SkullBob Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have been a long time ork player since 1994 back when no body played orks now with the new dex everyone seems to be playing them. So I decided I need a change of pace. I rarely see a sisters army any more and I loved them when they first came out so I figured now is the time to build an army but I am having trouble finding recent tactics and advice for building a sisters army. Can any of you give me places to go to get good tactical advice, army list ideas, builds, advice in general. I also wish they made a printed codex for sisters I hate trying to read it off the computer screen or tablet. but that is just me being an old fart. Any way any adivce, tips or tactics would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoqqu Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Are you looking to field pure sisters force or are you willing to take allies? When using only sisters melta spam is something that comes up often. Minimal squads with immolators. I for one occasionally ally sisters with guard and it works quite nicely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3759357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You've come to the right place. We have good advice for all styles of Sisterhood. The threads here are full of good (and occasionally disputed) advice for beginners to advanced Sisters players. Specific questions can be answered quickly and relatively painlessly, too. You're in the US, so you can probably get away with printing out a hardcopy from your digi-dex for reference purposes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3759458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkullBob Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 I was looking pure sister force but allie with IG is also something I was considering since I have seen some army list with them on here. I was planning on printing out the dex just so I could have a hard copy in hand. I guess I want to know for a newbie what is the best way to start? A couple of squads of troops yes but which hq? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3760217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 You can never go wrong with Celestine, though she's not the auto-include she once was. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3760573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathhasdignity Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 You can never go wrong with Celestine, though she's not the auto-include she once was. I agree with Max, plus she's such an iconic model why wouldn't you want one! If you are looking to start out with a low points force, nothing wrong in using a canoness, you can tool her up nice and ride her with her SoBs Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3760621 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureFodder Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Celestine, Exorcists and Dominion squads with meltas are the stars of the show in the Sisters codex. If Forgeworld is acceptable with the people you play with, I also think that Repressors are great and the Avenger Strike Fighter provides your only option for skyfire other than fortifications. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3760934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathhasdignity Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 HQ (Celestine or Canoness) 2 x Small SoB Squads in Immolators 1 x Dominions with Melta in Immolator 1 x Exorcist Will run you to around 800 points Not sure about US prices but here in the UK you'd be looking new at over £220 for this lot, so its not cheap Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solynnor Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi Skullbob !! And welcome to the sisterhood paradise ! I won't add a thing because all advice above are good and come from more experienced "nuns-with-guns" players but i'll just whisper something in your ear: don't forget the flamerzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. 'Cause meltas are great but rare heretics' steaks are the best :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naminé Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm just going to say, that as good as Celestine is; Uriah Jacobus has a lot more utility for your army. To be honest, since I started playing Sisters I would say he has been my HQ of choice 90% of the time. To get the most out of him you have to kinda build a list with him in mind, but that said, he still adds to any army. When starting out, make sure you get a solid base of troops first, and the build that fits you best. For example many people swear by multiple small units of 5, whereas others prefer big blobs of 20. Both are very good in different ways so it really depends on what you want from your troops; you can even mix and match if you like. My personal flavour of Battle Sisters is to take 9 with flamer, Heavy flamer, combi-flamer and a priest with another combi-flamer. I put them in a Rhino or Repressor for an uber anti-infantry unit and it works well with preferred enemy. Sometimes I add meltabombs for some anti-tank options, but generally speaking I have that covered through Dominions, Immolators, Repentia and Penitent Engines. I would advise that our most important Force-Org slot is the fast attack one. More so then Heavy Support. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathhasdignity Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I cant disagree Namine over Uriah he does bring some cool stuff to an army Its just me, nothing tactical, I feel happier with Celestine DHD Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naminé Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I use both at 2000 points, with Uriah as the warlord and Celestine tanking for the Seraphim as she always did. She's basically yet another priority target in my list, alongside the Seraphim, the Repentia, the Penitent Engines and everything else :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkullBob Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 HQ (Celestine or Canoness) 2 x Small SoB Squads in Immolators 1 x Dominions with Melta in Immolator 1 x Exorcist Will run you to around 800 points Not sure about US prices but here in the UK you'd be looking new at over £220 for this lot, so its not cheap Wow thank you everyone this is great and exactly what I was needing to get me going. All of you gave lots of good information and I will be using a lot of it. I know it is not cheap but what Warhammer army is? Besides the more I read the codex the more I am really liking the sisters. I think I will get all three Cannoness, Celestine because she is so iconic and Urhiah and try them all out to see what I like. I like the meltas but I love the idea of flamers especially with all the ork and nid horde armies in my area. Again thank you all this has been a great help. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warsmith Aznable Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I know it is not cheap but what Warhammer army is? Sisters of Battle is the 40k army that makes other 40k players say "damn, really?" We are a dedicated lot down here in the Adepta subforum. Good luck with your Sisters, and don't forget to show them off with a WIP thread! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Meltas work great on monstrous creatures and Tyranid Warriors (who may as well be Space Marines for all they resist them!) Flamers are nice too though, I always take a mix. Sisters are no more expensive than Death Korps or Elesians though. Welcome to the Sisterhood, Confessor Bob. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullr Direfang Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Well yea, once you start going FW then things balance out. I am working up the nerve to buy some sisters if I can't find a good ebay deal soon. Skullbob, I am kind of like you and new to the sisters, this place is great for getting what you need, and people here are nice. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3761842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PureFodder Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 There's also this.... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3762133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
march10k Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Oh, dear God! I just had a nerdgasm. Nice marauder! Too bad it's only approved for APOC... Not many approve of my approach, but I find that not being able to assault out of a rhino means that the old 3rd edition rhino rush only works for sisters. 40 bolter bitches jumping out and popping preferred enemy at point-blank range brings much glory to th'Emprah. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3762755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calistai Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Semi-Ex Ork player myself, and by Gork that new codex has the wiff of ward to it.. Welcome to the Sisterhood. Sister's really lend themselves to aggressive play, be it Immolator scouting dominion's, Celestine alongside seraphim, Exorcist's raining death, etc. Personally having used Gun line blob's in the past, now using small units in Immolators, I now scour ebay for rhino's etc.. Currently using small troop units in Immo's, Celestine + Seraphim, domi squads in Immo's, Exorcist's, and Inquisitorial allies so as to bolster the lack psychic stuff and.. Servo Skulls. Very mobile and fun to use. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294382-new-to-sisters-help/#findComment-3762793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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