kyronzz Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just picked up a space wolf marine pack, Ragnar Blackmane, wolf guard terminators, and thunder wolves. Im new to SW or even space marines for that matter and was wondering how I should set this army up (tips, add-ons). I'd like to set them up in a way that they are able to shoot (grey hunters) but I am mesmerized by the blood claws and wolf guard pack and their beautiful axes. Any help you guys can offer, cheers Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjaco Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ragnar always works best when he is paired up with Grey Hunters. Not so much Wolf Guard, and definitely no Blood Claws. I would use the Wolf Guard to draw their fire, then sweep in with the Thunder Wolves and Ragnar with the GH. In other words an old "One - Two punch combo." Oh and Welcome to The Fang, brother. May your Pitcher always be full and your plate over-flowing, and your saga a long and glorious one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderhawk3015 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I would disagree on the Ragnar and Blood Claws not being a good combo. The fact they will always get their 2 extra attacks minimum makes for a fairly decent assault unit IMO. I've found that coupling a squad of Blood Claws behind my Grey Hunters provides a fairly decent counterattack into anything the Grey Hunters are not seeing off on their own. That and the psychological "oh god Ragnar AND Blood Claws" is always something that has proven to be entertaining. But that's just my .02 on the matter. If your aiming to follow what the current best in show is, its Grey Hunters all day long. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronFather84 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 For me i would start by throwing in several squads of grey hunters. They are a great unit. Next if you want to run Blood Claws consider running them with a Wolf Priest. I do it and i think that they are a great unit. They are costly in the end but they are fearless, he allows them to shoot, and they get to rerolls 1s all day long. I think it's well worth it. You can also give them a crusaider or give the priest saga of the hunter and walk the into your opponent's deployment zone. Also consider Long Fangs. They are a great unit decently prices and with 5 missile launchers can ruin most any unit's day. And as always welcome to the fang brother. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Just picked up a space wolf marine pack, Ragnar Blackmane, wolf guard terminators, and thunder wolves. Im new to SW or even space marines for that matter and was wondering how I should set this army up (tips, add-ons). I'd like to set them up in a way that they are able to shoot (grey hunters) but I am mesmerized by the blood claws and wolf guard pack and their beautiful axes. Any help you guys can offer, cheers http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/233656-shopping-for-space-wolves/ And then check out the 2.0 Forum FAQ above. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 What Brother Ramses linked. On the Ragnar + BC front, BCs are worthless as footslogging units. Their BS means they can't do anything til they're close, and by then you really, really want them in melee. So, if you are going to use Blood Claws, first, I recommend the full 15-strong unit to compensate for their low WS, and second, put them in a Land Raider (Crusader preferably) to get them to the front line and giving them a vehicle they can assault from. Ragnar is great with them. Wolf Priests are good too (Oath of War getting to reroll their 1s on chosen unit type helps make up for their WS too). But if you don't want to put them in this formation, personally, I would recommend their Sky- or Swiftclaw variants instead. Alternatively, allying yourself with Blood Angels to access their higher BS/WS assault squads as a troop type is good too. Again, what BR linked. Golden Rule: 1 pack of Grey Hunters per 500 points, generally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeslikethunder Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Welcome to the fang Slides a ale Over I think the Ragnar , grey hunters and wolf standard Is the best combo for Ragnar as they boost each other Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ragnar works well with Grey Hunters w/ a banner - increasing the odds of getting bonus attacks to 8:9. Ragnar also works well with Wolf Guard, enhancing their already formidable 4 attacks on the charge. There are few things more gut-wrenching for my opponents than finding themselves on the receiving end of 50 power weapon attacks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyronzz Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks for all the tips, I've read them all and have come to the conclusion that grey hunters are pretty sweet. Do you guys think rhinos would fare well so that i could carry all my grey hunters? I will mainly be going against tau and necron (strength 5 pulse rifles.. yippie) and have come to the conclusion that if you let a tau get set up they will kill you from any distance as long as it isnt 6" in front of them, again more strategies or tips if you have any. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksad Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 droppods would imo be the better choise, as they allow you to choose between full packs, or 8 man packs with a TDA WG attached, and stand a better chance of getting your troops within that lovely short range Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Necrons are one of the main reasons why most people claim mech is dead for 6th edition, due to their gauss weapons glancing hull points to death. That said, even before 6E droppods are the way to go imo, and more flavorful. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverik_girl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Welcome to the Fang! may your stay be long and your saga memorable. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjaco Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I would disagree on the Ragnar and Blood Claws not being a good combo. The fact they will always get their 2 extra attacks minimum makes for a fairly decent assault unit IMO. I've found that coupling a squad of Blood Claws behind my Grey Hunters provides a fairly decent counterattack into anything the Grey Hunters are not seeing off on their own. That and the psychological "oh god Ragnar AND Blood Claws" is always something that has proven to be entertaining. But that's just my .02 on the matter. If your aiming to follow what the current best in show is, its Grey Hunters all day long. True, brother the Blood Claws are a good assault choice. They also mop up really good when they follow a Grey Hunter pack into combat, just saying I would not attach Ragnar to them. Put Ragnar with the Grey Hunters, with Blood Claws close behind to provide mop up and support and you have quite a deadly group on the table. To most stuff. Throw in some Wolf Standards in the Grey Hunters and the occasional Melta Bombs and krak grenades for the tougher targets and use frag for the horde armies like Orks all around. Oh and don't forget the Wolf Priest with the Blood Claws, heck throw in Lukas just for fun, couldn't hurt. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/273780-new-to-sw/#findComment-3344770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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