Fun with murderfang (latest version of Sons of Fenris)

[TiguriusX]

This list evolved from the Sons of Fenris list

 

I removed a bike captain and replaced him with a librarian to gain access to null zone

 

While fiddling with points I was able to upgrade a wulfen dread to murderfang as well

 

 

The murderfang sling shot has been very effective in testing

 

It only works so well b/c the company veteran bodyguard rule lets me move much closer to danger and stand in the open without fear of being shot

 

The rule needs changing but I will enjoy it while it lasts

 

 

 

Murderfang as a counter assault unit to wipe someone off an objective has been loads of fun

 

In a test game this morning he wiped out a plasma redemptor + 2 separate units of 5 assault intercessors and a handful of sanguinary guard as he waddled from my DZ to the enemy DZ over the course of the game

 

I have also shifted from melta attack bikes to land speeder storms

-vehicle...so they protect nearby characters

-fly...so I can hide out of LOS and move to get exactly where I need

-stratagem to deny overwatch if within 6" (I swapped out whirlwinds for 2 of these LS storm units basically)

 

I lose out on killing power but the mobility and tactical flexibility have been making up for it so far.

 

Today the mobility and 36" range and 6 HB shots saved my ass.  Plan A was long fang multi meltas to kill his exposed primaris chaplain on a bike with no look out sir protection or CP for transhuman.  I rolled 1-1-1-2-2-5-5-6 for hits then 1-3-3 for wounds and he made both 4++ saves. 

 

Luckily for me the LS storms I had zipped over to his DZ and intended to kill his objective holders with were able to fire still and picked off the primaris librarian standing next to the chaplain.  Originally the plan was shoot chaplain to death and charge librarian but RNG flipped the script.  Ended up charging his chaplain with my chaplain and my librarian...exploding hits and reroll all hits from the chaplain saved the day.

 

 

List

 

++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Adeptus Astartes - Space Wolves) [108 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

 

+ Configuration [12CP] +

 

**Chapter Selection**: Space Wolves

 

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

 

Detachment Command Cost

 

+ Stratagems [-3CP] +

 

Relics of the Chapter [-2CP]: 2x Number of Extra Relics [-2CP]

 

Thane of the Retinue [-1CP]

 

+ No Force Org Slot [3 PL, 40pts] +

 

Company Veterans [3 PL, 40pts]

. Company Veteran [20pts]: 2x Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

. Company Veteran Sergeant [20pts]: 2x Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades

 

+ HQ [20 PL, -3CP, 410pts] +

 

Captain on Bike [6 PL, -1CP, 130pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Hunter, Rites of War, Storm shield [10pts], Stratagem: Warrior of Legend [-1CP], The Armour of Russ, Thunder hammer [20pts], Twin boltgun, Warlord

 

Librarian [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 2. Murderous Hurricane, 4. Instincts Awoken, 5. Storm Caller, Boltgun, Chapter Command:  Chief Librarian [1 PL, 25pts], Force sword, Frag & Krak grenades, Jump Pack [1 PL, 25pts], Psychic Mastery, Smite, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], Tome of Malcador

 

Primaris Chaplain on Bike [7 PL, -1CP, 140pts]: 5. Recitation of Focus, 6. Canticle of Hate (Aura), Absolver Bolt pistol, Chapter Command:  Master of Sanctity [1 PL, 25pts], Crozius arcanum, Frag & Krak grenades, Stratagem: Hero of the Chapter [-1CP], The Wulfen Stone, Twin Bolt rifle, Wise Orator

 

+ Troops [18 PL, 270pts] +

 

Blood Claws [6 PL, 90pts]

. 4x Blood Claw [72pts]: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Blood Claw Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

 

Blood Claws [6 PL, 90pts]

. 4x Blood Claw [72pts]: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Blood Claw Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

 

Blood Claws [6 PL, 90pts]

. 4x Blood Claw [72pts]: 4x Astartes Chainsword, 4x Bolt pistol, 4x Frag & Krak grenades

. Blood Claw Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades

 

+ Elites [48 PL, 895pts] +

 

Bladeguard Veteran Squad [10 PL, 140pts]

