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Salamanders are pretty awesome, but in a straight up CC fight they are definitely at a disadvantage against the others already mentioned.

I suppose if the OP is looking for the strongest or most skilled with a blade, I would have to go with the Black Templars. Blood Angels and Space Wolves both favor close combat so their training and skill reflects that, but in both cases it is their fury that defines their dominance, not necessarily swordsmanship. That's where the BT come in.

DatrhMarko wrote:but I will say it again, Fenrisian Wolves and Wulfen- who could top that in melee support?

Furioso Dreadnoughts and Death Company.

It should have ended 2 pages ago. This thread has been nothing but a pissing contest since.

LoneLictor wrote:

Orblivion wrote:It should have ended 2 pages ago. This thread has been nothing but a pissing contest since.

Sharks piss poison through their skin. Once again, the Space Sharks win.

I'll give you internet points for that, but that's all you're getting.