Building a Vanguard Detachment - what to bring

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

I’m planning to build a small Vanguard with the Sanguinor leading a squad of Sanguinary Guard. What are some good support characters to bring?

[toaae]

I've been looking into Agressors, and played two games yesterday with them. For only 111 points, they put out a fair amount of S4 shooting, good for helping clear chaff, and not bad in CC with those fists. I was pleased with them.

[Are Verlo]

If you are looking to bring characters the following are all good at supporting SG :

SG ancient

Lieutenant with JP and power sword/axe

Sang Priest with JP and power sword (a steal for 90pts)

 

What you choose depends on how you want to play the SG and the sanguinor. As many posters have said it can be hard to keep melee «deep strike»(tactical reserves) in range og the various auras with random charge length and the risk of failed charge moves. You might be just as well off with starting a majority of the units on the board or play the long term game and deep strike dem into cover and plan on charging next turn.

[Karhedron]

SG Ancient with Standard of Sacrifice is a tempting choice for the SG as 5+ FNP-lite is going to be good on such valuable models.

Likewise the Sanguinary Priest will be getting good value if he heals any wounds or resurrects any models. The +1S from the Grail also works really will with Encarmine swords.

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Thanks guys !

[BLACK BLΠFLY]

Here’s a Vanguard Detachment I put together based upon your feedback ...

 

https://greenblowfly.blogspot.com/2018/01/blood-angels-vanguard-675-points-pure.html