New Templars taking their first tournament victory

[a_typical_hero]

Crusader Squads in lieu of Assault Intercessors is probs a good way to save a few points for squad relics.

[Tiger9gamer]

Crusader Squads in lieu of Assault Intercessors is probs a good way to save a few points for squad relics.

Also a good platform to get some x2 power fists on a squad of 5. sure one is an initiate with 1 attack when not charging, but it's still nice to have at least one more chance to put damage on something

[Medjugorje]

Speaking of crusaders, I am surprised I didn’t see any power fists in the squads. This may be because I have double power fist crusader squads, but it really does seem the squads are almost naked without them. Then again, it is less points and he has anti-tank covered with the redemptors and vanguard vets….

5 man squads have problems against orks. They trigger the +1 to hit. 10 Man squads not. Then they are still cheaper because 3+ or 4+ save in this edition means nothing and 3 points per model cheaper is way better when fielding 12 Neophytes. Thats 36 points !!

[Tiger9gamer]

 

Speaking of crusaders, I am surprised I didn’t see any power fists in the squads. This may be because I have double power fist crusader squads, but it really does seem the squads are almost naked without them. Then again, it is less points and he has anti-tank covered with the redemptors and vanguard vets….

5 man squads have problems against orks. They trigger the +1 to hit. 10 Man squads not. Then they are still cheaper because 3+ or 4+ save in this edition means nothing and 3 points per model cheaper is way better when fielding 12 Neophytes. Thats 36 points !!

 

I think I was talking about the primaris crusader squads, not firstborn. Don't remember, but the tactical advice is good!

[a_typical_hero]

Wasn't on my radar, but we did take another tournament! List can be found here: https://www.goonhammer.com/competitive-innovations-in-9th-talos-terrorize-texas/

 

This time with min sized Crusader squads to unlock a bigger detachment for more elites.

 

What is interesting - again - is that there are no other Templars under the "best of the rest". I guess many people haven't figured it out yet how they can win? Or are more skilled players not picking up BT?

[SkimaskMohawk]

It's very similar to my list, but that just goes to show how much better these guys are than your average 9th enjoyed lol.

 

I don't think the crusaders being crusaders matters. He simply took the cheapest troop units and a fist assault intercessors squad. I am very curious about going above 5 man for the bgv and terminators. Usually that's seen as a no no in case you start to attract blast shots.

 

It certainly does seem like you need to be skilled with piloting a rather more defensive marine list to place with it. It's not like a lot of these other armies where people need to scramble and buy 800$ of new product; marines already are everywhere.