librisrouge Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I'm wondering people's thoughts on the viability of GK army lists that rely on numbers to get the job done. The individual Grey Knight is an absolute beast and a bargain for a veteran marine with a storm bolter, force weapon, and psychic shenanigans. You can, somewhat reasonably, fit 70+ of them on the battlefield. While I don't doubt that many enemies can kill 70+ marines, those marines are hitting back rather well during this time. Consider something like (just off the top of my head but it fits 2k): Grandmaster and Bro-Captain (for auras and butt kicking) 4x5 Strike Marines (obsec for objectives) 3x10 Interceptors (to not be crippled by speed) 2x10 Purgators (to provide better umph at range than just small arms) There are a lot of things you can do with that. Purifiers can be used as a tougher and more psychically dangerous option to purgators. Interceptors can be thinned down to save points for other things. Librarians can be swapped in for one of the characters to add some MW shenanigans. Either way, you're looking at a lot of elite bodes. Thoughts on the general idea? XeonDragon, WAR and Brother Lunkhead 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 It is very doable. The sheer weight of storm bolter rounds in the air would be a site to see XeonDragon and librisrouge 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holier Than Thou Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I played in a semi-competitive tournament at the weekend and came 5th with 2 wins (vs Thousand Sons 60:56 and Necrons 91:54) and 1 loss (vs Chaos Marines 67:85) with a 100% infantry list. I had a Grand Master, Librarian, Brotherhood Champion, Apothecary, 2 x 10 Terminators, 10 Strikes, 10 Interceptors, 10 Purgators and 4 Servitors. I maxed Primary scoring in every game and with a bit more experience in my first match vs Chaos (it was only my second game with the new Codex because I’ve completely replaced my old army with new models and only finished painting them the night before the tournament), I might have got another win. It’s definitely viable, not much punch at range but once you get into combat not much can stand against the number of good attacks we can put out, especially with Tide of Convergence. librisrouge, WAR and XeonDragon 3 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 How well does it deal with armor / tanks/ knights and so on? Mortarian, Be'lakor, other hard hitters like that. Abaddon for example. 70 GKs would be something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 This is really sticking with me. Tough to give up on my diaper dreads but all infantry sounds fun and impressive on the field of battle. probably need a Rhino or two. WAR 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) I've come up with this: Thoughts anyone? ++ Battalion Detachment 0CP (Imperium - Grey Knights) [115 PL, 11CP, 1,995pts] ++ + HQ + Brotherhood Librarian [7 PL, 120pts]: 4: Purifying Flame, 4: Vortex of Doom, 6: Psychic Epitome, A Noble Death, Warlord . Nemesis Warding Stave Castellan Crowe [5 PL, 90pts]: 2: Empyric Amplification Kaldor Draigo [9 PL, 180pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 2: Empyric Amplification, 3: Sanctuary + Troops + Brotherhood Terminator Squad [22 PL, 400pts] . Grey Knight Terminator Justicar . . Nemesis Force Sword . 9x Terminator (Sword): 9x Nemesis Force Sword, 9x Storm Bolter Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . 4x Grey Knight (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter . Grey Knight Justicar . . Nemesis Force Sword Strike Squad [6 PL, 110pts] . 4x Grey Knight (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter . Grey Knight Justicar . . Nemesis Force Sword + Elites + Brotherhood Apothecary [6 PL, -1CP, 100pts]: 1: Gate of Infinity, 3: Unyielding Anvil, Shield of Humanity . Nemesis Force Sword Paladin Squad [26 PL, 485pts]: 1: Astral Aim, 5: Armoured Resilience . Paladin (Psilencer): Psilencer (Terminator) . . Nemesis Force Sword . Paladin (Psycannon): Psycannon (Terminator) . . Nemesis Force Sword . Paladin (Psycannon): Psycannon (Terminator) . . Nemesis Force Sword .Paladin (Psycannon): Psycannon (Terminator) . . Nemesis Force Sword . 5x Paladin (Sword): 5x Nemesis Force Sword, 5x Storm Bolter .Paragon . . Nemesis Force Sword + Fast Attack + Interceptor Squad [16 PL, 182pts] . 6x Interceptor (Sword): 6x Nemesis Force Sword, 6x Storm Bolter .Interceptor Justicar . . Nemesis Force Sword + Heavy Support + Purgation Squad [12 PL, 218pts] . 4x Purgator (Psycannon): 4x Psycannon . 4x Purgator (Sword): 4x Nemesis Force Sword, 4x Storm Bolter . Purgator Justicar . . Nemesis Force Sword ++ Total: [115 PL, 11CP, 1,995pts] ++ Edited September 19, 2022 by INKS librisrouge 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
librisrouge Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I dig the list. It is close to my terminator centric one that I've had a bit of success with. How is Crowe treating you? I find him to be hit or miss but at least he's cheap enough to be worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Haven't had the chance to play yet. But that is good to know about Crowe. This is what I am building towards. Sieglier has been playing them on the art of war channel. I am interested to see if his lists changes at all vs harlequinns. Either way I am bitten by the GK infantry bug WAR and librisrouge 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Thinking about this more and more. Crowe needs to go. I love him but... baby carrier is just better. will have to adjust the list. WAR 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INKS Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Sieglier had a new list today. Thought it was interesting Librarian Voldus Draigo 3x5 strike squads 10x2 Paladin squads 1 Ancient 1 5x Paladin squad Idea is simple. cancel out auras. get those paladins in combat and buff them where you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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