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Hello all I am thinking about returning to the game. I am either going to play Salamanders, necrons(waiting for dex), or nids(small chance). I have not played since 6th edition so I am not up to date on the meta or little tricks you can do. Anyways here is a Salamanders list I threw together I would like some feedback. I am not sure if the 2nd Aggressor squad is needed(maybe replace with hellblasters) or if this list is even close to viable. I would like to keep the list semi-salamandersy but I dont feel the need to only run flamers and meltas .

Thanks for the help!


++ Battalion Detachment +3CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [61 PL, 1208pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

**Chapter Selection**: Salamanders

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 170pts]: Armorium Cherub
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon

+ HQ +

Primaris Captain [6 PL, 95pts]: Master-crafted auto bolt rifle, Power sword, The Salamander's Mantle

Vulkan He'stan [8 PL, 154pts]

+ Elites +

Aggressor Squad [12 PL, 234pts]: 5x Aggressor, Aggressor Sergeant, Flamestorm Gauntlets

Aggressor Squad [12 PL, 234pts]: 5x Aggressor, Aggressor Sergeant, Flamestorm Gauntlets

+ Troops +

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 107pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 107pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 107pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

++ Spearhead Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [38 PL, 761pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

**Chapter Selection**: Salamanders

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 165pts]
. Space Marine Sergeant: Chainsword
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon

Hellblaster Squad [16 PL, 330pts]: Plasma incinerator
. 9x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol

Hellblaster Squad [8 PL, 175pts]: Heavy Plasma Incinerator
. 4x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol

+ HQ +

Primaris Captain [6 PL, 91pts]: Master-crafted auto bolt rifle

++ Total: [99 PL, 1969pts] ++

I made some adjustments after watching some battle reports I wanted to include a banner for my hellblasters so I got rid of some points to make that possible. Here is the slightly revised list:


++ Battalion Detachment +3CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [73 PL, 1429pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

**Chapter Selection**: Salamanders

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 165pts]
. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon

Hellblaster Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Plasma incinerator
. 4x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol

+ HQ +

Primaris Captain [6 PL, 95pts]: Master-crafted auto bolt rifle, Power sword, The Salamander's Mantle

Vulkan He'stan [8 PL, 154pts]

+ Elites +

Aggressor Squad [12 PL, 234pts]: 5x Aggressor, Aggressor Sergeant, Flamestorm Gauntlets

Aggressor Squad [12 PL, 234pts]: 5x Aggressor, Aggressor Sergeant, Flamestorm Gauntlets

Primaris Ancient [4 PL, 69pts]: Standard of the Emperor Ascendant

+ Troops +

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 107pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 107pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Combi-plasma
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

Tactical Squad [5 PL, 99pts]
. 3x Space Marine
. Space Marine Sergeant: Boltgun, Plasma pistol
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Multi-melta

++ Spearhead Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Space Marines) [29 PL, 569pts] ++

+ No Force Org Slot +

**Chapter Selection**: Salamanders

+ Heavy Support +

Devastator Squad [8 PL, 165pts]
. Space Marine Sergeant: Bolt pistol, Boltgun
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon
. Space Marine w/Heavy Weapon: Lascannon

Hellblaster Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Plasma incinerator
. 4x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol

Hellblaster Squad [8 PL, 165pts]: Plasma incinerator
. 4x Hellblaster
. Hellblaster Sergeant: Bolt pistol

+ HQ +

Primaris Lieutenants [5 PL, 74pts]
. Primaris Lieutenant: Master-crafted auto bolt rifle

++ Total: [102 PL, 1998pts] ++