CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I want an all jump-pack army, to really capture the spirit of Blood Angels. I'm going to get the battleforce, and convert the rhino and tactical squad into deathwatch, for use with other armies etc, so ignore them. 5 death company, with Lemartes. 5 assault marines. Dante with sanguinary guard. The Sanguinor. Another set of sanguinary guard and death company. (The death company will form a bigger squad, not a seperate one.) This leaves open my Elites, Fast Attack and Heavy Support. I'm thinking a Contemptor and Ironclad dreadnought for elite, but I'm not very good with fast attack or heavy support. Any ideas, improvements would be much appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celeritas Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If you want a pure jump pack list (known here as DoA) then you don't want a Dreadnaught. Things I would recommend are: Assault squads Death Company with JPs Vanguard Vets Sang Guard Honour Guard Sang Priests Things like that. Mix and match for your own preference. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2853915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Blood Angels don't get Iron Clad Dreadnoughts (though our Furiosos are similar) I have found that both attack bikes and devastators work well in jump heavy lists. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2853918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 If you want a pure jump pack list (known here as DoA) then you don't want a Dreadnaught. Things I would recommend are: Assault squads Death Company with JPs Vanguard Vets Sang Guard Honour Guard Sang Priests Things like that. Mix and match for your own preference. Wouldn't a 'shooty' dreadnought be good to back up an assault orientated army? Difference between sang guard and honour guard? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2853924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustonT Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sang guard take up an Elite slot, don't give a Fnp, FC bubble, have a 2+ save and carry glaives. HG take up no slots fit in any build, give a Fnp FC bubble and can be outfitted in multiple ways. If yo really want to capture the spirit of BA you are looking for lots of rhinos, razorbacks, predators, and vndis RHINO RUSH OR BUST! GL with DoA though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother_Byhlli Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If yo really want to capture the spirit of BA you are looking for lots of rhinos, razorbacks, predators, and vndis Lies. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustonT Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Bill I mean this in the least confrontational way possible: How would you know? how long have you played BA's, do the words Rhino Rush bring memories of a crimson tide (and one black) rhinos that move flat out, disembark, and assault in the same turn? Overcharged Engines ARE Blood Angels. <_< the motivational poster that says, "drive closer so I can hIt them with my sword!" should be a rhino with a blood angels driver. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volcatus Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 If you want a pure jump pack list (known here as DoA) then you don't want a Dreadnaught. Things I would recommend are: Assault squads Death Company with JPs Vanguard Vets Sang Guard Honour Guard Sang Priests Things like that. Mix and match for your own preference. Wouldn't a 'shooty' dreadnought be good to back up an assault orientated army? Difference between sang guard and honour guard? A shooty dread is OK fire support. Missile Devs are better, in my opinion. If you're hell bent on using Dreads in a DoA list, the Libby Dread is probably a good bet. A pair of them with Shield/Wings and Lance/Wings could work well. Footslogging Dreads take too long to reach the fight, and podding them means they arrive early. Libby dreads arrive "just in time" as long as the Wings tests go well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sang guard take up troops if you take Dante don't they..? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volcatus Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Sang guard take up troops if you take Dante don't they..? Correct. Freeing up your Elite slots for other fun stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Aah right, but I don't know what to take for elites, if I want all jump-pack troops... Edit: I could take terminators + drop pods... They're speedy ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volcatus Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Bill I mean this in the least confrontational way possible:How would you know? how long have you played BA's, do the words Rhino Rush bring memories of a crimson tide (and one black) rhinos that move flat out, disembark, and assault in the same turn? Overcharged Engines ARE Blood Angels. ;) the motivational poster that says, "drive closer so I can hIt them with my sword!" should be a rhino with a blood angels driver. That was just a playstyle that fit the Codex and rules of the time. There's a reason we have 4 unique character models that are jump infantry. Meph makes it 5 on a roll of 10 or less. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 Generic noob question here... CCW + Pistol means 2 attacks in combat yes? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustonT Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 +1 to the base stat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddlesHeretics Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've not got 5th edition rules, gonna hold out for 6th, seen as I've only recently got back into warhammer ;) Any of you guys from Yorkshire? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/236771-starting-a-new-army/#findComment-2854481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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