Tomlev40 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hey, I had a look through on the search, and nothing really came up so here goes. I've just got the Grey Knights codex and I want to start out with GK. Ideally I'm looking for a list around 750 points to start with. I want to keep it centered around GK, so not a huge amount of Inquisition. For a start I've thought of: 1 Captain (Basic, not too many upgrades) 10 man Terminator (Again basic) 5 man Strike Squad and a Razorback. I've already got a Marine army and I'm probably going to transfer the vehicles over and whatnot. So what are your thoughts on this Brothers? Many Thanks Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Fox Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 It'd actually be more of a 5 man Terminator squad :P One unit of just about anything in the Codex is 200 to 300 points. 5 Termies w/ hammer, 4 halberds, psycannon, psybolts (245) 5 Strike Squad w/ hammer,psycannon, psybolts (140) Razorback w/ heavy bolters, psybolt ammunition (50) Dreadnought w/ 2 TL autocannons, psybolts (135) Leaving 180 points to get an HQ (Grand Master, Brother Captain, Librarian, etc). Note: For the more normal HQ slots you're looking at at least 150-200 points, as our HQs tend to be spendy unless you go with a Brotherhood Champion (which would work nicely with the Strike Squad mind you) or an Inquisitor. Personally I'd go with this list and have the Dread support with the TL autocannons to help for long range firepower. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2992687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something Wycked Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm a fan of more bodies :cry: But my play style is of course not your play style :tu: Where do you intend to go with this list when you grow beyond 750 points? Your answer to that question will have a big impact with the advice I give. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2992750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I'm a fan of less bodies, the more elite the force the better! but this looks like a good start :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2992818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V Dubbed Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 From my personal experience, I'd say go with the route nurglez and Inquisitor NicolePyykkonen have mentioned. The more elite force will be tougher to extract kill points from, and... if nothing else... it's easier to paint fewer models and get them on the field! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2992906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 well, my 750 point force would be Draigo, 5 pallies with 2 psycannons and 2 solodins (700 points), but I'm crazy about paladins so you shouldn't listen to me ;) (yes I would quite happily bring draigo and 7 paladins to a 750 point fight). A balanced approach is useful when starting out a new force, but it also depends on your playing style (as mentioned above by something wycked) and what you are expecting from it (I love, absolutely love elite forces, a 1500 point force with less models then some squads in other armies is just pure joy to me, I also wanted a small force for cheap that I could get painted up without too much effort). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2992986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomlev40 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 Sorry for the delay, I was away. Something Wycked, I'm not really trying for anything specialist, mostly a all round good army to take on all. I probably won't use it in tournaments. After 750 points, I would probably start adding named characters after getting a feel for the army. The Dreadnought idea seems good and I hadn't even contemplated the Brother Champion. I'll probably go with that list now. Thank you very much. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2993365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Something Wycked Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Oh, well that's easy then. If you want a balanced, all-rounder army, then you need to take a balanced, all-rounder selection of units, and you've certainly got a good start on that :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/247139-what-to-start-with/#findComment-2993464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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