Ghent Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There was a thread on this in October that I found, but I didn't want to dredge up an old one. I'm interested in trying to put together a Bloodclaw themed list that will be both fun and moderately competitive, but also be fluffy. Easy, right? My goal is, to form a 1,000/1,250/1,500 list of predominantly Bloodclaw and their difference variations. That means no Grey Hunters, at all. For something along those lines, what Elite's would be frowned upon, fluff wise to go with a BC filled army? I'd guess Dreads are OK. Wolf Scouts I'm not sure. Lone Wolves could easily work. I plan on sticking to a Wolf Priest or two as the HQ(s). I just can't see a Wolf Lord, Rune Priest, or WGBL strolling out a company of headstrong units. Pains me to say but, fluff wise I'm not sure if a group of Long Fangs would put themselves in danger for a bunch of welps. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There was a thread on this in October that I found, but I didn't want to dredge up an old one. I'm interested in trying to put together a Bloodclaw themed list that will be both fun and moderately competitive, but also be fluffy. Easy, right? My goal is, to form a 1,000/1,250/1,500 list of predominantly Bloodclaw and their difference variations. That means no Grey Hunters, at all. For something along those lines, what Elite's would be frowned upon, fluff wise to go with a BC filled army? I'd guess Dreads are OK. Wolf Scouts I'm not sure. Lone Wolves could easily work. I plan on sticking to a Wolf Priest or two as the HQ(s). I just can't see a Wolf Lord, Rune Priest, or WGBL strolling out a company of headstrong units. Pains me to say but, fluff wise I'm not sure if a group of Long Fangs would put themselves in danger for a bunch of welps. I think one Rune Priest might be OK. They are also the Recorders of Sagas and as such would be on the lookout for exceptional young Claws performing acts worthy of a saga. I agree with the Wolf Priest(s) and Dread(s) as the bearers of wisdom and no Scouts. I could also see some WGPLs being assigned by the Lord to train and temper the Claws, but only a few (the min3 maybe?) and no TDA. But I'm not sure about the Fangs, either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Good point on the RPs. That will help add some punch. Also let's me know I need to go brush up on my fluff. The only way I could reason using Scouts is simply for... scouting. Maybe a sniper squad. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 There was a thread on this in October that I found, but I didn't want to dredge up an old one. I'm interested in trying to put together a Bloodclaw themed list that will be both fun and moderately competitive, but also be fluffy. Easy, right? My goal is, to form a 1,000/1,250/1,500 list of predominantly Bloodclaw and their difference variations. That means no Grey Hunters, at all. For something along those lines, what Elite's would be frowned upon, fluff wise to go with a BC filled army? I'd guess Dreads are OK. Wolf Scouts I'm not sure. Lone Wolves could easily work. I plan on sticking to a Wolf Priest or two as the HQ(s). I just can't see a Wolf Lord, Rune Priest, or WGBL strolling out a company of headstrong units. Pains me to say but, fluff wise I'm not sure if a group of Long Fangs would put themselves in danger for a bunch of welps. if your going to handicap yourself with no heavies, then I'd suggest having several fast attack options to compensate, a wolf priest on bike along with swift claws would get the job done. keeping it fluffy. not sure about land speeders, as i'd imagine they would be driven by grey hunters. packs of fen wolves would also be nice, just place them in front of your blood claws. Rune Priest helps! so don't count them out, storm caller can come in handy. Drop podding dreads is a nice touch. But if your going to to 15 man pack, then give them a good ride, like one of the better raiders Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
postal105 Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 if your not going to take long fangs i could see a predator or vindicator in your army but other wise i agree with mav if you don't use any heavy supports at all to compensate by using fast attacks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I can see your hesitation for not taking WGBLs as an HQ, but WGPLs for your Claw packs would absolutely be on par with SW lore. Atleast insofar as the Space Wolf Omnibus (Ragnar's novel series), a Wolf Guard pack leader was assigned to each new BC pack and stayed with them throughout their training and onward until the pack was merged or dissolved due to casualties or promotion to LF. WGPLs would peel off when necessary, back to their own WG packs, for WL retinues or deathsquads, etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 if your not going to take long fangs i could see a predator or vindicator in your army but other wise i agree with mav if you don't use any heavy supports at all to compensate by using fast attacks That's my initial plan, since Swift Claws and Sky Claws are Blood Claws. Kinda just rush and tarpit. Really just need to figure out what Mech/Elite's I could get away with. I can see your hesitation for not taking WGBLs as an HQ, but WGPLs for your Claw packs would absolutely be on par with SW lore. Atleast insofar as the Space Wolf Omnibus (Ragnar's novel series), a Wolf Guard pack leader was assigned to each new BC pack and stayed with them throughout their training and onward until the pack was merged or dissolved due to casualties or promotion to LF. WGPLs would peel off when necessary, back to their own WG packs, for WL retinues or deathsquads, etc. Yes, I did assume WGPL would be fine to do. Especially since in the codex it specifically mentions unless they're led by them for headstrong rules. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2954957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Here's what I've got initially to start at 1,000: HQ: Wolf Priest, Jump Pack Elite: WG, Powerfist, Bike WG, Powerfist, Combi-Melta WG, Powerfist, Combi-Melta Dreadnought, Rifleman Troops: Bloodclaws x9, Melta, Rhino Bloodclaws x9, Melta, Rhino Fast Attack: Swiftclaw Bikers x3, Melta, Attack Bike w/Multi-Melta Skyclaws x9, Powerfist, Melta, MotW That's about 996 points. Debating on opting for a flamer with one of the Bloodclaw packs Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2955124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen. Confusion Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 This List looks pretty cool and tough. I would drop the meltas from the blood claws and replace with flamers. You should have enough melta in the rest of the army. The left over points can then be used for dozer blades so you can crash through terrain. ^_^ Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2955143 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghent Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 This List looks pretty cool and tough. I would drop the meltas from the blood claws and replace with flamers. You should have enough melta in the rest of the army. The left over points can then be used for dozer blades so you can crash through terrain. ^_^ ..in true Bloodclaw fashion! So... Rune Priest in jump pack/bike or Wolf Priest in jump pack/bike? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/244423-playing-with-bloodclaws/#findComment-2955147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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