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Hey guys, pretty fresh from just subscribing to the dakka, so I figured the next step would be to put up my army list and see what people have to say about it:

HQ:
Bjorn the Fellhanded
270pts

Elites:
5x Wolf Guard
-5x Termie
-5x Chainfist
240pts

1x Dreadnought
-Twin Linked Autocannon
115pts

Troops:
10x Grey Hunters
-1x Melta
-1x Powerfist
-1x Standard
(Basic Rhino)
225pts

10x Grey Hunters
-1x Melta
-1x Powerfist
-1x Standard
190pts

10x Grey Hunters
-1x Melta
-1x Powerfist
-1x Standard
190pts

Fast Attack:
3x Thunderwolf Cavalry
-3x Meltabombs
165pts

13x Fenrisian Wolves
104pts

Total: 1499pts

Basic deployment and strategy:

Keep Rhino with GH's on right flank, TWC with wolves on left flank, put 1 squad of GH on objective (as I get them), push up middle (directly towards other objectives) with dread/Bjorn on either side of center, other 20x GH foot slogging up middle, and Wolf Guard Termies up dead center heading for the greatest threat.

This is a basic "Do All" deployment and strategy, so it could of course be tailored depending on the opponent and objectives.

I know I'm a bit lacking on Heavy Support, but I'm trying to be more assaulty, and figure that the many meltas, meltabombs, 2x dreads, and powerfists can probably take care of anything that stands in the way. And because of the 10x squads of GH, I can grab more Meltaguns for free.

Ok:
Opinions?
Suggestions?
Concerns?
Notes of interest?

I love MOTW. Its amazing. It might be worth finding a way to get it into your amy list. Looks good though!

MoTW eh? Ill try to slip a few into the GH squads. That'll make them a bit tougher on the assault. I just wonder what I can drop to squeeze it in...maybe a couple Fenrisian Wolves for 2 squads totaling 10 rather than 13.

the squads of 10 grey hunters can take another melta gun for free.

How about something like this:

Rune Priest: Living Lightning, Jaws, chooser of the slain, melta bomb

Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard, wulfen
--> Rhino APC.

Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard, wulfen
--> Rhino APC.

Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard, wulfen
--> Rhino APC

Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard, wulfen
--> Rhino APC

Wolf Guard: Combi Melta, Powerfist
5 Grey Hunters: melta gun, wolf standard, wulfen
--> Rhino APC

Thunder Wolf: Wolf Claw, melta bomb

Thunder Wolf: Wolf Claw, melta bomb

6 Long Fangs: 5 Missile launchers

6 Long Fangs: 5 Missile launchers

I think it still has the flavour of your initial list with a bit more versatility.

@ Woodbok:
I was considering whether or not take double meltas in my GH squads, but I'm gonna play-test to see if I really need 2 per squad, or just in 1 squad specifically, ya know?

@ Troglodyte:
That type of build was very similar to what I was trying to use before I redrew this assaulty list. I felt that the squads were too small (getting wiped way too easily), and too mechanized an army list. Thanks for the input though, I just have to find a happy medium between the list you suggested, and my initial post. Finding it difficult.

fenrir1997 wrote:@ Woodbok:
I was considering whether or not take double meltas in my GH squads, but I'm gonna play-test to see if I really need 2 per squad, or just in 1 squad specifically, ya know?

But you get it for free. Why wouldn't you take it?

Issue is, do i need more meltas if that requirement is already filled in my list, ya know? bolter is better against other troops, and that's what my GH are mainly for.

fenrir1997 wrote:Issue is, do i need more meltas if that requirement is already filled in my list, ya know? bolter is better against other troops, and that's what my GH are mainly for.

Seriously? At 12 inch, the maximum effective range against infantry, you only give up a single S4, AP4 shot in exchange for a S8, AP1 shot. So better against wider range of troops. Then against vehicles you have insurance in case you miss with one.

oh and its free!

Well, that's a good point. When a melta hits, it hurts everything, and its assault 1, so it won't hurt my assault phase. And you're right, insurance is good. Free is free.

LOL take the meltaaaaa!