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I revised the Blood Angels and Custodes List that I presented in an earlier thread. This time around I have added point values to what I could, though I have left some areas blank, because they are subject to revision or unknown variables. I am hoping you guys can give me some feedback on some strengths and weaknesses of the list. This means that I can refine Blood Angels Detachments and add a Custodes allied detachment if there is room.


Blood Angels Army [2000pts]

++Vanguard Detachment [Blood Angels] [Faction Keyword Imperium] [+1 Command Point]++

+HQ+

Lemartes [129pts] [Converted FW MKIV Destroyer]
Bolt Pistol [0pts]
The Executioner's Axe [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

+Elites+

10x Death Company [Jump Packs] [200pts] [FW MKIV Destroyers]

5x Death Company Assault Marine
Inferno Pistol [9pts]
Chainsword [0pts]

5x Death Company Assault Marine
Bolt Pistol [0pts]
Chainsword [0pts]

10x Death Company [Jump Packs] [200pts] [FW MKIV Destroyers]

5x Death Company Assault Marine
Inferno Pistol [9pts]
Chainsword [0pts]

5x Death Company Assault Marine
Bolt Pistol [0pts]
Chainsword [0pts]

+Flyers+

3x Xiphon Pattern Interceptor []
Twin Lascanon []
Twin Lascanon []
Xiphon Missile Launcher []

++Detachment Total []++

++Battalion Detachment [Blood Angels] [Faction Keyword Imperium] [+3 Command Points]++

+HQ+

Space Marine Captain [74pts] [FW Blood Angels Legion Praetor]
Relic Blade [21pts]
Master Crafted Bolter [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

Space Marine Librarian [88pts] [Converted Legion Command Model]
Force Sword [8pts]
Plasma Pistol [7pts]

+Troops+

x10 Tactical Squad [130pts] [MKIV Tactical Squad]

1x Blood Angels Sergeant
Storm Bolter [2pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]

7x Tactical Marine
Bolter [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

1x Tactical Marine
Missile Launcher [25 pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

1x Tactical Marine
Grav Gun [15]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

x10 Tactical Squad [130pts] [MKIV Tactical Squad]

1x Blood Angels Sergeant
Storm Bolter [2pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]

7x Tactical Marine
Bolter [0pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

1x Tactical Marine
Missile Launcher [25 pts]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

1x Tactical Marine
Grav Gun [15]
Frag Grenade [0pts]
Krak Grenade [0pts]

+Heavy Support+

1x Blood Angels Leviathan Dreadnought [Relic Leviathan] []
Storm Canon Array []
Storm Canon Array []
Torso Heavy Flamer []

1x Blood Angels Contemptor Dreadnought [98pts]
Close Combat Claw []
Close Combat Claw []

++Detachment Total []++

++Army Point Total []++

Thank you for any feedback and help you can give me to fill in the blanks. Keep in mind that I am a new player, and I am unsure of what to take and what not. This was formed off of some basic inferences and research.

I also realize that everything probably totals up to over 2000 pts. I plan to use the feedback to streamline the list.

Lemartes is good with dc try run a single 15 man squad of either 3-4 power swords or thunder hammers and all with jump packs. Take bolt guns cause they’re free.

3 max squads of aggressors are great with Brother Corbulo and the relic banner on a primaris ancient.

Captain with jump pack thunder hammer storm shield angels wings relic. Never ever ever take a relic blade. If you must say it’s a power sword.

Mephiston is also pretty great but I run a Librarian Dreadnought cause who doesn’t love a flying Dreadnought.

Scouts are cheaper than tactical marines and should be taken instead for a cheap 5cp.

Sanguinary guard are also great but I don’t run them personally. Power fist inferno pistol on 3 with swords for the rest I think?

Hope this helps.

teratroopa wrote:
Lemartes is good with dc try run a single 15 man squad of either 3-4 power swords or thunder hammers and all with jump packs. Take bolt guns cause they’re free.

3 max squads of aggressors are great with Brother Corbulo and the relic banner on a primaris ancient.

Captain with jump pack thunder hammer storm shield angels wings relic. Never ever ever take a relic blade. If you must say it’s a power sword.

Mephiston is also pretty great but I run a Librarian Dreadnought cause who doesn’t love a flying Dreadnought.

Scouts are cheaper than tactical marines and should be taken instead for a cheap 5cp.

Sanguinary guard are also great but I don’t run them personally. Power fist inferno pistol on 3 with swords for the rest I think?

Hope this helps.

It does actually. Better than nothing.

So if I am understanding this correctly, I should consider swapping out my tac marines with scouts, and getting some aggressors backed by an HQ character and a primaris ancient [With banner]. I should also swap out the chainswords on my 10x death company that have inferno pistols with power fists. What did you think of the flyers in the vanguard? What about the dreadnoughts in the battalion?

Overall, what are the strengths and weaknesses of this list?

teratroopa wrote:
Lemartes is good with dc try run a single 15 man squad of either 3-4 power swords or thunder hammers and all with jump packs. Take bolt guns cause they’re free.

No, 15 is vulnerable to morale losses. If the opponent kills 10 some will run away, even with lemartes nearby, and re-roll. 10 is a good size.

 p5freak wrote:

teratroopa wrote:
Lemartes is good with dc try run a single 15 man squad of either 3-4 power swords or thunder hammers and all with jump packs. Take bolt guns cause they’re free.

No, 15 is vulnerable to morale losses. If the opponent kills 10 some will run away, even with lemartes nearby, and re-roll. 10 is a good size.

So keep the individual squads of 10 death company, and edit the load outs as suggested. What do you think about the rest of the force? In particular, what about the dreads and the flyers?

One xiphon is ok, i wouldnt play more. An experienced player can easily kill a flyer without firing a single shot. Its even easier when there is more than one flyer. The leviathan with twin storm cannons is great, but expensive, protect it from melee. A contemptor dread cant have two claws.