Blood Angels Unit of the Week series Unit of the Week: Desolation Squad

[Jolemai]

 

Welcome to part three 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:

 

Desolation Squad

What are you thoughts here folks? How best would you play a Desolation Squad?

• To compliment a list, or to build a list around? 
• Multiple units?
• What wargear options are you using?
• Which Detachment are you using?
• What delivery options are you using? 
• What deployment options are you using?
• What Leader 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.

[Karhedron]

Desolators are still paying for their sins at the start of 10th and are quite overcosted. However, with signs that the horde meta is taking hold, their ability to frag indirectly while shooting their primary target is becoming a bit more relevant. I think the optimum build is Superkrak and Vengor. Pop them on a flank with a bit of LOS to a medium armoured target and let them take it down while bombarding infantry with their Castellan and Vengor launchers. I am not convinced by Character support as they are pretty expensive already. Adding an Lt for Lethal Hits looks nice but I am not sure if he is better there than in any other squad.

[Goranged]

desolation ...

[Karhedron]

Unfortunately the latest rules update have spanked Desolators firmly back out of the meta as their Castellan launchers can now never hit on better than a 4+.