. 3x Bladeguard Veteran [105pts]: 3x Frag & Krak grenades, 3x Heavy Bolt Pistol, 3x Master-crafted power sword, 3x Storm Shield

. Bladeguard Veteran Sergeant [35pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Heavy Bolt Pistol, Master-crafted power sword, Storm Shield

 

Murderfang [8 PL, 150pts]: Heavy flamer, Storm bolter, The Murderclaws

 

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 140pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

 

Wolf Guard [7 PL, 140pts]: Jump Pack [1 PL, 10pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

. Wolf Guard Pack Leader [26pts]: Frag & Krak grenades, Lightning Claw [3pts], Storm shield [4pts]

 

Wolf Guard Terminators [9 PL, 190pts]

. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour [33pts]: Storm bolter, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour [33pts]: Storm bolter, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour [33pts]: Storm bolter, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard in Terminator Armour [58pts]: Cyclone missile launcher [25pts], Storm bolter, Storm shield

. Wolf Guard Terminator Pack Leader [33pts]: Storm bolter, Storm shield

 

Wulfen Dreadnought [7 PL, 135pts]

. Great Wolf Claw and Blizzard Shield [15pts]

. . Blizzard Shield [10pts]: Blizzard shield [5pts], Heavy flamer [5pts]

. . Great Wolf Claw [5pts]: Great Wolf Claw, Heavy flamer [5pts]

 

+ Fast Attack [2 PL, 30pts] +

 

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

 

Cyberwolves [1 PL, 15pts]

. Cyberwolf [15pts]: Teeth and claws

 

+ Heavy Support [7 PL, 175pts] +

 

Long Fangs [7 PL, 175pts]: Armorium Cherub [5pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang [38pts]: Bolt pistol, Frag & Krak grenades, Multi-melta [20pts]

. Long Fang Pack Leader [18pts]: Astartes Chainsword, Frag & Krak grenades, Morkai's Teeth Bolts

. . Boltgun and Bolt Pistol: Bolt pistol, Boltgun

 

+ Dedicated Transport [10 PL, 180pts] +

 

Drop Pod [4 PL, 70pts]: Storm bolter

 

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]: Cerberus launcher, Heavy bolter

 

Land Speeder Storm [3 PL, 55pts]: Cerberus launcher, Heavy bolter

 

++ Total: [108 PL, 6CP, 2,000pts] ++

 

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This unit has officially been entered in a pod.  If I remember I will try to batrep it when games start up

[TiguriusX]

Started a saga thread for batreps of this list and minor variants

[TheUnlikelyGamer84]

Can you explain the catapult once more? I swore you talked about it in a previous saga threa. I love murderfang and hadn’t been using him but would like to if I can get him up the board safely.

[TiguriusX]

Can you explain the catapult once more? I swore you talked about it in a previous saga threa. I love murderfang and hadn’t been using him but would like to if I can get him up the board safely.

The catapult requires company vets for the bodyguard rule and ideally some type of LOS blocking terrain

 

The 3" bodyguard bubble extends through the wall so you can move murderfang all the way around the terrain into the clear for a much shorter move to the enemy on a subsequent turn (I call this loading the catapult)

 

On the following turn I leave the safety of the company vets and walk 8" into danger with a reroll charge to help me hit my target (firing the catapult)

 

I also advance the veterans and follow murderfang just in case I fail the charge

 

Basically you get a free turn of movement out of this combo and don't have to hide murderfang behind a wall for safety. He stands in the open and gets a running start to his target

[TiguriusX]

Update on how this list performs.

 

I went 4-0 and won an RTT with a slight variation of this list. 

The batreps are in the saga thread linked above.

 

The list feels very flexible and able to adapt to different opponents

[yan]

Am I correct that you start with 6cp? Is it worth it to spent this many pre-battle you think?

[TiguriusX]

Am I correct that you start with 6cp? Is it worth it to spent this many pre-battle you think?

Yes it is worth it for SW armies. Our characters carry the load.

 

And many of the items I spend CP on save me from rerolls

 

Morkai bolts

Wulfen stone