Blood Angels Unit of the Week series Unit of the Week: The Sanguinor

[Jolemai]

 

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

 
Following the release of the 10^th edition Codex Supplement, 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 Codex Supplement: Blood Angels, parts two to four will discuss Codex: 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:

 

The Sanguinor

What are you thoughts here folks? How best would you use The Sanguinor?

• To compliment a list, or to build a list around? 
• Which Detachment are you using?
• 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.

[Casual Heresy]

I love him and his ridiculous rules.

 

First game I used him to spring a trap on my opponent's warlord and his Chosen unit. He successfully charged my depleted Death Company unit, only for the Sanguinor to deep strike in, slaughter the majority of the unit before they could swing, and leave Lemartes and his two remaining lads to beat the Warlord to death. He they went on to eliminate some havocs before taking a spiteful Predator's entire firepower to the face.

 

While he didn't have the same kill tally as Dante in that game, being able to swing a combat by appearing and swinging with fights first is a very useful tool.