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So, I had at one time wanted to start a Raven Guard force, but I moved away from that fairly quickly after having to realize that I'd have to buy an expensive transfer sheet from FW (I believe this was before they were in the US). Anyway, now that the RG have a new Supplement and SM have a new codex, I'm considering giving RG a shot. But, what models...

I kinda let that drag out without a "?" because I'm very seriously using models from several different armies that were either only going to be for display (Armies on Parade-type stuff) or armies where I already have thousands of points of models.

So, all of the Primaris that came with Dark Imperium ended up being painted as Dark Angels (kinda like an extension of my Dark Vengeance army). But, I honestly have more than plenty of DA models without the need of the Primaris DA. Plus, the story/fluff GW used to get the Primaris into the inner circle was pure crap... some of the worst fluff I've ever hear when it comes to that chapter. So, time to strip all those back down to the Caliban Green primer and just reprime them in black.

Anyway, with my stepson's birthday coming up soon as well as Christmas, money is tighter than usual. So, I'd really like to use the models I have. I'd also love the advice of anyone who plays RG as to what are the best models to use for this kind of stealth/surprise style army. That said, here's what I have that can be stripped and used as Raven Guard:



If anyone is willing to help me out with some good starting choices, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

SG

Battalion + Spearhead.

HQ
2 x Primaris Lieutenants
1 x Primaris Ancient
1 x Captain in Terminator Armor with Power Sword and Storm Bolter

TROOPS
2x5 x Intercessors
5 x Sniper Scouts

ELITES
10 x Vanguard Veterans w/ Jump Packs (5 with dual Lightning Claws)
1 x Redemptor Dreadnought

FAST ATTACK
2x3 x Bikers (two with Power Swords)

HEAVY SUPPORT
5 x Missile Launcher Devastators w/ Sergeant
2x5 x Devastators (2 Lascannons and 2 Heavy Bolters in each squad)
2x5 x Hellblaster

Dedicated Transport
1 x Repulsor

Give one of the Lieutenants a bonus WL trait, make him infiltrate the Vanguard Vets before the game begins so they can T1 charge. Make a castle with the rest of your list. Hellblasters go in Repulsor if you go second. I'm not sure on the exact cost of the army should be 1700-2300 so you might have to remove or add some stuff.

I'd wait for Chapter Approved to buy anything and ask again how the meta is going to shape out, depending on whether Plaguebearers get nerfed and stuff of that nature you might want to invest in more anti-infantry or anti-tank or anti-knight. Assault Centurions are nasty but you can only use the infiltrate WL trait once so you wouldn't get the automatic T1 VanVet charge.

 vict0988 wrote:
Battalion + Spearhead.

HQ
2 x Primaris Lieutenants
1 x Primaris Ancient
1 x Captain in Terminator Armor with Power Sword and Storm Bolter

TROOPS
2x5 x Intercessors
5 x Sniper Scouts

ELITES
10 x Vanguard Veterans w/ Jump Packs (5 with dual Lightning Claws)
1 x Redemptor Dreadnought

FAST ATTACK
2x3 x Bikers (two with Power Swords)

HEAVY SUPPORT
5 x Missile Launcher Devastators w/ Sergeant
2x5 x Devastators (2 Lascannons and 2 Heavy Bolters in each squad)
2x5 x Hellblaster

Dedicated Transport
1 x Repulsor

Give one of the Lieutenants a bonus WL trait, make him infiltrate the Vanguard Vets before the game begins so they can T1 charge. Make a castle with the rest of your list. Hellblasters go in Repulsor if you go second. I'm not sure on the exact cost of the army should be 1700-2300 so you might have to remove or add some stuff.

I'd wait for Chapter Approved to buy anything and ask again how the meta is going to shape out, depending on whether Plaguebearers get nerfed and stuff of that nature you might want to invest in more anti-infantry or anti-tank or anti-knight. Assault Centurions are nasty but you can only use the infiltrate WL trait once so you wouldn't get the automatic T1 VanVet charge.

Thanks for the info! I appreciate you taking the time to write all that out for me.

SG