Best baneblade army?

[General Strike]

So, I decided that my next project after my Custodes are painted will be a super heavy army, and want to do Baneblade variants. What do you guys think the best three or four baneblade list would be? Should I bring anything besides the tanks?

[duz_]

Magnets then you can try them all! :D

 

The Shadowsword is supremely popular for good reason, although I think most this edition are fun and have their pros and cons.

 

If you dig around there is an analysis of their damage output somewhere in here which you could reference.

[WarriorFish]

All hail the hexblade ;) Fielding an army of only SHs is not the best idea; while they are powerful and tough and don't suffer from being in combat as other vehicles do you're liable to get mobbed. An escorting trooper defence would go far and not break the bank, maybe some Bullgryns as something different and some capable counter assault?

[General Strike]

As someone who never played Guard, do they need Orders of any kind to make them good? I was thinking 2 Shadowswords, a baneblade, and a Stormlord.

 

I can grab 2 shadowswords and a stormlord along with a battalion with 2 company commanders, 3 basic infantry squads, 2 sets of Bullgryns and 2 sets of Wyrdvanes. Thats 2k ish.

Edited February 16, 2018 by HCMistborn

[WarriorFish]

Orders aren't something Baneblades can use, though they can benefit from some Stratagems. The +1 to hit Cadian one is quite brutal for example. They don't need Stratagems to be good though, they're just bonuses :)

[duz_]

They can't take orders, however in a Super heavy or Supreme command detachment they can benefit from regimental doctrines.

 

If youre running purely SHs I think Valhallan for durability would be a good choice.