Blood Angels Unit of the Week series Unit of the Week: Techmarine

[Jolemai]

 

Welcome to part two of the Blood Angels Unit of the Week series!

 
Following the release of the 10^th edition Index, there is no better time to discuss all the units we have access to. Each week a different unit will appear, with the idea being that we discuss how best to use that model on the battlefield. Where part one will discuss the units from the units found within Index: Blood Angels, parts two to four will discuss Index: Space Marines, part five will be Imperial Armour, and part six will be Legends.
 
Note, this isn't to lament any nerfs, etc, from previous editions; the rules are as they are so try to unlock its potential for those who wish to use them all the same. Similarly, this thread is only for using the option being discussed; it matters not if you feel something is a better choice as such comments aren't constructive to the topic and shall be removed.
 
Without further ado, here's this week's entry:

 

Techmarine

What are you thoughts here folks? How best would you use a Techmarine?

• To compliment a list, or to build a list around? 
• Are you taking multiples?
• Which Detachment are you using?
• What unit is he leading, if any?
• What delivery options are you using? 
• What Deployment options are you using?
• Stratagem synergy of note?

 

Over to you.

[Jolemai]

Should you want your model on display here (or on another thread), then submit a photo here please.

 

(Once I work out how best to float it!)

 

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As an aside, the thread setup may change over the coming weeks until I'm happy with them. This includes the photos.

[Jolemai]

Have checked in a few times to see if I had in fact unlocked the thread...

 

I know in today's age of the game being simple "simplified", we don't have to worry about things like loadouts, etc, but surely there's something to talk about with the Techmarine? Those of you using them, what are they babysitting? How are you using them, etc? Is anyone running a BA Ironstorm list with these guys in tow?

 

I've only used mine in my 1k list (see signature). So it's predominately been babysitting a Dreadnought but I have buffed a Tarantula when the need arose. I've also riposted a Screamer Killer when the Techmarine's Vengeance of the Omnissiah has been activated. Switching to the grav pistol outside of combat is rare too.

[Khorneeq]

I've run techmarine only once lately.

He naturally fits best in Ironstorm Detatchment (and was used by me in such way) as enchancement bearer. Placed between Redemptor, Annihilator and Dakka Baal worked really well against monster heavy Tyranids list but it's only single game

[Paladin777]

I just painted up a new one. Haven't run him yet, but I've been waffling between using him to run along with a land raider, and a lieutenant, who would be with the BGV inside said land raider. 

 

Had one game with the Raiderand Lt, and it was cut too short to see if the Lt was worth it (based on how the game was going, I don't think he would have been necessary). That said, he would have definitely added some damage to the LR's output, as lascannons hitting on 2+ just seems quite tasty!

Edited March 13 by Paladin777