atticusako Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 So i really want to start a death company list. I think there really cool and honestly im not bothered by the limitations of the list, i never found sitting on objectives fun. So i want a to know whats the best way to play them? I know Astoraths a must and that a reclusiarch is very handy. But my main issue is transport. Drop pods offer accurate and fast deployment were as rhinos and razorbacks are still fast and allow for more flexability and more fire power in the razorbacks case. The ravenwing is a kwl shiney new model but it seems like i would be putting all my eggs in 1 basket with it transporting both my DC and DC dread. Armour 12 doesnt seem amazing either. landraiders do seem over expensive in an expensive list. I was hoping people could give me some Dc advice from there experiences. Thanks :( Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeterni Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 For me, because DC cannot hold objectives, you should focus your attention on wiping them out/contesting everything. For me, I would run: Astorath the Grim (220) Mephiston (250) DC Dread + Grapple + Drop pod (175) DC Dread + Grapple + Drop pod (175) DC Dread + Grapple + Drop pod (175) DC (8-man) + PW + PF + IC + Drop pod (210) DC (8-man) + PW + PF + IC + Drop pod (210) DC (5-man) + IC + Drop pod (115) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2567400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWalker Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I can see your new here, welcome to this site. :) Just for your personal info and to further aid you in the future. Be sure to do a search on the site before starting a tread. Though we are all happy to ask any questions you may have. ;) This question has been asked before lots of time. It would be a good idea to check those out too for any additional info you can gleam. As far as death company list goes there are expensive(points wise) to field. I recommend rhinos, razorbacks, and jump packs. Death dreads are great when drop podding them. As a word of caution they die real quick when deployed next to the enemy in the first turn. I like to wait for later turns when my DC is engaged in combat to charge the enemy. I've never tried it but I hear from others the land raider approach isn't as successful as it first sounds. Astoroth and lemartes are key figures here. Though I have used a Libby once as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2567408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Here is what I ran and won an RTT: Astorath 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, infernus pistol, power fist Death Company dread/Blood Talons & heavy flamer Stormraven/tl lascannon, tl multi-melta, extra armor Lemartes 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, infernus pistol, power fist Death Company dread/Blood Talons & heavy flamer Stormraven/tl lascannon, tl multi-melta, extra armor Chaplain (jump pack)/infernus pistol 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, thunderhammer 0b :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2567456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWalker Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 That list looks terribly fun. I'm going to have to proxy some SRs. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2567511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 It was a blast for me. :) 0b :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2569399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d@n Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 this is how i run my world eaters that i play under death co rules astoroth 3x chaplains with melta bombs 3 squads of 9 death co with powerfist & extra armour rhinp 1 squad of 10 death co with jump packs and 1 powerfist it works out to around 1500 point The rhinos are important for dc as you can keep a small amount of control over them by putting them back into it and pointing them in the direction you want them to go . Also the rhinos are good as you can contest objectives with them. Take the extra armour to keep them moving. Give them bolters rather them bolt pistols so you dont end up chasing land speeders/bikers ect around in circles and rapid firing a unit and then charging them is better imo then the extra attack, your going to kill anything you charge anyway with those re rolls from the chaplain anyway. the powerfist is there to open vehicles and take out walkers mc ect as you dont want to spend all the game doing nothing as your 4 squads have all charged a landraider and cant hurt it. The tactics are simple, rhino rush the enamy followed by astroth and the jump pack dcs and try and kill everything and then turn 5 use the fast moving rhinos to contest objectives. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2571803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I'm taking DC to a tournament next year for funsies Astorath 5 DC w/ Jump Packs Thunder Hammer Power Weapon Chaplain 8 DC Power Fist Power Weapon Infernus Pistol Drop pod Locator Beacon Chaplain 8 DC Power Fist Power Weapon Infernus Pistol Drop Pod Locator Beacon DC Dread w/ Talons Heavy Flamer Drop Pod DC Dread w/ Talons Heavy Flamer Drop Pod 1500pts Everything deep strikes Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2571893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I've got a WIP list at present (it gets is first outing in anger tomorrow) Astorath + 9 x DC with JP 6 x DC in TL Lascannon Razorback 10 x DC in Rhino 10 x DC in Rhino 1 DC Dreadnought with Drop Pod Comes in with enough points for a few upgrades for a 1500 point game. As i get some more Drop pods, dreads and lemartes I'll tweak the list to allow more pods to arrive turn one. All my non JP DC carry bolter and chainsword so I can maximise bolter shots. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2572327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Mortifer Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 Here is what I ran and won an RTT: Astorath 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, infernus pistol, power fist Death Company dread/Blood Talons & heavy flamer Stormraven/tl lascannon, tl multi-melta, extra armor Lemartes 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, infernus pistol, power fist Death Company dread/Blood Talons & heavy flamer Stormraven/tl lascannon, tl multi-melta, extra armor Chaplain (jump pack)/infernus pistol 5x DC (jump packs)/2x power sword, thunderhammer 0b Aren't you about 65pts shy of 2000 BO? Seems a funny number to play with if it's 2K or an arbitary amount. I could of course have added it up wrong :D - just curious... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2573881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 If it's low on points then probably I had an extra power weapon in each squad. :) I remember they killed everything they charged. G Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2573909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Mortifer Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 If it's low on points then probably I had an extra power weapon in each squad. :( I remember they killed everything they charged. G :tu: Ah, fair enough :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warboss John Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Here is what I ran and won an RTT: Hey black orange do you think that the stormravens in your list ......... basically my question is , how did they play , and would you reccomend using them for like ;) ...... meh im just blabbering now! whats your thoughts on the stormraven? B) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 There are plenty of tactical articles on my blog how to use Stormravens plus batreps from the RTT. The search function is up at the top of the blog just under the banner. Basically the Stormraven adds long range AT to any jump army and can transport dreads and jump infantry. The dread is given a new dimension assaulting out of the skimmer untouched. Transporting jump infantry extends your threat range significantly. G :sick: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 You know you can't actually move after dismounting a vehicle that has moved, even if you are wearing a jump pack. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 You can move up to two inches from the base then assault; the SR has an assault ramp. ;) G ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamaNagol Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 So putting models with a Jump Pack in a Storm Raven is only in any way relevant after their first assault engagement is concluded..... You may as well put twice as many models without jump packs in. Which you can almost do with Death Company pricings. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I prefer the jump troops. Once they have left the SR they can keep moving at a fast pace. I have a Libby with choppy HG in my SR, so typically they can destroy an enemy unit on the charge then it's easy to move into another attack position. Termies I think are a great infantry unit to use in a SR but other units lacking that level of killyness it just seems like a waste of the SR. Of course terms take up two spots each so you're not really gaining any extra transport space. I tried using DC - sure they are going to obliterate whatever they charge but lack of an invulnerable save means they'll quickly die to low AP firepower. I figure there must have been a reason why we can transport jump infantry so I use this ability. So far it's worked well for me. :) G ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2574787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWalker Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Just a quick question...can and have you after dropping( disembarking) off the dread, charged with it? It doesn't say you can't. Common sense says it should but not everyone uses that. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2577380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Yes if the SR hasn't moved over 12". G ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2577815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarpWalker Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Thanks. That helps in determining if I want one. No, I want two! :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2577836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK BLΠFLY Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 You'll be glad ya did. ;) G :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/215453-dc-army-options/#findComment-2577871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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