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I'm trying to create a fluffy list for the Blood Angels, it doesn't have to be that competitive, just fun to play. I'm a big fan of the Death Company and I would like to maintain 10 for the 2 Dreads on offer. Oh and everyone should have a jump pack. Other than that feel free to comment! Hit hard with the DC / Dread Combo and have the Lib / Guard / Baal for backup.

[HQ] - 280
Librarian
+ Jump Pack
Blood Lance
Shield Of Sanguinius

Reclusiarch
+ Jump Pack

[TROOPS] - 1032
7 x Assault Marines
+ Power Weapon / Plasma Pistol Sergeant
+ Melta Gun

7 x Assault Marines
+ Power Weapon / Plasma Pistol Sergeant
+ Melta Gun

10 x Death Company
+ Jump Packs
+ Power Weapon x 2
+ Power Fist x 2

DC Dread
+ Talons

DC Dread

[ELITES] - 350
5 x Sanguinary Guard

2 x Sanguinary Priests
+ Jump Packs

[FA] - 145
Baal Predator (Flame)
+ Heavy Bolters

TOTAL = 1807 - So some points to spare...

Opinions Please

Oh hey buddy.

Sr to drop a dread in close?

Blood lance sucks only use when your inside rhinos lib with JPs should have unleash rage and S Sword

Librarian is ok, thought I am not a fan of lance.

Reclusiarch iis ok but a normal Chaplain would save points and do the same job.

Full squad of Assault Marines is better and power fist with the meltaguns because if the meltas fail to wreck the tank you can assault with the fist, even better if the tank is immobilised.

Death Company are honestly just too expensive. That unit is taking probably about 350ish points.

I would drop that single Predator and get 2 x Furioso Librarian Dreadnoughts which can fly forward and act as moving cover for your Assault Squads. Then get some Dreadnoughts as heavy support.

mercer wrote:Librarian is ok, thought I am not a fan of lance.

Reclusiarch iis ok but a normal Chaplain would save points and do the same job.

Full squad of Assault Marines is better and power fist with the meltaguns because if the meltas fail to wreck the tank you can assault with the fist, even better if the tank is immobilised.

Death Company are honestly just too expensive. That unit is taking probably about 350ish points.

I would drop that single Predator and get 2 x Furioso Librarian Dreadnoughts which can fly forward and act as moving cover for your Assault Squads. Then get some Dreadnoughts as heavy support.

The reclusiarch has a higher initiative, wound and attack, well worth the extra points. The book is so good in the elites section that it's better to free up space somewhere else. The suggestions you have said cannot fit into the force org with my current list. You are suggesting a total re-write which wasn't really what I asked for. I do appreciate the comments with the fist / melta combo as i'm lacking some anti-tank. Also, good call on the HS Dreads, it fits the list, possible MM options?


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ThatMG wrote:Blood lance sucks only use when your inside rhinos lib with JPs should have unleash rage and S Sword

I'm feeling the Sanguine Sword for deffo getting rid of tanks, that's a good call. Unfortunately i'd rather not take powers that both have to be in my turn, hence the Shield, which is amazing by the way. My force is quite fragile so the 5+ cover save is great (ie/ better than dying). This allows for both powers to be used.

spangleynights wrote:

mercer wrote:Librarian is ok, thought I am not a fan of lance.

Reclusiarch iis ok but a normal Chaplain would save points and do the same job.

Full squad of Assault Marines is better and power fist with the meltaguns because if the meltas fail to wreck the tank you can assault with the fist, even better if the tank is immobilised.

Death Company are honestly just too expensive. That unit is taking probably about 350ish points.

I would drop that single Predator and get 2 x Furioso Librarian Dreadnoughts which can fly forward and act as moving cover for your Assault Squads. Then get some Dreadnoughts as heavy support.

The reclusiarch has a higher initiative, wound and attack, well worth the extra points. The book is so good in the elites section that it's better to free up space somewhere else. The suggestions you have said cannot fit into the force org with my current list. You are suggesting a total re-write which wasn't really what I asked for. I do appreciate the comments with the fist / melta combo as i'm lacking some anti-tank. Also, good call on the HS Dreads, it fits the list, possible MM options?

That's all quite true but you're missing the point. For 30 points cheaper which is a fair bit the Chaplain does EXACTLY the same job as a Reclusiarch - both allow units re-roll to hit, or Death Co re-roll to wound too.

It's not a total re-write as it still has elements you're currently using. It's a better setup of what you're using currently, what I suggested. And why would you take multi meltas for Dreadnoughts on foot? Double autocannons aren't bad, maybe twin-linked lascannons, possibly plasma, possibly..