Thargrim_Bloodwolf Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I constantly have a problem with deciding which army to use and I've been flitting between codices like a moth between candles. However, noe of them really capture me for long so I've been thinking that with 6th edition now out and chaos having an update around the corner I feel that the thousand sons seem like the best army to go for. Due to my love of tzeentch's scheming and the sons of Magnus' thirst for knowledge I come to you the sorcerers to ask you for advice on how to start up my own thousand sons army and also how you've been fairing in sixth edition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fediuld Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would say wait three weeks for the new codex. But you can never go wrong starting with Ahriman and three 10 man Thousand Sons squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nephilim Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What Fediuld said. I'd purchase up maybe two boxes of Thousand Sons, Ahriman and maybe a box of flamers (since you can use them as Allies in sixth). If you don't want Ahriman, get a daemon prince. That would be a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatEscape_13 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Time is ripe for some Daemon allies too. A Herald, a 9-strong squad of Pink Horrors with bolt, and 3 Flamers is a cheap investment (New flamer box, pink horror box, convert one to Herald w/ bitz from flamers). Brings some serious hurt via deep strike, and flamers can make a mess of vehicles if you're aggressive with drop placement--Bolt of Tzeentch alternatively if you go from further away. Add that for some color and fun to a pretty simple Thousand Sons army (akin to others' suggestions) and you'll have a good time. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargrim_Bloodwolf Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys, I'm thinking of getting Ahriman with 3 squads of thousand sons marines. I also like the idea of using daemon allies so I will probably get Fateweaver and some pink horrors to accompany my main force then spend what's left on obliterators. Between Ahriman and Fateweaver I'll be firing off psychic powers like crazy, just as I love. :( I really appreciate the help everyone, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonny Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 many people chose to convert some sorcerors-in-TDA for their obliterators (like so), counting the various weapons the oblits can shoot with as different shooty cantrip spells. The 2+ save, 5+ inv, and base size all support the idea of terminator armour too. And as someone else mentioned (although in a slightly different context) - you can use these as almost anything when the new codex comes, because they're just casting spells with their free hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tezdal Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I constantly have a problem with deciding which army to use and I've been flitting between codices like a moth between candles. However, noe of them really capture me for long so I've been thinking that with 6th edition now out and chaos having an update around the corner I feel that the thousand sons seem like the best army to go for. Due to my love of tzeentch's scheming and the sons of Magnus' thirst for knowledge I come to you the sorcerers to ask you for advice on how to start up my own thousand sons army and also how you've been fairing in sixth edition. Same problem myself, aside from World Eaters my entire 40k experience has been flirting with all the ruinous powers and undivided legions.. but I'd just pick up some TS boxes and and wait for the new codex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlakir Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 If I'm not mistaken GW will re-release the models in Finecast and plastic (instead of metal and plastic) with the new codex, so if you want a lighter army you should perhaps wait. Also, in my experience, Telepathy will be your new best friend..... for the first time in years my opponents actually fear the Psychic Powers I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargrim_Bloodwolf Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I was wondering whether to take codex powers or those from the BRB, divination and telepathy were the ones that did appeal to me. I love the telepathy primaris power especially because it has the power to do so much damage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circus Nurgling Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yeah Telepathy is win. I got 'puppet master' last game, and destroyed my opponent's defiler with his own Obliterator! Was classic. On a side note, personal traits on your warlord, if you happen to get outflank and have a Termie retinue, is quite OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hlakir Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I was wondering whether to take codex powers or those from the BRB, divination and telepathy were the ones that did appeal to me. I love the telepathy primaris power especially because it has the power to do so much damage! Divination is sadly not an option for Chaos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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