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I am just wondering how effective would this army list be against other space marine armies and their tanks etc

125 - Librarian JP
075 - Sanguinary Priest JP

245 - Assault Squad TH, 2x MG, MeltaBombs
245 - Assault Squad TH, 2x MG, MeltaBombs

155 - Baal Predator AC, HB, SB
155 - Baal Predator AC, HB, SB

1000 - Total

I hope the points are correct (not sure on the Baals)

So what do you think?

I personally prefer the flamestorm cannon but apart from that I think you wouldn't fair too badly with that list.

the price you've got for the baals is correct.
my only suggestion is maybe look at dropping the 2 Storm bolters on the Baals and maybe give your priest a Power Axe.
that way your units if challenged will still have Power weapons swinging.

do you plan on running with Div or Codex powers?
personally im still a fan of codex powers, given with the right powers you can cast 2 powers per game turn even as a level 1 psykers. Shield + Fear or if you want some Antitank hitting in combat Sang sword for str 10.

The divination powers are far more game changing if you get the right ones. However, for this list, shield of sanguinius might be better.

I was thinking Shield of Sanguinius and Maybe Blood Boil (that looks fun)

Although I am not entirely sure on the psychic rulings. When they can use their power again.

Good idea about the stormbolters, maybe a powersword (because priests can't take axes :() and meltabombs.

However wouldn't the stormbolters allow weapon destroyed to affect the baals les (how often would that even be an issue)?

Thanks

I would take baals with flamestorms too, with scout move you can make first turn AP3 flaming easily and that hurts marine armies alot. Priests can take power axes, FAQ tells to replace "power sword" with "power weapon" so you can choose type.

Ahh yep thanks for that - I wasn't sure about that when I read it in the codex but took it no further.

Flamestorm cannons would be my weapon of choice except I thought it would be difficult to get into range.

Although the AP3 is so enticing.....