Gavo wrote:Hey all,
After being in the world of IG for the last year, I want a change of pace. My IG is a mech force, a variation of the infamous "Leafblower" build. As such, I want to do a radically different army. I've always had my eye on GK, but the lack of a modern 'dex put me off. Now that they have a new one, I'd like to try and make a all-foot list. In addition, I would like not to use the Psyrifleman dreads, I feel like it's too "cookie-cutter", like my Vendettas. In addition, I would also not like to use a Dreadknight, because it's just....ugh. I don't like it. Without further ado, here's what I'm thinking.
Unfortunately, in a balanced
GK list, you
need psyfleman dreads, whether you like them or not. Without them, your
AT is only 24". Against assault armies, if you get into shooting range, other than the interceptors, you really can't move fast enough out of their assault ranges. You're really gimped against fast orks, dark eldar and mechdar. And against the shootier armies like Tau,
IG and
MSU lists, they can just stay away and keep firing and there really isn't much you can do about it.
Dreads also give you psychic protection (on top of the librarian's hood) as well as counter-attack defense to lock up enemy assault units. Now it's perfectly fine to play without them, but you won't truly have an all-comer's list without their shooting/synergy.
HQ
Grey Knight Grand Master - 210 Points
-Nemesis Force Halberd (Master-Crafted)
-Psychostroke Grenades
-Rad Grenades
OR
Librarian - 200 points
-Nemesis Warding Stave
-The Shrouding, Quicksilver, Warp Rift
I prefer the sword for my
GM. He's already attacking at I5, well before the majority of enemies. The sword, when combined with his iron halo, gives him 2+/3++ in assault.
Troops
Grey Knight Terminator Squad - 245 points
-Psycannon
-Nemesis Warding Stave
-Nemesis Force Halberd (2)
-Nemesis Daemon Hammer
Grey Knight Terminator Squad - 245 points
-Psycannon
-Nemesis Warding Stave
-Nemesis Force Halberd (2)
-Nemesis Daemon Hammer
I prefer swords over halberds for the durability of 4++ invuln in combat. Against hidden powerfists, they are much more useful. At the very least, I'd recommend 1 sword and 1 halberd for wound allocation shenanigans.
Grey Knight Strike Squad - 110 points
-Psycannon
Grey Knight Strike Squad - 110 points
-Psycannon
Instead of getting 2 separate squads, just get 1 10-man squad with 2x psycannons and psybolt ammo. You can combat squad squad them if you want or just keep them together in annihilation games, though now you have S5 stormbolters as well.
Fast Attack
Interceptor Squad - 150 points
-Psycannon
-Daemon Hammer
Elites
Vindicare Assassin - 145 points
Good.
Heavy Support
Purgation Squad - 180 points
-Psycannons (4)
Instead of the over-costed purgations, consider getting 5x purifiers with 2x psycannons and halberds. It may be less shots, but it's also 40pts cheaper, better in assault, and losing 1 model doesn't hurt as much. As a matter of fact, with your points left-over, you may be able to get 2 such squads if you drop the purgations.
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