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Just wondering.... this is a list im building to try and make use of the primaris stuff i have because it looks cool :-)

I know it isnt exactly an "optimal" build. Just wondering what people think and what they would change if it were to go competetive-ish but still stay pure primaris.

Imperial fists because i love their colour scheme ^_^


Primaris captain
-master crafted bolt rifle
-power sword.

primaris librarian
-powers tbc

Primaris Lieutenant
-mc auto bolt rifle

3 aggressors
-boltstorm gauntlets/fragstorm

10 reivers
-bolt carbines
-grappels
-grav chutes

Redemptor dreadnought
-macro plasma incinerator
-onslaught gatling cannon
2x storm bolter
-icarus rocket pod

Primaris apothecary

5 intercessors
-bolt rifles
-1 auxiliary grenade launcher

5 intercessors
-bolt rifles
-1 auxilary grenade launcher

10 intercessors
-stalker bolt rifles
-2 auxilary grenade launchers

3 inceptors
-assault bolters

5 hellblasters
-heavy plasma incinerators

Repulsor
-twin lascannon
-las talon
-onslaught gatling cannon
-3 stormbolters
-2 krakstorm grenade launchers
-2 fragstorm grenade launchers
-irontail heavy stubber


1998pts. Split into a battalion and a vanguard detachment.


Personally i cantt see inceptors being anything other than garbage unless ultramarine ones near girlyman.... but the models are kinda cool so they're there for now.

I imagine just loading up on hellblasters and repulsors is a thing but what are people seeing/expecting to see if they come accross someone mad enough to eventually try competetive primaris ^_^

I dont get the hate for the inceptors, as a deppstriking unit with a lot of S5 shots surely they can serve a purpose, even if its just getting rid of back line infantry and soaking up shots.

Apparently the onslought cannon is the way to go for the redemptor, although if thats the loadout you like the look of then stick with it.

The problem is, if you want a competitive list it generally means either spamming one unit (see razorback with ass cannons) or using cheesy hord tactics (see cultists/conscripts).
So my advice would be to build the army with units you like and then learn to play with it.

good luck

Dont get me wrong, i like inceptors (especially the plasma ones) but they just dont seem to pull their weight... maybe i just need more practice with them but they seem too fragile for my liking.

100% agree on the dreadnought but i do need a bit more anti-elite/tank stuff so went plasma for now...

But cheers, food for thought ^_^

The plasma inceptors just cost too much for random chance numbers. its the only issue i have with them. but imagine 6 of them dropping in with heavy bolters
bolter drill and a chapter master or captain with jump pack dropping in with them.

Seems a little light on the anti Tank/Mc side but i think it should be ok. save that reroll on number of shots for that plasma dread.

100% agree:-)
Just wanted a variety of units (i try to avoid spam at all costs!)

Its more... 6 inceptors is 360pts with bolters....

3 minimum size devi squads with 4 heavy bolters in each is 315pts...

The devis are firing from turn 1 and cover a lot more of the field with their threat range (and multiple targets).


Having inceptors bounce down next to girlyman is nasty, but atm i only have them because the models aree cool :-)

First off, I am also a fan of Imperial Fists, so points for that!

I like your list as well, but like many others I'm not a fan of Inceptors either. Just too damn expensive. As someone mentioned Dev Squads will provide a lot more firepower and wounds for the points, giving up just speed. Also you're Primaris only, so I'd go with 4 man squad of Agressors instead. Being able to advance without even a firing penalty is nice, more shots, more wounds, slightly fewer points and makes up for the lack of Deepstrike and base movement. I'd actually take another Redemtor or Reiver squad if you don't like more Aggressors.

But either way, good luck with the list and please let us know how it does.

Cheers ^_^

Squads are all current sizes so i can have a variety of units... im sure after a few games ill end up swapping things around...

I predict dropping the inceptors, and agreee that the aggressors could do with being a bigger squad so might just increase those. Also i need more anti tank so will probably rely on more helblasters but dont know what ill drop.

Will post the updated list after ive got a few games with them under my belt