Starter Iron Hands army -- suggestions wanted!

[Iron Father Ferrum]

There's at least two Iron Hands Discord channels, and the head of one asked me to come up with a recommendation for a starter army for new players getting into the Chapter.  I piled something up right quick based on the incoming Combat Patrol, but I figured I'd open it up for comments on the list I put together -- and see if anyone else has any suggestions.

 

I would however ask that the only detachment used is the Ironstorm as that is the Iron Hands-themed detachment.

 

So here's my initial thought, again based on the upcoming Combat Patrol with a few additions:

 

- Iron Father Feirros

- Techmarine with Adept of the Omnissiah or Target Augury Web

- 2x Heavy Intercessor Squads

- 2x Firestrike Servo-Turrets wih lastalons

- Redemptor Dreadnought with macro-plasma incinerator

- 6x Aggressors

 

 

This comes to 960 or 965 points (depending on enhancement) and covers all bases of anti-infantry firepower, anti-tank firepower, and a close combat threat.  There's a choice of unit attachments for Feirros -- the Aggressors are probably the best bet -- and the Techmarine can likewise benefit either the Dreadnought or the turrets (the enhancement choice probably changes the math on which is best).

 

So yeah, I'd love to see what other people come up with.

[jaxom]

The upcoming Imperial Fist CP and current Dark Angels CP are good starting points or add-ons.

 

IF CP

- Company Heroes & Captain

- 5 Heavy Intercessors

- 5 Intercessors

- 5 Terminators

 

DA CP

- Gravis Captain

- 10 Intercessors

- 5 Hellblasters

- 3 Bladeguard

 

I think the DA CP compliments the IH CP better. The Gravis Captain can go with the unit Feirros does not go with; Hellblasters add more high-ish Str shooting with good AP; and Bladeguard can do some melee.

[Orange Knight]

On 8/5/2025 at 11:56 PM, Iron Father Ferrum said:

There's at least two Iron Hands Discord channels, and the head of one asked me to come up with a recommendation for a starter army for new players getting into the Chapter.  I piled something up right quick based on the incoming Combat Patrol, but I figured I'd open it up for comments on the list I put together -- and see if anyone else has any suggestions.

 

I would however ask that the only detachment used is the Ironstorm as that is the Iron Hands-themed detachment.

 

So here's my initial thought, again based on the upcoming Combat Patrol with a few additions:

 

- Iron Father Feirros

- Techmarine with Adept of the Omnissiah or Target Augury Web

- 2x Heavy Intercessor Squads

- 2x Firestrike Servo-Turrets wih lastalons

- Redemptor Dreadnought with macro-plasma incinerator

- 6x Aggressors

 

 

This comes to 960 or 965 points (depending on enhancement) and covers all bases of anti-infantry firepower, anti-tank firepower, and a close combat threat.  There's a choice of unit attachments for Feirros -- the Aggressors are probably the best bet -- and the Techmarine can likewise benefit either the Dreadnought or the turrets (the enhancement choice probably changes the math on which is best).

 

So yeah, I'd love to see what other people come up with.

 

I think what you have suggested is already good.

I would find a way to add another vehicle into the list - a Gladiator variant, or a Repulsor.

 

When we discuss a starter army, are we putting a limit on points or are we putting a limit on cost? Or do we look for a way to get as much bang for your buck as possible?

 

Thematically speaking, what has already beed suggested fits very well. Iron Hands should be a tough and durable force, Gravis achieves this well.