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2018/04/06 06:25:25
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
Basic strategy for this is to use Hector Rex for overwatch denial for the Custodes and also 3 denies, they will all deep strike. Infantry squads for a bit of screening. The culexus in for more anti psyker. Let me know what you think. I play against death guard a lot, but he doesn't use mortarion.
Spoiler:
++ Vanguard Detachment +1CP (Imperium - Adeptus Custodes) ++
Each character can only carry one relic, so the shield captain will have to lose one. Either move that to the banner bearer, or drop it entirely and save yourself a CP (personally I would recommend this as the current relic setup leaves you with only 4 CP).
Since your warlord is not guard, you don't get a free relic for them so you will be spending 3 CP for access to those. Consider carefully whether you actually need both of them, as if you can cope with one you will only have to spend 1 CP.
For Khaela Mensha Khaine
For the Emperor and Sanguinius!
DS:90+S++G+++MB--IPw40k15#+D+A+/mWD-R+T(T)DM+
2018/04/08 08:36:26
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
calb1988 wrote: Radiant Mantle is a warlord trait so he only has one relic no? And point taken about the guard relics I'll have to go back and think about that!
Ah, so it is. My mistake. You don't need open the vaults then, as the custodes only have one relic which they get for free because they have the warlord. In this case, you could make the company commander warlord to get an extra order or more CP regeneration. This would get the first free relic for the guard, meaning you only have to spend 2 CP instead of 3 for all of the relics you have chosen.
For Khaela Mensha Khaine
For the Emperor and Sanguinius!
DS:90+S++G+++MB--IPw40k15#+D+A+/mWD-R+T(T)DM+
2018/04/08 11:23:38
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
calb1988 wrote: Radiant Mantle is a warlord trait so he only has one relic no? And point taken about the guard relics I'll have to go back and think about that!
Ah, so it is. My mistake. You don't need open the vaults then, as the custodes only have one relic which they get for free because they have the warlord. In this case, you could make the company commander warlord to get an extra order or more CP regeneration. This would get the first free relic for the guard, meaning you only have to spend 2 CP instead of 3 for all of the relics you have chosen.
Great ok, I'll go back and rearrange it, thanks
2018/04/09 02:53:58
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
I'd drop the heavy flamers on the hellhounds and some or all of the assassins personally. Use the points for some heavy weapons for your infantry squads. And more of them.
2018/04/09 08:31:52
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
slip wrote: I'd drop the heavy flamers on the hellhounds and some or all of the assassins personally. Use the points for some heavy weapons for your infantry squads. And more of them.
Personally I like the assassins. They’re not the most competitive choice, but they can do well as long as you send them against the right targets. I might suggest swapping the vindicare for one of the cheaper options though. Even with his buff this edition, I tend to fine he doesn’t do much. Ymmv though.
For Khaela Mensha Khaine
For the Emperor and Sanguinius!
DS:90+S++G+++MB--IPw40k15#+D+A+/mWD-R+T(T)DM+
2018/04/09 16:06:55
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
One of the reasons I added those three assassins is because they're the only ones I own. I should really just drop the whole vanguard with Hector Rex but I can't find another way to add him into this list.
Dropping the heavy flamers on the hellhounds is a good shout. I just lack the actual heavy weapons to add into infantry squads. My own model limitations are kind of getting in the way of making the list competitive I guess.
2018/04/10 01:27:48
Subject: [2000] - Custodes / Astra Militarum - What would you change?
