BA 1500 point Against The Grain 9th Ed List

[Dolchiate Remembrancer]

Hey All!

 

So ive been tweeking an all comers, against the grain, 1500 Blood Angels list to start taking to my local store once events open back up.

I would love your thoughts on this.

++ Patrol Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Blood Angels) [86 PL, 12CP, 1,500pts] ++

 

+ Configuration +

 

**Chapter Selection**: Blood Angels

 

Battle Size [12CP]: 3. Strike Force (101-200 Total PL / 1001-2000 Points)

 

Detachment CP

 

Gametype: Matched

 

+ HQ +

 

Chaplain: 4. Mantra of Strength, 6. Canticle of Hate, Bolt pistol, Chapter Command: Master of Sanctity, Litany of Hate, The Emperor's Judgement, Warlord, Wise Orator

 

+ Troops +

 

Tactical Squad

. 7x Space Marine: 7x Bolt pistol, 7x Boltgun, 7x Frag & Krak grenades

. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon

. Space Marine w/Special Weapon: Meltagun

 

+ Elites +

 

Death Company Marines

. Death Company Marine

. . Bolt pistol and chainsword

. Death Company Marine

. . Bolt pistol and chainsword

. Death Company Marine

. . Bolt pistol and chainsword

. Death Company Marine

. . Bolt pistol and chainsword

. Death Company Marine

. . Bolt pistol and chainsword

 

Sanguinary Guard

. Sanguinary Guard: Angelus boltgun, Encarmine sword

. Sanguinary Guard: Angelus boltgun, Encarmine sword

. Sanguinary Guard: Angelus boltgun, Encarmine sword

. Sanguinary Guard: Angelus boltgun, Encarmine sword

. Sanguinary Guard: Angelus boltgun, Encarmine sword

 

+ Fast Attack +

 

Assault Squad: Jump Pack

. 9x Space Marine: 9x Astartes Chainsword, 9x Bolt pistol, 9x Frag & Krak grenades

. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Power sword

 

Attack Bike Squad

. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

. Attack Bike: Multi-melta

 

+ Heavy Support +

 

Baal Predator: Twin assault cannon

. Two heavy bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

 

Baal Predator: Twin assault cannon

. Two heavy bolters: 2x Heavy bolter

 

+ Dedicated Transport +

 

Razorback: Twin lascannon

 

Razorback: Twin lascannon

 

++ Total: [86 PL, 12CP, 1500 pts]

[Bonzi]

I like it a lot. Definitely different than the current meta. I would suggest two changes. Take the BA mask relic that turns off enemy Obsec on your chaplain. It will help offset your own lack of troops. The other thing is to replace the Assault Squad with equal points of Vanguard Vets or Death Co. I want to use Assault Squads too, but the points difference isn't good enough to justify not taking the elites choice versions. It will cost you a single model but gain you a lot more damage output.

[Dolchiate Remembrancer]

I like it a lot. Definitely different than the current meta. I would suggest two changes. Take the BA mask relic that turns off enemy Obsec on your chaplain. It will help offset your own lack of troops. The other thing is to replace the Assault Squad with equal points of Vanguard Vets or Death Co. I want to use Assault Squads too, but the points difference isn't good enough to justify not taking the elites choice versions. It will cost you a single model but gain you a lot more damage output.

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Ive heard that based on the base attacks and the weapons options.

Just tough to justify it at times with WYSIWYG.

How did you feel about less HQs in the list? I know most people tend to field 2-3 and im not sure if only 1 HQ is viable.

Edited January 3, 2021 by Dolchiate Remembrancer

[Bonzi]

 

I like it a lot. Definitely different than the current meta. I would suggest two changes. Take the BA mask relic that turns off enemy Obsec on your chaplain. It will help offset your own lack of troops. The other thing is to replace the Assault Squad with equal points of Vanguard Vets or Death Co. I want to use Assault Squads too, but the points difference isn't good enough to justify not taking the elites choice versions. It will cost you a single model but gain you a lot more damage output.

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Ive heard that based on the base attacks and the weapons options.

Just tough to justify it at times with WYSIWYG.

How did you feel about less HQs in the list? I know most people tend to field 2-3 and im not sure if only 1 HQ is viable.

I think one HQ is entirely viable but I'm biased. I think it's super easy for BA to go down the rabbit hole of too many buffs/HQs and lose sight of the fact that bodies are valuable too. I think if you're doing one HQ a captain or a chaplain is the right choice. Their buffs are valuable and can't be blocked AND they are beatsticks in their own right. The only downside is with one HQ you're going to need to hold them back rather than commit them to early opportunities. Once an HQ is committed to the fight you will loose them, especially if they're your only one.