birdbath Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hi all, I have been playing DanteWing for the past 2 years and wonder if a tactica would be worth writing to cover the changes and the basics of running such a force. Is it popular enough to warrent a full tactica like say the massive deathwing threads taking up 50% of the internet? I would like to hear peoples thoughts on this before I turn my notes into somthing that people can engage with. Cheers, BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warsmith Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I've been waiting to put the last of my 4 sanguanary guard squads together due to the release of 6th ed, I'd definately like to read any tactical insight you have. Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenExxes Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 The problem I have with Dante Wing armies is heavy fire support and not enough troops. Stormravens are great but too expensive, landspeeders are expensive and Devestator squads are too slow, not to mention I do like plasma cannons in dev squads which can't snap fire. I also play games with points between 1500-1750. Anything that can help in these areas would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 The problem I have with Dante Wing armies is heavy fire support and not enough troops. Stormravens are great but too expensive, landspeeders are expensive and Devestator squads are too slow, not to mention I do like plasma cannons in dev squads which can't snap fire. I also play games with points between 1500-1750. Anything that can help in these areas would be greatly appreciated. Consider attack bikes for support. My current Dante army runs 6 attack bikes and 2 Storm Ravens for shooty support. But I also run mostly assault squads over Sanguinary Guard. I would love to read a tactica from someone playing a more pure Dantewing list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 My current Dante army runs 6 attack bikes and 2 Storm Ravens for shooty support. But I also run mostly assault squads over Sanguinary Guard. Hey James, I have never used bikes in any form in my Sanguinary Guard army but I see that bikes have got a lot better in 6th. My notes so far only stretch to 2 troop types (Sanguinary Guard and Scouts with Sniper Rifles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodTzar Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have been testing 4sq of sang guard supported with 3 LC-TLLC preds, but it was 5th ed...prehaps now they could work ok with baal preds, AC-LC preds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have been testing 4sq of sang guard supported with 3 LC-TLLC preds, but it was 5th ed...prehaps now they could work ok with baal preds, AC-LC preds. 4 squads is normaly my norm for a 1750pt game. not sure about the preds. I think for the moment storm ravens are vital because of the short range fire power of near all the models in a Sanguinary Guard army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenExxes Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have been testing 4sq of sang guard supported with 3 LC-TLLC preds, but it was 5th ed...prehaps now they could work ok with baal preds, AC-LC preds. 4 squads is normaly my norm for a 1750pt game. not sure about the preds. I think for the moment storm ravens are vital because of the short range fire power of near all the models in a Sanguinary Guard army. How many points per Sanguinary Guard unit do you spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodTzar Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have been testing 4sq of sang guard supported with 3 LC-TLLC preds, but it was 5th ed...prehaps now they could work ok with baal preds, AC-LC preds. 4 squads is normaly my norm for a 1750pt game. not sure about the preds. I think for the moment storm ravens are vital because of the short range fire power of near all the models in a Sanguinary Guard army. How many points per Sanguinary Guard unit do you spend? One 250 (banner) rest 230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teku Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I would love a DanteWing Tactica :) Now that they are much better with the 2+ i'm now more tempting to do them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 How many points per Sanguinary Guard unit do you spend? I got 3 types of configeration that I run nearly every game. 1) Dantes squad (priority No.1 killers) 3 infernos, powerfist and chapter banner. A unit for rippng the guts out of the best enemy model on the board. 2) Plas unit (elite troop killers) armed with 3/4 plasma pistols and a powerfist 3) Bog standard config. 1 inferno pistol and a powerfist. I always take 2 units of this config to keep the points down. I have taken 6 units of these guys in a 1750pt game. Config 2 and 3 might have death masks depending on points left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Isn't this called Nipplewing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Isn't this called Nipplewing? If you like... But I would call it "Master Of The Host" because that is the rule that allows Dante to take SangGuard as troops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arryn Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ive got 1k of Dantewing, though no games yet in 6th. Very keen on a tactica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Angel Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Dante wing is great fun. I run 3 SG, 230-250 pts is not an accurate cost though. I figure in the cost of at least 2 priests with the 3 SG, Priests are key here giving S5 on the charge. More importantly is the FNP to ensure you get a low model count SG unit to CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Seem like we have a few requests. I think I will get cracking. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolemai Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Have a word with Snorri Clicky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Have a word with Snorri Clicky I am awear of this post... He did very well and it was a very good read. I am covering DanteWing as a whole not just the sanguinary guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrenael Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So DanteWing tactica???More or less? -Zedrenael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemox Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 More, please. I'm considering DeathNipple (Dante/Belial) or pure 'Master of the Host'. Which, incidentally, I love that name :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Brightblade Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Would love to see your insite on a Dantewing army DO IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperors Immortals Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I will start a motion to ban the use of the word "nipple" when refering to teh glorious host of angels that is Dante's Sang Guard. Incidently i would love to try it, is there any reason to take support elements?( armor, anti-armor, etc)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I think I would take and HG with plasmaguns for some ranged punch - I love these guys! Or maybe some VV but it sort of takes away form the theme a little of pure DANTEwing (I also hate the nipple 'slur' lol), as I would try not to use too much in the way of power armour, libby's, priests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdbath Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 I hate the use of the word nipple in this thread. I think the tactica I will make sure it is never used ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moj0 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Id love a tactica. been playing BA for years but I had the sang guard angry waiting for 6 Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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