seem worth it to me anymore. Now if Dante could run with vanguard Vets and not ruin their best ability that would be choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 What I like about the Sanguinor: Our only true Eternal Warrior, +1 attack bubble, Buffs a sergeant into an HQ, Very good at assassinating an enemy HQ He works very well with DoA style armies. 0b :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Dan'l Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I've tried Dante with Sanguinary Guard (Banner, IP & Power Fist) and with an RAS-10 (Thunder Hammer & 2 Meltas), both with attached Sanguinary Priest. I've found that he really is best with the RAS. The Sanguinary Guard are just too small a unit to be all that effective against scary squads. And Dante is so darn good at beating up generic and mid-level name HQs that it's a waste not to go after them. Once I get a jump Honor Guard finished I'll try him with them, but even with toys I imagine the lack of numbers will still be a problem. Trying him in a big jump DC sounds cool, but could easily create the single most expensive unit the game has ever seen. I've never used the Sanguinor, the model is just too silly, but I'm impressed by what he should be able to do. But first I just have to find a way to build a decent conversion that says "Ultimate Angel of Death" without looking quite so much like he's posing for a stained glass window. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erasmus of Baal Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 I keep seeing people mention that they want to field Dante with VV and still use HI. I saw this article a week ago on BoLS and thoguht that it might be the way to go to make that work. http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2010/09/40k...-slingshot.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forgefather Vulkan Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Well thanks for the replies guys, after some thinking and some bargin hunting I'm going to make myself a honour guard squad for Dante. Any idea on the best setup for them? Forgefather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingareth Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Probably 2-3 Infernus Pistols, Lightning Claws, and Storm Shields. Add in the Chapter Banner and a Libby for some fun times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vharing Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 one thing I noticed is that no one pointed out is that the Sanguinor isnt a independent character. He cant join other units, just like Mephy and DC Tycho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyb Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 one thing I noticed is that no one pointed out is that the Sanguinor isnt a independent character. He cant join other units, just like Mephy and DC Tycho You missed the opening post. Of course sangy can't join one but he needs some guys to benefit from his abilities!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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