Dark Angels Deathwing 3000pts

[Cypher 64]

After throwing around ideas, I've settled on this as my final Dark Angels list. The aim was to create a thematic Deathwing-styled list that feels relevant in a 30k setting. My last post was pitched towards a 2.5k army size but I've upped it based on local meta and for flexibility. In my mind, this looks fairly competitive while remaining simple and fun to play.

 

I went with the Seekers as a solid plasma-loaded scoring unit plus thought they were fairly thematic (if only they could take plasma repeaters...). The three terminator squads (HQ + Troops) act as the Deathwing core for both damage output, resilience and scoring. Their wargear is spread to cover various roles. Couldn't help but field a big squad of Master-Crafted Acid Bolter Heavy Support lads led by the new Armistos Consul (BYO Dark Angels hoodies). 

 

The Mortis, Speeders and Predators are reminiscent of a typical 40k Dark Angels vehicle selection with plenty of Las for dealing with AV and volkite/bolters for infantry.

 

 

Dark Angels - Pride of the Legion - 2,998

 

HQ                       

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Legion Praetor - 167

Terminator Armour (Cataphractii)

Ranged: Volkite Charger

Melee: Paragon Blade 

 

4x Legion Command Squad – 198

Terminator Armour (Cataphractii) + Legion Standard (Fearless 6”) – WS 5 – 1+W Bearer

Ranged: Volkite Chargers

Melee: Calibanite War Blades (Str 5) + 1x Chain Fist

Dedicated Transport: Anvillus Pattern Dreadclaw Drop Pod - 100

 

Legion Consul Armistos – 100

Artificer Armour + Refractor Field + Augury Scanner + Stubborn

Ranged: Master-Crafted Heavy Bolter with Molecular Acid Ammo

 

ELITE

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Legion Mortis Dreadnought – 155

               Ranged: 2x Twin Linked Las Cannons

 

Legion Mortis Dreadnought – 155

               Ranged: 2x Twin Linked Las Cannons

 

TROOPS

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5x Legion Terminators (Cataphractii) - 238

Ranged: 1x Heavy Flamer - 4x Volkite Chargers

Melee: 2x Lightning Claws - 2x Calibanite War Blade - 1x Thunder Hammer

Special Rules: Implacable Advance

Dedicated Transport: Anvillus Pattern Dreadclaw Drop Pod - 100

 

5x Legion Terminators (Cataphractii) - 215

Ranged: Combi Bolters

Melee: 2x Power Fist - 2x Chain Fist - 1x Thunder Hammer

Special Rules: Implacable Advance

Dedicated Transport: Anvillus Pattern Dreadclaw Drop Pod – 100

 

FAST ATTACK

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4x Legion Land Speeders – 300

Ranged: Volkite Culverins – Heavy Bolters

 

9x Legion Seeker Squad – 285

Wargear: Melta Bombs – Frag/Krak

Ranged: 9x Combi Plasma – Special Issue Ammo – Bolt Pistols

Special Rules: Implacable Advance + BS5 + Marked for Death

Dedicated Transport: Rhino – 35

 

9x Legion Seeker Squad – 285

Wargear: Melta Bombs – Frag/Krak

Ranged: 9x Combi Plasma – Special Issue Ammo – Bolt Pistols

Special Rules: Implacable Advance + BS5 + Marked for Death

Dedicated Transport: Rhino – 35

 

HEAVY SUPPORT

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9x Legion Heavy Support Squad – 265

Wargear: Melta Bombs

Ranged: Master- Crafted Heavy Bolters with Molecular Acid Rounds

Dedicated Transport: Rhino – 35

 

Legion Predator Tank – 115

Ranged: Predator Cannon – 2x Las Cannons

 

Legion Predator Tank – 115

Ranged: Predator Cannon – 2x Las Cannons

 

Still very open to feedback, Cheers

 

[Wrath of Bruinen]

Take this with a grain of salt as I'm no 30k expert, but I really like this list - looks like lots of fun. One thing that might be worth considering is looking at getting some combi-grenade launchers into the terminator squads for those beautiful stasis shells.

[Cypher 64]

Thanks for the feedback Weeping Angel - Great idea, I'll switch some of the volkite chargers on the Command Squad and infantry focused Terminator Squad. Those Calibanite Blades and Lightning claws will shine if they are hitting first in close combat. Some of the old metal terminator models I'm using have 2nd edition grenade harnesses which look great as Combi-Nade launchers. 

 

I have also considered exchanging one of the Predators for a Whirlwind Scorpius because I have a classic dark angels Whirlwind from 3rd edition. It's a beautiful model and would be fun to incorporate despite losing some Las fire-power. 

 

Cheers